Praying Mantis The Most Innovative Catcher's Mitt Yet

As in the insect world where the Praying Mantis is known to devour its competition, Akadema’s new catchers' mitt will do the same to conventional catchers' mitts. Akadema's patent Praying Mantis is the most innovative catchers' mitt ever to hit the market. It has many unique features setting it apart from the competition. With new patent “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 than other catcher's mitts. 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 catchers'mitt also features a “Double Flexhinge” which makes the glove snap closed on contact. Jeff Torborg says "I've been working with catchers' mitts in the major leagues forty-some years. I am very impressed with the innovative designs and high quality of the catchers' mitts that Akadema offers."