HATAKEYAMA Pro Limited Hikaru Ito Model 33 inch Catcher Mitt - Black/Navy
Japanese brand established in 1985. Hatakeyama mitts are famous for their highly appreciated quality, which is made of strictly selected leather with sophisticated production methods and processes.
According to official statistics, more than half of Japanese professional catchers have selected Hatakeyama catcher mitt as their first priority in games.
Hatakeyama baseball gloves coming from Taiwan Baseball have been through the finest and restricted selection.
About HATAKEYAMA Pro Limited Series
This special series is rare. only can make reservations in the Japan Baseball Exhibition. It is made with strong, light Japan Steerhide, and it’s easier for catchers to do squad-catch, which helps players react faster on the field.
All kinds of style are similar to those mitt used by current Japan Pro Baseball (NPB) catchers.
Kai Takuya Model (Softbank Hawks)
Hatakeyama's classic model, used by the starting catcher of the Japanese national team, the pocket is extremely shallow, minimizing the pop time from catching and throwing. The mitt is a suitable for catcher who catches the ball quickly and accurately, and blocking runners attepmt to steal base.
About Japan Steerhide
Japan Steerhide is tanned and produced by Japanese professional factories. It is thick and has sophisticated striations on the leather. It would send out special leather incense specifically belonging to Japanese locals.
Japan Steerhide is wearable and durable and will make a large thud sound while the baseball heavily hits or falls on the gloves. It is usually appropriate for professional competitions or some fierce baseball games.
