SSK Z5 Craftsman 33.5" Baseball Catcher's Mitt Z5-3350CMLEBL6

33.5 in
Web One-Piece Closed Web
Cowhide
Break-in game-ready
Closing medium

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Facts as the maker states them, read 21 Oct 2026

A 33.5 in catcher's mitt with a one-piece closed web and a wide, deep pocket, built in Premium Cowhide Nameshi leather with a conventional back, soft wrist liner, leather binding and rolled welting, offered in right- and left-hand throw. Camel shell with electric blue accents; the maker applies an extra factory break-in.

Type	Catcher's mitt
Size	33.5 in What this means Measured from the heel to the top of the index finger. Infielders use smaller gloves (10.25 to 11.75 in) for quick transfers; outfielders larger (12 to 12.75 in); first base and catcher's mitts are measured differently. Tip: Bigger is not better for a young infielder. A glove they can close beats a glove that looks like a pro's.
Web	One-Piece Closed Web
Leather	Premium Cowhide Nameshi Leather
Hand	Right-hand throw or left-hand throw
Level	All Baseball Players
Also on the page	Size – 33.50” Web – One-Piece Closed Web Position – Catcher Colorway – Camel with Electric Blue Accents wide, deep pocket Premium Cowhide Nameshi Leather Conventional Back with Soft Wrist Liner Plush Leather Palm Lining and Ultra-comfortable Finger Linings Premium Leather Binding Rolled Welting Top Grain Leather Lacing For Long Lasting Durability with High Tensile Strength palm shell leather overlap under the web soft wrist liner Shokunin approved from our Japanese Glove Masters extra factory break-in process
Maker SKU	Z5-3350CMLEBL6
The maker says	It features a wide, deep pocket that allows catchers to precisely frame pitches. The mitt undergoes an extra factory break-in process to ensure a game-ready feel. It is best for players who want a glove that already has a great shape and feel with a very minimal break-in time. The leather is lightweight, easy to shape, very durable. All Z5 Craftsman Baseball Gloves are Shokunin approved from our Japanese Glove Masters. Designed and Handcrafted for All Baseball Players.
Source	sskbaseballshop.com, product page, read 21 Oct 2026

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$119.95maker’s price, read 21 Oct 2026

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Fit profile

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LeatherstatedCowhide
Break-instatedGame-readyStated: page uses break-in or softness wording.
What this means
Soft out of the box and usable the first day. Made with softer leather that will not last as long as a stiff pro glove, which is fine for a growing player.
Tip: For most players under 12 this is the right answer.
Closing effortderivedMediumDerived from break-in class.
What this means
How hard a young hand has to squeeze to close the glove on a ball. Easy means a soft build and a smaller pattern; hard means stiff leather or a big mitt.
Tip: If your player drops balls that hit the pocket, closing effort is usually the reason, not the hands.
PocketunknownNot known
BackunknownNot known
Hand openingunknownNot known

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