Akadema Praying Mantis Series: APM40 Catcher's Mitt
Features
Double Flexhinge for Easy Closure
Deep Pocket
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Triple Hammock Web
Open Back
Praying Mantis Design - Allows Fingers to Fit More Comfortably
Double-Sided Slim Padding Absorbs Shock and Creates a Larger Pocket
Stress Wedge Technology for Added Thumb Protection
33.50 Inch Pattern
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Description
Akadema is the most exciting baseball and softball company in the world. Akadema's ownership attributes an increasing market share to their innovative quality professional product line in contrast to mass-produced products that have little to do with quality, feel, or design that raise the level of play. Much like in the insect world where the Praying Mantis is known to devour its competition, Akadema's new 33.5" catcher's mitt will do the same to conventional catcher's mitts. The Akadema patent Praying Mantis: APM40 Catcher's Mitt is the most innovative catcher's mitt ever to hit the market, with many unique features setting it apart from the competition. With new patented Stress Wedge technology, located between the index finger and thumb, the Praying Mantis offers shock-absorbing protection for the hand against injury and sting when receiving the ball. The Praying Mantis also offers two additional Finger Hammocks allowing the fingers to be firmly positioned and more secure in the glove. Additional features include the Double-sided Slim Padding allowing for increased pocket size and easier ball retention. Uniquely designed shape allows the throwing hand easier access in the pocket, resulting in a quicker glove to hand transfer and faster times to second base. Akadema: Bring Your "A" Game! Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
Coy
Pros: Very durable, I used it for two seasons. The double laced pockets have never broken for me, and is the best glove for the money in my opinion. The leather is not a bad quality, I used it in college and it outlasted two A2000's.
Cons: Deep pocket, takes longer on throwdowns (most likely mental).
smith15
Pros: Very good glove for the price. Double laced pocket is very durable. I also liked the extra finger hammocks. Forms good pocket. I've used it for 1 season and it's holding up alright.
Cons: Pocket is too deep, making my throws to second longer. Becomes a little too flimsy after a while. The back stretches and makes the glove loose and harder to control.
Crash
Pros: Best catchers glove I've ever owned. Gel wedge in pocket takes a lot of sting out of the ball. Easy to break in. Glove really pops when caught in the pocket. I feel like it's much easier to find the ball when transfering for a throw. Have used the glove for 5 seasons, and have had no problems.
Cons: None
kclark31
Pros: i love this glove. i used it the 3rd day i had it in a game. nothing pops out. sounds like a shotgun when u catch. finger hammocks help with personal preference. creates great pocket. tanfers work great. the ball always go in the same spot.
Cons: haevnt had any
baseball
Pros: had thumb problems before this glove. none anymore. big pocket. but not too big. sounds good. feels good. i catch a kid throwing 80 from 54 feet away. and i trust this glove when i catch.
Cons:
Battery Swag
Pros: Best Glove I've ever owned. I used it in High School while i caught MLB 1st round draft pick throwing 90+ mph. My hand never hurt while catching for him. I recommend for any catcher who doent want a jammed thumb, ever. Great Pop sound when i catch the ball. Glove has lasted me almost 2 years now.
Cons: Deep pocket can make it uncomfortable for throws down to second at first. But, once you get used to way the glove is formed. You wont want to ever own a different glove. Wish it was made in different colors.
Mike
Pros: I love this glove! It has a great feel to it! It is very light, very durable, and it looks really cool too!
Cons: None
Dom
Pros: high quality leather, forms solid. Big pocket.
Cons: After a year padding starting to soften up. Not meant to catch fast pitching 85+. Bruised the heck out of my hand.
Hunter
Pros: Good glove for the price. Almost impossible to jam your thumb while using this mitt. Laces are thick. Glove lasted 2 years.
Cons: Took a long time to break in, but that's expected for any good catchers mitt. Not much padding at all, hurts catching speeds 70+
DAve Beck
Pros: Pocket is perfect. Only mitt that allows for stress free catching....
Cons: none
Best Purchase trumbomb player
Pros: Very very good feel. O ly had it 2 days and it already feel broken in.
Cons: laces come untied easily
Questions and Answers
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The thumb hammock broke. Any way to get it repaired? Bruce
I am a male with average sized hands and am catching for female fastpitch pitchers. Borrowed a Mizuno fastpitch catcher's mitt the other day and it was too small for my hand. What type of glove would you recommend? catch
My son is a lefty high school catcher (believe it or not). Had a Nokona Buffalo that wore out. Has a Bloodline now but is very stiff. How would you compare this mitt? Gman
What size catcher's glove would you recommend for a 9-10 year old girl who plays softball? She's also a lefty. Would this glove be good for her? coachkimof02
How stiff will this be when I get it out of the box and how long would it take to break in this glove? Is this baseball or softball? lolman
Deciding between this glove and the Rawlings Heart of the Hide Dual Core. Need a glove with a lot of padding that holds its shape and doesn't become floppy. Catching guys throwing 85-95 so need something that can take that. I like a glove to also be a tad bit stiffer out of the box so I can form it how I want. Anthony
Which glove would you recommend this or the All Star Pro Elite Series: CM3000BT? Which will break in faster? jcwellan
What's the difference between this glove and the Akadema Pro Soft Series: APP240? They look like the same glove. Matt
I have an 11 year old that is big for his age. He currently uses a 32" Rawlings. Would this glove be too big for him? Brian
How does this compare to the Akadema APM43? jake
What is the difference between this mitt and the APM42? iceman
Is this mitt for baseball or fastpitch softball use? mom
I am tying to decide between this or the Mizuno Samurai GXC31. Which one will be stiffer out the box and which will last me longer? ebuckets
Is it worth the price or would it be better just to buy a GG Gamer Rawlings for $100? Miketrout27
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.
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