{"product_id":"all-star-pro-elite-japan-34-open-back-cm3000-j2-34-rht-cml_lbr","title":"All-Star Pro-Elite JAPAN 34\" Open Back: CM3000J234","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe All-Star Pro-Elite® Japan 34” Open Back Catcher’s Mitt brings authentic Japanese patterns and style to a pro-level catcher’s mitt. Built with premium HIMEJI leather and a lighter overall design, this mitt is engineered for faster receiving with less forearm fatigue while maintaining the durability and feel needed behind the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rotated hand pattern shifts the finger stalls to create a more natural pocket presentation without requiring the catcher to over-rotate the mitt. The low-profile pinky and thumb regions create a larger pocket and sweet spot, giving catchers more control when receiving and pulling pitches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pro-Elite® Japan mitt also features traditional loose webbing for a quicker break-in and a customizable fit. Its premium HIMEJI leather provides a durable, stiff build designed for custom shaping, while the lighter construction helps promote faster mitt speed throughout the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 34”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Authentic Japanese pattern and style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Lighter build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather: Premium HIMEJI leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb: Two Piece Closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Pattern: Rotated hand pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Back: Open-back design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile pinky and thumb padding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger pocket and sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotated hand pattern shifts finger stalls for natural pocket presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for faster mitt speed and less forearm fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, stiff leather build for custom shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional loose webbing promotes quicker break-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb can be tightened gradually to your preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size is the All-Star Pro-Elite® Japan Catcher’s Mitt?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model features a 34” catcher’s mitt pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat leather is used on the Pro-Elite® Japan mitt?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is made with premium HIMEJI leather, providing a durable, stiff build designed for custom shaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the Pro-Elite® Japan hand pattern different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rotated hand pattern shifts the finger stalls to provide a more natural pocket presentation without requiring the catcher to over-rotate the mitt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the low-profile pinky and thumb design affect the mitt?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe low-profile pinky and thumb create a larger pocket and sweet spot for added control when receiving and pulling pitches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the loose web design affect break-in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional loose webbing promotes a quicker break-in and can be tightened gradually to your preferred fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All-Star","offers":[{"title":"Right Hand Throw","offer_id":45468882206902,"sku":"CM3000-J2-34-RHT-CML_LBR","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1682\/7299\/files\/CM30001.jpg?v=1789755694","url":"https:\/\/www.headbangersports.com\/products\/all-star-pro-elite-japan-34-open-back-cm3000-j2-34-rht-cml_lbr","provider":"HB Sports Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}