{"product_id":"rawlings-liberty-advanced-colorsync-5-0-fastpitch-softball-glove-12-5-rla208sb-18wcb","title":"Rawlings Liberty Advanced ColorSync 5.0 Fastpitch Softball Glove 12.5\" RLA208SB-18WCB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cb-rich\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRawlings Liberty Advanced ColorSync 5.0 12.5\" — White and Columbia Blue Basket-Web Utility Glove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRawlings Liberty Advanced ColorSync 5.0 Fastpitch Softball Glove 12.5\" RLA208SB-18WCB\u003c\/strong\u003e — a limited ColorSync 5.0 colorway of Rawlings' Liberty Advanced fastpitch glove: full-grain leather, Poron XRD palm padding and an adjustable pull-strap back, in the 12.5\" outfield \/ utility pattern with a Double-Laced Basket web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiberty Advanced is Rawlings' fastpitch-specific leather line. The shell is full-grain leather with a deer-tanned cowhide lining, soft enough that break-in is a matter of days, and the pocket and hand opening are cut for a softball and a fastpitch player's hand rather than scaled from a baseball glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-white leather with Columbia blue lacing and Columbia blue Liberty and Rawlings logos, set off by a foil-style accent on the welting and wrist opening. ColorSync colorways are limited runs, so once this one sells through it is not restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the line in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-liberty-advanced-fastpitch-softball-gloves\"\u003eLiberty Advanced collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-fastpitch-gloves\"\u003eRawlings fastpitch gloves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Grain Leather, Quick Break-In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-grain shell gives the glove lasting structure, and the deer-tanned cowhide lining keeps it soft against the hand. Most players shape the pocket in a few sessions of catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoron XRD Palm Padding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Poron XRD pad in the palm absorbs impact, so hard-hit balls and firm throws sting less over a long tournament day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12.5\" Utility Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12.5\" pattern sits between the infield and outfield gloves: enough length and pocket to play the outfield, manageable enough to move to a corner or the circle. It is the pick for the player whose position changes from game to game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDouble-Laced Basket Web\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closed, woven basket web laced on both sides. It makes a secure, forgiving pocket and hides the ball and your grip, which is why pitchers favor it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjustable Pull-Strap Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pull strap cinches the wrist opening to your hand, so the glove stays snug and secure whether or not you wear a batting glove under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Glove Is Built For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility players and pitchers who want one glove for several positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a real leather glove that is game-ready quickly, in a colorway that stands out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConsider a different glove if:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou throw left-handed — this model is right-hand throw only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are a full-time middle infielder — see the shorter patterns in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-liberty-advanced-fastpitch-softball-gloves\"\u003eLiberty Advanced lineup\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a stiffer pro leather you break in yourself — see Heart of the Hide in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-fastpitch-gloves\"\u003eRawlings fastpitch line\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRLA208SB-18WCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-liberty-advanced-fastpitch-softball-gloves\"\u003eLiberty Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e ColorSync 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-grain leather shell, deer-tanned cowhide lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoron XRD palm pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable pull strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Laced Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutfield \/ utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColorway\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite \/ Columbia Blue \/ Foil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThrowing Hand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-hand throw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x RLA208SB-18WCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From CheapBats.com?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on every glove — orders by 12pm PT ship same business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Rawlings dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e — full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e with no restocking fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice-match guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSince 2002 online\u003c\/strong\u003e — and in store since 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a Liberty Advanced take to break in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few sessions of catch for most players. The leather is soft out of the box — you are shaping a pocket, not fighting the glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a baseball or a softball glove?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFastpitch softball. The pocket is cut for the 12\" ball and the pull-strap back adjusts to a fastpitch player's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the right size for my position?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12.5\" pattern with a closed basket web is a utility glove — at home in the outfield, at a corner or in the circle. For other sizes, browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-liberty-advanced-fastpitch-softball-gloves\"\u003eLiberty Advanced collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rawlings","offers":[{"title":"Right-Handed-Thrower","offer_id":67983819243673,"sku":"RLA208SB-18WCB","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6147\/8809\/files\/zf8f4zeakjbzlunczoth.jpg?v=1794426082","url":"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/products\/rawlings-liberty-advanced-colorsync-5-0-fastpitch-softball-glove-12-5-rla208sb-18wcb","provider":"CheapBats.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}