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Fastpitch Softball Gloves – Learn About Weight, Size, Material, Fit and Options

Fastpitch Softball Gloves

Shopping for fastpitch softball gloves doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn about important aspects of fastpitch softball gloves and your choices. Let’s find the perfect fastpitch softball gloves for you!

Fastpitch Softball Gloves Weight

Weight plays a part in the functionality of Fastpitch Softball Gloves. Players don’t want a glove that is too heavy to hold or balance as they change the ball from hand to hand. The weight can also have an effect on the ease of squeeze. Choosing Fastpitch Softball Gloves with a lighter weight may be easier for breaking in as well. Vinci’s Fastpitch Softball Gloves in the Mesh Series tend to be popular due to the preferred weight, break-in time and ease of squeeze.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves Size

Fastpitch softball gloves differ from baseball gloves in several key ways. Fastpitch softball gloves are made in a range of sizes from 11.5 inches to up to 13 inches in most cases. Baseball players’ gloves typically range in sizes from 10 inches to 12.75 inches. The ordering size of fastpitch softball gloves is not the only difference in size. Fastpitch softball gloves also require a different size pocket as the balls are not the same for these two sports. The deeper pocket of fastpitch softball gloves create a shorter glove overall. Fastpitch softball gloves are also wider to accommodate the larger ball. Smaller hand openings and finger stalls are designed for fastpitch softball gloves.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves Fit

Players wearing fastpitch softball gloves actually prefer a tighter fit. Fastpitch softball gloves often times come with Velcro to facilitate a tighter wear. In fact, all of Vinci’s Fastpitch Softball Gloves have a Velcro strap. This enhances the range of fit possibilities, ensuring your glove fits as tight as you like it to fit.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves on VinciPro.com

VinciPro.com has developed five series of fastpitch softball gloves. Each series has its own set of characteristics. However, all our fastpitch softball gloves have a Velcro strap so that there is a great range of adjustability. All the fastpitch softball gloves we manufacture are also made with added palm padding.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves in Optimus Series

The best fastpitch softball gloves series, or the Vinci Optimus Series, features gloves with the aesthetically pleasing rolled welting. These gloves don’t just look good either. Made from 6.5 ounces of kip leather, the Optimus Fastpitch Softball Gloves are durable.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves in Mesh Series

If you are looking for fastpitch softball gloves that are a little lighter, try the Vinci Mesh Series Fastpitch Softball Gloves. These gloves are constructed with 5.5 ounces of the kip leather but also feature a Kevlar mesh back, improving your ease of squeeze. This also enables the gloves to have a shorter break-in time, making it one of the most popular Vinci Fastpitch Softball Gloves.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves Limited Leather

Highlights of our Limited Leather Fastpitch Softball Gloves include sheepskin finger linings, solid palm pad, pre-treated kip leather, as well as thumb and pinky loops. These sturdy stays help the glove hold up over time.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves 22 Series

Vinci’s deep pocket design can be found on fastpitch softball gloves in the 22 Series, leading to less spin and better control. The finger stalls are more comfortable due to a deer tanned cowhide leather interior. Constructed from 5 ounces of US Steer Hide, these gloves have a shock pad sewn into the palm. This better protects the hand from impact.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves Fortus

Transitioning from a youth glove to an adult glove? The Fortus Series is the place to start. These are typically a step up from our junior gloves. We recommend that if this is the case, you call and speak to a product specialist so we can direct you to the best glove for your particular needs. Call 1-888-529-6864 and a specialist will be happy to assist you.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves Care

Once you have selected and ordered your Fastpitch Softball Gloves, you will want to provide proper care for the glove. Conditioning the leather is the first step in caring for fastpitch softball gloves. When you purchase from VinciPro.com, Vinci will send you leather conditioner complimentary. You will want to wear latex gloves as you apply the conditioner to all parts of your glove including the rear, pocket and laces. Be careful to not use too much conditioner as this is actually not good for your glove. Forming the pocket of your glove is the next step. Vinci offers information on how to do this on the resources tab of our website. We also offer a break-in kit for a nominal fee. Breaking in your fastpitch softball gloves is next in glove care.

Custom Fastpitch Softball Gloves

If you have ever wanted to design your own fastpitch softball glove, Vinci can help you achieve this. Custom gloves can be created using a simple form utilizing drop down menus for each item that can be customized. You decide what type of web, glove back, size, and colors for every aspect of the glove. Our custom gloves can also be personalized so that your name is right on the glove! So not only do you get everything you ever wanted in a glove, you also get to put your name on it. Trust us, it’s pretty cool having your name on a glove.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves – Why Choose VinciPro

Vinci Fastpitch Softball Gloves are manufactured with quality as number one priority. This is why many professional players use Vinci gloves as they train and play. Our hand crafted fastpitch softball gloves are designed with players in mind. You want a glove that will help you play your best game and we want Vinci to be the name on your glove as you do. VinciPro.com is a company that was founded by player Pete Vinci. He has played the game of baseball since he was five years old. He not only knows what players want, he works tirelessly to give players what they need in a glove.

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The Importance of Sleep for Young Athletes

Guest Post by Rest Right Mattress
For the family that has one or more kids who actively play sports, getting everything done throughout the day can seem overwhelming. School, practice, games, other extracurricular activities and homework can take up so much time that bedtime gets pushed later. Keeping kids active is great for their health but it is also very important that kids get sufficient sleep as well. According to WebMD, by the time kids are in high school up to 75% report they aren’t getting the recommended amount each night.
There are many benefits of getting sufficient sleep, and it is especially important for kids. Benefits include improved memory and increased energy. Studies have concluded that kids who play sports and get enough sleep are less likely to be injured. Speed improvements have also been identified as a benefit of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation states growth hormones are released as you sleep which leads to muscle development and the increase in blood flow to muscles while sleeping aids in muscle recovery. All these benefits offer a child or teen athlete an advantage but most importantly, they support healthy development.
Children and adolescents have differing sleep recommendations. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine lists their recommendations by age here, though active kids may require more sleep than the average. While you might not be able to find extra time in your day, there are a few things you can do to help ensure your child gets as much quality sleep as possible.
As a sports parent, the first thing you can do might come easy for you. Chances are you are already good at maintaining a schedule throughout your day, week, month and possibly even year so maintaining a scheduled bedtime will be the first thing that you can do. Having a scheduled bedtime will ensure that your child gets a set amount of sleep each night, provided they can get to sleep within minutes of laying down which will become easier as the body adapts to the schedule.
Another step that you can take to help your child get adequate sleep is to remove electronics from the equation at least a half hour or so before their set bedtime and limit caffeine. Light emitted from the screens can interrupt signals that it is time to sleep because sleep is a naturally regulated function of the body that is affected by light and dark. Light tells the brain that it is time to wake and dark tells it that it is time to sleep.
Provide your child a bedroom environment conducive to sleep. A cool, dark and quiet room is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation. This works hand in hand with removing electronics, so the room should also be television free.
If you can teach your child time management skills, it can help now and later. You already have an idea of how to manage your time in the morning, you probably can pinpoint to the minute how late you can wake up and still stay on schedule in the morning. Do the same for your evening routine. Determine what specifically needs done before bedtime and how much time that will take. Then have a steadfast rule that the evening ritual starts at a set time, sufficient to complete all tasks before the scheduled bedtime. If your child or teenager can develop good time management skills this routine can be followed allowing for the sleep your kid needs. These time management skills should help as your child becomes a teen and their circadian rhythms shift, giving them a natural inclination to stay up later. Their new bedtime might be a little later, but by incorporating their newfound skills, they can adapt and still achieve sufficient sleep.
Sources:
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/recharge/features/help-teens-get-sleep
https://www.findkidssports.com/articles/kids-playing-sports-4-benefits-of-more-sleep-for-youth-athletes-42
https://sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/what-happens-when-you-sleep
https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/pages/Factsheet_CircadianRhythms.aspx
https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/children-and-sleep/page/0/2
http://sleepcenter.ucla.edu/sleep-and-teens

Sufficient Sleep Has Its Benefits

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YOU Could Represent Vinci Pro in Our Dealer Program!

baseball gloves made from high quality materials

As part of our National Advertising Campaign, Vinci Sports LLC is currently seeking new dealers to join our team of associates. Player Representatives are authorized dealers of Vinci product that consist of baseball and softball players, coaches, and directors of athletic programs.

As a player or coach, you have substantial access to people who use sports equipment. This could be a potential advantage for you should you want to ever make money selling sporting goods, such as Vinci Pro’s high quality baseball and softball gloves and gear. Right now Vinci is currently seeking new Player Representatives. As a Player Representative, you have the ability to purchase Vinci products at wholesale prices which allows you to sell them to your network of friends, family and sports acquaintances for a significant profit.

There’s no need for you to own a Website because your customers can view product information, photos and details right on the VinciPro.com Website and place their orders with you! Vinci also provides its Player Representatives with tri-fold folders and catalogs and will even provide 500 business cards to the Player Representative once his/her sales total $1000.

There are no fees associated with being a Vinci Player Representative and after the initial order, a Player Representative only needs to place orders for the product sold. Vinci will even ship products directly to your customers (shipping charge applies).

The Vinci Pro Player Representative Program has low start-up costs and includes a tiered incentive program which helps representatives earn free products.

You can represent Vinci with your team or program, at tournaments, at coach clinics and more, all while earning money!

If you’d like more information on the Player Representative Program, or to sign up, contact Nick Battle at NBattle@VinciPro.com. Be a part of the Vinci Pro team and MAKE THE PLAY, or in this case, MAKE THE PAY!

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An interview with Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Torres.

It is the professional athlete who first draws us to any sport. Pro-athletes focus our attention, magnify our excitement and serve as models for our aspirations.

In the big leagues, where players spend years searching for any possible advantage over their competition, choosing the appropriate athletic equipment can mean the difference between winning and losing. 

We recently spoke with one of our favorite players – Chicago White Sox and 2010 MiLB All-Star pitcher Carlos Torres – to discuss his life, his game, and why he uses Vinci gloves. Here are some highlights of the interviews.

Vinci (V):  Carlos, I want to congratulate you on your recent honors. (Carlos is just the 9th pitcher ever to be named AAA pitcher of the week 3 times in a single season.) I also want to thank you for taking time to answer our questions.

Torres (CT): De Nada.

V: We know that you were drafted by the White Sox organization in 2004 out of Kansas State but can you tell us a bit about the role that sports played in your childhood?

CT: To tell you the truth, I never really liked sports growing up; it was the competition that I craved. My father was my biggest influence. When he would get home from work, he would make time to teach me anything he could about sports. Drills and bullpens were usually our thing. That was really the only thing that was ours. In high school I wanted to stop playing a few times but never did because that was how my father and I shared feelings and emotions.

V: I’m sure a lot of folks in Chicago and Charlotte are happy that you stuck with it. Do you have any favorite baseball memories?

CT: All of little league if I have to say. It was one of the few times you played because it was fun and pure. My favorite baseball movie is The Sandlot. Just because those were the times where baseball was the best.

V: Cool. Let’s talk a little about gloves. How important is it for a pitcher at your level to have a high-quality glove?

CT: Gloves are as important to a pitcher as a bat is to a batter.  They save you from getting hit by a ball every day. I grew up poor, so I had plastic gloves my whole life until college. They always ripped and the laces would break. Having quality makes you realize what you missed out on.

V: You currently use 3 models of Vinci gloves: a 12″  MV30 Custom Pro, VN75-L (also a 12”) do you have a favorite?

CT: I am partial to the MV30; it’s the first glove I pitched with in the major leagues. It is also the first glove I have ever put a finger in every slot and didn’t put two in the pinkie, like outfielders do.  I usually do that because I want to feel a deeper pocket but with this model, I like the feel of its pocket.  Also, the outfielder’s glove  singlehandedly saved me 6 hits this year. It’s the size of an outfield glove but the same weight as a shortstop’s glove; that means you’re pretty good at fielding your position.

V: How many different brands of gloves have you used playing college and professional baseball?

CT: I went to 5 colleges in 4 years and every college had a different sponsor.  And in professional ball, I had three other brands until I was introduced to Vinci by my homey for life (Chicago pitcher) Derek Rodriguez.

V:   How do your Vinci gloves compare with the other brands you’ve used?

CT: Vinci has a better feel. Mass-producing makes you look for every corner you can cut to save money.  Vinci doesn’t do that.  They are quality and you feel it when you get it. I haven’t had a lace break yet.  I have taken my gloves to the edge and am trying to find out how long it will take, but I haven’t done it yet and it has been 2 years.  I keep tightening my gloves and not changing laces like you should, just to see how the glove holds up.  And it does!

I haven’t run into another company who cares, like, literally cares, as much as Vinci.  I have buddies with every glove you see and none of them ever receives what they asked for, or they can’t get a hold of their rep, or the glove takes too long to get there!  I could make one phone call and I could have it the next day no question.  Exactly what I ask for every time.

V:  Vinci has always been about family so it’s nice to hear how instrumental your father was in your development as a player.

CT: I asked Pete Vinci for two favors.  I asked him to put my daughter’s name on my glove and to put my father’s name on my glove.  The two people who have impacted my life beyond everyone else, and he did.  Those are people who care. Read the Vinci story and about Benjamin Vinci off of the website and you will realize how different this company is.

V:  Well, thanks again for taking time to answer our questions. We wish you continued success in Chicago and Charlotte.

CT: I’m just happy to be pitching.

Carlos Torres has just been named to the 2010 International League All-Star Team as the starting pitcher for the second year in a row. The game will be nationally televised on July 14, 2010.  Torres has used Vinci gloves since 2008. His first major league appearance was July 22, 2009 with the Chicago White Sox playing the Tampa Bay Rays where he pitched 6 strong innings to record a quality start. Torres continues to have one of the most decorated careers in AAA Charlotte Knights franchise history.

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