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Akadema Professional APG97 Baseball Glove Practice Mitt 31 RHTBrand: Akadema
Model #: AK0024-RHT
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In August 2008, Akadema did what very few American companies do these days. They brought American manufacturing home and created jobs for American craftsman. Why is this so unique? Since the 1950s the American baseball glove manufacturing industry has shrunk from an estimated five thousand jobs to less then fifty jobs in 2007.
A new baseball factory has not been built in the USA by an established recognized brand in nearly two decades. The reasons for the demise are all too familiar; after the costs of wages, insurance, benefits, taxation, and regulations. These obstacles increase the products cost over three times and make it impossible to compete against foreign imports.
Then why would Akadema build gloves in the USA? The ownership has a love of the game and the USA. Akadema believes Americans should be able to make products which are loved and respected around the world. Our goal is to be the USAs largest domestic baseball glove manufacturer and make the best quality product. Akadema is willing to sacrifice the bottom line.
We hope you will support Akadema and its American initiative. All products, built here in the USA or abroad, will help Akadema create more American jobs.
At Akadema Professional, we have not only designed a glove line with a professional and collegian player in mind, but also players of all ages and abilities. Each glove is tailor-made for selected positions with the sole purpose of raising a player's performance on the field.
1. Akadema uses only the top USA Steerhide for its Professional Series Gloves. The Professional Glove series uses US Steerhide on the glove shell, palm lining, finger lining, and binding. Akadema uses the leather from the back and shoulder area for a strong thick glove.
2. The Professional Series uses the top USA rawhide for its laces. Stronger sewing and welting techniques have strengthened the Akadema glove.
3. Infield and outfield gloves have "laced through fingers." This lacing procedure makes the glove easier for a player to tighten and maintain.
4. Using a method started by Major League equipment managers, all open web infield gloves have reinforced lacing to strengthen the shell and pocket for less tearing in the pocket and a stronger overall glove.
5. Akadema does not use pre oiled /conditioned leather in its Pro Series infield, pitching and outfield making the glove lighter and stronger for professional use.
Features:
- Top USA Steerhide Leather
- USA rawhide for its laces.
- Stronger sewing and welting techniques have strengthened the Akadema glove.
- Infield and outfield gloves have "laced through fingers."
- This lacing procedure makes the glove easier for a player to tighten and maintain.
- Position: Infield
- Webbing: Pancake
- Hand: Right Hand Thrower (Goes on your Left)
- Size: 31"
- Model Number: APG97
- Condition: Brand New
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