FORCE3 ELITE Series Infielder's Glove - Black

11.5 in
Web Double spiral I web
Steerhide
Break-in game-ready
Closing easy

Force3 Pro Gear FORCE3 ELITE Series Infielder's Glove - Black, infield gloves: photo from Force3 Pro Gear — Photo: Force3 Pro Gear

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

The FORCE3 ELITE Series Infielder's Glove is listed at 11.5 inches with a Double Spiral I web and a shallow, wide pocket. The page states it is made with top Japanese steer hide, with top grain leather lacing and a sting-out pad on the palm.

Type	Infield glove
Size	11.5 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	Double spiral I web What this means An open web shaped like an I. Light, quick to clear dirt, lets the ball out fast. The infielder's standard.
Leather	Top Japanese steer hide What this means Heavy, durable adult-cattle leather. Stiff at first, lasts for years. Most pro lines use it.
Sizes	11.5 inch
Hand	Right-hand throw
Also on the page	Product Weight: 1.3 lbs SIZE: 11.5 inch DOUBLE SPIRAL I WEB and shallow, wide pocket STING-OUT PAD on palm, and additional padding under index finger TOP GRAIN LEATHER LACING Rolled welting for increased support Extra thick, premium leather binding Soft wrist lining, smooth palm and finger linings 30% BREAK-IN (Tan), 40% BREAK-IN (Black) Available in Black with Black Laces or Tan with Black Laces
Warranty	1-year warranty (from the date of original purchase) against manufacturer's defects
Availability	Out of stock
The maker says	The double spiral I web funnels the ball into your hand for quick release. The rolled welting will hold its shape season after season and increases break-in time. The glove is made for your soft hands.
Source	force3progear.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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CatchersHome.com (Scott Perry; published Jun 24, 2022, updated Aug 21, 2026; affiliate price-check links)Independent review: Defender mask/helmet, chest protector, leg guards, mittThe review likes: Mask feels like a standard mask with a slightly wider field of view; helmet weight about the same as a traditional helmet; Leg guards conform well and are light; chest protector has an adjustable harness and venting; Mitt uses Japanese steerhide and breaks in fairly quicklyThe review raises: No notable drawbacks listed for core products; Force3 does not always sell on Amazon; some mitt versions differ in stitching; youth gear is black only (read it there)
Baseball MonkeyRetailer ratings: Defender catcher's set, adultRating: 85% on the page's percent scale (about 4.25 of 5)Reviews: 1
Dick's Sporting GoodsRetailer ratings: Force3 Pro Gear mask category pageReviews: Counts only: youth softball fielder's mask 3, adult softball fielder's mask 4, traditional catcher's mask pro harness 1, umpire leg guards 1
Team ExpressRetailer ratings: Defender hockey-style catcher's helmet0 reviews
Baseball MonkeyRetailer ratings: Defender youth hockey-style helmet0 reviewsBuyers report: Price shown at 199.98 dollars (was 299.99) (read it there)
Baseball America (Tim Newcomb, March 20, 2019)Other source: Defender mask in MLBThe source says: Article says more than 20 MLB starting catchers wear the Defender mask, first seen in 2016
thenationalpastimemuseum.com (listed as Coach Mike; published Jul 11, 2026, modified Sep 27, 2026)Other source: Defender and XS3 ProRating: Author's overall score 8.5 of 10 (own scoring, not customer ratings)The source says: Rates protection and range of motion highest; Sizing runs true to chartThe source raises: Says stitching at strap attachment points is the weak spot and budget for one repair over about three seasons; Straps reported pulling through the chest protector body; Warranty requires buyer-paid return shipping; Premium price (read it there)

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$179.88maker’s price, read 13 Oct 2026

Regular price $349.95

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LeatherstatedSteerhide
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 effortderivedEasyDerived: soft build and youth or small pattern.
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.
PocketstatedShallow
BackunknownNot known
Hand openingunknownNot known

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