The Rawlings Renegade Youth Baseball Glove has been an excellent choice for my young player! Here’s why I highly recommend it: What I Love: Perfect Fit for Young Hands: The Renegade series offers a youth-specific fit, making it easier for kids to handle and catch the ball. It’s comfortable, and the soft leather allows for quicker break-in compared to other gloves. Durability: Rawlings is known for creating durable products, and this glove is no exception. It can withstand the rigorous wear and tear of youth baseball while maintaining its shape and strength. Versatile Styles: The series includes various glove styles, including First Base and Catcher’s Mitts, making it a versatile option for players who may switch positions or need specific gear for their role. Good Value: For the quality and performance it provides, this glove is a great value. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to get a reliable glove without breaking the bank. Break-In Friendly: The glove is designed to be more "game-ready" with a manageable break-in period, meaning it can be used almost immediately without extensive conditioning. Why It’s Worth It: If you're looking for a dependable glove for your child that won’t take too long to break in and can stand up to a season of baseball, the Rawlings Renegade Youth Baseball Glove is an excellent pick. ⭐ Rating: 5/5 A solid, budget-friendly option for any young player who is starting out or advancing their skills in baseball. Read more
My son is 8yo and a decent player (best on his non-traveling, non-competitive team). I wanted something not expensive with a deep pocket that would swallow up balls. This is perfect for that. The breaking with some hot water and a mallet and wrapped overnight was 2 days max (search youtube Aso glove break-in). My son has pretty small hands and is able to squeeze this glove easily. It's a big glove for an 8yo but not too big. He's average to small for his age. This is a 1st base "mitt", not a "glove", so if you have some super strict league, they may only let you play 1B or catcher with it, but that's just ridiculous for 8-9 yo kids. This has a great very deep pocket to help him hold onto balls that hit the glove. So the Pro's are super cheap for a glove but good quality, very easy break-in, and easy to catch with. The only con is it's likely not going to hold up for more than 2 seasons. It's a little flimsy already after 1 season but still very useable. The easy break-in comes at a cost of quick wear-out. It's just how it is with these easy break-in leathers. But at this price, 2 seasons is plenty of use and he'll be moving up to the next level and where the rules will likely be more strict and not let him use a 1B all over the field anyway, and will need a new one. This glove is also a great option if your kid only plays 1B very infrequently and you don't want to spend big $ on a second glove. I wouldn't recommend this for very high level travel ball tho, go for the R9 or higher. That said, for the 7-8yo still learning to play and can handle a bit bigger glove, this is awesome. I liked this glove so much for him that I bought the 32.5 Catcher's glove for me as a very cheap glove to teach hi to pitch in the back yard. It is also great and not too small for an adult. Read more
Bought this as birthday gift for my 10y nephew! He loves it! Definitely already had the “broken in” feel and was easy to start using immediately! Perfect for his 10y hand! great quality! Fit perfectly! Closes easily and comfortably for him! It, without a doubt, functions as it should! Read more
This is a great first base glove for a younger player or someone who plays 1B as a secondary position. The glove comes pretty well broken in and has a great feel. The pocket is huge and it seems to swallow up any ball in it's path. My son plays catcher primarily but gets some time at 1B when his legs need a break and this glove has worked well for him. I don't think you can get much more than 2 years of use out of it if you use it regularly but it is a great glove for the price. Read more
I found it somewhat uncomfortable; it takes some getting used to using this glove even moderately well. Read more
This glove is not going to last forever. But, it is perfect for what it's built for. It requires minimal break-in and could easily be used the same day as purchased. But, because of the soft leather, I imagine it will wear down much quicker. However, your kid is only going to be a youth for a short amount of time and is not going to be catching 100 MPH throws. It is plenty strong enough and durable enough for adult usage, but easiest enough to use for kids. A+ Read more
I was surprised for the price this is really a high quality glove. Read more
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