1B Mitt, Next Play Pro Kip LTD '26

Size not stated
Web not stated
Kip
Break-in stiff
Closing hard

Facts as the maker states them, read 24 Oct 2026

A first base mitt built on a kid-sized hand with a Pro Kip leather shell, sheepskin palm and cow leather finger lining, full-grain cow leather welting and binding, moisture-wicking wrist and USA steerhide lace. The page lists no size, hand or colour choices and the maker says 60% break-in is needed.

Type	First base mitt
Leather	Pro 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.
Ages	kid
Level	built to work on a kid's hand
Also on the page	Shell: Naturally smooth, premium Pro Kip leather Lining: Cushioned sheepskin for palm, premium cow leather for fingers Welting & Binding: Full-grain cow leather Wrist: Moisture Wicking Fabric Lacing: USA steerhide pro-grade lace leather All-leather shell, palm, binding and welting require 60% break-in
Availability	Out of stock
The maker says	The glove is designed and crafted by one of the most highly-regarded glove makers in the world. It uses the same patterns and components used on pro-level gloves, but built to work on a kid's hand. Next Play LTD Pro Kip Series mitts require 60% break-in.
Source	bradleybaseballgloves.com, product page, read 24 Oct 2026

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$185.00maker’s price, read 24 Oct 2026

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LeatherstatedKip
Break-inderivedStiffDerived from stated player break-in of 60%.
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 in a mitt or large 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.
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