Read what Coach John Peter says
about the AXX-B21

AXX-B21 "THE CLAW" 12.75" Outfield Glove
REPTILIAN CLAW SERIES
For Ages 14 - Adult

Here ís why I recommend this glove:
This is one well thought out glove that just makes sense.

The creation of the Reptilian Series by Akadema is a combination of technology meeting evolution. The revolutionary web, pocket, and near finger-less design has many features to separate it from the normal baseball glove.

The Reptilian's near-fingerless design creates a natural air pocket which acts as a shock absorber for initial ball impact, making glove to hand transfer smoother and quicker. When the ball initially hits the glove, it makes a depression that allows the ball to sit longer in the glove. The near-fingerless design also acts as a shovel for easier ground ball scooping. With virtually no breaking points within the pocket, the Reptilian is designed to keep its unique shape longer than a regular glove. The Reptilian's leather looks and feels like snake scales which give better traction and grip for less ball spin.

Try this test:
Stretch out the fingers in your glove hand and quickly close it into a fist. Four fingers close in one direction and the thumb in yet another. Try this again and leave the index finger in a straight extended position. There is not nearly the amount of strength or quickness.

If you look at where the index finger is placed inside a normal outfielder's glove, you may notice that it seems placed at an angle where it has a difficult time assisting in the closing of the glove around the ball. Add a double hinge web that allows for extra ease in closing and now you get it! That is the idea of the AXX-B21.

It only feels odd the first time you put your hand inside the glove. Then you realize how smart this idea is.

I think you will see more pro guys carrying this model. And like all Akadema gloves, it is built as well as any high-line glove around!