Best Batting Gloves: The Top Baseball & Softball Batting Gloves for 2024

Overview:
These are high-quality gloves made from 0.9mm Cabretta leather and reinforced stitching. These are some of the most durable gloves on the market but still are unbelievably soft. These are the long-cuff versions which feature a stabilizing cuff to secure the wrist to add support and power. They also feature upgraded reinforcing on the palm and knuckles.

Key Features:

• Cabretta Leather
• Reinforced palm and stitching
• Stabilizing Cuff

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These gloves combine elite protection with an ultimate feel. They seamlessly integrate padding into areas of the glove to keep the hands and wrist protected. They also feature Quad-Flex Technology to provide a perfect fit around the bat handle. They are made from premium cabretta leather with strategically etched groove patterns that increase surface area, prevent bunching, and greatly improve grip characteristics. Smart-Flex Protection is seamlessly integrated into the back of the hand to provide elite soft-shell protection where the batter needs it most.

Key Features:

• Smart-Flex Protection on the backhand
• Quad-Flex Technolgy
• Cabretta leather

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Inspired by heavy-duty workman’s gloves, these extremely durable Blacksmith Batting Gloves are designed to withstand hours in the cage. The wrist strap reinforces wrist strength at the plate. They feature a digitally embossed goatskin palm with strategically reinforced padding for increased friction resistance and have an extended leather wrap on the index finger to add protection and abrasion resistance.

Key Features:

• Fully wrapping elastic wristband
• Goatskin Palm
• Extended leather wrap on index finger

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New for 2024! The Victus NOX Full Wrap Batting Gloves, are Victus' newest evolution to their iconic NOX Batting Glove. Victus has improved one of the most comfortable batting gloves in the game with a fully wrapping elastic wristband, giving these batting gloves a more snug feel around the wrist. They have Stretch Knit Finger Break Contours which allow a natural range of motion in fingers and decreasing bunching materials. They also have sheepskin palms.

Key Features:

• Stretch Knit Finger Break Contours
• Sheepskin Palm
• Fully Wrapping Elastic Wristband
• Breathable Four-Way Stretch Knit

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New for 2024! Rawlings Pro Preferred Adult Batting Gloves - 2024 Model, cut from professional grade Cabretta Sheepskin leather with a soft-touch finish to lock on to your bat grip. Double-stitched rolled edges, reinforce and secure high-wear zones to help your new favorite batting gloves last all season. A flexible neoprene wrist cuff with adjustable closure secures each glove around the wrist for a seamless fit. These gloves distinguish themselves with professional performance and iconic gold-piped Rawlings, Mark of a Pro styling.

Key Features:

• Cabretta Sheepskin Leather
• Reinforced stitching and wear zones
• Neoprene wrist cuff

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These gloves contain a reinforcement layer with a TL graphic sheepskin palm and have an extra-wide double wrap strap for wrist support. The sheepskin backing and mesh knuckles give the hitter added durability, feel, and flexibility at the plate.

Key Features:

• TL graphic sheepskin palm with an added reinforcement layer
• Extra-wide double wrap strap for wrist support
• Sheepskin backing to increase durability and feel
• Mesh knuckles for flexibility

Overview:
These batting gloves feature ultra-soft .9mm professional-grade genuine sheepskin Cabretta leather, covering the palm, back, and fingers for an unparalleled feel. They have extended wear with a reinforced double-layer Cabretta leather palm and thumb, offering extra durability and a professional finish. They include an ergonomically designed extended neoprene cuff and a 360-degree wrap elastic strap, providing more leverage and power during every swing. Finally, they have perforated leather and ventilated air mesh, ensuring breathability for maximum comfort. The double-stitched rolled edges and leather binding add to the glove's durability and premium look.

Key Features:

• .9mm Cabretta Leather
• Neoprene Cuff and Wrap Strap
• Double-stiched and reinforced binding

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These gloves feature a 360-degree elastic wrist strap for snug wrist support. They utilize Stinger’s Secure Seam technology along with durable sheepskin leather and breathable mesh backing. Finally, they are double-stitched and reinforced for durability and performance.

Key Features:

• 360 Degrees Elastic Wrist Compression
• Sheepskin Leather
• Mesh Backing
• Double-stitched 

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These gloves are modeled after traditional American ranch work gloves to be durable, tough, and weather resistant. They have a wide strap that wraps completely around your wrist for maximum support. The lightweight polyester on the front of the hands allows for flexibility and breathability. The goatskin leather on palm and thumbs provide durability and an excellent feel for the bat.  

Key Features:

• Goatskin Leather
• Wrist band for a secure wrap
• Lightweight polyester on front of hand

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As the official glove of USA Softball, Franklin’s CFX FP batting gloves have been engineered by their glove experts to specifically fit the needs of the female fastpitch player. Franklin has incorporated their FP6.8 Fit to their fastpitch CFX Series, using 6.8 inches, the average length of a woman’s hand, as a starting point to contour a narrower and more snug fit to accommodate the female fastpitch player. Along with this, Franklin includes Genuine Leather Technology in the CFX Women’s Fastpitch Batting Gloves to ensure quality, durability, softness, and suppleness. Quad-Flex Technology on the CFX Women’s Fastpitch Batting Gloves anticipates the flexing of the player’s palm to provide a perfect fit around the bat handle. 

Key Features:

• FP6.8 Fit is designed specifically for the female fastpitch player
• Genuine Leather
• Quad-Flex Technology 

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The Ghost NX are top-of-the-line batting gloves that join Easton’s Ghost family. These batting gloves pair comfort, grip, and style into one batting glove, giving hitters a premium batting glove for each at-bat. Easton has also kept durability in mind with the Ghost NX as they feature a one-piece goatskin leather palm. The backhand is made of Lycra-infused, Structured-Flex Silicone that is firm but still provides the hitter with comfort. Easton has also included their Bio-Dri wrist liner to keep the player’s hands dry as it wicks away sweat and moisture. 

Key Features:

• One-piece goatskin Leather Palm
• Lycra-infused, Structured-Flex Silicone Backhand
• Bio-Dri Wrist Liner

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Created with direct input from softball legend Jennie Finch, the Finch Women’s Fastpitch Batting Glove is designed with the softball player’s specific needs in focus. Features a padded nonslip Mizuno Shockpalm to absorb vibration for less sting and better comfort. Also features a FlexMesh back designed to increase flexibility and breathability. Finally, the neoprene wristband provides additional comfort around the wrist for a better fit and feel.

Key Features:

• Nonslip Palm
• Padded Mizuno ShockPalm
• Neoprene Wristband

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 These are high-quality gloves made from 0.9mm Cabretta leather and reinforced stitching. These are some of the most durable gloves on the market but still are unbelievably soft. These are the long-cuff versions which feature a stabilizing cuff to secure the wrist to add support and power. They also feature upgraded reinforcing on the palm and knuckles.

Key Features:

• Cabretta Leather
• Reinforced palm and stitching
• Stabilizing Cuff

Overview:
New for 2024! The Rawlings Workhorse Compression Strap Youth Batting Gloves - 2024 Model, is designed for maximum comfort and durability while moving naturally with your hand and wrist. Featuring compression-fit wrist straps and neoprene stretch material these gloves provide a snug and supportive fit that moves naturally with hand and wrist motions.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Fit System
• Reinforced Oiltac Leather Palm Pad
• Compression Wrist Strap
  

Overview:
New for 2024! Rawlings 5150 II Youth Batting Gloves - 2024 Model, the newest evolution to Rawlings' ultra-light batting glove line. The 5150 II Batting Gloves lock on to your bat grip with a high-tac goatskin leather palm and thumb. Featuring an elastic wristband with Stretch-Fit materials over the back of the hand, these gloves offer a responsive fit that allows your hands to breathe and move naturally.

Key Features:

• High-tac goatskin leather palm and thumb
• Elastic wristband
• Stretch-Fit materials