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Wilson A2K 1723

Infielders know the importance of having a reliable glove to secure those tough plays. And the 2024 A2K 1723 11.75” Infield Glove is the latest A2K model that promises just that. Engineered by Aso’s lab, this glove is designed to create a secure fit for elite second basemen, third basemen, and shortstops.

The A2K 1723 glove masters the art of the the fit and feel of the baseball glove. Its modified wrist strap, updated finger stalls, and other detailed adjustments provide a secure fit that ensures maximum control and stability.

The new wrist strap design is a standout feature of the A2K 1723. It is shaped to hug the back of a player’s hand, providing a comfortable and snug fit that keeps the glove in place during the most demanding plays. The altered finger stall placement also allows infielders to insert their pinky and ring finger securely, providing the necessary control for two-in-the-pinky users to make tough plays.

The 11.75” reach of the glove is ideal for any infield position, especially shortstop and third base. The I-Web design allows for seamless transfers, making it a versatile choice for players in any position to make quick transfers from glove-to-hand.

Durability and style are also important factors when choosing a glove. The A2K 1723 glove features Red SuperSkin, which repels moisture and provides a durable backing, ensuring that the glove will last for seasons to come. The Black Pro Stock Select leather with SnakeSkin accents also gives the glove an bold look, making it a stylish choice for any player.

In conclusion, the 2024 A2K 1723 11.75” Infield Glove is a innovative, top-of-the-line glove that is engineered to create a secure fit for elite infielders. With its meticulous formation, modified wrist strap, updated finger stalls, and other detailed adjustments, this glove offers unparalleled comfort, control, and stability. Its durability and stylish design make it a great investment for any serious infielder looking to elevate their game.

Baseball Glove Reviews

We have used hundreds of gloves in the past decade. Good ones, bad ones, expensive ones, cheap ones. But one thing we never did was make an in-depth review for each glove and post it online. That changes now.

Over the next few months, we will be publishing more reviews of gloves we’ve used. Some will be from notes we have from years ago, some will be from gloves straight out of a box.

Either way, you can be sure that each glove we review will be thoroughly tested for many different criteria. We hope they are informative and help you find your next glove, but we know each review will be rigorous and accurate.

Here is our list of reviews currently posted on the site and other ones coming soon. We will adding more and more as time goes on, with the hope of trying every glove series on the market (and even some lesser known ones):

Mizuno Pro Select Review

Mizuno is like a little brother to Rawlings and Wilson, equally good in many ways but just falls short in popularity to the big two companies. They have quite a bit of market share, but they don’t jump to most people’s mind when you ask them their favorite baseball glove brand.

I’ve used and abused Mizuno gloves in the past, but now I am doing a full-fledged break-in of a Mizuno Pro Select GPS1-600R (11.75″) to determine if and how much people are sleeping on Mizuno gloves. The Pro Select is a good starting point because it’s a mid tier glove and within the price range of many higher level ball players.

Here is our initial impression of the glove. I plan to update it frequently as I get further into the break-in, start taking ground balls, and eventually using it in competitive play.

About the Mizuno Pro Select

Just a quick introduction to what this glove is. Our model is a GPS1-600R, an 11.75″ model with a cross web. It is built with Steerhide leather and features a beautiful darkish tan look. We paid $265 (retail price) for it and will have pictures posted within this article within the next few days.

What I Like

  • The glove looks, feels, and smells amazing out of the box. While this can be said about many new gloves, the clean all-brown look is just amazing.
  • The leather, a Steerhide, is super smooth yet a bit rugged. In an age where companies are trying to continually create a smoother leader, this is a good balance that maintains the feel you want from a Steerhide glove.
  • The pattern feels pretty unique. It’s very Japanese-esque, as expected, with a flat finger design and thumb-to-middle finger break. We’ll see how it breaks in over time, but it definitely feels different from many other mitts.
  • The finger stalls and wrist feel a bit tighter than a normal glove. They’re not as small as, say, Wilson’s Pedroia Fit, but you can feel both are a bit tighter than many “regular fit” gloves. Players with regular-sized or small hands will be 100% fine, but bigger hands are going to feel quite snug.
  • The wool wrist padding feels oh-so-good, and the hand liner is smooth as well. I wouldn’t say the liner is soft, per se, but it has a good balance of feel and durability that comes with a Steerhide palm liner (Mizuno calls it ‘Steersoft’ – a pretty good description).
  • The pop of the pocket. With stiffness comes a lot of sound, and the sound of this pocket is beautiful. We’ll see if it holds, but early rounds of catch show a catching sound that is music to the ears.

What I Don’t Like

  • I noticed the lacing was pretty bad. A lot of reviews say it is actually quite bad, and I can confirm that the laces throughout the entirety of the glove are thin, feel stiff but weak, and lack the suppleness that many gloves in its class have.
  • The stiffness of the glove is insane. In an era where companies are releasing more game-ready gloves, this glove is a brick. You might like this, but I feel a bit more work in the factory would have been handy.
  • The wool wrist padding may feel good, but there’s a reason most companies are moving away from it. It will feel amazing for a while, but over time it will flatten and even start to stink a bit if we really start sweating in it.

(Early) Verdict

The Pro Select series is not a Wilson or Rawlings. And that’s a good thing. Many companies are copying each other in different ways, but this glove feels unique in many ways. From the pattern, to the design, to almost every part of the glove, it feels unique.

And as we play around more with this glove, we’ll see if this uniqueness puts it over Wilson and Rawlings gloves that are both more popular and more expensive.

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Welcome to Ball Gloves Online, your Headquarters for Baseball Gloves. Below is a summary of our best content on picking the correct glove, caring for your baseball glove, and other necessary information about gloves:

Best Baseball Gloves

Best Shortstop Gloves

Best Third Base Gloves

Best Outfield Gloves

Best Catcher Gloves

Best Second Base Gloves

Best Ambidextrous Gloves

Other Best Gloves Content Coming out Soon:

Wilson A2K Review

Rawlings Heart of the Hide Review

Mizuno Pro Select Review

Wilson Superskin Review

Elysian Baseball Glove Review

The Best Baseball Glove Accessories to Complement Your Mitt

Accessories are hardly necessary for keeping your glove in top-notch shape. However, several of them can certainly make this ongoing process a lot easier. In this post we break down the best baseball glove accessories to make protecting your glove’s shape simple and easy.

Mitt Spit Glove Cleaner and Conditioner: This US-made product is the best conditioner on the market. It both smells good and gives your glove a clean, smooth feel after application. Pick it up here.

Extra baseball or softball: When you are not using your glove, it is helpful to leave a baseball (infield glove) or softball (outfield glove) in the pocket. This helps you maintain the shape of it in a cost-effective manner.

Lacing kit: Laces sometimes snap, leaving you in a tough situation to either send your glove away or fix the lacing yourself. With a lacing kit and a few Youtube videos, you can fix the lacing yourself both effectively and affordably. Here’s our favorite lacing kit, and Wilson sells a full-service one as well.

Glove Mallet: A wooden mallet is a good way to mimic catching a baseball when breaking in your glove. While not necessary, using a mallet is an affordable and effective way to break-in your glove quicker. Buy one here.

Webgem Glove Care System: The Webgem is a carrying case for your glove that keeps it protected and maintains it shape. They have models for fielders and catchers. Albeit pricey, they are a good way to maintain the desired shape of your glove. Get one here.

Accessories we don’t recommend:

Most glove conditioners: There’s a million types of leather conditioners for sale, but most are either a) not for baseball gloves, or b) contain chemicals that are questionable for your mitt. We recommend sticking with what we listed above.

Glove Wrap: Albeit cheap, most glove wraps are largely ineffective. They break-in and shape a glove unnaturally, and we recommend either carrying your glove or putting a baseball in the pocket if you must store it somewhere enclosed.

Sting Pads: Most sting pads are uncomfortable and provide limited benefit. If your index finger is stinging too much, we recommend going index finger-out grip or figuring out why the padding in your palm is failing.

What is Wilson’s Spin Control Technology? A Full Breakdown

Spin Control has made its return the Wilson lineup after a long hiatus. After being used in 1990s and 2000s gloves, Wilson finally revamped and improved the technology for the latest series of gloves. Here’s everything you need to know about it:

  • Spin Control is a technology that uses a dimpled palm and special oiling process to reduce the amount a ball will move in the pocket upon catching the ball.
  • The Spin Control technology comes in the palm and, usually, the web. These are the areas where the ball typically hits and begins to torpedo in the leather, where either you corral the ball or watch it squeak out.
  • Why would I need this? Due to its spherical nature, a baseball likes to rotate all kinds of ways in the air or in your pocket. This tech simply reduces the amount of spin that can effect how well you catch the ball.
  • Does it actually work? We haven’t tried it out yet, but it seems like MLB players have been using it and liking it so far. We’ll have more information on how well it works soon, but for now it seems pretty good.
  • Is it worth it? Right now, Spin Control mitts aren’t any more expensive than regular A2000 gloves. Although we don’t see it as the latest, greatest feature to get on your glove, if you want to be one of the early adopters of this glove tech, it’s probably worth it.

Right now there are a few gloves that come with this technology, as it roll-out has been calm and measured. These are the models where Spin Control is used:

  • Wilson A2000 1786 Spin Control: Our favorite middle infield glove that measures at 11.5″ with and shallow pocket and I-web. Get it here.
  • Wilson A2000 1975 Spin Control: An 11.75″ mitt that is largely an oversized 1786. Good for shortstop and third base. Buy it here.
  • Wilson A2000 H12 Spin Control: A 12″ glove that is an oversized 1787, with a medium depth pocket and I-web. Good for third basemen and some shortstops. Check it out here.
  • Wilson A2000 M1D Spin Control: A 33.5″ Catcher’s mitt. Probably the best mitt to have Spin Control, as catcher’s deal with a lot of different stuff behind the dish. Get it here.
  • Wilson A2000 OT6 Spin Control: A 12.75″ outfield mitt that comes with a trapeze web and elongated feel. Spin Control is probably good for outfielders to avoid weird flyballs popping out of their gloves. Buy it here.

Best Budget Infield Gloves for the 2022 Season, Ranked

Baseball gloves are getting awfully expensive, with prices pushing $300 on gloves that cost half that a decade ago. In this post we rank the best gloves for the infield on a budget, so you can ball out without spending a ton of cash.

  1. Wilson A1000 1786: An 11.5″ model with some decent materials and a great pattern for the middle infield. At $140, it’s reasonably priced and will last you a couple of seasons. Get it here.
  2. Mizuno MVP Prime 11.5″: A really nice model for around $100 (many times a good amount less). Can get through a few seasons and features a really nice shallow pocket and Mizuno’s cross web. Highly recommend for tight budgets. Buy it here.
  3. Rawlings Encore EC1150: An 11.5″ mitt that features an I-web and shallow pocket. Priced at $160, it’s not the cheapest glove, but it is worth the price and almost half the price of the next Rawlings model. Check it out here.
  4. Mizuno Franchise 11.5″: Another Mizuno model, this time priced at $80. Materials don’t feel great, but they will last a few seasons are are the best at the price point. Good pattern for the middle infield as well. Buy it here.
  5. Rawlings R9 11.5″: Another $100 option that features materials about the same as the above model. Decent design and pocket, but feels a bit overpriced for what you would be getting. See it here.

Some Wild Card Options

  • Snagging a discounted A2000 or Heart of the Hide: Sometimes you can find our favorite higher priced models in the $150-$180 range on eBay or Amazon. You can typically find them in July/August, but deals are largely random. Look for an A2000 1786 or HOH PRO204.
  • Customized 44 Pro Glove: A fully customized, high quality mitt for $185. Again, may be a bit out of the “budget” category, but you get amazing bang for your buck. We recommend an 11.5″ mitt with an I-web. See them here.

2021 Wilson A2K Gloves

Wilson’s premier A2K series returns for the 2020 and 2021 seasons as one of the best glove series in the world. And once again, Wilson has outdone themselves on the designs and materials on the 2021 Wilson A2K Gloves.

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2021 A2K Materials

The 2021 Wilson A2K Gloves feature the best materials Wilson has to offer, including:

  • Pro Stock Select Leather: a buttery smooth leather that will stay strong for many years.
  • Double Palm Construction: a double layer of leather in the palm that doubles durability and shock absorption
  • Superskin (Some Models): Lightweight synthetic material that decreases weight and increases durability
  • Snakeskin (Some Models): Textured leather that adds a cool look and feel to a mitt.

Put all of these together and you get a glove(s) that is sleek, durable, and will help you perform at the highest level in the field.

2021 Wilson A2K Infield Gloves

Here are the infield models in the 2021 Wilson Glove Line:

2021 Wilson A2K 1786

The 1786 is an 11.5 model with an I-web, shallow pocket, and saddle tan and black colorway. It’s our favorite middle infield model for 2020-2021, and you can pick it up here.

2021 Wilson A2K 1786SS

The 1786SS is the same model as the 1786, but with the synthetic Superskin backing. This makes it lighter weight, helping you turn quicker double plays. Get it here.

2021 Wilson A2K 1787

The 1787 is an 11.75″ mitt with an I-web and medium depth pocket. This glove is perfect for second base, shortstop, or third base, and you can buy it here.

2021 Wilson A2K 1795

The 1795 is a 12″ Third Base Mitt with an H-web and deep, rounded pocket. It’s nicknamed “Blaze” for the red/metallic and gray look, and you can get this Western-themed glove here.

2021 Wilson A2K 1795SS

The 1795SS is the same 12-inch, deep pocket model as above, but with a lighter Superskin shell. Buy it here.

2021 Wilson A2K Outfield Gloves

Here are all the 2021 Wilson A2K Outfield Gloves:

2021 Wilson A2K 1799SS

The 1799SS is a 12.75″ Outfield Mitt with an H-web, deep pocket, and Superskin shell. It is one of our favorite outfield models for 2020-2021, and you can pick it up here.

2021 Wilson A2K JS22

The new JS22 is the Juan Soto game model glove and is a replica of the above 12.75″ 1799 with a different colorway. You can buy it here.

2021 Wilson A2K 1775SS

The 1775SS is a 12.75″ mitt with a single post web and deep pocket. It’s a bit different than the above 1799, which we detail below. You can get the 1775SS here.

Compared to the aforementioned 1799, the 1775 will have a rounder pocket and play bigger, which will help you snag more flyballs in the outfield.

2021 Wilson A2K Pitcher’s Gloves

The Following are the Pitcher’s Gloves in the 2021 Glove Line:

2021 Wilson A2K B2

The B2 is a 12″ Pitcher’s glove that comes with a medium-to-deep pocket and grip-concealing 2-Piece Web. Get it here.

2021 Wilson A2K D33

The D33 is an 11.75″ model with a Closed Pro Lace Web, deep, rounded pocket, and Superskin back.

Compared to the B2, it’s a bit shorter, lightweight, but with a deeper pocket. You can buy it here.

2021 Wilson A2K First Base Gloves

Here are all the 1B Mitts in the 2021 Glove Line:

2021 Wilson A2K JA79

The JA79 is the Jose Abreu game model and a 12.5″ 1B mitt with a Snakeskin back and single post web. It’s Wilson’s biggest 1B glove in the A2K model.

In addition, the mitt comes with a “Spin Control” pocket that reduces the changes of a ball popping out of the pocket. Get it here.

2021 Wilson A2K 2820SS

The 2820SS is a 12.25″ First Base Mitt with a Superskin back and Single Post web. This model comes with a deep pocket and double break palm. You can buy it here.

2021 Wilson A2K Catcher’s Mitts

There’s only one A2K Mitt in the 2021 Glove Line, the M1D:

The M1D is a 33.5″ Catcher’s Mitt with a Half-Moon Web and extended pocket. It’s one of the best catcher’s mitts on the market, and you can get it here.

2020 Wilson A2K Pitcher Gloves

The 2020 Wilson Glove Line includes two pitcher’s gloves that will help any hurler defend the mound from hard comebackers. Here is our guide to the 2020 Wilson A2K Pitcher Gloves:

2020 Wilson A2K B2

The B2 is a 12″ mitt with a 2-Piece Web and medium-depth pocket. It’s one of our favorite mitts for the mound and an overall solid mitt to don. Get it here.

2020 Wilson A2K D33

The D33 is an 11.75″ mitt with a wide and deep pocket, and is honestly a pretty funky pattern. We don’t recommend it over the B2, and suggest trying it out before buying it.

2020 Wilson A2K Outfield Gloves

Wilson’s 2020 Collection of A2K Outfield Gloves includes thrre models in both left-handed and right-handed throw. Here is our guide to the 2020 Wilson A2K Outfield Gloves:

2020 Wilson A2K 1799

The 1799 is a 12.75″ outfield mitt with an H-web and deep pocket. It’s Wilson’s best outfield model and highly rated among the best outfield mitts on the market. Get it here.

2020 Wilson A2K MB50

The MB50 is Mookie Betts’ Game model, and is a flashy 12.5″ mitt with a deep pocket. If you’re looking for a flashy mitt for the outgrass, this is a top choice for 2020. Buy it here.

2020 Wilson A2K 1775

The 2020 Wilson A2K 1775 is a 12.75, narrow-width, deep pocket model for the outgrass. While we don’t recommend it outright, we do recommend trying it out before buying it.

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