The Mizuno Prospect Parashock Series offers the youth player a full grain leather shell, provides outstanding protection, ideal comfort, and includes Mizuno's patented Slider(TM) technology to make catching easy, while offering additional palm protection to ensure young players learn to catch properly and enjoy the game. ButterSoft Palm Liner: PU palm lining for increased durability, feel, and comfort. Full Grain Leather Shell: For great durability. HiLo Lacing: Alternating lace pattern retains the integrity of a fully-laced web with greater flexibility. MZO Lining: Disperses perspiration away from the skin. Professional Patterns: Glove patterns created for the best players in the world. FlexBridge Hinge: Allows the glove to close easier, less restriction on the back of the hand. PowerClose(TM) Technology: Makes catching easy for younger players. Slider Web: New patented Slider Web Technology providing increased flexibility making glove easier to close