In the beginning, there was baseball. And, being a typically ‘male’ sport of the day, baseball equipment was designed and created to accommodate the needs of men. Of course, women’s leagues soon followed and wise manufacturers adjusted their product lines to include equipment made especially for women.
Baseball is a game that is enjoyed and played by both men and women. For the most part, the equipment is universal. There is not a great deal of differentiation between bats and balls. There is, however, a need for specialized baseball gloves for women. With women’s leagues dominating ball diamonds worldwide, manufacturers have met the demand for women’s baseball gloves by modifying their products to accommodate the differences in the physique of all athletes.
Traditional baseball gloves designed for men can burn the palm off of a female athlete catching a speedy fastball. Women relying on men’s gloves can experience a nerve-searing crush that sends reflexes into emergency mode, leaving the athlete to instinctively toss off the glove and expose a blistering red and painful tattoo.
Meeting the particular needs of...