Faster pitching and a slightly smaller ball impacts the game in a plethora of ways, including what sort of glove or mitt you might need. Are you looking to make the switch from slow pitch softball to fastpitch? In one game, 11" or 12" balls come at you quickly in the batter’s box, depending on the age of the players. In the other, 12" balls are pitched slowly, no matter the age. But that’s not the only difference. The gloves used to play fastpitch and slow pitch softball are different as well.CATCHER’S MITTSIt’s important to note that fastpitch catching demands a mitt specifically designed for catching.In slow pitch softball, catchers aren’t limited to using catcher’s mitts. In fact, they can use a utility mitt or even a fielder’s glove. That’s because they aren’t trying to catch a ball that’s traveling full speed.Fastpitch catchers, on the other hand, might need to clasp a ball traveling 55 mph or more. A catcher’s mitt helps you here in two ways. First, the extra padding and shape of...
