The Rawlings R9 12" 2-Piece Solid Web Baseball Pitchers Glove - Right Hand Throw utilized their exclusive Pro Taper Fit that combines a narrower hand opening with shortened finger stalls to create a better fit around youth players' hands for improved comfort and increased control. It was constructed with a soft, durable all-leather shell that requires minimal break-in, so it's ready for the next big game. Plus, this glove included a padded thumb loop and padded fingerback liners that further improve its wearing comfort, and it has a reinforced palm pad that reduces the sting from impact, giving your child more confidence to catch those hard balls!