SSK Z5 Craftsman 11.75” Infield/Pitcher’s Baseball Glove Z5-1175BLKEBL10

11.75 in
Web Basket Web
Cowhide
Break-in game-ready
Closing medium

SSK Baseball SSK Z5 Craftsman 11.75” Infield/Pitcher’s Baseball Glove Z5-1175BLKEBL10, utility gloves: photo from SSK Baseball — Photo: SSK Baseball

Facts as the maker states them, read 21 Oct 2026

An 11.75-inch basket-web glove the maker lists for infield and pitcher use, in black with electric blue accents, offered in right- and left-hand throw. Built from Premium Cowhide Nameshi leather with a conventional back, soft wrist liner, palm overlap under the web, leather binding and rolled welting, and given a factory break-in.

Type	Infield/pitcher's glove
Size	11.75 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	Basket Web What this means A closed, woven web that hides the ball. Pitchers use it; also common on youth gloves because it closes easily.
Leather	Premium Cowhide Nameshi Leather
Hand	Right-hand throw or left-hand throw
Level	All Baseball Players
Also on the page	Position: Infield/Pitcher Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Electric Blue Premium Cowhide Nameshi Leather Conventional Back with Soft Wrist Liner Palm Overlap DIMPLE Sensor Technology located deep in the palm at the catching point of the glove palm shell leather overlap under the web soft palm and smooth finger linings soft wrist liner premium leather binding Rolled Welting extra factory break-in process
Maker SKU	Z5-1175BLKEBL10
The maker says	The Z5 Craftsman Series undergoes an extra factory break-in process for a game-ready feel with very minimal break-in time. DIMPLE Sensor Technology in the palm helps players maintain grip of the ball. SSK glove lace is tested for unmatched strength and durability. The palm overlap increases pocket stability and helps the glove shape over time. Rolled welting helps the glove hold its shape year after year. All Z5 Craftsman gloves are Shokunin approved by its Japanese glove masters. SSK gloves have been handcrafted since 1946.
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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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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