Rawlings Primo Series: PRM1179
Features
11.75 Inch Pattern
Conventional Open Back
Two-Piece Closed Web
Direct Embroidery
Distinctive Oxblood Color
European Full-Grain Leather - Born in Tuscany Region of Italy
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Italian Calf Lining for Top of the Line Feel
Position Specific Break Points
Infield Model
Wool Padding for Extra Cushion
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews
cornerplayer09
Pros: this glove is the most beautiful glove i have ever seen. it has that beautiful classic ox blood color with the smoothest leather money can buy. it took me about 2 weeks to get it into usable condition but it is the top of the line glove. if you are playing as a pitcher or a third baseman like me i would highly recommend this glove!!!! it is the most talked about thing on the diamond and you will get some looks from wearing this glove. and for people who say its heavy... they need to hit the weight room cause it is perfect. BUY THIS GLOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: everybody and their mother will come up to you and ask you to try it on because its so gorgeous! and you will protect it like your life depends on it. also it is such a shame to get such a fine peice of artistry dirty.
beastbaseballer9
Pros: Great glove, plenty of padding, high quality, forms well to hand, good for pitchers, 3rd baseman, or the utility player. Highly recommend it.
Cons: Takes a LONG time to break in, and is a pretty heavy glove. I wish it came in pro mesh like the heart of the hide. Also, it's pretty expensive
Sam
Pros: Great glove!! Beautiful color and nice leather. Perfect glove for any pitcher or third baseman. Once broken in the leather on this baby is soft but not flimsy which I liked.
Cons: The break in process takes a while but it's worth it.
Baseball
Pros: Really good looking glove and has nice feel.
Cons: Weight.
Anonymous
Pros: Best glove ever!!!!!!
Cons:
Cole slaw
Pros: This glove is the best glove ever. And it really is not that heavy,for people that say it is heavy. The curves and elegance of this glove is amazing. All and all this glove is a must have.
Cons: People will want to try it on.
Questions and Answers
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Would this be for a third baseman and is the pocket on the glove deep, flat, or average? tyson mike
which of the three gloves would you recommend for a second baseman, cf, and a pitcher (13 years old) 1.this glove 2.PROS11759KB 3.PRO1179DM thanks Scott
which model primo would you recommend for a 15 year old shortstop? He currently wears a rawlings mit size 11.5 Eddie
What's the difference with this webbing than the 11.5 and 12 inch primo gloves? drew
Hey I was wondering if the Rawlings Primo Series: PRM1179 is a good glove for a high school pitcher who also plays some outfield? Joe d mazz
for a lefty witch glove would u recommend the prm1179 or the prm2000? willie
Looking for a glove for all purpose position player. high school age, pitches, plays second and some outfield. Larry
How long will this glove last me? cody
Great but I have heard that it dries out. Is this true? Owen
Awesome glove but I wondering if it comes with a glove storage bag? Owen
I am a shortstop and I'm looking for a glove that will give me really good feel for the ball, and will last a good amount of time. By the way, I am a high school player. Should I go with this glove or a Wilson A2K 1786? Dom
What web type do you recommend for a 15 year old third basemen? John
I am a freshman and play second, short, and occasionally outfield. Which size would be better, the 11.50" or 11.75"? Jake
About how long should this mitt take to break-in, and how should I do that? Sc
Is this Rawlings Primo Series PRM1179 better then the Rawlings PRO Prefered PROS17ICBR? They are both 11.75, but which will last longer and have better quality? Yeahyeah01
What is the best conditioner to use on this glove? wally
I'm a pitcher at the high school varsity level. Do you guys suggest this glove or the Wilson A2K Series: A2K0BB4B2? I have always been more of a Rawlings guy, but I have heard great things about the A2K. I'm really torn, but I want the best glove I can get. Which do you suggest? TapeIt
How much did this glove retail for when it was in stock brand new ? Thank you for your time , M. B. Forrester . Nachomike
About the Brand
Rawlings is a major manufacturer of competitive team sports equipment and apparel for baseball, basketball, and football, as well as licensed MLB, NFL, and NCAA retail products. Rawlings is a major supplier to professional, collegiate, interscholastic, and amateur organizations worldwide, including the Official Baseball Supplier to Major League Baseball.
The first real innovation in glove making occurred in 1912 when Rawlings Sporting Goods Company introduced the "Sure Catch" glove, which was "endorsed by leading players all over the country." The Sure Catch was a one-piece glove with sewn-in finger channels and looked better suited for a duck's foot than a man's hand. Catchers' mitts used at the time were large and bulky with a single leather thong passing for a web.
In 1920, Bill Doak, a journeyman pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, approached Rawlings with an idea for improving the baseball glove from a mere protective device to a genuine aid in fielding. The "Bill Doak" model was so revolutionary that it stayed in Rawlings' line until 1953. Its key feature was a multi-thong web laced into the first finger and thumb, which created for the first time in baseball's young life, a natural pocket.
In 1925, Rawlings unveiled a three-fingered fielder's glove, and ten years later improved the Bill Doak model with a two-piece leather web. At the same time, the "T" web became a rage for first basemen's mitts. The pocket underwent a pronounced change in 1941 when the Trapper Mitt, also known as the Claw, appeared. The "Deep Well" pocket was so unique that Rawlings quickly patented it. The design was improved in 1950 by adding a leather piece across the top. Another significant creation occurred in 1948 with the three-fingered Playmaker. A five-fingered fielder's model, with all fingers laced together, provided greater pocket control.
The six-fingered Trap-Eze evolved in the 1960's. In more recent years, Rawlings produced the Fastback design, which gives a glove a snugger fit, greater extension, and overall control. The Holdster is a slot through which a finger can be extended for additional protection from impacts on the pocket. Then, there is the Edge-U-Cated Heel with its extended U-shaped lacing and the Pro H Web and much-copied Basket Web.
Some of Rawlings's more recent glove innovations also include the unique Spin-Stopper design which reduces ball spin when the ball hits the glove, and the Cantilever glove design feature that provides a cushioned area between the hand and the glove's palm area. In all, Rawlings has produced and patented more functionally innovative glove features and designs than that of any other glove manufacturer. The result is that the modern baseball glove is much larger, more comfortable, better padded, and made to last far longer than its ancestors. It is not uncommon to see today's Major League players wearing the same Rawlings glove they wore during their college playing days. In fact, Rawlings is the #1 glove in the major leagues. Rawlings maintains about 65 models of baseball and softball mitts and gloves in its line. The prototypes of virtually all of them have been field-tested by professionals before entering a sporting goods dealer's inventory.
Glove Properties
Glove Type | Baseball |
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Position | Second Base Short Stop Third Base Pitcher Infield |
Size | 11.75 |
Sub Type | Fielders |
Vendor | Rawlings |
Web Type | Two Piece Closed |
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