Best Wilson Softball Gloves (2026): Fastpitch and Slowpitch

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Short on time? Our picks

Best fastpitchWilson A440 Fastpitch4.7★ (180+), 11–12″Check price on Amazon →Best youth fastpitchWilson A500 Siren4.7★, 11.75″Check price on Amazon →

Best Wilson softball gloves · 2026

Fastpitch: the Wilson A440. Slowpitch: the Wilson A360.

Wilson makes separate gloves for fastpitch (mostly girls and women) and slowpitch (mostly adult rec leagues). We compared the best sellers in Amazon’s softball mitts list. The A440 is the best-rated fastpitch glove with real review numbers, and the A360 is the most-bought Wilson slowpitch glove by far.

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Fastpitch vs slowpitch gloves: what’s the difference?

Fastpitch gloves are built for a faster game and smaller hands. They have a deeper pocket for the 12-inch softball, narrower finger stalls, and often a smaller wrist opening. Slowpitch gloves are larger (often 13 to 14 inches) because rec players field high pop-ups and long fly balls, and they are usually built for adult hands.

Wilson fastpitch glove size by age

For other brands and positions, see our softball glove size chart.

The best Wilson softball gloves

Best fastpitch

Wilson A440 Fastpitch Softball Glove

You need this if: your daughter plays rec or school fastpitch and needs a real leather glove.

• Sizes11″–12″
• TypeFastpitch, adult and youth
• UseInfield and outfield
• Rating4.7★ (180+ ratings)

Why we recommend it: It has the most reviews of Wilson’s current fastpitch gloves and a 4.7★ rating. Its size range covers most players from about age 8 into the early teens.

Keep in mind: It is an entry-level series, so the leather is lighter than the A700.

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Best youth fastpitch

Wilson A500 Siren Fastpitch Glove

You need this if: your player is 9 to 13 and wants a quality youth glove in team colors.

• Size11.75″ infield/pitcher
• LeatherTop grain
• WristQuick Fit elastic
• Rating4.7★ (91 ratings)

Why we recommend it: The Siren is Wilson’s A500 made for fastpitch, with bright color options girls like. Buyers praise the quality and value.

Keep in mind: A few buyers mention stiffness at first. Plan a week or two of catch.

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Best premium fastpitch

Wilson A700 Fastpitch Softball Glove

You need this if: your player is in high school or travel ball.

• Sizes12″–12.5″
• LeatherFull grain A700
• FitFastpitch pattern
• Rating4.7★ (70 ratings)

Why we recommend it: Full grain leather that holds its shape over a long season, sized for older players.

Keep in mind: It needs a longer break-in than the A440 or Siren.

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Best slowpitch

Wilson A360 Slowpitch Softball Glove

You need this if: you play adult rec or church league slowpitch.

• Size14″ (other sizes listed)
• ShellCarbonLite, lighter weight
• WristVelcro adjust
• Rating4.5★ (1,300+ ratings)

Why we recommend it: The most-bought Wilson softball glove on Amazon. Buyers praise quality (72 mentions) and value (40).

Keep in mind: Some say the material feels cheap (18 mentions) and stiffness and break-in are mixed.

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What buyers say about the A360

The A360 has enough reviews to see clear patterns. Quality and value are the top positives. Durability, stiffness and ease of break-in are mixed, which is normal for a low-cost glove. The main negative is material, with some buyers saying it feels thinner than they expected. For weekend rec players, it is good value; for players in several leagues, a higher series glove will last longer.

How to choose the right Wilson softball glove

• Fastpitch or slowpitch first. Don’t buy a slowpitch glove for a fastpitch player; it will be too big and loose.
• Size by age and position, using the chart above.
• Throwing hand: “Right hand throw” goes on the left hand.
• Series by commitment: A440 for most players, Siren for youth who want color, A700 for high school.

Wilson fastpitch gloves by position

Catchers and first basemen use mitts with no individual fingers and extra padding. If your player is a catcher, Wilson also makes youth catcher’s gear like the EZ Gear 2.0 kit.

Breaking in a Wilson softball glove

Softball gloves have a deeper pocket that takes longer to form than a baseball glove. Play catch daily with a real softball, close the glove around a softball and wrap it overnight, and use a light coat of glove conditioner. A rec glove like the A440 or A360 should be game-ready in one to two weeks. A full grain A700 can take three to four weeks of regular use. Avoid ovens, microwaves and steaming at home, which can dry out the leather and shorten the glove’s life.

When to buy a new glove

Young fastpitch players often need a bigger glove every one to two seasons. Signs it is time: the fingertips reach the end of the finger stalls, the pocket is too shallow for the ball, or the player struggles to close the glove on hard-hit balls. Adult slowpitch gloves last much longer; replace them when the laces break repeatedly or the palm wears through.

Our picks by budget

For most families, the A440 or Siren is the right first real fastpitch glove. Save the A700 for high school players who play many games a season.

Complete the softball kit

A glove is only one part of the gear. Fastpitch players also need a bat sized to their height and weight, a helmet with a face guard, sliding shorts and softball pants. See our guides to fastpitch softball bats, softball pants and softball gloves from all brands.

Left-handed Wilson softball gloves

Lefties throw with the left hand and wear the glove on the right. Wilson makes left-hand-throw versions of most fastpitch gloves, but fewer sizes and colors are in stock at any time. If your player is a lefty, order early in the season and check the size menu for “Left Hand Throw”.

How a softball glove should fit

• Fingers: the fingertips should reach close to the end of each finger stall, with little empty space.
• Wrist: the wrist strap should close snugly so the glove doesn’t twist when catching.
• Weight: the player should hold the glove up at shoulder height for 30 seconds without it dropping.
• Closing: a youth player should be able to close the glove with one hand after a short break-in.

Many fastpitch players wear a batting glove or a finger pad inside the glove for extra protection. That takes up a little room, so keep it in mind when you choose the size.

Fastpitch glove colors and team rules

Fastpitch gloves come in bright colors, and Wilson’s Siren line leans into that with color combinations girls often pick to match their team. In most rec and school leagues, glove color is free. One common exception is the pitcher: many rules say a pitcher’s glove can’t be white, gray or optic yellow, since those colors can distract the batter. If your daughter pitches, choose a darker or multicolor glove, and check your league rules.

Is a Wilson softball glove worth it?

For most players, yes. Wilson is one of the two biggest glove makers in the US, and its fastpitch gloves are well rated on Amazon. The A440 and Siren are priced for youth players who outgrow gloves fast, while the A700 offers pro-style leather without pro prices. The A360 remains one of the best-value slowpitch gloves for adult rec players.

Common softball glove buying mistakes

• Buying a baseball glove for fastpitch. The pocket is too shallow for a 12-inch softball.
• Going two sizes up “to grow into”. A glove that is too big is slow and hard to close.
• Ordering the wrong hand. Right-hand throwers need a “Right Hand Throw” glove, worn on the left hand.
• Skipping break-in. A stiff new glove leads to drops. Start playing catch a few weeks before the season.
• Using a slowpitch glove in fastpitch. Slowpitch gloves are bigger and looser, which slows transfers.

How we chose

We compared Wilson softball gloves in Amazon’s Best Sellers list for softball mitts by rating, review count and size range, as of October 2026. We did not test these gloves ourselves.