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APM-41 Catcher's Mitt

Akadema Precision Kip Leather Catcher's Mitt

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33" circumference pattern
Spiral-lock web
Open back
Deep Pocket

Price ~~$189~~ $169.90

Stock# G11

For right hand throwers only

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The APM-B41 Reptilian Praying Mantis catcher's mitt has a 33" circumference pattern, with a spiral-lock web, open back and deep pocket. Best for ages 13 through High School. This is the Kip Leather version of the Professional Series equivalent: the APM-B40.

The New Akadema Precision Kip Leather Series is made from leather hides which are harvested in Europe and tanned in Japan. These hot looking models are 20% lighter and have tighter grain than our Professional Series. They are more pliable and easier to break in and have more tensile strength than competitor's glove lines. These are the gloves that more of our D-1 College and Pro players seem to like! Just buy the look and size you like. The quality is off the hook... and guaranteed!

Coach JP Says:

This is the Kip Leather version of my favorite catchers mitt; the Professional Series APM -B40... an aweome piece of pro leather! If you need help deciding between both, this should help.

What's different:

The Kip version is 20% lighter, is tighter grained, offers an easier break-in and may have more tensile strength than other kip mitt.

What's the same:

The size, pattern, heaviest lacing, stress wedge to save bone bruising, protecting the index finger and thumb, great comfort and how loud fastballs sound. Pitchers love that loud pop...you know pitchers!

The downside:

Well-built as it is, I can see our Professional Series APM -B40 as lasting longer, though I can't imagine you being unhappy with the performance of this new model APM-B41. The real difference may be found if you are regularly catching guys who throw from the low 80's and up.

A 3rd Choice:

If you are an occasional catcher up to the High School level, a younger player who can handle an adult size glove, or a coach who would love to have an affordable catcher's mitt (which I absolutely encourage), check out our ProSoft APP-B240. You can use it right out of the box (almost game-ready). It's light and reinforced well, but it's just not going to hold up to live High School pitching for more than a season.

My personal guarantee

If you don't like one of these models...call us right away before it gets used, for a refund...truth be told...I'll be shocked but will absolutely make you happy.