{"product_id":"rawlings-r9-fastpitch-softball-glove-12-5-r9sb125-18g","title":"Rawlings R9 Fastpitch Softball Glove 12.5\" R9SB125-18G","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cb-rich\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRawlings R9 12.5\" — Grey Double-Laced Basket Utility Glove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRawlings R9 Fastpitch Softball Glove 12.5\" R9SB125-18G\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 2024 R9 fastpitch utility glove: soft all-leather shell that arrives 80% broken in, padded thumb and palm, pull-strap back, 12.5\" pattern with a double-laced basket web, grey with white lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R9 is Rawlings' step-up fastpitch glove: a soft, durable all-leather shell that is 80% broken in out of the box, a padded thumb sleeve and palm, a pull-strap back and a hand opening cut for a fastpitch player. It is the glove for the travel-ball player who has outgrown a synthetic and is not ready for a $200 Liberty Advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-grey leather shell and palm with white lacing and a grey double-laced basket web — the 2024 R9 fastpitch colorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the line in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-fastpitch-gloves\"\u003eRawlings fastpitch glove collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/fastpitch-gloves\"\u003efastpitch glove\u003c\/a\u003e we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft, Durable All-Leather Shell — 80% Broken In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRawlings picks a leather for the R9 that arrives most of the way broken in. A few games of catch and the pocket is yours; there is no month-long fight with a stiff pro hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePadded Thumb Sleeve and Palm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra padding where the ball hits — the thumb sleeve and the heel of the palm — so a hard throw stings less, which matters for a younger player still learning to catch it in the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12.5\" Utility Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 12.5\" this is the do-everything fastpitch size: enough length for the outfield, a closed web for the circle, and still quick enough at third or short. If a player is not sure where she will end up, this is the size to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDouble-Laced Basket Web\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-laced basket web is closed and deep — it hides the ball from the hitter, gives a pitcher a place to grip, and holds a hard-hit ball without a second thought — and the second row of lacing keeps it from stretching out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePull-Strap Back, Fastpitch Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable pull strap and the narrower hand opening are what make this a fastpitch glove and not a small baseball glove: it snugs to the hand instead of flopping.\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\u003ePitchers and utility players who want one glove that covers the circle, the infield and the outfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel-ball and high-school players stepping up from an entry-level glove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConsider a different glove if:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou want a premium leather build — see Liberty Advanced in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-fastpitch-gloves\"\u003eRawlings fastpitch collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\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\u003eR9SB125-18G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRawlings R9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, durable all-leather shell, 80% factory break-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded thumb sleeve and palm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePull strap, fastpitch fit\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\u003ePitcher \/ infield \/ outfield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColorway\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey \/ White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThrowing Hand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight- or left-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 R9SB125-18G\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 much break-in does an R9 need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. Rawlings ships it 80% broken in; a few sessions of catch and working the pocket with a ball finish the job.\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 hand opening is narrower than a baseball glove of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the right size for my position?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 12.5\" this is the do-everything fastpitch size: enough length for the outfield, a closed web for the circle, and still quick enough at third or short. For other sizes, browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/collections\/rawlings-fastpitch-gloves\"\u003eRawlings fastpitch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rawlings","offers":[{"title":"Right-Handed-Thrower","offer_id":49010420777113,"sku":"R9SB125-18G","price":87.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left-Handed-Thrower","offer_id":49010420809881,"sku":"R9SB125-18G-LHT","price":87.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6147\/8809\/files\/38ab77483e5f412b9397552d6dfb04c9.jpg?v=1789140985","url":"https:\/\/cheapbats.com\/products\/rawlings-r9-fastpitch-softball-glove-12-5-r9sb125-18g","provider":"CheapBats.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}