Mizuno youth baseball gloves are one of the products produced by
Mizuno USA. In 1980, Mizuno USA began selling athletic footwear.
Mizuno baseball glove manufacturing was established in Norcross,
Georgia in 1994. There are approximately 200 Major League baseball
players that use Mizuno equipment at the present time. A lot of
research has been done by Mizuno to determine the dynamics of
catching a baseball and softball as opposed to using static
paper-based patterns. This research has enabled the company to
design and create ball gloves specific to the field position being
played.
Mizuno youth baseball gloves are just one of the glove products
manufactured. There are also professional player and adult player
gloves produced. This site is primarily dedicated to reviewing the
youth gloves. There are basically two series of Mizuno youth
baseball gloves that are manufactured for the USA market: Prospect
Series and Prospect Fastpitch Series. The youth baseball gloves
sell in the $34.99 USD to $49.99 USD price range.
Mizuno Prospect Series
This series of Mizuno youth baseball gloves utilize the patented
PowerClose technology. Features included in this series are:
PowerClose, PowerLock wrist closure, Buttersoft lining, utility
pattern, side bar design, ParaShock palm technology, V-Vlex notch,
SureFit foam, Tartan flex web, and youth transitional sizes. These
features are designed into the gloves to enable the youth player
the option to make catching of the ball easy. The V-Vlex feature
lets the glove initiate easy closing. PowerClose enables the player
to close the glove while catching the ball. The SureFit foam lining
and Parashock palm pad reduce the shock and sting of catching a ball.
Moreover, the glove delivers comfort and a super feel in baseball
glove construction.
The various models available in this series selling for about $34.99 USD are:
- Mizuno Prospect GPP1002 Youth: 10.00 inch
- Mizuno Prospect GPP1076 Youth: 10.75 inch
- Mizuno Prospect GPP1102 Youth: 11.00 inch
- Mizuno Prospect GPP1152 Youth: 11.50 inch
There is also a catcher’s mitt (model GXC104) for youths made in
this series and sells for about $49.99 USD. This glove includes
a 32.00 circumference with great mitt flexibility. It also includes
all the features other gloves in this series.
Mizuno Prospect Fastpitch Series
This series of Mizuno youth baseball gloves utilize some of the
same features in the Prospect series. Features included in this
series are: Youth Fastpitch pattern, Double Hinge heel, PowerClose,
PowerLock wrist closure, Buttersoft lining, utility pattern, side
bar design, ParaShock palm technology, V-Vlex notch, SureFit foam,
Tartan flex web, and youth transitional sizes.
The various models available in this series selling for about $34.99 USD to $49.99 USD are:
- Mizuno Prospect Fastpitch GPP1007 Youth: 10.00 inch
- Mizuno Prospect Fastpitch GPP1107 Youth: 11.00 inch
- Mizuno Prospect Fastpitch GPP1154 Youth: 11.50 inch
- Mizuno Prospect Fastpitch GPP1210 Youth: 12.00 inch
