SSK Z5 Craftsman 10.5" Youth Baseball Glove Z5Y-1050BLKEBL2

10.5 in
Web One-Piece Web
Cowhide
Break-in game-ready
Closing easy

SSK Baseball SSK Z5 Craftsman 10.5" Youth Baseball Glove Z5Y-1050BLKEBL2, youth gloves: photo from SSK Baseball — Photo: SSK Baseball

Facts as the maker states them, read 21 Oct 2026

A 10.5 in youth glove with a one-piece web, built in Premium Cowhide Nameshi leather with a narrow-fit wrist, shorter finger stalls, conventional back, soft wrist liner and leather binding, offered in right- and left-hand throw. Black shell with electric blue accents; the maker applies an extra factory break-in.

Type	Youth glove
Size	10.5 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	One-Piece Web
Leather	Premium Cowhide Nameshi Leather
Hand	Right-hand throw or left-hand throw
Ages	Youth; young players
Level	All Baseball Players
Also on the page	Size: 10.50" Web: One-Piece Web Position: YOUTH Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Electric Blue Premium Cowhide Nameshi Leather Conventional Back with Soft Wrist Liner Plush Leather Palm Lining and Ultra-comfortable Finger Linings Shokunin Craftsman Approved narrow-fit wrist and shorter finger stalls palm shell leather overlaps under the web soft wrist liner premium leather binding welting SSK Glove Lace DIMPLE located deep in the palm at the catching point extra factory break-in process
Maker SKU	Z5Y-1050BLKEBL2
The maker says	The Z5 Craftsman Youth Series is crafted with a narrow-fit wrist and shorter finger stalls, granting young players a secure fit with an unmatched feel. The glove undergoes an extra factory break-in process to ensure a game-ready feel. It is best for players who want a glove that already has a great shape and feel with a very minimal break-in time. The leather is lightweight, easy to shape, very durable. Shokunin Craftsman Approved. Designed and Handcrafted for All Baseball Players.
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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Fit profile

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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 effortderivedEasyDerived: soft youth build in a 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.
PocketunknownNot known
BackunknownNot known
Hand openingunknownNot known

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