Franklin RTP Series: 4911HC Catcher's Mitt

Name: Franklin RTP Series: 4911HC Catcher's Mitt
Brand: Franklin
SKU: 11789
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Features

32.00 Inch Circumference
Catcher's Mitt
Open Back
Full Grain Leather Cowhide
Closed Web
Color: Almond/Brown/Black
Soft Wrist Pad
Pro Laces
Professional Patterns
Free Shipping

Description

Franklin has and always will be one of the most popular manufacturers of baseball and softball equipment. You can't watch a College or Major League Baseball game without seeing Franklin products being used. Staying with the trend of being on top, Franklin has released this new glove that is a combination of two of Franklin's most popular lines, the Professionals Series and the RTP Series. This glove has all the features of the RTP Series except it uses the Full Grain Leather Cowhide from the Professional Series. You will never have to question the construction or durability of these gloves. The design and sizing options come directly from the pros as each model is preferred by professional baseball players. The professional grade laces are secure and do a great job of increasing durability on every glove. The soft wrist pad and comfortable finger stalls add a level of comfort that is not present in other gloves. The eye-catching exterior design and color scheme are sure to get everyone's attention when you are on the field. Franklin has proven staying power in the industry and this glove is no exception. When you step between the lines don't sell yourself short, get a Franklin glove and catch it all. Free Shipping!

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Why isn't this glove more money? Jon

This glove is made from cowhide leather which will be soft and easy to break in. Many of the higher priced gloves are made with stiffer and more durable leather. This mitt is geared towards cost-conscious customers or for those looking for a mitt with a quick break-in period.

About the Brand

Franklin Sports got its start in 1946 as a regional brand of sporting goods products. Irving H. Franklin, who co-founded Franklin Sports with his brother Sydney Franklin, brought the innovative idea of centering a complete line of products on a single athlete - Joe Namath. Over the years Franklin has affiliated with the best in sports, including world-class athletes like Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, and Barry Bonds.

The breakthrough for Franklin and the batting gloves came when Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt and Irving Franklin teamed up to create the basic design that is still the preferred glove of most major league hitters. Irving Franklin went to Clearwater, Florida, to meet with Schmidt during spring training in 1983. Together, they worked tirelessly to make sure that the materials and design were perfected, so collaboratively the two were the first authors. At that time, most players wore no gloves. A few wore a single golf style glove, but no company offered a product specifically designed for the needs of professional players. Franklin today is the industry leader as the premier batting glove company, and custom fits batting glove for MLB players.

In 1982, when Franklin signed Mike Schmidt, Irving Franklin asked: "How can I get the name Franklin on field at the Major League level?" Schmidt suggested putting the name on the back to maximize exposure, and then helped to design the glove for lasting success at the major league level.