Akadema® is known for their aggressive and innovative glove designs. Many Baseball and Softball Players who try an Akadema® glove never go back to a conventional designed ball glove. Akadema® ball gloves are made to professional quality specs. Their cutting edge designs are based on research of the individual demands for each position. The features built in to these ball gloves are made to assist you to play at your best.
The Reptilian's near-fingerless design creates a natural air pocket which acts as a shock absorber for initial ball impact, making glove to hand transfer smoother and quicker. When the ball initially hits the glove, it makes a depression that allows the ball to sit longer in the glove. The near finger-less design also acts as a shovel for easier ground ball scooping. With virtually no breaking points within the pocket, the Reptilian® is designed to keep its unique shape longer than a regular glove. The Reptilian's leather looks and feels like snake scales which give better traction and grip for less ball spin.
Click here to see The AXX5 or AXX19 Reptilian Series gloves!
For years professional outfielders have been forcing their five fingers into three small fingerstalls as well as fabricating an artificial hinge into the thumb area for their gloves to create a deeper pocket and easier close. In response the patent pending Reptilian Claw™ offers three wider finger stalls which are much larger than a regular glove as well as a Doubleflexed Hinge™ for easier collapse points in the pocket. These unique features allow for more comfort, easier closing and increased pocket size. The Reptilian Claw™ is made of top US Steerhide with 1/4" rawhide lacing and has a modified Flytrap ™ web design.
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Much like in the insect world where the Praying Mantis is known to devour it's competition, Akadema's new catcher's mitt will do the same to conventional catcher's mitts.The Akadema patent pending Praying Mantis is the most innovative catcher's mitt ever to hit the market, with many unique features setting it apart from the competition. With new patent pending "Stress Wedge" technology, located between the index finger and thumb, the Praying Mantis offers shock absorbing protection for the hand against injury and sting when receiving the ball. The Praying Mantis also offers two additional "Finger Hammocks" allowing the fingers to be firmly positioned and more secure in the glove. Additional features include the "Double-sided Slim Padding" allowing for increased pocket size and easier ball retention. Uniquely designed shape allows the throwing hand easier access into the pocket, resulting in a quicker glove to hand transfer and faster times to second base. The Praying Mantis also features a "Double Flexhinge" which makes the glove snap closed on contact.
Click here to see The APM40 or APM42 Praying Mantis Series gloves!
