Rawlings R9 Glove

The R9 models are made with a  full-grain leather to provide a soft feel for fielders (80% broken-in). And if you're looking at the palms of the gloves, you will notice a leather cushioned palm padding in each one. That extra layer of protection is extremely valuable as it protects the palm during a catch and it especially helps younger players who are not quite as skilled with their glovework. And to hold everything together on these R9s are quality laces that should be able to last for many seasons! As long as you give those laces a little oil every now and then, they should be set to keep the glove together for many seasons.