11.5 Inch Fielders Glove-Optimus Series JC Walnut

11.5 in
Web Net-T Web
Kip
Break-in stiff
Closing hard

Vinci Pro 11.5 Inch Fielders Glove-Optimus Series JC Walnut, utility gloves: photo from Vinci Pro — Photo: Vinci Pro

Facts as the maker states them, read 24 Oct 2026

An 11.5-inch open-back glove with a Net-T web and rolled leather welting, made of 6.5 oz premium kip leather and sold for infield and pitcher use. Walnut colour, offered for right- or left-hand throw.

Type	Infield/pitcher 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	Net-T Web
Leather	6.5 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: Optimus JC Size: 11.5” Positions: Infield and pitcher 6.5 oz. premium kip leather Open back Net-T Web Walnut rolled leather welting
Warranty	One year limited warranty – does not include gloves that have been improperly conditioned, steamed, microwaved, or placed in the oven.
Maker SKU	JC
The maker says	Versatile enough to be used for both pitcher and infield positions. The leather was tested gruelingly over two years and is made to play hard and last even with constant use. The rolled leather welting and high quality 6.5 oz. kip leather will ensure you get noticed.
Source	vincipro.com, product page, read 24 Oct 2026

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$349.00maker’s price, read 24 Oct 2026

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LeatherstatedKip
Break-inderivedStiffDerived from leather type (kip / pro-grade wording).
What this means
Pro-grade leather such as Japanese kip or steerhide. Can take weeks to months to break in and a young player may not be able to close it at all at first. Lasts for years once broken in.
Tip: Do not buy a stiff pro glove for a player under 12 unless you are ready to break it in for them.
Closing effortderivedHardDerived: stiff build.
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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Compare with: Akadema AMV 218 (11.5 inch) Infield/Pitcher/Outfield, Akadema AEH 302 (11.5 inch) Infield, Akadema AFB 304 (11.5 inch) Infield. Same kind of glove, same size.