There is no more personal piece of equipment to a catcher than her mitt. The catcher’s mitt has requirements that exceed those of any other position on the field, and they must be met while still providing the utmost in comfort. The mitt must withstand countless hours of constant abuse without deteriorating, and it must … Read more
To the passive spectator, slowpitch and fastpitch softball probably seem very similar. However, the games differ in some fundamental ways. Because base stealing and bunting are a big part of fastpitch softball, for example, the game moves faster than slowpitch, where base runners usually must wait until the batter makes contact to leave their base. … Read more
Note: For an overview of our reviews of the best softball gloves, please check out this page. Thankfully in this day and age, it’s not hard at all to find a good softball glove brand. There are so many different variations available to players that cater to all types of players and various needs. The … Read more
Many kids greatly admire and follow athletes athletes while growing up. Personally, I was a huge Manny Ramirez fan back in the day. I always wanted to wear the same gear that he did. The same goes for softball players — I remember all my softball friends wanting to wear the exact same stuff that Jennie … Read more
The search for the perfect fastpitch softball glove can be a never-ending struggle. With so many choices, weeding out the undesirables still leaves mountains of options. No one wants to throw money away on a glove that is ill-fitting or ill-suited for the player and her position. When a player moves around the field in … Read more
Every glove needs to be taken care of and treated properly. This goes for fastpitch, slowpitch, and baseball gloves too. There are a few different ways that players can keep their gloves in good condition. Breaking it In It all starts when you purchase a glove. Sometimes, the store that you purchase your glove from … Read more
One of the issues that arises for the adult slowpitch softball player is finding equipment that suits their varying needs. Few, if any, adult players will settle on one position and stay there for even a single game, let alone a season. These players need a one-size-fits-all solution, but one that excels in everything it … Read more
One of the more difficult hurdles new players face when trying to learn the game is learning to secure the softball when they catch it. This is partly because new players are usually very young, and their equipment is often cheap and/or ill-fitting. Easton designed the smallest versions of the Natural Elite Fastpitch series softball … Read more
Fastpitch softball is often played as a more competitive version of softball, with slowpitch being more recreational. The two slightly vary in rules, as traditional slowpitch softball regulations disallow bunting and base stealing. For the most part, the two versions are quite similar. There are some minor differences between fastpitch gloves and slowpitch gloves, but nothing too … Read more
When searching for a new softball glove, it is easy to get lost in the sea of available options. The player’s age and position on the field will help you find the size and type of glove or mitt you need, but there are still more choices to sift through. Softball glove prices can vary … Read more
