ALL-STAR AF-ELITE SERIES CATCHER'S 33.5"This AF Elite Series catchers mitt is designed for advanced fastpitch catchers playing at an elite travel ball through college level. Its unique single hinge design allows the mitt to close naturally while maintaining a wide heel. For the player, the single hinge design increases the structure around the thumb, thus potentially minimizing impact on the thumb. Constructed with Japanese tanned steer hide, this mitt will be stiff out of the box, but once