RawlingsR9 Youth Contour FIT Baseball Glove | Sizes 11" - 12" | Multiple Styles

Bought this for my 12 y.o. soon. Love Rawlings gloves in general, but this glove is great for his age. High quality without being so stiff that it takes a long time to break in. Highly recommended and great value for the price.

This is a great glove and it's great for youth looking to get a competitive level baseball glove. The feel of the leather is high quality and durable, yet soft enough to get a good break-in allowing it to close easily for 7yr+ kids. Closing the glove is paramount for youth players.

I upgraded my son’s old beat up glove and this thing has been awesome. Took a little to break in but it fits him very well and has served its purpose. Seems to be durable and once we got it broken in he’s had no issues closing the glove.

I highly recommend this glove. I am a 12U coach and it is a perfect fit for this age group. Also, the quality is top notch. Very well made. My first baseman has this fielder's glove and the first base mitt. Best gloves on the team.

First, let me say, this is a beautiful glove. It looks so good, great shape, very nice pocket. However, the leather is a little thin and stiff. Means that it'll hold its shape but the ball is going to sting if you catch it in the palm area. Also, since it's stiff, it'll take a long time to break it in properly. The glove is sold as a "youth" glove but it's full size and built same as the adult models but with a lower grade leather. I bought it for myself, for half the price of the Rawlings Heart of Hide models. I bought the 12 inch model. My hand fits in the glove just fine, the wrist strap is adjustable (just loosen the lace). There is a piece of metal or plastic in the thumb area and it does rub a little against the top of my thumbnail. But, after about a month or so of daily use, the glove is starting to feel pretty good. Not ready for game playing yet, I'd say another month of use should do it. If you're an elite player (like I once was) and you're playing varsity high school, college or higher, I'd recommend you go with the more expensive higher quality gloves from Rawlings and other brands.

Looks and works as it should.

This is an excellent glove for the youth player! Great quality! I bought this glove as an upgrade for my 7 year son. He mainly plays middle infield. He has been playing some outfield in all stars. Works perfectly at the young age. This glove will last a long time with good care. I definitely recommend this glove. Rawlings for life!!!

My son loves it. Would buy again.