Rawlings Pro Preferred 11.5 Infield Glove. Pro204 Pattern. Unused, Mint

  

Built using Rawlings custom glove builder. Kip leather is a nice wayto say leather from baby cows. Like human skin, younger cows produce tighter, thinner skin with fewer imperfections. As the grain structure is tighter, you can expect a firmer glove that feels smoother and has a longer break-in. Kip leather is also meant to be more durable and more expensive.

Pro Preferred glovesuse 100% wool on the wrist strap and padding. Although some might preferthe wool feel, detractors complain that after much use and sweat, the innerwool becomes less impressive. To posh up thePro-Preferred leather gloves even more, each glove uses premium Pittard's sheepleather on the inside of the glove hand.

This is the exact same material usedin top end batting gloves. Although not unique to thePro-Preferred line entity (it is also found on the Heart of the Hide Models), the Pro-Preferred gloves have additional thumb support in terms of a thumbsleeve.

These sleeves are inside the thumb slot and give much needed supportand comfort. It is a matter of preference for sure, but it is something weprefer on our gloves.

Break In: Soft (50% player). Finger And Web Laces Color:Black. Fit Type: Contour(6"-7" for smaller hands). Logo Patch Color: White onScarlet. Web Style: Pro I (2).