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11.00 Inch Length
Recommended For All Positions On A Youth Diamond
Should Feature A Fairly Easy Break-In
Designed To Fit Pre-Teen Ballplayers
Thick, Single-Post Web
U.S. Steerhide Leather Construction (Palm and Web) with AkademaLyte Leather on Back to Reduce Weight
Colorway: Black
Conventional Open Back
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Akadema Prodigy 11" Youth Baseball Glove: AZR95-12
Akadema is the most exciting baseball and softball company in the world. Their increasing market share can be attributed to their innovative quality and professionally designed product line. Focusing on the quality, feel, and small details has lifted Akadema to the next level.
Glove Benefits
With a goal to provide products for all ball players, Akadema has created the new Prodigy Youth Series. Constructed from U.S. Steer hide throughout the pocket and webbing, the Prodigy Series provides ideal toughness and padding. On the back of the glove, this series features the exclusive AkademaLyte leather that decreases the overall weight. This not only allows these gloves to be more easily playable, it also significantly decreases the break-in time to the point where these gloves are virtually game-ready out of the box. With the younger player in mind, Akadema slightly narrowed the finger stalls on these gloves to provide a more snug fit. Akadema: Bring Your "A Game"! Free Shipping!
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Have a question about the Akadema Prodigy 11" Youth Baseball Glove: AZR95-12? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
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Is this a good glove for a 10 year old? glynn
It is an excellent glove. And would work well if he plays infield. If he plays outfield, it might be too small.
Linda
First time my daughter will be playing softball, she is 8 years old and will play coach pitch . Is this a good glove for her? What is the difference slow pitch and fastpitch? Son plays baseball and will love Akadema gloves but not sure what is suitable for softball. Irma
Yes, she needs to be in youth model glove. Fast pitch softball is for girls. Slow pitch is under-hand softball.
Jennifer
Is the glove pictured the 11" model? The name is AZR95-12 and it does not show that adjustable wrist strap. Can you verify that this is the 11" model without the adjustable strap? JR
The older model AZR95 did have an adjustable strap. The new model AZR95-12 doesn't have the adjustable strap.
Kara
My son will soon be 7, and I'm looking for a good quality glove to last him awhile. He has a very small hand so its been hard to find a good fitting glove. Will this gloves hand opening and finger slots be small enough for a younger player to wear comfortably without struggling to keep it on his hand? Arron
Since the Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth is a youth glove, it will have a smaller hand/wrist opening and smaller finger stalls in order to better fit a small, young players hand. This glove is also pretty durable and should be a good glove for your son.
Jennifer
My son is 8 and becoming an avid baseball player. Would you recommend an 11" glove size or maybe 11.5"? John
Based on his age, we would recommend an 11.00" glove.
Kara
How good of leather is this glove made out of? Also, how heavy is it? jhumphries
The Akadema Prodigy Series uses very high quality leather and is lightweight as well.
Nick
Between this and ARA93B which glove is better? Built, feel and durability? 702
Both the Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR92-12 Youth glove and the Akadema Rookie Series: ARA93B Youth glove feature U.S. Steerhide leather and AkademaLyte leather. They both have a quick break-in period and will be durable. Both gloves are very good options.
Aubrey
How will the Akadema Prodigy AZR95-12 glove compare in quality with the Gold Glove Gamer 11 inch Baseball Glove (GG1102G)? What about weight and play ability? Son is 9.5 years old and plays middle infield and pitcher. TEC
Compared to the Rawlings Gold Glove Gamer Pro Taper Series: GG1102G, the Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 will be slightly softer and easier to break-in. The Rawlings Gold Glove Gamer Pro Taper Series: GG1102G features slightly higher quality leather and will be a tad more durable. The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 will also be just a little lighter in weight.
Tyler
How does this glove compare to the Akadema AOZ91-12? Which would you recommend for an 8 year old? Also are the free Akadema sunglasses youth sized? CD
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth and the Akadema Prodigy Series: AOZ91-12 Youth are the same glove with the exception of the webbing and the size. Based on his age we recommend the 11.00" Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12.
Kara
My 9 year old plays infield and outfield. Would you recommend this glove or a larger size? He is slightly smaller for his age. For travel ball he plays outfield and for rec ball he plays 2nd Base and Shortstop. We have the Vinci Pro Custom Pro Junior Series: BRV1957 since last year and that glove really helped with his game. I know they have the Vinci Pro Custom Pro Junior Series: BRV1953, but I am just undecided on which one to pick. Mike
The Akadema Prodigy Series and the Vinci Pro Custom Pro Junior Series: BRV1953 are great gloves, but I think an 11.00" will be too small. You should try taking a look at the Rawlings Mark of a Pro Series: TP1150BC Youth.
Noah
How do i know it will fit my kid? michael
Our Glove Coach is a great tool to help determine glove size: http://www.justballgloves.com/glove-coach/
Tyler
I have a 7 yr old, average size (4'1") playing infield and outfield in a recreation league currently. He plays competitive in the Fall. I have him in an 11.00" now and he catches the ball with confidence, but he doesn't seem to have much feel and can't close it real well. I'm looking for a quality glove that will take him through another 2 years. I'm new to baseball so I'm unsure as to what to get him. The glove coach says 10.50" but he doesn't catch nearly as well with that size. nik
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth is an excellent choice for him. It has a smaller hand opening, designed for a young player. It will be easy to open and close.
Kara
How much does the AZR95-12 youth glove weigh in ounces? ncbowhunter
Akadema does not provide the weight of their gloves. The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 is very lightweight and durable.
Kara
How does the Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth compare to the Wilson Youth A500 (model WTA0500BB110? Which is the more quality glove for a 7 year old? curious
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth is slightly higher in price than the A500 Game Soft Series. In gloves, price is a good reflection of the quality of materials used in them. Both of these gloves are very lightweight, are designed to fit a Younger player's hand, and are great pattern sizes for a 7-9 year old.
Mac
I have a 7 yr old. Currently plays mostly outfield, but will play infield as well. He is currently using the Mizuno Prospect Series: GPP1076 Youth. It seems to have a good pocket, he catches the ball well with it. It has been a good glove, but looking for an upgrade it quality and durability. Does the AZR95-12 glove have a large deep pocket for catching? How would it compare with the Mizuno Prospect? pg
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth has a good size pocket. It uses a higher quality of leather than the Mizuno Prospect Series and is more durable.
Kara
My 8 year old son has small hands. Would the "narrowed finger stalls" on this glove be more snug than the Akadema AJT99, Vinci BRV1953 or Rawlings P1153? He's using a Mizuno GPP1076 right now. Tom
The Akadema Prodigy Series (AZR95-12) will be more snug than the AJT99m BRV1953, P1153, and the GPP1076. It is ideal for a player with smaller hands.
Kara
How does this glove compare to the Shoeless Joe Junior 10 inch model? tom
Asside from being an inch larger pattern, the Akadema Prodigy Series (AZR95-12) will have a similar high quality leather to the Shoeless Joe Joe Junior Series (1000JR) although the way the Shoeless Joe is manufactured makes it slightly more game ready with a softer feel and more retro feeling leather.
Patrick
My son who plays 8u baseball has a LS Genesis 11 inch inch glove but it seems smaller than a true 11 inches and I feel that he needs a bigger glove. I was looking at the AZR95-12 as it comes highly recommended but I fear that it wont be any bigger than his current LS Genesis. Can you comment on how they compare in size? mb
The Akadema Prodigy Series (AZR95-12) has a slightly wider pocket but the length of the fingers will be very similar to the Louisville Slugger Genesis Series (FGGN14-BN110). The size of the glove is determined by measuring from the tip of the index finger along the inside of the pocket down to the heal so the glove length can vary based on how deep the pocket runs.
Patrick
What is the actual size of the AZR95-12? v
The Akadema Prodigy Series (AZR95-12 Youth) features an 11.00 inch pattern. Since it is a youth model, it will have a noticeably smaller hand opening and finger-stalls than all adult gloves.
Joe
Looking for a outfield/pitching glove my advanced 6 year old that plays 9U travel ball. Would this be a good size? shawn
Typically, for a six year old playing multiple positions, I would recommend a glove with a 10.00-10.50 inch pattern. The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth features an 11.00 inch pattern so it may be a glove that he would have to grow in to. This particular glove is perfect for any position so it would definitely work in both the outfield and pitching.
John P.
Any good tips for breaking in this glove? My 8 year old son has been playing with the softer already broken Mizuno and Vinci gloves. I have applied leather conditioner and wrapped with a ball, but the glove is still very stiff. We are going to try playing catch next. Scott
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth glove can be broken in by playing catch, using a mallet like the one featured in our glove care kit or taking a ball and continuously throwing it into the glove. It will take some time, but will be beneficial in addition to the leather condition and being wrapped with a ball.
Nick
Would this glove be too big for a 7 year old? Colby
A player who is 7 years old is probably better suited using a smaller glove, anywhere from a 10.00-10.50 inch pattern. The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth is a 11.00 inch pattern and may be too big.
Cameron
My son is 9, but bigger for his age. Plays travel ball. Would this size work or something bigger. Plays both infield and outfield. OC
The Akadema Prodigy Series (AZR95-12) Youth would be a good option for your 9 year old son. It is a good size for what you are looking for.
Carter
My son used a Vinci Youth Glove 10.75 last year and really liked it. He plays travel ball and plays second and short. He is smaller in size and is 9 years old. He liked Vinci because it was easy to close and lightweight but still good quality. We were thinking of going to a 11 inch Akadema Prodigy - how will it compare to Vinci in weight and ability to close for a smaller had child? How does the overall quality compare? Glenn
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth would be a good fit for a 9 year old player. The leather quality and break-in time is going to be relatively similar to the Vinci glove you had.
Linsey
My 7 year old has been using a LS genesis 11" for the last year or so. He does good with it but it's time to get something better. I'm reading a lot of answers saying this 11" Akadema model might be too big for a 7 year old. Would this be a good replacement for the 11" LS Genesis if he's use to that size already? Brooks' Dad
This would be an excellent choice for a younger player, yes.
Kyle J.
Looking at this for my 7 year old, who is playing a year up. He currently has a 10.5 glove and looking to upgrade. Would this be a good fit? Devon Dean
The Akadema Prodigy Series: AZR95-12 Youth would be a good option for your 7 year old that is playing up. I would only worry about the longevity if your son is playing lots of competitive play.
Max
Would this glove be too small for my 10.5 y/o son? He plays mostly middle infield and uses an 11 inch currently, needs a new glove--wants to stay with the 11 inch size but I don't want the finger stalls, etc. to be too small in a year or two. Thanks so much! Lauren
Thgis glove should be a good fit for him. The Akadema Prodigy 11" Youth Baseball Glove: AZR95-12 is designed to fit a pre-teen hand, so it should work well for him for a few years.
Leeah
Does this glove come in all black or does it have white one the fingers, if so in youth baseball are you allowed to pitch with a glove with that amount of white on it? Kevin
The Akadema Prodigy 11" Youth Baseball Glove: AZR95-12 is only offered in an all black model on our site. The small writings and logos in white, will not make the glove ineligible for pitchers.
Leeah
About the Brand
In Akadema's short but remarkable history it has become one of America's hottest baseball and softball equipment company for professional, college, high school, and serious youth players. The Akadema phenomenon started with the Professional Glove Series and continues with the Reptilian®, Praying Mantis®, Pro Soft™ and Prodigy™ Glove Series as well as the Amish Wood™, Tacktion™ and Xtension® Aluminum Bat Series. Akadema's ownership attributes increasing market share to their innovative professional baseball and softball product line in contrast to mass-produced products that have little to do with quality, feel, or design to raise the level of play.
Akadema's products are manufactured for professional players but are now accessible to semi pro, college, high school, and serious youth players. Akadema products are still designed with the professional player in mind but competitively priced for the professional player at heart. So it's your turn to think like a professional, play like a professional, and use Akadema Professional!
Akadema now has both baseball and fastpitch softball advisory staffs that they work with closely to implement new ideas. Members of the baseball advisory staff include Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Gary Carter as well as Howard Johnson, Reggie Smith, Luis Polonia, Sandy Martinez and many others. Fastpitch stars that are on the advisory staff include Crystl Bustos and Julie Smith. The input on performance from the advisory staff gives Akadema something they cannot put a price on. Their advisors don’t talk about marketing or places to sell the gloves, they just care about performance.
Glove Properties
| Age Range | 7-9 10-12 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Deals | Bundle and Save |
| Feel | Soft |
| Glove Type | Baseball Youth |
| Position | All Positions Catcher First Base Infield Outfield Pitcher Second Base Short Stop Third Base |
| Series | Prodigy |
| Size | 11.00 |
| Sub Type | Fielders |
| Vendor | Akadema |
| Web Type | Single Post |
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