The Rawlings Players Series 9" Youth Tee Ball Glove with Ball - Left Hand Throw was constructed with a soft, pliable vinyl shell that allows youth hands to easily close their glove around the ball and secure it in the pocket, and it was 100% factory broken in for a flexible glove ...The Rawlings Players Series 9" Youth Tee Ball Glove with Ball - Left Hand Throw was constructed with a soft, pliable vinyl shell that allows youth hands to easily close their glove around the ball and secure it in the pocket, and it was 100% factory broken in for a flexible glove that's ready for your next game! It features soft PVC inner lining for a better feel inside the glove and included Soft Felt Padding to reduce the sting from a hard hit ball. It also utilized a Youth Pro Taper Fit that features smaller hand openings and lowered finger stalls to provide more control. Plus, it includes a soft core ball to get you started practicing!