33 Inch Baseball Catchers Mitt-Limited Series SW1979-L in Black

33 in
Web Traditional
Kip
Break-in medium
Closing medium

Vinci Pro 33 Inch Baseball Catchers Mitt-Limited Series SW1979-L in Black, catcher's mitts: photo from Vinci Pro — Photo: Vinci Pro

Facts as the maker states them, read 24 Oct 2026

A 33-inch open-back baseball catcher's mitt with a traditional web, built from 5.5 oz premium kip leather with sheepskin finger linings and a solid palm pad. Sold in black for right- or left-hand throw.

Type	Catcher's mitt
Size	33 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	Traditional
Leather	5.5 oz. premium kip leather What this means Light, tight-grained leather from young cattle. The premium choice for pro infield gloves: light and long-lasting, but stiff at first.
Back	Open
Hand	Right-hand throw or left-hand throw
Also on the page	Model: SW1979-L Size: 33” Positions: Baseball: Catchers 5.5 oz. premium kip leather Glove Back: Open Web: Traditional Color: Black Sheepskin finger linings solid palm pad pre-treated leather for quicker break in stays in the thumb and pinky
Warranty	One year limited warranty – does not include gloves that have been improperly conditioned, steamed, microwaved, or placed in the oven.
Maker SKU	SW1979-L
The maker says	These gloves have a very similar feel to the original model gloves with higher quality materials. The solid palm pad gives beefed up protection. The leather is pre-treated to allow for quicker break in time. Sturdy stays in the thumb and pinky reinforce the rigidity of the glove.
Source	vincipro.com, product page, read 24 Oct 2026

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$109.00maker’s price, read 24 Oct 2026

Regular price $229.00

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Fit profile

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LeatherstatedKip
Break-instatedMediumStated: page says it breaks in quicker or easier, not that it is game-ready.
What this means
Needs a week or two of catch and shaping before it closes well.
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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