Palm view of All-Star Pro-Elite Japan 34" Catchers Mitt Closed Back Royal/Nav/White showing blue interior and beige lacing.

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All-Star Pro-Elite Japan 34" Catchers Mitt Closed Back Royal/Nav/White

Name: All-Star Pro-Elite Japan 34" Catchers Mitt Closed Back Royal/Nav/White
Brand: All-Star
SKU: CM3000-J1-34-RHT-RO_NA_WH
Price: 499.99 USD
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All-StarSKU: CM3000-J1-34-RHT-RO_NA_WH

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This one feels completely different from a traditional American-style catcher’s mitt. The rotated hand pattern helps the pocket face the pitcher naturally, and the lower-profile thumb and pinky make the receiving area look and feel bigger without turning the mitt into a heavy brick. The closed back gives you a secure connection to the glove, which is great if you do not want the mitt moving around on your hand. The Royal, Navy, and White combination is loud enough to stand out but still looks incredibly clean.

The All-Star Pro-Elite Japan J1 is a 34-inch catcher’s mitt built for advanced catchers who want authentic Japanese construction and a secure closed-back fit. Its rotated hand pattern changes the position of the finger stalls, allowing the catcher to present the pocket naturally without having to over-rotate the wrist.

Premium Himeji leather gives the mitt a firm, durable foundation that can be shaped around the catcher’s receiving style. Compared with All-Star’s traditional Pro-Elite construction, the Japan pattern uses a lighter overall build to improve mitt speed and reduce forearm fatigue during long games and bullpen sessions.

Low-profile padding through the thumb and pinky creates a larger pocket sweet spot without adding unnecessary bulk around the perimeter. The traditional loose-web construction helps the pocket begin forming sooner and gives the catcher the ability to tighten the web gradually as the mitt breaks in. This is still a firm premium mitt, but the adjustable web lets the player control how the pocket develops.

The closed back wraps more securely around the hand than an open-back model. That additional support will appeal to catchers who want the mitt to feel connected to the hand when receiving high velocity or moving quickly through a transfer. Royal Blue, Navy, and White give this version a bold look while keeping the overall design clean.

Size: 34"
Throwing Hand: Right-hand throw
Position: Catcher
Sport: Baseball
Series: Pro-Elite Japan
Pattern: J1 Japanese rotated-hand pattern
Web: Traditional loose web
Pocket Style: Large sweet spot with natural pocket presentation
Leather: Premium Himeji leather
Back Style: Closed back
Padding: Low-profile thumb and pinky padding
Construction: Lightweight Japanese-style build
Break-In: Firm leather with a loose web designed for gradual adjustment
Fit: Secure closed-back fit
Color: Royal Blue/Navy/White
Recommended Level: Advanced and professional-level catchers

What does the rotated hand pattern do?

It shifts the finger stalls so the catcher can present the pocket toward the pitcher without excessive wrist rotation.

How is the closed-back version different from the open-back model?

The closed back creates a more secure and supportive fit. The open-back version provides greater flexibility and wrist adjustability.

Is the Pro-Elite Japan game-ready?

No. Himeji leather begins firm and should be shaped by the player. The traditional loose web can help the pocket form sooner and may be tightened gradually.

Why is the thumb and pinky padding lower-profile?

Reducing bulk around those areas creates a larger effective sweet spot and helps keep the mitt lighter and easier to move.

All-Star Pro-Elite Japan 34" Catchers Mitt Closed Back Royal/Nav/White

No sales tax collected outside AZ

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All-Star Pro-Elite Japan 34" Catchers Mitt Closed Back Royal/Nav/White

No sales tax collected outside AZ

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