Modified Trapeze Web Gloves

Modified trapeze web gloves, often called "modified trap" or "mod trap" gloves, feature a sturdy center bar topped with a horizontal leather cross-strip and tight side lacing. Whether you're taking the mound and need to hide your pitch grip or patrolling the outfield grass, shop the full selection of baseball gloves and softball gloves with a modified trapeze web below at JustGloves. We have all the top brands, including Wilson, Rawlings, Mizuno, Nokona, and more. Get your next gamer today with free shipping and a 100-day Glove Assurance Program!

Why Choose a Modified Trapeze Web Glove?

A Modified Trapeze web glove takes the classic outfield Trapeze web (or "Six-Finger" trap) and adds a reinforced leather top-bar across the vertical center strip—forming a capital "T" shape bound tightly to the thumb and index fingers with woven leather lace.

This slight structural change makes a massive difference on the diamond:

• Added Top-of-Web Stability: Traditional trapeze webs rely solely on lacing at the very top of the web. Adding a solid leather cross-bar gives the top of the glove extra backbone, preventing balls caught near the tip of the web from rolling over or popping out.
• Pitch Concealment: Because the center bar and tightly woven side laces leave virtually zero gaps once broken in, batters and base coaches cannot peek through the webbing to tip pitches.
• Superior Flexibility: Compared to stiff, fully closed web gloves, the laced sides of a Modified Trapeze allow the glove to hinge and squeeze much more naturally during break-in.

Best Positions for Modified Trapeze Gloves

Because Modified Trapeze web gloves range from 11.5 inches to 13.5 inches, they are among the most versatile patterns in baseball and softball:

• Pitchers (11.5" – 12.25"): A favorite among elite hurlers, the Modified Trapeze acts as a shield on the mound. It gives pitchers 100% grip stealth while offering more give and feel than a rigid two-piece closed or basket web glove.
• Two-Way & Utility Infielders (11.5" – 12"): If you split time between the mound, third base, and shortstop, an 11.5" or 11.75" Modified Trapeze lets you seamlessly transition from hiding your changeup to snagging hot-corner line drives without switching gloves.
• Outfielders & Softball Players (12" – 13.5"): In longer patterns, like the iconic 12.75" Wilson OT7 or 12" to 12.75" fastpitch softball gloves, the Modified Trap creates a deep, narrow pocket that swallows up fly balls on the run and secures snow-cone catches.