Rawlings REVO 550 Series: 5SCCM Softball Catcher's Mitt

Up until 1875, baseball players didn't even use a glove when playing defense. In the late 1800's, players began using fingerless gloves on both hands, and it wasn't until 1919 that the idea of a "web" was even suggested. Unlike with bats, there are rarely innovations in the glove industry these days that really revolutionize the game. This season, Rawlings will change everything. Introducing the REVO Series player specific gloves from Rawlings. Featuring Solid Core Technology, these gloves eliminate traditional lining, and instead use layers to cater to how a player catches the ball based on position and personal preference. These layers, combined with the absence of heel and palm lacing, result in a glove that is naturally easier to close and less time consuming to break in. The REVO design creates a preformed pocket that gives players a better feel and enhanced grip of the ball, giving new meaning to the phrase "fits like a glove". Rawlings has divided these REVO gloves into three categories classified by pocket depth: Deep, Standard, and Flat. This particular model is part of the REVO 550 Softball Series and is made from a Deertouch soft full grain leather shell with deer tanned cowhide leather lining. The Deep 126 degree pocket on this glove breaks in from thumb to ring or little finger, and is tailor-made for softball catchers that consistently catch the ball in the web of their glove. With a Single Post Web and a Overlapping Fastback with Velcro strap design, this 34.00 Inch catcher's mitt has the biggest pocket of any catcher's mitt on the market. Rawlings: Redesigning Defense. Free Shipping!