Rawlings' Pro Preferred First Base Mitt a 'Work of Art'

The player may grow older, but his love of the game never ages.

Just ask RawlingsGear.com customer BigDog36.

A lifelong ballplayer, Big Dog decided it was time for a new mitt. He chose Rawlings' Pro Preferred first baseman's mitt.

“The one I've been using was bought for me by my mother in 1958, when I was a junior in high school!” he wrote. “It is still a serviceable glove, but come on, it's 52 years old! That's older than most ballplayers!

After some research, he purchased model number PROSDCT2T, a two-tone, 13” mitt with a Single Post web, a stretchable web that creates a secure pocket for snagging any throw.

“It is beautifully made and truly a work of art! This glove will last as long as I need it and after that, I'm going to leave it to my grandson, Noah. He is only 19 months old, but looks like he'll be a lefty. I'm sure he'll love this glove as much as his old Big Dog does.”

Rawlings' Pro Preferred line is made with supple Kip leather that provides a smooth look and feel. The Pittards performance sheepskin lining wicks away moisture and sweat to keep your hand dry and to allow the glove to last many seasons.

All Rawlings gloves are constructed with top-quality leather and the best materials by craftsmen who love the game as much as Big Dog, who adds, “Thanks for helping to rekindle my youth and my love of baseball.“

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings Pro Preferred glove.

Stay Sharp With Rawlings' 5 Position Tee

The countdown to spring training can begin, but until that first day back, hone your hitting skills with Rawlings' 5 Position Tee.

The 5 Position Tee (model number 5POSITIONTEE) helps you practice hitting the ball across all parts of the plate—from the inside, straight through the middle or on the outside corner.

The tee can be adjusted from 20 inches to 36 inches high and breaks down quickly for easy storage.

Rawlings has partnered with Ripken Baseball to produce a line of equipment for its 5-Tool Training Program that will take players of all ages to the next level.

This Cal Ripken video has some great tips on how to use the 5POSITIONTEE to improve your hitting.

Every 5-Tool Training product includes drills and instructions to help you improve your baseball performance.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings 5 Position Tee.

Get Your Limited Edition Catcher’s Gear From Rawlings Gear Now

You could special order your Rawlings' 950X Series catcher's gear, but why wait? At Rawlings Gear, you can purchase our custom 950X catcher’s gear now!

Rawlings' 950X custom sets feature the new chest protector and leg guards in a three-dimensional style.

These limited edition sets are available in the following color combinations: navy/scarlet, royal/black, purple/black, orange/navy, green/black, gray/black and scarlet/black.

The sets are available in adult and intermediate (ages 12-15) sizes.

The 950X series has these great features:

The 950X Chest Protector (model number CP950X) incorporates PORON® XRD™ technology to provide the best ball control. Power Balance technology is embedded into the back harness. Rawlings' Dynamic Fit System creates a custom fit, with removable shoulder caps and an adjustable back harness. Yadier Molina and Geovany Soto wear this style chest protector.

The 950X Leg Guards (model number LG950X) incorporate PORON® XRD™ technology in the knee for impact absorption. These leg guards feature reinforced shin pad inserts and Pro-Dri covered adjustable internal padding for moisture management and comfort.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Rawlings 950X custom catcher's gear.

Rawlings' All-American Bat Bag More Durable Than Ever

The latest All-American is a real workhorse.

Rawlings' All-American equipment bag has been rebuilt with unstoppable B3 Monster wheels, making it more durable than ever.

Made with a ballistic nylon bottom, the bag holds up to six bats. Other features are a ventilated shoe pocket and a detachable pocket for a helmet with face mask.

For the well-connected player, it features a clear pocket on the top to hold your iPod or MP3 player.

For traveling, the bag has a side-wing dugout organizer and fence hooks.

This bag has an adjustable shoulder strap and is equipped with heavy duty #10 zippers.

Personalize your All-American bag at RawlingsGear.com--Your name or number can be added for a small fee.

RawlingsGear.com carries an equipment bag for every player's style and price range.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your All-American equipment bag.

Rawlings Gear Has Glove Protection in the Bag

Protect your top-quality Rawlings glove with Rawlings' composite leather glove bag.

Rawlings' glove bag features a bungee cord closure and a flat bottom. The bag has the Rawlings logo embroidered on it.

The bag is big enough for more than just your glove, too.

“Great bag. Big enough for my glove, a towel, batting gloves and some other incidentals. I use it regularly,” wrote Banger in an online review at RawlingsGear.com.

He received the bag with his new Primo glove, going on to say, “I think it is a higher quality bag and a better value than bags of similar style and price.”

Other RawlingsGear.com customers have appreciated the way it keeps their gloves in pristine condition.

“If you're going to spend several hundred dollars on a pro-series glove, I highly recommend that you invest a few more dollars for an excellent bag that will protect your glove while traveling,” BKecastros wrote.

“Just ordered a custom glove for my son and had to have this bag! Very nice bag. Good feel to it. When he takes it to the field, his friends will see it and go, 'WOW.' Just wait till they see what is inside,” wrote bigmattv in an online review.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Rawlings glove and leather bag, too.

One Word Describes Rawlings' PRO204DC: 'Beautiful'

If you're an infielder or pitcher looking for a durable glove that you can mold the way you want it, try Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Dual Core 11.5” glove with Modified Trap-Eze web.

This glove (model number PRO204DC) is a top seller at Rawlings Gear.

In an online review, one satisfied glove owner called his glove “beautiful.”

“I love this glove; easiest glove out of my three that I have had to break in. Highly recommend the Heart of the Hide leather!” wrote 9164baumand of Sterling, Ill.

Although this popular glove is primarily used at shortstop and pitcher at the professional level, it can also be used at second or third base in college and high school.

Dual Core gloves are a top-selling series in Rawlings’ famous Heart of the Hide line of gloves.

The Heart of the Hide leather used in Dual Core gloves is tanned softer and the gloves have an oil-injected exterior, features that make breaking in your new glove easier.

This glove's conventional back and web provide top-notch ball snagging.

Rawlings' patented Dual Core technology gives each glove position-specific break points. That means whether you are a shortstop or a center fielder, you can be sure your Dual Core glove will help you perform to your best level.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to order your Rawlings PRO204DC glove.

Rawlings' Primo PRM1150T Gets Great Reviews

It's easy to see why Rawlings' Primo gloves get the best reviews on RawlingsGear.com. What's hard is choosing just one for yourself!

Why not try the Primo 11.5” glove with the Modified Trap-Eze web (model number PRM1150T) It's made for infielders and pitchers.

Here's what RawlingsGear.com customers had to say:

“This is an awesome glove and feels great every time you slip in on. It has a great pocket and is breaking in very well,” wrote Vacuum in an online review.

"This is an awesome glove. It looks great, feels good in your hand, very durable," wrote jmo7, calling the PRM1150T “my favorite glove.”

"The glove was perfect. My son was so surprised when he saw his name stitched on the thumb," wrote Rochelle.

Made from the finest Italian leather and the thickest laces, the Primo glove series is Rawlings’ premiere glove series.

Primo leather has a distinctive oxblood color and a flawless appearance. It goes through a unique tanning process for a buttery soft feel.

The lacing is the highest quality available and is tested to 100-pound tensile strength to create a shape that holds up over time.

The welting on every Primo glove is hand-sewn, which reverses the way the glove is sewn together. This gives a seamless feel and reduces friction against your thumb.

Add to all of that Dual Core technology in the palm of each glove that absorbs impact and gives you better glove control, 100 percent wool padding and position-specific break points that keep the glove in top condition longer.

Primo gloves are built for your comfort and performance but most of all to last longer. If you want the very best from a glove, you need a Rawlings Primo glove.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Rawlings Primo glove.