"TO MY FELLOW GLOVEHEADS" Even as a glovesmith of having 40 years of life dedicated to making gloves, it is still not easy to find an answer to the question: 'What is the most important thing when it comes to glove patterns?' The baseball glove has evolved over time due to the changing demands of the games, but those demands have always been made by the players. As modern players are not only more talented, faster and stronger but also smarter, there are many different and sensitive requirements which made it difficult to find a simple answer to this question. In making the Pro-1, I focused on making the gloves feel as natural as possible, as if my own hand were catching a ball. The Pro-1 glove allows the entire hand from fingers to palm for the comfortable grasp of the pocket. Knowing that preserving the feeling of the entire hand wrapping around the ball is crucial to the game performance, this factor was essential in developing the Pro-1 pattern. My focus also was on alleviating the problem of the palm face protruding upwards and eliminating the pocket which caused the ball more difficult to catch in grasping motion. I hope your experience with Pro-1 pattern will let you see and feel the difference while maximizing your chances of handling any ball that comes your way. - HAN | Blacksmith of Buckler About Buckler Sports 40 years of history that specializes in baseball gloves With 500 employees working at 3 company-owned factory facilities Partnerships with household brands such as Rawlings, Wilson, Easton, Louisville Slugger, and Franklin Our R&D efforts—such as developing our own proprietary materials and manufacturing them in our own factories—continue to differentiate us from other companies in the industry Buckler's Pro-1 Infield Pattern features a shallower and wide pocket. Ideal for quicker transfer move. Buckler's Pro-1 Outfield Pattern features a deeper and wider pocket. Ideal for outfielders need to hold onto fly balls and hard-hit shots Buckler's Pro-1 Pitcher Pattern features standard width and pocket. Buckler's Pro-1 Catcher/First-base Mitt Pattern features a standard width but a deeper pocket. The central axis of the pocket is in line with the center of the glove, allowing both pelts to close naturally in response to hard and fast balls. 'Core' KIP Leather 'Fame Pro' Texas Steerhide 'Phalanx' USA Steerhide 'Hoplite' Premium Java Steerhide 'Agoge' Premium Java Steerhide Add to Cart Buying Options Add to Cart Add to Cart Buying Options Customer Reviews 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 4.8 out of 5 stars 13 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 3.8 out of 5 stars 31 4.2 out of 5 stars 5 Price $219.97$219.97 — no data $259.97$259.97 $109.97$109.97 — no data Category Adult Adult Adult 11U,12U,Teen Junior High Leather Premium KIP Leather Texas Steerhide Premium USA Steerhide Premium Java Steerhide Premium Java Steerhide Level Professional Professional Advanced Intermediate Junior High Break-in Level 50% Factory Break-in 50% Player Break-in 40% Factory Break-in 60% Player Break-in 40% Factory Break-in 60% Player Break-in 80% Factory Break-in 20% Player Break-in 60% Factory Break-in 40% Player Break-in Position All Positions All Positions All Positions All Positions All Positions Sizes 11.5" / 12" / 12.75" / 33.5" 11.5" / 12" / 12.75" / 33.5" 11.5" / 12" / 12.75" / 33.5" 11.5" / 11.75" / 12" / 12.5" / 12.75" / 13" / 33.5" 11.25" / 11.75" / 12.25" / 32.5" Welting Dual Welting Rolled / Single Welting Rolled Dual Welting Rolled / Single Welting Rolled Dual Welting Rolled / Single Welting Rolled Single Welting Rolled Single Welting Rolled