Tips for choosing your next baseball glove
Glove Size Chart
| Niveau | Âge | Position | Taille du gant |
| Rallye Cap | 3 to 6 years | All position | 8.5'' - 10.5'' |
| Youth | 7 to 12 years | Infield | 10.5'' - 11.5'' |
| Youth | 7 to 12 years | Outfield | 11.5'' - 12.25'' |
| Youth | 7 to 12 years | First Base | 11.5'' - 12'' |
| Youth | 7 to 12 years | Catcher | 31'' - 32.5'' |
| Adult | 13 years and older | Infield | 11.25'' - 12.25'' |
| Adult | 13 years and older | Outfield | 12.25'' - 13'' |
| Adult | 13 years and older | First Base | 12.5'' - 13'' |
| Adult | 13 years and older | Catcher | 32.5'' - 34'' |
*This charter acts as a reference, it is best to try them in store.
Some tips from the team:
If you play in several positions (e.g. forefield and outside field), we advise you to take a forefield glove, because these will allow you to play in both positions without too much compromise.
Ajustement (Pedroia Fit et ContoUR Fit):
Gloves with Wilson's Pedroia Fit or Rawlings' ContoUR Fit are more fitted gloves at the wrist, which is perfect for a person with smaller hands or for young teenagers! This type of fit can also be mentioned elsewhere in product descriptions, for example with the mention of "Narrow Fit". We therefore recommend that you read the descriptions provided carefully to see if a glove is narrower at the wrist or standard.
Choose the right web:
Several basket models are available and each has its advantages.
- I-Web: This basket is mainly for infield gloves. This web allows you to have a shallow glove allowing better ball transfers.
- H-Web: This web is a great option for both the forward and the outside field. Similar to I-Web, however, this web offers more depth to the glove.
- Trap-Web: This web is mostly used by pitchers, because hitters cannot see through. It also creates a deep glove which is just as good for outfielders.
- Closed Web: These baskets are ideal for pitchers.
The quality of the glove:
Unlike bats, it is very easy to determine the quality of gloves. The more you are willing to invest in a glove, the better its overall durability. Lower quality gloves will require less time to be usable in a match. However, they will have a shorter lifespan over the seasons. A high-quality glove will easily last several seasons, but it will require more time to train.
Tips for breaking your glove:
- Getting started with your new glove remains the best way to train it.
- Excess fabric softener/glove oil can make the glove heavy and possibly damage the leather.
- After applying the oil/softener, allow it to absorb in the leather for 24 hours in a place at room temperature.
- At the end of the season, gently apply oil/softening product to prevent your glove from becoming brittle and dry.
- During the off-season, store your glove in a dry place and remove it from the bottom of your bag to increase its lifespan.
- High-quality leathers (such as those of a Heart of the Hide or an A2000) will probably be the most difficult to soften.
- Do not leave your glove outside or in your car to try to soften it.
- It is not advisable to steam your glove. This may damage the leather and affect its lifespan.