Wilson 2022 A700 12.5" Outfield

I got the glove today. Considering it travelled from New York to Spain, the package was in really good shape. I am sure my son will love this glove, as this A700 Series will feel soft in his hands.

I recently started playing baseball in the UK. I was slightly sceptical as I’d seen this advertised as a youth glove on a few websites. I can’t justify spending the money on an A2000 so I thought I’d give this a go at just £58. I couldn’t believe it took less than a week to arrive from the US. Out of the bag the leather feels great. I would say it’s a bit snug for an adult but it is brand new so might loosen up a little. The opening is adjustable and I was able to slacken it off a bit. With two in the pinky I’m able to close the glove reasonably well straight out of the bag but it will need breaking in a little. I’m excited to see how well it holds up practicing once a week + games next season. It ticked a lot of boxes for me, Wilson, all leather, black, price and 12.5 in size for the position I want to play. Fingers crossed it works out. The only negative thing I have to say at the moment is that even though it was brand new there were two small scuffs on the leather on the back side of the fingers. Not the end of the world but I wouldnt expect this with any brand new item.

10/10

So as the title says, I have big hands. I went to every local sporting goods store trying gloves, adjusting ties, and only found a few that would "work". However, the few that would work were also well over $100, one being nearly $300. For the price of this glove, I figured I would give it a shot as I had read online that this model can fit big hands. Needing a glove to practice with my son who is in baseball, this glove fit every need. It's a good size, decently broke in from the factory (probably 70% or so), and works perfectly as a catching glove. With little adjustment, the glove is comfortable, functional, and actually has a decent feel with a baseball even with my large hands. For example, I wear 3x gloves where I work, so I have a pretty large set of hands. I can't say for the durability over time, but going by initial feel this glove should last a while. I give it five stars for initial, and if I don't ever edit this, you know the glove is good, durable, and a great value.

What’s a great glove, very well made. It’s a bit big for my son yet , he’s should be in it by the spring though.