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Praying Mantis for Catchers
APM40 33.5''
APM41 33''
APM42 32.5''
AGC98 32''
ABA47 33''
APM241 33''
APP240 33.5''
APM66 33.5''
AEA65 34''
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Praying Mantis for Catchers
APM40 33.5''
APM41 33''
APM42 32.5''
AGC98 32''
ABA47 33''
APM241 33''
APP240 33.5''
APM66 33.5''
AEA65 34''
Custom Praying Mantis
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Rookie Leather
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ProSoft
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In the insect world, the Praying Mantis devours its competition. Now conventional mitts face the same fate behind the plate. From the Spiral Lock web to the patent pending Stress Wedge and Double Flex-Hinge, this is the Next Generation catcher's mitt. Click for close-ups.
 

The original Akadema innovation for catchers

The Next Generation Catcher's Mitt. The APM-40 has Stress Wedge finger guard, added Finger Hammocks for sure fit, Double Flex-Hinge for quick snap closure, Spiral-Lock web to trap the ball. The 33.5-inch mitt that devours the competition.

APM40 33.5''


$137.95
Join Team Players, pay $124.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Praying Mantis catcher's mitt in Precision Kip Leather

Praying Mantis features in the new Kip Leather. The APM-41 is a 33 inch diameter mitt with Stress Wedge finger guard, added Finger Hammocks for sure fit, Double Flex-Hinge for quick snap closure, Spiral-Lock web to trap the ball.

APM41 33''

$147.95
Join Team Players, pay $133.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Akadema innovation in two-tone catcher mitt

With Stress Wedge finger guard, added Finger Hammocks for sure fit, Double Flex-Hinge for quick snap closure, Spiral-Lock web to trap the ball, and Thunderpocket design. The APM-42 is a slightly smaller mitt (32.5") but still offers pro performance.

APM42 32.5''

$137.95
Join Team Players, pay $124.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Gary Carter designed youth model of the Praying Mantis

The AGC-98 is a 32-inch circumference youth catcher's mitt with all the Praying Mantis features - the shock-absorbing Stress Wedge, secure finger placement, and Double Flex-Hinge so the glove snaps shut.

AGC98 32''


$67.95
Join Team Players, pay $61.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Slim-edge catcher's mitt with Pro features

33" circumference pattern, closed web, open back, and deep pocket designed for the professional catcher. The Akadema Professional Slim Edge design ensures softer hands and larger catching surface. The ABA-47 is hand-crafted with select U.S. Steerhide and Akadema 1/4" Rawhide black lacing. (Does not inclue all Praying Mantis features.)

ABA47 33''

$125.95
Join Team Players, pay $113.36
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Praying Mantis design in game-ready ProSoft leather

33” circumference, Spiral-Lock web, Stress-Wedge technology, Double-sided Slim Padding, Triple Hammock, open back, deep pocket.


APM241 33''

$87.95
Join Team Players, pay $79.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.  

 


Catcher's Mitt with Akadema design and Prosoft leather

33.5-inch circumference, with Akadema's Spiral-Lock web, Stress-Wedge technology, Double-sided Slim Padding, Triple Hammock, open back, deep pocket in ProSoft leather for casual play.

APP240 33.5''

$87.95 
Join Team Players, pay $79.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


All the Praying Mantis features for Fastpith

33.5-inch circumference, Spiral-Lock web, open back, Akadema¹s exclusive Grasp-Clasp wrist system, and deep pocket - for the serious fastpitch catcher. Has all Praying Mantis features - Stress Wedge, secure finger placement, and Double Flex-Hinge so the glove snaps shut.

APM66 33.5''


$87.95
Join Team Players, pay $79.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Fastpitch & Knuckleball catcher's mitt

Specifically designed for the girl's fastpitch catcher, this 34 inch circumference mitt has a strong, double T web pattern and tie strap. Both webbing and lacing in Akadema Pro Apache-tan®. The same style is often used to catch kuckleball baseball pitchers.

AEA65 34''


$87.95
Join Team Players, pay $79.16
S/H $13.95 to US48 from NJ. (Hawaii, Alaska, Canada higher) In pre-season allow 10 days - 2 weeks.

 


Choose size, colors, & personalize your catcher's mitt

Now you can have a Praying Mantis catcher's mitt that's distinctly yours. Once offered exclusively only to their pro players, Akadema is offering customization to WebBall's buyers. Some custom features like your name or country flag are free. You also have a choice in leather quality, laces and binding.


 



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