Today I’ll be doing a review on the A2000 outfield glove. I use a 12.75 inch H-Net model like the one pictured above. It’s undoubtedly the best glove I’ve ever had. The ball seems to find its way into the glove with ease. It gives outfielders lots room for error on fly balls, especially those that must be caught on the run. The leather has a great feel and doesn’t shed or stretch. Although it may take time to break in, the results will be worth it. Another problem for some may be the price. Unless you are high school or above, and very involved with baseball I would not buy this glove unless you find it worth a few hundred dollars. One option is to buy an older model, since they drop about a hundred dollars in price the next year and the gloves don’t really change from year to year. Product Description from Wilson.com is below:
“At 12.75″, MLB outfielders love the A2000® 1799. The incredible length and deep pocket help them make plays and the new SuperSkin design gives them a lightweight glove perfect for running balls down in the alley. A reinforced dual post web gives this model great longevity, meaning it can be your gamer year after year.
The A2000 SuperSkin glove series is the utility player of the Wilson lineup. A versatile mix of Pro Stock leather and man-made SuperSkin makes the glove stronger, lighter and easier to break in than the all-leather A2000.
12.75″ Outfield Model, Dual Post Web, Black SuperSkin™, twice as strong as regular leather, but half the weight, Black/Blonde Pro Stock Leather, preferred for its rugged durability and unmatched feel, Available in left- and right-hand throw, Dual Welting™ for a durable pocket and long-lasting break
The A2000 SuperSkin glove lineup is the best of both worlds. Man-made SuperSkin pairs perfectly with Pro Stock leather, giving you a lighter, but stronger glove that’s easier to break-in than an all-leather A2000.
Made specifically for Wilson ball gloves, this American Steerhide is preferred by professional players for its rugged durability and unmatched feel. Everything from the expertly-chosen and finished leather to the craftsman handling it ensures Wilson delivers the best gloves in the world.
Wilson’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship starts at the diamond, continues in production, then carries onto the field. Shigeaki Aso, Wilson’s Glove Master Craftsman and his team have countless conversations with Wilson’s hundreds of Pro Advisory Staff players, partnered college programs, elite travel ball players and more. That information is used to develop and improve the Wilson glove line, which is then meticulously built by expertly trained craftsmen.
Since 1957, Wilson Glove Days have been an annual tradition at the dawn of each baseball season. Building on that long tradition in the game, Wilson serves as the Official Ball Glove of Major League Baseball and the preferred choice of Major League players across the league.
At the conclusion of each season, Wilson honors the best defensive players in Major League Baseball with the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award. We rely on insight from Hall of Famers, All-Stars and the Advisory Staff to continually innovate and deliver the most outstanding line of ball gloves each year.”
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