I originally set out to buy cricket batting gloves, but the specific cricket brands I looked at were either unavailable in my size or priced far higher than I wanted to spend. That’s when I decided to try these Franklin Sports MLB Shok‑Sorb X batting gloves instead—and they’ve turned out to be a great choice for my soft ball cricket matches. From the first use, the grip stood out. The high‑performance genuine leather palms hold the bat firmly, even when playing in warmer weather or for long sessions. The Shok‑Sorb padding is a nice bonus, absorbing impact and reducing any sting from harder hits, which adds confidence when batting. Comfort is another highlight. The Tri‑Curve design fits the natural shape of the hand, meaning no awkward bunching or slipping inside the glove. The mesh vented back keeps airflow steady, so my hands stay cooler and drier compared to heavier, fully‑padded gloves. Quality‑wise, they feel well‑made with durable stitching and strong leather that hasn’t shown signs of tearing or stretching after repeated use. While I bought them for cricket, I can see these working just as well for baseball or softball, especially for players who want both grip and shock absorption. If I compare them to traditional cricket gloves, these are lighter, more breathable, and better for casual or soft ball play. For leather ball cricket, I might still prefer gloves with more finger protection, but for my current games they’re perfect. Add in the reasonable price, and they’ve quickly become my go‑to pair. Read more
These are really nice batting gloves, they have a comfortable and sure grip with no bunching or cramping in the palm area & padding at the ridge of the palm to protect from blisters and take the sting out of miss-hit balls. My daughter is 13yo, we got the XSmall and they fit her perfect, just a little room at the tips for growth this season. They are padded in the palm-ridge area which helps with grip fatigue and vibration when she hits a ball. The wide velcro fastens securely and the wristband is smoothly sewn so it doesn't chafe. We are very happy with them. Read more
Great product! These gloves are durable, comfortable, and provide excellent grip. Perfect for both baseball and softball, for adults and youth alike. Very satisfied with this purchase. Read more
For me, these gloves feel weird where the shock pad is touching the bat because it is squishy, and it makes me feel less in control of the bat. These gloves are of nice quality, and I am keeping them as a backup pair. They are pretty thick, which helps absorb shock when hitting, but if you are hitting properly, there should not be much shock on the hands. Read more
These gloves are very comfortable with good padding in the palm area. Fits securely and provides solid grip while hitting. I've only used them for about 2 or 3 months so far over maybe 20 or so games (slow-pitch softball) but so far the quality seems good. I don't expect much in the way of durability at this price as most cheaper gloves start tearing at various seams in a year or so, but if I get that much use out of them I'll consider it a good value. Read more
These are great gloves. The back/gold color scheme really adds to their overall appearance. It’s a good color if you’re not into the bright colors usually associated with some baseball equipment/gear. They fit perfectly- make sure you follow the measuring and size guide for best fit. These are one step above the basic batting gloves and good alternative to the ultra padded ones with little mobility. They have a good grip and minor padding around the palm area for excellent ergonomics. I would suggest getting them in a snug fit and allow them to naturally stretch out and form to your hands for a perfect fit - a loose glove might crease or rub, and potentially cause blisters. Great value at this price point. Read more
size chart is accurate! the gloves fit perfectly. with the shok-sorb feature that decreases impact and protects my palms, i can go about rounds of batting practice with no worries of injuring or blistering my palm and fingers like before! love the colours and the design. i recommend these gloves to those who want a pair of good batting gloves without putting a hole in their wallets. Read more
Great batting gloves . Good quality and fits to size Read more
