To many of us, myself included, slowpitch softball is the game that started it all. It tests your strength, your patience, and most of all, your resilience.
Whether you’re playing in a beer league, casually with friends, or trying to take your game up a notch, you need your gear in order. And an essential part of that list is your glove.
Your choice of glove will vary depending on the position you play, but one thing’s for sure. Without a good pair of gloves, you won’t enjoy the game nearly as much.
There are plenty of glove brands out there. Some are budget-friendly, and some can cost you an arm and a leg. Unless you’re playing at a serious competitive level, going with an absurdly expensive glove isn’t very practical. But that doesn’t mean you have to go with the cheapest option either.
Wilson is a brand that hits that middle ground on pricing. It doesn’t cost a fortune but still gives you the feel and performance of a high-quality slowpitch softball glove. Even their lower-priced gloves feel better than most of the knockoff, budget options out there.
I’ve used more than a few Wilson gloves over the years, and I’ve been happy with almost every one. Heads up before we dig in though: this review used to cover three older Wilson models, and two of them (the A900 Slowpitch and the WTA2444 Elite) have since been discontinued by Wilson. I’m not going to pretend you can still buy them new, because you can’t. Instead, I’m keeping the glove that’s still sold today and swapping the other two picks for their closest current replacements in Wilson’s 2026 lineup, so this list actually reflects what you can order right now.
Wilson Slowpitch Softball Gloves Review
Here are the 3 gloves I recommend if you want to own the field this season.
1. Wilson A360 Utility Slowpitch Glove
Good news first: the A360 is still very much alive. Wilson kept it in the lineup as its entry-level slowpitch option, and you can still find it new at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5, Dunham’s, and a handful of other retailers, plus Amazon. It’s the glove I’d point a casual player toward more than any other Wilson model.
The sheer versatility of this glove alone makes it worth what you pay for it. With this one, you can play almost any position thanks to its padding and material selection. If you’re an amateur softball player who doesn’t want to buy a different glove for every position, this one’s a solid answer.
Made with Wilson’s standard leather and synthetic blend, the A360 promises decent durability without weighing your hand down. It’s comfortable to wear over a long doubleheader, and the black and grey colorway still looks clean on the field.
To keep their gloves lighter, Wilson builds the A360 around what they call the CarbonLite Shell. Even at this price point, the brand didn’t skimp on the technology, so the glove stays lightweight and easy to move in through a full game.
The closed, dual-post web keeps your grip on the ball hidden from the batter, which is a nice bonus if you’re pitching, and it also gives you a stable pocket for trapping grounders and fly balls alike. That’s what makes this one work for infielders and outfielders without needing two separate gloves.
As of this update, Wilson sells the A360 slowpitch pattern in 13, 14, and 15 inch sizes, so you’ve got more room to match the glove to your hand than the old two-size lineup offered. Current street pricing runs somewhere around $55 to $60 depending on the retailer and whether it’s on sale, though that number moves around, so treat it as a ballpark. You can dial in the fit with the Velcro wrist strap at the base of the glove if you need it snugger.
2. Wilson A2000 SuperSkin SP14SS Slowpitch Glove
I need to be upfront about something here. The Wilson A900 Slowpitch that I originally recommended in this spot is gone. Wilson still makes an A900, but it’s now a youth Pedroia Fit baseball line, not a slowpitch softball glove, so the old model only shows up on resale sites and closeout shelves these days. If you already own one, hang onto it. If you’re shopping in 2026, it’s not something you can buy new anymore.
The closest thing Wilson sells today to that step-up-from-the-A360 experience is the A2000 SuperSkin slowpitch line, and the 14 inch SP14SS is the all-position pick in that family. It’s a noticeably more premium glove than the A360, and it shows the moment you put it on.
Instead of a full leather shell, Wilson builds this one with SuperSkin, a synthetic-leather hybrid backing that shaves weight off the glove, resists moisture better than raw leather, and breaks in faster than a traditional A2000. That last point matters if you don’t want to spend a week playing catch before your first game with it.
You still get a full leather palm underneath, so the catching surface holds up the way you’d expect from an A2000. The tradeoff with SuperSkin backing is that die-hard traditionalists sometimes find it doesn’t have quite the same broken-in feel as a glove that’s 100% leather, but for most slowpitch players that’s a fair trade for the lighter weight and quicker break-in.
Pricing on the A2000 SuperSkin slowpitch gloves runs roughly $190 to $250 at full retail, though it’s shown up on sale for less at times, so it’s worth comparing a couple of retailers before you buy. That’s a real step up from the A360 price bracket, so this one makes the most sense if you play often enough to justify it.
3. Wilson A2000 SuperSkin Spin Control SCSP13SS Slowpitch Glove
My third pick used to be the Wilson Elite WTA2444, the budget glove I grew up with. I’ll be honest, that one’s been discontinued for a while now. It’s not on Wilson’s site anymore, and the only places you’ll find it are old Amazon listings and secondhand marketplaces, so I can’t recommend chasing down a used one as a 2026 buy.
For a current alternative that still fills the “smaller, position-specific” role the WTA2444 used to play, I’d point you to the A2000 SuperSkin Spin Control in 13 inches. It’s part of the same SuperSkin family as the SP14SS above, but built on a smaller, infield-oriented pattern with a shallower, quicker-to-transfer pocket.
The Spin Control web pattern is designed to help you get the ball out of the pocket and into a throwing grip faster, which is genuinely useful if you’re playing shortstop or second base and need a quick exchange on a double play. It’s not the glove I’d grab for outfield duty, but for infield work it’s sharp.
Like the SP14SS, this one uses SuperSkin backing over a leather palm, so it breaks in faster than a full leather A2000 while still giving you a real leather catching surface. Expect to pay somewhere in the $180 to $300 range depending on retailer and whether it’s discounted, which puts it in the same ballpark as the SP14SS.
What Makes Wilson Softball Gloves Worth Buying
Wilson is one of those brands you’ll spot in almost every game, from a Tuesday night beer league to competitive leagues with real stakes. Among the popular brands, Wilson stands out because it pays attention not just to serious players but also to casuals who just want to enjoy a weekend game.
I personally like Wilson for a handful of reasons. If I had to narrow it down, here are the three that keep bringing me back to the brand when I’m shopping for softball or baseball gloves.
Available for All Levels
From weekend rec leagues to more competitive travel ball, Wilson makes gloves for players at every level, and in most cases, you don’t have to spend a fortune. Most of their entry gloves, especially the ones aimed at casual players, are genuinely affordable.
Despite the reasonable prices, the quality rarely falters. Every time I pick up a new Wilson glove, I’m reminded why the brand has built so much goodwill with both weekend warriors and serious competitors.
Excellent Padding and Webbing
All of the gloves designed by Wilson feature solid padding and intricate webbing to give you the best experience out on the field. The padding and, on the higher-end models, leather inserts help protect your hand when you’re catching hard-hit balls or fly balls.
Protection matters, but grip control matters just as much. Wilson covers that side well too, with web patterns built to give you a deep, stable pocket that makes catching and securing the ball easier, whether that’s a closed web on a budget model or a Spin Control web on a premium infield glove.
Versatile
Don’t you hate having to buy a different glove every time you switch positions? It’s not a huge deal if you’re a pro with sponsors, but for a casual player, that adds up fast. Wilson gets this and designs a lot of its entry-level gloves to work across multiple positions.
Most of their affordable gloves are built to handle infield and outfield duty equally well, which is why the A360 works for so many casual rosters. It’s worth knowing that fastpitch and slowpitch gloves aren’t interchangeable in every case though. If you want the full breakdown, I covered the difference between fastpitch and slowpitch softball gloves in a separate guide, and it’s worth a read before you buy if you split time between both games. Some players do still use a slowpitch glove as a stand-in fastpitch softball glove in a pinch, and it can work fine for casual play.
Whichever model you land on, get your sizing right before you buy. If you’re not sure how a glove should fit your hand, I’ve got a full softball glove sizing guide that walks through it step by step.
Parting Shots
Playing slowpitch softball without the right glove really isn’t a good idea. It can turn an easy catch into a fumble, and that can cost you the whole game. Even if you know deep down your glove was the problem, all the fingers on the field will still point at you.
So treat yourself right with a solid Wilson glove. Of the three gloves above, the A360 is still my go-to recommendation for casual players and anyone who wants a versatile, budget-friendly glove they can actually buy new right now. If you play often enough to want a real step up, the A2000 SuperSkin SP14SS is the current Wilson glove that carries that premium, do-it-all torch, and the Spin Control SCSP13SS is worth a look if you play the infield specifically.
I know it’s a bummer that a couple of my old favorites aren’t around anymore, but that’s how gear goes. Wilson retires old patterns and rolls out new ones most years, so this page will keep getting updated as that happens. I hope this review helps you find the right pair of gloves for your next game. Good luck out there.
With 4 years of Division II experience, a .272 career batting average, .410 on-base percentage, and 7 home runs, I’m now in my fifth season. I’ve played baseball since age 3, alongside future MLB Draft picks, and I aim to pursue a career in baseball professionally, be it playing, coaching, or scouting.