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Akadema Reptilian Gloves
Akadema Reptilian Baseball Gloves
Model: AXX 21
The 12.75" Reptilian Claw was designed specifically for the professional outfielder. It features a modified fly-trap web, open back and deep pocket.
The glove's innovative features allow for more comfort, easier closing and increased pocket size. Professional outfielders have long been forcing their five fingers into three small fingerstalls while fabricating an artificial hinge into the thumb area of their glove to create a deeper pocket and easier close.
In response, the patent pending AXX 21 Reptilian Claw offers three wider finger stalls, which are much larger than a regular glove, and a Doubleflexed Hinge for easier collapse points in the pocket. The Claw has a more natural feel for hand position and provides increased strength when closing the glove.
This is the game day glove of Cardinals outfielder Timo Perez.
Now: $149$129.90
Stock# G49
Coach JP Says The quality of Akadema Pro Gloves is equivalent to any Major Brand $200 baseball glove... This United Sates Patented glove is absolutely guaranteed!
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 finger-less 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.
Here's why I recommend this glove:
Here's why I recommend this glove
This is one well thought out glove that just makes sense.
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's the idea of the AXX 21.
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!
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