Which ones have shallower pockets for quick relaease? How about the wilson models? Akadema, preying mantis does that glove have a pocket that's not as deep and easy to transfer?

Kevin I really like the Wilson Pudge models. A2000 etc.

Kevin- I agree with Coach May, big surprise. If you're looking for a shallow pocket, Pudge is the way to go. I also slid the light tan Rawlings Pro-Prefered on the other day, and it was more shallow that most Rawlings that I've seen.

I'm still an All-Star fan, but can't deny that Pudge is the equivalent of having a second baseman's glove on behind the dish.

Have fun shopping!

I have the Akadema, and find it really easy to make transfers. I think I'm 6 for 6 with throwing runners out this year, and all have been with that glove. If you don't feel like spending a bunch of money, but still want quality, I recommend the Akadema.

kevin25,
my son likes Kelly mitts (also has 34" A2000 he'll use on a knukleball pitcher). The Proline models run shallow for the 32", medium for the 33" and deep for the 34". My son actually prefers the Proline vs. the Elevation as he believes the padding is better; tougher to break in but worth it.
His Kelly mitts have lasted 3 and 2 years, respectively with plans to relace the older mitt after this summer.

The Pudge is a fairly shallow pocket; son just doesn't like it. Akadema makes a decent mitt; appears to be fairly deep but the design features are made to aid the transfer.

Personally, at my age (old) I like the A2000 34" (seems to be "the" mitt of choice these days in college) but as a HS player I think I would have really liked a 33" Kelly Proline. Good design , well made mitt and a great value.

The pro model Mizuno is another mitt I would love to see; have heard good things about it. Not cheap to purchase but a good mitt.

Talk to other catchers in your area and ask to look at their mitts. You might get some good direction that way from kids you know and trust.

I use a Kelly mitt, I think its called the "BLK" or something like that, it's black. Like it a lot, I had the A2000 before and everything just popped right out of the glove, hasn't happened all season with the Kelly.

I used to the Heart of the Hide by Rawlings for 2 years and it was great. Good padding, durable,and it doesnt have lose webbing so its easy to make a transfer

I have an Akadema and don't recomend it, try an a2000