Softball Buying Guide
Gloves
8U: All Positions
Good:
Mizuno Jenny Finch 10"
$39.95
Better:
Wilson A360 10"
$46.00
Best:
Easton GhostFlex 10"
$59.99
10U: All Positions
Good:
Wilson A550 Siren 11.5"
$64.95
Better:
Mizuno MVP 11.5"
$119.95
Best:
Easton Professional 11.5"
$192.95
Our Favorite:
Easton Elite Morgan Stuart 11.5"
$129.95
12U+ : Infield
Better:
Easton Ghost 11.75"
$129.95
Best:
Rawlings Liberty 11.75"
$189.95
Good:
Lousiville Slugger Xeno 11.75"
$69.95
Very Best:
Easton Morgan Stuart 11.75"
$259.95
12U+ : Outfield
Good:
Lousiville Slugger Xeno 12.75"
$59.95
Better:
Wilson A1000 12.5"
$139.95
Best:
Easton Ghost 12.75"
$129.95
Very Best:
Wilson A2000 12.5"
$279.99
12U+ : 1st Base
Good:
Louisville Slugger Zephyr 13"
$59.95
Better:
Rawlings R9 12.5"
$119.95
Very Best:
Wilson A2000 12.5"
$279.99
Best:
Easton Professional 13"
$199.99
12U+ : Pitcher / Utility
Good:
Wilson A500 12.5"
$59.95
Better:
Louisville Slugger LXT 12"
$129.95
Best:
Rawlings Liberty 12.5"
$189.95
Very Best:
Easton Professional 12"
$259.99
12U+ : Catcher
Good:
Wilson A700 33"
$89.95
Better:
Easton Ghost 34"
$129.98
Best:
Rawlings Liberty 34"
$189.95
Very Best:
Easton Jen Schroeder 34"
$259.95
Bats
8U
Beginner:
Mizuno Finch 26" 13oz
$41.60
Intermediate Heavy:
Rawlings Eclipse 27" 16oz
$59.95
Experienced:
DeMarini Uprising 28" 16oz
$79.95
Intermediate Light:
Dudley Lightning 28" 15oz
$49.99
10U
Beginner:
Mizuno Finch 29" 16oz
$86.98
Intermediate Heavy:
Easton Sapphire 29" 17oz
$94.95
Experienced:
DeMarini Spryte 29" 17oz
$199.95
Intermediate Light:
DeMarini Zenith 29" 16oz
$119.95
12U
Beginner:
Mizuno F20 30" 17oz
$79.95
Intermediate Light:
DeMarini Bustos 30" 17oz
$119.95
Best:
Easton Firefly 30" 18oz
$199.95
Intermediate Heavy:
Axe Element 30" 18oz
$129.99
Helmets & Masks
It's important to make sure your child's helmet fits correctly. To measure their head, wrap a soft tape measure around the widest part of the head, above the ears. Make sure the tape is level all the way around.
Use that measurement to find the perfect helmet. We have sizes listed in cm for accuracy.
All helmets listed meet NOCSAE standards.
Because of this, we are not labeling any helmet as "Better" or "Best", but will continue to offer a variety of brands and styles.
All helmets should have a face mask due to the underhand angle of pitches in softball.
50cm - 55cm
Easton Alpha - TB/SM
$39.99
Rip-It Vision Pro - S/M
$59.99
Easton Ghost - TB/SM
$64.95
EvoShield XVT - Youth
$44.99
55cm - 60cm
Rawlings Highlighter
$44.95
Easton Alpha - MD/LG
$59.95
Rip-It Vision Pro - MD/LG
$67.95
Mizuno F6 - SM/MD
$49.99
Fielding Masks
Highest Rating:
Rip-It Defense
$39.99
Lightest:
Champion Ultralight
$66.99
Biggest Selection:
Schutt Fielder's Guard
$59.99
Sleekest:
Rip-It Defense
$39.99
Shoes
Shoe Size 1-6
Better:
Adidas Icon 7
$30.00
Good:
Under Armour Lead-off Low
$29.95
Best:
Nike HyperDiamond
$79.99
Very Best:
Nike Hurache Low
$74.99
Shoe Size 7+
Good:
Under Armour Glyde
$60.00
Best:
Adidas Purehustle 2
$80.00
Better:
Mizuno Finch
$74.95
Very Best:
New Balance Velo V2
$89.95
Balls
8U & 10U
Bucket:
Powernet 11"
$109.99
Single:
Rawlings DreamSeam 11"
$11.95
Foam:
Jugs LiteFlite 11"
$40.00
Weighted:
Markwort Color 11"
$19.84
12U +
Bucket:
Rawlings 12"
$105.50
Foam:
Jugs LiteFlite 12"
$59.99
Weighted:
Champro 12"
$43.03
Single:
Rawlings Dream Seam 12"
$15.99
Catcher's Gear
All helmets and chest protectors listed meet NOCSAE standards.
While you can find cheaper items on the market, we can't stress how important safety is.
Because of this, we are not labeling any set as "Better" or "Best", but will continue to offer a variety of brands and styles.
Ages 5-8
All-Star League Series
$139.99
Ages 9-12
Rawlings Renegade Series
$179.99