Phoenix Bats X96 Infield Fielding Glove

11.5 in
Web I-Web
Kip
Break-in game-ready
Closing easy

Phoenix Bats X96 Infield Fielding Glove, infield gloves: photo from Phoenix Bats — Photo: Phoenix Bats

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

An I-web infield glove of 11.5 inches made from American Kip Leather, with a medium pocket depth. The page states no certification, age, weight, warranty or country of manufacture.

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	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	American 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.
Hand	Right-hand throw or left-hand throw
Also on the page	Medium pocket depth Professional style design Blonde colored palm and backing, with Oiled Chestnut binding and web colored, with white welting Stiff structure out of the box unless practice ready break-in
Availability	In stock
Maker SKU	X96 Phoenix Infield Fielding Glove
The maker says	Great for second, third and shortstops. Practice ready break-in makes the glove game ready.
Source	phoenixbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: R141 wood baseball batRating: 4.8 average of the 10 visible reviews (eight five-star, two four-star); page metadata says 5Reviews: 11Liked on the maker's site: Well made and good value; Balance and hitting power; Custom options, fast shipping, service
Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: V243 wood baseball batRating: 5 of 5 (all 10 reviews are five-star)Reviews: 10Liked on the maker's site: Quality and feel; Large barrel and sweet spot; Quick custom production and shipping
Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: BB71 wood baseball bat (the page at this address is the BB71 product page)Rating: About 4.9, computed from the nine visible stars (eight five-star, one four-star); the page does not show an averageReviews: 9Liked on the maker's site: Craftsmanship, finish and sound
Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: B72 wood baseball batRating: 5 of 5 (page metadata; all 8 listed reviews are five-star)Reviews: 8Liked on the maker's site: Balance, big sweet spot, pop, wood quality; Custom orders turned out wellRaised on the maker's site: One reviewer said the color looked a little lighter than on the site (read it there)
Phoenix Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Coach's fungo wood bat5 of 5, 56 reviewsLiked on the maker's site: Durable, solid birch; Pop and sound; Flared handle comfortable for long sessions; Customization and finish

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Fit profile

Stated comes off the maker's page; derived is worked out from what the maker states: its words, its leather, its numbers; graded is Patrick's call; unknown means the class is not known yet.

LeatherstatedKip
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.
PocketstatedMedium
BackunknownNot known
Hand openingderivedStandardDerived: adult or pro wording.

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