Rawlings Pro Preferred Series: PROS17ICBR
Features
11.75 Inch Model
Pro I-Web
Easy Break-in
Free Shipping
Individually Handcrafted
Kip Leather
Laces are Pretested at 100 Tensile for Strength and Durability
Open Back
Infield Model
Pittards Sheepskin Palm Lining for Comfort and Fit
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 17 Customer Reviews
Julian's dad
Pros: The most supple leather I have ever felt, bar none. The lacing is amazingly thick. If you try this glove on, you'll be sold. A masterpiece of craftsmanship. I'm glad an American company can produce such a fine piece of art.
Cons: None
Baseball Chucky
Pros: Well crafted piece of art. Just perfect deepth of a pocket.Exellent quality leather. Great glove to own.
Cons: None
crusader15
Pros: This glove forms great to your hand and I like to flare my gloves so this one ws excellent. I recommend oiling the glove because it breaks in easier. Overall an excellent choice for shortstop and third base!
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Baseball
Pros: Good feeling, very nice looking, and feeling, feels good to catch.
Cons: I've had the glove for years and it has not broken in!! I really regret paying 300 bucks for this glove... also its not very loose, i like a lot of space in my glove so if ur like me this glove isn't for you.
Andy
Pros: it lasts a suuuper long time and its nop notch glove, tons of pros use it and fits directly to your hand :D
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mason
Pros: awesome
Cons:
alex
Pros: glove is awesome it is really easy to break in i don't know what Baseball was talking about only took me a month to fully break in
Cons: none
D-Walls
Pros: The lacing is high quality and very strong. Also, the glove is very easy to tighten.
Cons: The glove is starting to wear in the pocket and leather has started to crack in palm and pocket after one season. Pocket started to tear after first session of catch. I recommend a Wilson a2k or Heart of the Hide.
bbg
Pros: Amazing glove for third base. Perfect pocket.
Cons: None.
lvbaseball23
Pros: This glove is crazy good! The leather is SUPER tight and stiff and if you play third like me and like a tight glove then I would defiantly get this. It takes a LONG time to break in but to me I personally like that so I know this glove is solid.
Cons: None yet.
Anonymous
Pros: Great product for the money.
Cons: none
great glove joltin joe player
Pros: leather shapes too your hand very good and the pocket shapes pretty well
Cons: the fingers start to bend after a while and there isn't good padding on the palm
michael
Pros: the quality of the shell leather and quality of the structure of the glove are better than any other glove. the lace will last you as long as the glove will. will mold which ever way you want...flare...roll...standard.
Cons: the lining was wearing within 3 months of light use...the thumb area as well as the ring finger wore through the top layer. the comfort ability was descent except for the welting on the thumb was rubbing against my finger non stop. wilson gloves beats rawlings on the overall comfort but the quality of the shell layer and pocket is unmatched.
Awesome glove Sticks player
Pros: Great quality leather & laces, very light, very shallow pocket
Cons: I wish there were an all black version available to the public
cnote
Pros: this glove is the best pro preferred on earth.It is so comfy and is awesome for infield. Give it some time to break in though.
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Qunyae
Pros: Leather feels amazing, texture and color are sweet.
Cons: Still think a2000 breaks in better
Anonymous
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings Pro Preferred Series: PROS17ICBR? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Getting the glove on january 9th. Will it be broken in by febuary 14? beau
Do you think this glove is too big for shortstop? I understand that it's all about preference, but what is your opinion? Colin
is it soft inside and outside? grant
What's a good size to go with for a 3rd baseman.. 11.50 or 11.75? Thanks Koufax
Is the glove good for secondbase? Mr.Bean
This question does not pertain to the glove. But what is the difference between "heart of the hide" and "pro preferred"? Christian
I am wondering if this glove would be okay to use if I play third base, pitcher, and outfield? Joe smo
Is it an infielders glove? mason
Is the 11.75 an infielders glove? mason
Is a 11.75 good for a 11 year old and is the 11.75 an infielder glove???? mason
How's the padding in the palm? Tank
What difference does the type of leather make when playing? 3rd baseman
Which glove do you prefer the Rawlings Pro Preferred or Mizuno Pro Series? Which will be softer? sam
When will you get the Rawlings Pro Preferred Mocha in stock? Do you know if there is anything different or better about the mocha other than color? John
Does this glove fit big or small? Bill
how deep is the pocket on this glove? i like a shallow pocket but 11.25 or 11.5 is a little short jaxon
How stiff does the glove come when u get it? cody
Since it doesn't have dual welting like the Wilson gloves, will the pocket be stable when making a catch in the high part of the pocket, or will it collapse? KW
Does the glove come in any other sizes like 11" or 11.25"? CK
What is the best glove size for a varsity 3rd baseman? Yeahyeah01
What glove size would you suggest for a Freshman second baseman? jtros
Is there a big difference between an 11.50" glove and an 11.75" glove? Paolomal
Where is the Pro Preferred and the Heart of the Hide made? goldberg256
What glove size is recommended for a high school short stop? Okie Player
What size would you recommend for a 2nd baseman/shortstop? I've been looking at an 11.75", but is that too big? MP
Is having a palm pad in a glove good? I don't want too much bulk but I want to know if having a palm pad is worth it. 2b
Does this glove have a palm pad? PM
what would be the best Rawlings pro preferred glove for a 16 year old boy for shortstop in fast pitch softball. Declan Su'a
What is the difference between Pro Preferred, Heart of the Hide and Primo? Max
Would this glove be too big for a 14 year old shortstop? stud4
Will you get this glove back in stock? kyle
Because this glove has the Wing Tip feature, does that make it better than the other Pro Preferred's? crazy
How does this leather compare to a Wilson A2000? dave4545
What is the difference between a Pro Preferred and a Heart of the Hide? I want a high end, durable glove, but do they have a different feel or anything like that? Joe
Is this a 2015 or 2014 model? cobobaseball
If I happen to be displeased with a used version that I receive, can I return it for a full refund? Sticks
Can I use the Rawlings Pro Preferred glove for softball? poffley
Does this glove have a palm pad? gloveguru
Does this glove play true to size or bigger or smaller? Kyle
Will this glove last longer than a Rawlings Heart of the Hide? i'm looking for that glove that will last me longer. Thanks! jonny allen
Would it be easy to curve the fingers in? jj
I would rather play outfield with a small glove than infield with a big glove, so I want to know if the pocket on this glove would be too deep to make a quick double play transfer? casey
What does the wingtip feature mean? walkerb
How would you flare this glove when breaking it in? walker
Is the glove true to its size? Does it play like an 11.75" or 11.50"? JP3
Can you send pictures of the used glove? Cowboy
Can this be used for the outfield in high school? j-03
what condition is the used version in? hello pp
What is the best size for a 12 year old that plays all positions? ryan
What positions is this glove designed for? bla
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
Deals | Closeout Gloves Bundle and Save |
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Glove Type | Baseball |
Position | Second Base Short Stop Third Base Infield |
Size | 11.75 |
Sub Type | Fielders |
Vendor | Rawlings |
Web Type | I-Web |
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