Pro Batting Gloves
Quality Batting Gloves are Essential for The Successful Hitter
Not all batting gloves are made equal as there is substantial difference in material and quality! Today, pro batting gloves are in high demand for for the serious baseball player.
Our mission is to provide you with information to help you select the best batting gloves for you from all the popular brands like Mizuno, Easton, Franklin, TPX and Nike. Batting gloves are essential for the batter to feel comfortable at the plate, to support and protect your hands, and to deliver that extra grip on the bat.
Today batting gloves are made from a variety of high tech materials for all ages and all levels of baseball players.
A good example is the Easton Adult VRS PRO IV batting gloves which feature pre-curved finger designs so that they fit your hand better allowing unrestricted finger movement.
We have sought out the best batting gloves to select from at an affordable price range. Many players use baseball batting gloves in the field as well. They provide extra padding and support to the hand while fielding a grounder or fly ball. Pro batting gloves come in all colors ( red, black, navy, white), sizes and conform to most hand shapes.
Below I have listed what I believe are the top baseball batting gloves on the market today. I have tried each and every pair for fit, feel, comfort and gripping power.
Nike Diamond Elite Pro Batting Gloves
Nike Adult Diamond Elite Pro Batting Gloves
One of my Top Picks
These top gloves are the newest addition by Nike and very similar to the Nike Show Elite gloves previously worn by Alex Rodriguez and Jimmy Rollins. Both are considered to be two of the best hitters in the game today. The Cabretta leather palm provides the batter with extra grip and a nice soft feel. The popular Nike SPHERE DRY fabric allows air flow through your hands reducing moisture. The gloves spandex flex allows unrestricted movement of the the batter’s hand.
I have used these elite batting gloves for a month. The gloves are very comfortable and give me a nice grip while I’m at the plate. The wrist band material feels great on my wrist and seems to add extra support. These are one of the best pair of batting gloves I’ve ever had. From Eastbay.com for $40.00.
Louisville TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves
Louisville TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves
TPX batting gloves are one of the most popular brands out on the market now. Worn by the home run hitter Manny Ramirez, many hitters are in high demand for these gloves.
The fabric Lycra® is located between the fingers and on the back of the hand. This gives the gloves a custom MLB fit. When your sweating a lot on a hot day, the gloves provide you with a cooler, dryer hand. These gloves have been nominated as Top Pro Grade gloves.
If professional baseball all star Manny Ramirez wears them, why can’t I? These TPX gloves fit great on my hands and give me a perfect grip on my bat. They are definitely the best Louisville Slugger batting gloves I’ve ever tried. These gloves are perfect for any type of hitter. I see a lot of my friends using these gloves. From Baseball Express for $40.00.
Mizuno Limited Pro Batting Gloves
Mizuno Pro Limited Batting Gloves
These Mizuno pro batting gloves can be difficult to find in stores. They are of top quality materials and includes some very professional grade Cabretta leather in the palm.
In addition Mizuno’s special GripFit pattern in the palm area provides very good gripping power and finger movement with minimum exertion. You will see more Major League Baseball players wearing these gloves as they are the official batting glove of Major League Baseball.
I think the gloves are awesome! Not only have I received compliments on how cool they look but the fit and feel is exceptional. I definitely feel more confident at the plate with these batting gloves because of the comfort and gripping power they provide. I would definitely recommend this product to all my baseball friends. From BaseballExpress.com for $50.00.
Nike Adult Team Jordan White/Roy Batting Gloves
Nike Adult Team Jordan White
These top notch pro batting gloves are worn by baseball superstar Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees. The batting gloves are made of ventilated mesh and flexible spandex on the back hand. This design allows sweat and moisture to escape the gloves more easily. In addition Nike has perforated the finger ares allowing for more ventilation.
I have played with these gloves and I would highly recommend them. The fit and feel are perfect on your hands, lightweight and lots of airflow through the fingers. Definitely a benefit in humid climates. These gloves can be difficult to find in stores as they are very popular. From Eastbay.com for $60.00.
Nike Adult Fuse Batting Gloves
Nike Adult Fuse Batting Gloves
The Nike Fuse pro batting gloves are one of the best products out in the batting glove line. The padded palm adds comfort and durability to the gloves. Nike Sphere Dry fabric reduces cling, wicks sweat and promotes cooling airflow through the glove. They offer top gripping power and have a soft feel on your hands.
One benefit that stands out in batting with these gloves is they provide an extra degree of support to my hands. These appear to be rugged and will probably last you a couple of seasons. You can’t go wrong with this Nike product.
They where a little more expensive than other batting gloves but have been reduced in price recently. An excellent glove for $35.00 at Eastbay.com.
Under Armour Adult Yard V Batting Gloves
Under Armour Yard V Pro Batting Gloves
Under Armour Yard V batting gloves are one of the hottest pair of batting gloves out. These gloves may be difficult to find at stores, and many players are clearing them out online.
The gloves multi-layered, genuine leather adds durable grip. The high-tech HeatGear ventilation zones allow air to flow through your hands while your at bat.
I really love the slick design of these new gloves from Under Armour. They are well worth every dollar they cost. I get great grip on the bat while I’m batting and they are very comfortable on my hands. I recommend them as a top pick. From Eastbay.com for $40.00.
Louisville TPX SRG2 Bionic Adult Batting Gloves
Louisville TPX SRG2 Bionic Adult Batting Gloves
You would not expect anything less form Louisville. As TPX’s top product, these gloves are in high demand. The gloves are made of a new patented padding system for batting gloves. This uniquely engineered padding greatly reduces vibration to the hand.
Lycra® motion zones improve flexibility and reduce glove bunching up. The wrist cuff gives nice support and comfort to the hand. These unique bionic gloves feel awesome on my hands and I would recommend them to any baseball player. From Baseball Express for $40.00.
How to Wear Batting Gloves Video
Here is a great video on the proper way to wear batting gloves and their benefits. Basically, gloves should not be to tight on your hand and thus restrict finger movement. You also want to be sure the gloves are well ventilated and can easily discharge moisture. Quality batting gloves like Mizuno have a very good palm grip pattern for maximum control on the bat.
Don’t throw out last years batting gloves just because they stink up your sports bag. Check out how to clean batting gloves.
Not All Batting Glove Leather is Created Equal!
Pittard’s leather – Highest of Quality and Performance
If you see a batting glove that touts “Pittards” leather here’s why. Pittards is headquartered in Yeovil, Somerset where it was founded around 1826. The company produces high end technical leathers for all kinds of applications including baseball. They are also the preferred supplier of high performance leather to the world’s leading brands of sporting goods gloves.
A lot of professional baseball players in the USA unknowingly wear gloves manufactured from Pittards leather. Pittards innovative leathers are well known by manufacturers of sporting goods products for their consistency, quality and durability. You will also see batting gloves from Nike especially, advertised with a “seamless Cabretta leather palm from Pittards”.
Cabretta leather is produced from the skins of sheep which have hair instead of wool or straight-haired sheepskins. The leather is produced in India, China, South America, and Africa, with the best grades coming from the latter two areas. In the United States, the term is generally considered to indicate specifically a Brazilian sheepskin. Cabretta is generally chrome tanned and has a very soft feel, fine grain and a strong fiber makeup making it quite suitable for batting glove palms and backs.
In the leather used for pro batting gloves Pittards’ has created a unique surface texture which is cut into the leather providing the ultimate grip, fit and feel, water resistance and sweat resistance.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Hello Ryan. This is good content on Pro Batting Gloves. Last year I used Nike Show Elite Adult Batting Gloves. I did not realize A Rod uses these. They really felt comfortable on my hands and when I used the left hand one in my glove it fit really nice. Thanks for the info and these would make a great Christmas Gift for a man.
October 26th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Hey good content on batting gloves. I really like the new Nike Show Elite Adult Batting Gloves as well. Previously I had the Mizuno Adult Advantage Pro batting gloves and like them a lot.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
My husband really wants to go to the Reds Training Camp for, ahem, older fans, and he says he needs a new batting glove. Glad I found your site. I am sure to find a great glove for him for Christmas!
Really, a great looking site.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Under Armour or Mizuno. UA feels really good and has good breathability. Mizuno is a great baseball brand and is good for protecting your hands from the sting. The brand doesn’t really matter as long as you get something comfortable.
November 14th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Nice reviews, but which of these gloves are really the best one I wonder. Because I dont want ANY glove, I want the best one.
November 15th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I really like the Nike Show Elite Adult Batting Gloves. They have a good fit and feel.
November 17th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Great collection here, I do have a fondness for the Louisville TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves. Never realised that Nike were a big name in Baseball, but they have some good designs here.
November 18th, 2009 at 3:15 am
I like the amount of options you have here. Personally my favorite gloves are the Nike Show Elite Adult Batting Gloves. I used to use the Louisville Bionic Batting Gloves and they weren’t that durable. At least not like my Nike’s now. I can’t say my hitting has improved though. Perhaps it’s not the gloves then?
November 30th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I always liked the Nike batting gloves when I was playing because they were pretty thin. I didn’t like gloves that were really thick because it seemed like I couldn’t get a feel for the bat. I tried easton a few times and I liked their gloves as well, but they weren’t as durable as the Nikes.
December 11th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I like the Mizuno Vintage Pro Batting Gloves. They feel really good on my hands and don’t seem to restrict my finger movement. I wear one in my glove hand as well.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
More good information on the “Pittards” leather for professional batting gloves. I visited their website and it appears they are the best for any type of leather glove product.
February 20th, 2010 at 1:34 am
My nephew is getting into batting even though I do not know anything about batting, your site has equipped to talk about batting like a pro and also get him a pair of batting gloves as a gift. Thanks
March 4th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
To bad you have not samples the new XProTeX gloves.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Great collection. Nike Adult Fuse Batting Gloves are really cool
March 10th, 2010 at 11:53 am
We are evaluating the XProTex batting gloves right now. They where kind enough to send us three pair of their batting gloves to try out. They appear to be a superior product to other gloves we have looked at. We should have our feed back on these in a week or two. Stay posted.
April 6th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I like Easton products and I like their pro batting gloves as well. They also provide a great catchers chest protector.
April 29th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
My boyfriend has the Nike show elite gloves and he loves it. Easton has everything on their website, great stuff on there!
July 3rd, 2010 at 3:51 pm
I just got x protex rykar batting gloves and they are simply amazing everyone should look into these the are comfortable,protective and everything else you want in a batting glove the only downside is the price the rykars are 79.99 the hammers are 69.99 and the dingrs are 39.99 they use composite material that makes a 100 mph fastball feel like a 39. Mph fastball go to xprotex.com to check these out
July 8th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
i love your your revies on batting gloves.
July 10th, 2010 at 2:20 am
Great collection here, I do have a fondness for the Louisville TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves. Never realised that Nike were a big name in Baseball, but they have some good designs here.
July 29th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Hi great article thanks for sharing. what is the difference between VRS Pro III Batting Gloves and VRS Pro II Batting gloves?
Joe
August 9th, 2010 at 1:21 am
I have a friend who plays baseball. I thinking of him Nike Show Elite Adult Batting Gloves. It looks attractive and durable.
August 24th, 2010 at 5:55 am
What do you know about the nike PRO show elite batting gloves. They are sold in plastic bags as opposed to being attached to a a cardboard box. Are these pairs sold to the general public? I was able to come across some and they feel great. The only visual difference I have noticed is the sphere tag is missing. Wondering if anyone could give me more info. Thanks!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
The grip is so much better on the Adult Fuse batting gloves. I swear it makes the whole bat seem lighter
October 18th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
This article is very helpful in terms of picking out the best batting glove you can and actually knowing what you are buying. A lot of stores do not provide this kind of information because they just want to make a sale, and in reality your thinking your getting the best glove, but infact you may have purchased a fake. It is always good to know a little bit about the product before you go in and buy it if it’s quality you are seeking. Product knowledge is something everyone should have when doing serious shopping.
November 8th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
I couldn’t agree with Don more. The grip on the adult fuse batting gloves is awesome. Doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a glove either. Worth the money.
December 14th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
How often do you guys replace your batting gloves? I play in a city fastpitch softball league and go through at least 2 pairs each season because the seams end up splitting. I usually spend about $20. Is the quality that much better for the more expensive gloves?
March 1st, 2011 at 2:13 pm
I like Nike brand ,they introduce variety of product every year, these gloves are very helpful for player while playing the game,Along with this Nike gloves are very durable.
March 15th, 2011 at 11:41 am
If strength needs to be improved, it is in the hands and wrists. The ability to use the body is also imperative. Big guys and little guys can hit for distance if they incorporate body action in their strokes with this gloves.. This means they have learned to use their hips first, and hands last, with a powerful snapping action.
March 26th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Appreciate the informative site. Look forward to continued information on new gloves.
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May 3rd, 2011 at 11:02 am
I’m new to baseball. Is there any specific brand that is considered the best batting glove or is it pretty much all the same and the best glove is the one that fits your hand better?
August 10th, 2011 at 3:24 am
I have Louisville TPX CB1 Adult Batting Gloves a great gloves recommend very comfortable and high quality. Thank you for your review
August 18th, 2011 at 11:16 am
One thing about batting gloves and really most all equipment the pros use is that kids just starting to learn to play try to use it too. I have seen them worry more about their batting gloves than learning to hit the ball. I just think they are a distraction the first couple of years of playing.
November 8th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
I play baseball and i love the jordan batting gloves. I got a pair a long time ago and wore them out over the years. I ended up throwing them away but would love to purchase another pair. I never see those in stores anymore. Great product selection!
December 20th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
These batting gloves have wicked cool designs. I’ve always wanted to buy my nephew one of these. That would be a great present for him, since he loves playing baseball.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:42 am
I’ve used the Mizuno and TPX batting gloves and really like them. Franklin gloves are nice too. Thanks for the reviews