Nokona Walnut 13" Slow Pitch Softball Glove: WS-1300
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Made in the U.S.A!
13.00 Inch Model
Fully Closed Web
Classic Walnut Crunch Leather
Softball Pattern
Pinky and Thumb Loops Inside Provide Full Control For the Fielder
Some Break-In Required
Closed Back
Adjustable Wrist Strap
Description
This softball glove is part of the Nokona Walnut Series. This glove is made from lightweight yet sturdy Walnut Tanned Leather which is extremely soft and yet very strong and durable. This smooth, hardy leather stands up to the grueling play of professionals. The WS1300 is a 13.00-inch glove with a closed web and a closed back. With its huge pocket, this glove is designed to snag every softball that comes your way. The pinky and thumb loops inside also provide full control for the fielder. Nokona has built a reputation for providing the highest quality gloves made with top-grade leathers, that are made right here in the U.S.A. For over 75 years, Nokona has been making their product in Nocona, Texas where the people have dedicated their lives to providing the highest quality ball glove for players that demand excellence.
This is their legacy. Nokona: America's Pastime. American Made.
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 21 Customer Reviews
I haven't even used the glove in a game yet Jason Player
Pros: This glove is the best made glove I have ever put on my hand by far! I read a lot of reviews. The only negative I could find was the break in time. Well I broke it in in 2 days. A lot of oil, a wrap, a plastic bag, a ball, and a good mallet go a long way.
Cons: None
Scott B
Pros: American made quality craftsmanship comfortable Best glove I've ever owned Great looks
Cons: I will not need a new glove for a long time
Best glove around Softball Mom parent
Pros: I bought this for my 16-year-old that pitches Fastpitch softball. This is an outstanding glove that is definitely high quality.
Cons: This glove will take a while to break in but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Also the glove is a little heavier than most.
Jason V
Pros: I was all set to buy a Rawlings Heart of the Hide glove to use for softball. Then I found this glove...no contest. This glove has the feel you want, and is made in AMERICA! How cool is that! I will be purchasing Nokona Gloves from now on!
Cons:
Al al player
Pros: Nokona makes the best gloves in the world - hands down. Quality workmanship. Durable and dependable
Cons: Allow some time for break in.
Wil
Pros: Excellent quality leather and workmanship. American Made.
Cons: This thing is huge, and not in a good way. The finger holes and palm are rediculously large, and was only usable with two fingers in the pinky for me. Unless you have Paul Bunyan sized hands, this thing will be like a jumbo sized display model. All these models utilize felt for joint piping, and will become floppy over time.
HULL
Pros: WELL FOR STARTERS JUST GLOVES IS GREAT 100 DAY BUY BACK THAT IS WHAT THEY DO MY DAUGHTERS GLOVE WAS BROKE IN AND WAS TO BIG CALLED THEMAND THEY REPLACED IT AT NO CHARGE TO US AT ALL SO GREAT COMPANY.AS FOR THE GLOVE BUY THE NOKONA OIL AND WORK THE GLOVE IT WILL BE FINE.I FELL MY DAUGHTER IS GONNA GET 4 YEARS ATLEAST OUT OF THE GLOVE.
Cons: THE ONLY THING IS MAYBE VELCRO FOR STRAP ON THE HAND.
Love The Game
Pros: When you hold this glove you can feel the quality and craftsmanship. Once broken in the glove closes itself when hit in the pocket. It is sturdy yet comfortable and hinges in the right spot. You could shoot a ball out of a cannon and its not getting through this glove. MADE IN AMERICA and it shows the love this company puts into every glove.
Cons: None! no reason to even have this "con" text box for this glove.
MikeL
Pros: Durable as all get out. Great feel and phenomenal control. I play in a couple of leagues and this is my gamer for all of them. It took some real work to break in, but once you get it right, it feels like part of your body. Easily the most natural feeling glove I've ever played with. Prior to Nokona I've have an A2K and HOTH, this blows them both away. I'm in my fourth year with it and the pocket and heel are soft and responsive but the bridge and hinge are firm.
Cons: Wee bit heavy Break in / Break in / Break in I picked it up late season and played catch all winter and I STILL had to make trips to the batting cage to catch balls off a machine before the season started. Stay away from glove treatments. I called them and they said it's treated at the factory and they recommend you break it in the old fashioned way or risk wearing out the parts that should be stiff. Treat it with Nokona glove oil once a year and you should be OK.
JpXtremem
Pros: Great quality leather. Nice stamping and well oiled out of the plastic. Not quite broken in yet after 1 week. Will take some TLC to break inn you way. best fitting glove to my hand I have ever had. Would reccomend to anyone that wants a glove to pass down to you rkids one day and play with for a long time!
Cons: If you don't know how to properly break in a glove after watching the video here. Please take to your local professional shop and have them help you. Nokona reccomends their conditioning oil not sold on this website. FYI... DO NOT OVER OIL
6foot3
Pros: To say this glove is stiff out of the box is an understatement. With some Nokona glove conditioner worked in by hand, a ball in the pocket, some rubber bands and a mallet, this glove is ready to go in a week.
Cons: Have not found any yet.
Jj
Pros: It a nokona. Enough said
Cons: Yea right.
Anonymous
Pros: Love this glove! Sounds silly, but am as excited about this glove as I was when I got my first glove many, many years ago!
Cons: Not really a con, but this thing takes some time to break in.
Lee
Pros: the glove is amazing, i use it for baseball and softball. i coach and the kids who borrow it want to know where i got it from.
Cons: the glove takes sometime to break in but when it is broken in it is amazing. there isnt enough padding in the palm area. be careful when using the break in mallet it will bruise your hand.
Johhny Softball
Pros: Beautiful Glove, Well made, Unbeatable Quality
Cons: none
Anonymous
Pros: Great glove, can't wait till its fully broken in. I've had lots of compliments ... and had to wipe off a little drool after showing it to the guys! :)
Cons: None ... people say it stiff ... this is a good thing.
Anonymous
Pros: There is certainly a hand-made feel with Nokona. This is the glove I used as a player, and now as a coach it does me good to see my players wearing and taking pride in it. And that's why I still use Nokona. It's simply a quality product, and you can tell from the first moment you hold it.
Cons: With this high grade leather it's going to be a battle to break in. But it's worth the love, affection and time to get it there.
Bryan
Pros: I have a version of this glove made with Kangaroo leather on the back. It is a beautiful glove and extremely well made. Plays wonderfully. You never have to worry about a hard-hit ball bending the glove back. I love it when people see it. They've never heard of it but are immediately impressed. I love that it is American made.
Cons: No matter how many times you read how stiff this glove is, it will shock you when you pull it out of the box. Take this as a sign of quality. You get the feeling that it is all but indestructible. One issue: My hand gets rather sweaty. If I had to do again, I would choose a pattern with an open back. But it would be a Nokona.
Anonymous
Pros: This is absolutely and by far the best glove I've ever used. The craftmanship, the quality, the performance, all are unsurpassed...I'm very surprised I don't see this manufacturer in the MLB more often! You will be extremely satisfied with this product! This will prove to be the last glove I ever use...awesome...love it!...
Cons: It's true the break-in time is longer for this glove but extremely worth the effort and the money spent...
Kevin
Pros: The most awesome glove I've ever used. I play 1B with this glove and never drop a ball. Well padded, perfect leather,durable,holds a perfect shape. Best glove for the money by far.
Cons: I cannot find anything wrong with this glove besides the break in time. It will take several practices to break in.
play ball
Pros: One of the finest gloves available, top notch, you will never want to buy another glove, you will not be disappointed
Cons: needs some good break in time, so allow for this.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Nokona Walnut 13" Slow Pitch Softball Glove: WS-1300? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
will it fit a large male hand? mike
besides price and Kangaroo back what is the difference between the walnut and Buckaroo series? looks like the same glove kmh
besides price and Kangaroo back what is the difference between the walnut and Buckaroo series? And which one would you prefer if you had the option? Jaybird
IS THIS GLOVE INFIELD, OUTFIELD OR A UTILITY GLOVE OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE? nIC
For a slow-pitch softball league, would this be the right size for 3B? My current glove is a wilson a2000 xlc (it's pretty old, but just starting to get floppy), but I played both OF & SS with that one. I tried the 12" on in a store, that was way too small, their next size up was the 13.5. Tony
Have you ever seen on this model, a "pp" emblem in the palm, just about 2 o'clock from the indian emblem? Does it stand for anything? Pro Player model....? jon
The nokona web site has a picture of this model glove (WS1300C) with a velcro strap and yet your web site has the glove shown with out an adjustable velcro wrist strap. So which one do you guys sell? The one with a velcro strap or the one pictured with a leather lace strap? Thanks and I will place my order as soon as this is made clear. Dan
I am looking to purchase a Nokona glove for my father-n-law. He wears a x-large batting glove. Will this glove adjust to fit his large hand? Doug
Is this glove for a guy and not a girl? My 13 year old daughter plays fastpitch softball. Would this glove be okay for her? busymom
What is the physical difference between this glove and the 13" Buckaroo Black model, in terms of pocket size? Frank
Needing to purchase a ladies slow pitch softball glove. I Can't find anywhere to try on this glove. I'm concerned the hand will be too big because the description says "sized for a man's hand". Is there anything for a lady? As far as slow pitch softball, this is about the only choice I can find. Pam
Debating between this and the 12.5" model with kangaroo. I have a small hand size, does that matter? This is for softball and I was thinking bigger is better? Thanks for the help. John
Is this glove okay for infield play is there enough bend in the glove with a DEEP pocket? I hate when the pocket is shallow and doesn't swallow the ball. Abe
My 10 year old daughter plays infield in fastpitch softball. What Nokona glove would you recommend. An 11.25"? big Dawg
Is this glove available in the banana tan leather? Jimbo
I play 3rd base in a slow pitch league. Which Nokona 13.00" glove do you guys recommend? Bobby Glove
I play slow pitch, and I have big hands. Is the (WS1300) the best glove for me? Mike
I play Fastpitch softball and need a 13" glove because I have rather big hands and I play outfield and first base. I would like a glove that I can use at each position. Would this be a good fit? Skimo1130
What is the difference between the fastpitch gloves and softball gloves versus the adult baseball gloves? Is the quality of leather the same? I was told that the fastpitch was stronger. Is this true? jeremy
What is the best way to break this glove in? My model is WS-1300. Some say to take it to Dick's and have it steamed? Pat Portland Or
My daughter has a small hand and is looking at the Nokona S2-1200. I question if it is a good fit because it says baseball. I see a softball glove that is similar in the X2-V1200H, which she doesn't like as much. But would it be a better fit? Staci R Osborn
Does this glove have a leather Velcro hand strap? Cardith
I am reading the WS-1300 is 750g and cowhide leather. Is that weight correct? The Buckaroo X2-1300 is kangaroo leather and 770g. So it weighs more than the WS-1300. Is that correct? If the gloves are the same size and the kangaroo leather is supposedly lighter, why does it weigh more? Thanks. Jamo7
About the Brand
Glove Properties
| Age Range | High School-Adult |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown |
| Deals | Made in the USA |
| Feel | Stiff |
| Glove Type | Slow Pitch Softball Softball |
| Position | All Positions Catcher First Base Infield Outfield Pitcher Second Base Short Stop Third Base |
| Series | Walnut |
| Size | 13.00 |
| Sub Type | Fielders |
| Vendor | Nokona |
| Web Type | Fully Closed Basket |
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