• 10-inch youth baseball glove designed to help younger players catch the right way
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Specifically designed to help younger baseball players catch the ball the right way--in the pocket--the Mizuno Prospect GPP1001 youth glove boasts a series of innovations unmatched in the industry. The 10-inch glove features Mizuno's patented Power Close 2 technology, with an exclusive outer thumb slot to improve the glove's "closeability." The V-Flex Notch design in the heel, meanwhile, also helps initiate easy closure. Combine the features and you have a glove with a huge sweet spot, making it ideal for those who are still learning the fundamentals of the game. Other details include Mizuno's SureFit foam cushioning, which adds cushioning to the back of the fingers for a more custom fit, and a ParaShock palm pad that reduces shock to minimize the "sting" of hard throws. The glove, which offers a utility pattern and a diagonal tartan web, carries a one-year warranty.... More >>

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How to choose custom baseball gloves?

A custom baseball glove enables you to personalize your gear to increase your comfort level and also improve your performance in the game. You can pick these gloves from a number of makes. There are many companies that help you personalize your gear. Search online and you will find that there are many companies who would help you design your custom baseball gloves. Keep a few points in mind before customizing your gloves so you get the best deal.

First measure your exact size. If you are planning to order online, ensure that you know the glove size you need by getting a professional measurement. If you just choose from the sizes that are mentioned on the manufacturing company's site, you may end up with a glove that is not customized to your size.

Log on to the Internet and search for companies that make them. Do a comparative study of the rates and read customer and product reviews and search around for the quality and prices that fit your budget.

Go through the check list to make your choice. Different manufacturers may have a different number of options depending on the glove styles but you can choose the color, leather, web style, back style and patterns as per your requirements and taste.

If possible, see an image of your finished glove to make sure that all the options you picked compliment each other. Try a number of permutations and combinations until you are satisfied with the end result.

Also ensure that the company you buy your custom baseball gloves from has a guarantee and return policy. Most reputable companies will offer a guarantee of at least one year or more to ensure customer satisfaction but check the guidelines and policies before buying.

If you are looking for custom baseball gloves, you can visit www.xbats.com. The X BAT Batting Gloves have been in the testing stage with many of our professional players providing their input over the past two years. Using only the finest goatskin for durability, luxurious Australian sheepskin for stretch and comfort, the highest quality lycra for flexibility without sacrificing fit and utilizing an anatomical design maximizing grip while fitting like a second skin- the X BAT Batting Gloves are the finest gloves from the most discriminating Major Leaguer to the serious youth and amateur players.

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Secrets of Baseball Training Gloves

Baseball training mitts and gloves are not new. Their basic shape and design replicate the gloves used by the early Players of the game. When padded gloves made their appearance after world war II, utilizing two hands was the only way to gain ball control.

These padded shells did not offer much if any pocket by witch to trap the ball using the glove only. As the padding in these gloves tended to shift during play, the pocket formed through use would also shift.
Commercially available training gloves include the Kelley Athletics Training mitt, Akadema APG97 Infielders Training Glove, a.k.a. the Pancake; Mizuno GXT1 Training Glove and Valle Eagle Trainer Pancake Training Glove. These gloves share similar geometry and shape.

Using a round training mitt has two obvious advantages. First, off axis catches can still be trapped over any portion of the glove. The rigid perimeter creates a stable base for glove operation as a whole. Second, as Coaches drive grounders to the Player with a baseball bat from 40 feet or more, a properly placed glove will give the visual indicator or a complete circle. This circle is important as it confirms to the Coach that the mitt is perpendicular to the ground. Oblong shapes are tell tale signs that the Player does not have their hand in the proper position. This type of instant feed back allows Coaches greater efficiency in monitoring player position throughout the drill.

Imagine throwing a baseball at a large flat board. If perpendicular to the play, any ball striking the board will simply bounce back towards its origin. This is a great advantage for Players as the ball is in front of their line of site and between them and the play. Now, rotate the board 30 degrees behind perpendicular. Most players not using two hands have their glove in this position as they are reaching out in advance of the ball. With our board, any ball striking will continue its forward progress. The baseball will bounce up and behind the player.

If lucky, the ball will not go too far and the made scramble for control will end in with the base runner only advancing by one. Unlucky Players take the bounce in the face or chest where serious injury can occur.

Several versions of this type of baseball training device have been granted Patents in the United States. From simple rigid materials 4,208,051 held by Thomas S. Robertson 1980 to the Triangle pad, 4,802,669 held by Peter C. Birmingham, 1989

It is interesting to note that under United States Patent 4121824, in 1977 Robert Hirschfield developed what on the outside appears a typical small glove, while the inside is reinforced to impair the ability of the glove to close.

The invention concerns a partially inflexible device which may be worn as a glove by one attempting to increase his glove/hand reaction time proficiency in the baseball skills of catching, fielding and catch/throw agility. It also may be used by an instructor or coach in demonstrating or teaching those skills to players of any skill level.

The glove has the palm portion thereof made inflexible whereby a user cannot flex the palm to catch a ball by squeezing it with his glove hand. Instead, the user is forced to use his free hand to trap a ball between the inflexible palm of the glove and the free hand. The inflexible palm portion of the glove can be integrally formed with the glove; it can be an insert, permanently secured into a pocket of the glove; or it can be an insert which can be easily inserted into and removed from a pocket of the glove.

Summary of the Hirschgield Invention:

Participation in the sport of baseball requires, as does participation in any physical activity involving the use of special techniques, the development of certain fundamental skills. Unless those fundamental skills become "second nature" to the player so that he executes them virtually automatically, and without hesitation or concentrated effort, his level of play will be curtailed.

This invention relates to improving one's skill in the baseball arts of fielding, catching and the combination of catch/throwing. As will be shown, by using the subject device, one automatically will practice the proper techniques of fielding ground balls, line drives and fly balls; of catching a ball thrown by another player and of catching and throwing a ball in one fluid motion.

A variety of situations arises during a baseball game where those techniques must be executed competently and quickly. To name but a few, an infielder must be able to field a ground ball and throw it without hesitation where the batter, or any base runner for that matter, is running quickly; an outfielder must be able to catch a batted ball, whether in the air or after it bounces, and with a quick release throw to the appropriate base or to home plate; an infielder, usually the second baseman or shortstop, must be able to catch a thrown ball and quickly pivot and throw to effect a double play. A game may be won or lost depending on proper execution.

Accordingly, baseball players at all levels of skills continually practice in an effort to increase and advance their level of play. Correspondingly, instructors and coaches of players who range from elementary school-age children to professional ballplayers insist on the development and enhancement of certain fundamental skills through repeated practice of properly demonstrated techniques. Players and coaches alike have had a long felt need for a training device that would enable one to develop those skills while reducing, if not eliminating, the potentiality of developing "bad habits" or poor skills.

The subject invention, which satisfies the aforementioned long felt need, is a device that provides the necessary means to advance the skills of any player. It is worn as a glove; indeed, its outward appearance may be that of an ordinary baseball glove. However, the pocket (that portion of the glove which covers the player's palm) and the portion at least one-third of the way up each finger is made inflexible, though it may be shock absorbent. Accordingly, when a ball is hit or thrown to a player wearing the subject training device, he must cover the ball with his ungloved hand immediately upon the ball's making contact with the rigid pocket, or else the ball will not be caught. In that way the player is properly taught to catch the ball with "two hands", i.e., to cover the ball immediately upon contact.

The preference for a "two handed" catch exists in virtually all situations -- ground balls, line drives, fly balls and thrown balls. Naturally, there are exceptions to any rule, but they are just that, exceptions. Sound fundamental skills require that one be able to perform the basics in a proficient way, and then be able to adapt as extraordinary situations arise (e.g. where one must jump, lunge or stretch in order to reach a thrown or hit ball with one hand).

Even with contemporary baseball glove technology, it is obvious that the advances in manufacturing and function still rely on basic skills to reach peak Player performance. Simple devices that can only function if used properly are the key to any Player success.

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The Overall Review of Baseball Gloves

The mittens and the gloves of baseball are not new. Their basic form and design fold up again the gloves used by the first players of the play. When the upholstered gloves made their aspect after the Second World War, the use of two hands was the only manner of gaining the ordering of ball.

These upholstered shells offered much if no pocket by the witch to only imprison the ball by using the glove . While the filling in these gloves tended to shift during the play, the pocket formed by the use would also shift. The gloves available in the trade of formation include the mitten of formation of athletics of Kelley, glove of formation of Akadema APG97 Infielders, a.k.a. the pancake; Glove of formation of Mizuno GXT1 and glove of crepe formation of trainer of eagle of Valle. The geometry and forms similar of share of these gloves.

The use of a round mitten of formation has two obvious advantages. Initially, in addition to axis of the hooks can still be imprisoned above any part of the glove. The rigid perimeter creates a stable base for the operation of glove as a whole. In the second place, because the trainers lead grounders to the player with a bat by 40 feet or more, one glove correctly placed will give the visual indicator or a complete circle. This circle is important because it confirms to the trainer that the mitten is perpendicular to the ground. The oblong forms are say to signs of tale that the player does not have their hand in suitable position. This type of moment retroact allows to trainers a greater effectiveness by supervising the position of player in all the drill.

Imagine to throw a baseball with a great flat council. So perpendicular to the play, any ball running up against the council will rebound simply towards its origin. It is a great advantage for players because the ball is in front of their line of site and between them and the play. Now, turn the council 30 degrees behind the perpendicular. The majority of the players not using two hands have their glove in this position while they reach outside advances some on the ball. Our council, any blow of ball will continue its progress forwards. The baseball will rebound upwards and behind player.

If lucky, the ball will not go too much far and made the scuffle for the order will finish inside with the low runner advancing only by one. The unhappy players take the rebound in the face or the trunk where the serious damage can occur.

One granted several versions of this type of device of formation of baseball of the patents to the United States. Simple rigid materials 4.208.051 were held by Thomas S. Robertson 1980 on the trimming of triangle, 4.802.669 held by Peter C Birmingham, 1989

It is interesting to note that under patent 4121824 of the United States, as a Robert 1977 Hirschfield developed what on outside appears a small typical glove, whereas the interior is reinforced to deteriorate the capacity of the glove to close itself.

The invention relates to a partially inflexible device what can be carried like glove by one trying to increase his competence of reaction time of glove/hand in the qualifications of baseball to catch, of fielding and agility of catch/throw. It can also be employed in an instructor or a trainer while showing or by teaching these techniques with the players of any qualification level.

The glove has the part of palm in made inflexible by which a user cannot bend the palm to catch a ball by tightening it with his hand of glove. Instead of that, the user is forced to use his free hand to imprison a ball between the inflexible palm of the glove and the free hand. The inflexible part of palm of the glove can intègralement be formed with the glove; it can be an insertion, in a permanent way fixed in a pocket of the glove; or it can be an insertion in which can easily be inserted and removed from a pocket of the glove.

Synopsis of the invention of Hirschgield:

The participation in the sport of the baseball requires, just as participation in any physical activity to involve the use of the special techniques, the development of certain fundamental qualifications. Unless these fundamental qualifications become natural of second to the player so that it carries out them practically automatically, and without hesitation or concentrated effort, its level of play will be shortened.

This invention concerns to improve competence of the one in arts of baseball of fielding, to catch and of the combination of catch/throwing. As will be shown, by employing the subjected device, one automatically will practise the suitable techniques of fielding the ground balls, will rayera orders and will fly of the balls; to catch a ball thrown by another player and to catch and throw a ball in a liquid movement.

A variety of situations emerges during a play of baseball where these techniques must be carried out with competence and quickly. To call but some, a infielder must be able in measurement with the field by ground ball and to throw it without hesitation where smooth paste, or any low runner for this matter, functions quickly; a player in the outfields must be able to catch a ball handled the beater, if in the sky or after it rebounds, and with a fast jet of release at the base suitable or the dish at the house; a infielder, usually the second basic player or shortstop, must be able to catch a thrown ball and quickly to swivel and throw it to carry out a double game. A play can be gained or lost according to the suitable execution.

Consequently, the players of baseball on all the levels of the qualifications continuously practise in an effort to increase and to advance their level of Également play, the instructors and the trainers of the players who extend from the elementary children scolarisables to the professional players of baseball insist for the development and the improvement of certain fundamental qualifications by the repeated practice of the correctly shown techniques. The of the same players and trainers had a long need for felt of device of formation which would make it possible to develop qualifications while, the potentiality reducer, if of elimination to develop practices of bad or qualifications weak.

The subjected invention, which satisfies the long need mentioned above felt, is a device which provides the means necessary to advance the qualifications of any player. It is carried like glove; indeed, its appearance can be that of an ordinary glove of baseball. However, the pocket (this part of the glove which cover the palm of the player ) and the part at least a third of the manner to the top of each finger is made inflexible, although it can be wadding of shock. Consequently, when a ball is struck or thrown to a player carrying the subjected device of formation, it must immediately cover the ball of his ungloved the hand on the contact of manufacture of the ball with the rigid pocket, or the ball will not be caught. Fact one correctly teaches the manner the player of catching the ball with hands of two , C-with-D., to immediately cover the ball at the time of the contact.

The preference for a two gave hook exists in practically all the situations -- ground balls, line orders, balls of fly and balls thrown. Naturally, there are exceptions to any rule, but they are right that, of the exceptions. The healthy fundamental qualifications require that one can carry out the foundations in a qualified manner, and then can adapt while the extraordinary situations emerge (for example where one must jump, to precipitate or stretch themselves in order to reach thrown or strike the ball with a hand).

Even with the contemporary technology of glove of baseball, it is obvious that the advances in manufacture and the function are always based on basic qualifications to reach the maximum execution of player. Simple devices which can only function if used correctly are the key with any success of player.

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Franklin MLB Youth Batting Glove RH Youth Small
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NIKE Sphere ELITE Batting Glove Youth LG $40 PLUS
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Nokona Baseball Glove Review

Nokona Baseball Glove Review

Are you thinking of buying your son or daughter a new Baseball or Softball glove? Maybe you’re looking to get a new ball glove for yourself. Before you buy you need to look at the Nokona line of Baseball and Softball gloves. Nokona is the only true 100% AMERICAN MADE baseball/softball glove company!! Some companies produce part of their inventory domestically but most of their gloves are made in Asia. Nokaona Athletic Goods mass produces baseball and softball gloves completely in the USA.

Nokona Athletic Goods is a small company with approximately 90 emloyees, located nearly 90 miles northwest of Dallas in the small town of Nacona, Texas with a population of about 3200 people. For 80 years Nocona Athletic Goods Company has been in integral part of the town. Nokona Gloves—the brand name is spelled with a “k” because, according to company lore, trade marking the name of a town was not permitted—can be tough to find in box sporting goods chains. Nokona gloves, some made from from pliable kangaroo or buffalo hide, have found a home at specialty baseball/softball glove stores. The Nokona factory will make about 75,000 handmade gloves in 2008. This is a small percentage of the nearly 5.1 million baseball and softball gloves produced in 2007 by all of the companies combined.

Nakonas handmade gloves are like no others! The Nokona baseball/softball gloves are made from a long line of soft yet durable premium top grain leathers. Nakonas wide selection of baseball/softball gloves include:

  • Infield gloves
  • Outfield gloves
  • Catchers gloves
  • First base gloves

These gloves include Softball gloves, Youth baseball gloves, Little league baseball and softball gloves, College baseball and softball gloves and Senior baseball and softball gloves.

Specialty Nokona Baseball/Softball gloves include:

  • The Fastpitch Series
  • The Buffalo Combo Series
  • The Classic Series
  • The American Pro Series
  • The Team Nakona Youth Baseball Series

Every Nokona baseball/softball glove is handcrafted in Nocona, Texas by American craftsmen. Nokona ball gloves are preconditioned at the factory for a softer feel and a quicker break in periods.

Before you buy your next baseball or softball glove, check out the Nokona line of gloves. These are a high quality, well priced durable ball gloves. You will be glad you did, as these gloves have a quick break in period, are long lasting and do not cost as much as some of the other top of the line gloves.

For more reviews and information about the baseball and softball world check out Rick’s Bats and Gloves,ETC. At Rick’s Bats and gloves, ETC we are determined to keep you up to date with the latest information to help you with finding the best product at the best price for you.

About the Author

Rick is the owner operator of Rick's Bats and Gloves, ETC. This site offers reviews and information about Baseball and Softball equipment. Come join Rick at http://www.ricksbatsandglovesetc.com for all your Baseball and Softball needs.

Youth Batting Glove

Fielding Glove

Gold Glove but bad fielding percentage?

Just wondering who are some gold glove winners who have had low fielding percentages in the gold glove year? (basically whos spectacular plays/range/arm made up for their sometimes lackluster errors?)

david wright last season. The only reason he even won it is because he's a media darling in new york. His fielding percentage was 5th lowest among NL third baseman last year among those who qualified (.954). Plus i think the voters felt sorry for him since the mets choked away that big fatass lead they had.

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The Nike Baseball Gloves

Nike baseball gloves are a somewhat new endeavor for the company, although in recent years they have grown in approval. The company offers gloves in two product lines : "Pro Gold" and "SDR", with Pro Gold being the higher end gloves selling for higher price, and the SDR gloves selling from mid to higher price. Nike baseball gloves offer a "dri-fit" finger lining designed to keep the hand cool and dry, as well as a tanning process they claim makes Nike baseball gloves available for immediate use on the field.

Nike baseball gloves are just the latest product put out by the sporting goods and clothing goliath. Nike has long been known for its sneakers, its specialty sport cleats, it workout gear, its hats, and its sports gear. Only recently, however, Nike has endeavored to apply its one of a kind take on sports to the world of baseball gloves.

The outcome is a bat that in recent years has gained in status and popularity. Their gloves comes in two different styles, Pro Gold and SDR. Pro Gold is the higher end product, which sells for usually over one hundred dollars. SDR gloves, on the other hand, price in the range of 60 to 100 dollars.

Both Nike baseball gloves come with particular features like the "dri-fit" finger lining. This unique lining is meant to keep your hand cool and dry no matter how hard you run to grab that fly ball, or how many times the batters smack a grounder your way at shortstop. Another attribute on both models of gloves is the special tanning process that Nike implements. Nike claims the tanning process makes their gloves ready to be used on the field right off the shelf or out of the shipping package. In other words, you don't have to be concerned about long breaking in processes with these gloves.

Still, if you're investing good currency on these good gloves, you will want to take care of them. Caring for your Nike baseball gloves correctly can make the distinction between a glove that falls apart in a couple seasons, and one that can span years. Your first best bet on care instructions is to check with Nike to see precisely what they recommend to protect the special tanned leather and finger lining.

One thing you positively can do for your glove is to store it in a cool, dry place when you're not using it. Heat can affect the leather, as can excess moisture. This makes the trunk of your car the last place you should toss your glove after the game. First, dry it down with a towel and let it air dry somewhere. Consider oiling your glove a couple times each season. Make sure the laces are tight. And then save the glove somewhere dry and cool like your basement.

Also consider the diamond ready tumbled full-grain leather shell is soft, supple and durable. Dual density energy arrest padding gives multi layer padding for optimal comfort and palm protection. Full grain leather palm lining for a great feel with uttermost durability. Dri-FIT finger lining features exclusive wicking fabric to keep hand cool and dry

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William Smith lives in Florida with his wife and three cats. William writes frequently on many subjects that may be of interest to all. Discover all the joys and secrets of baseball at
Baseball's Holy Grail

Fielding Glove

Rawlings Gold

anyone ever heard of the rawlings gold glove elite dual core gge 1150 baseball glove?

if u have, would you get it, do you think it is a good glove?

Never heard of it.

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Ryan Adams Tickets-Ryan Adams Steps Back in the Studio

Alt-rock darling Ryan Adams just doesn't quit! The critical favorite is back in the studio despite his latest effort with his band the Cardinals, Cardinology, being barely a month old! The new material is loosely being titled Dear Impossible, and Adams is working with engineer Noah Goldstein on over a dozen new songs such as "Firefly," "Please, Hold One" and "Your Name Here." Adams has described the new material as similar to 2004's Love Is Hell and wrote on his blog that it is "like a more pop, melodic style." Adams will finish 2008 with a string of shows with the Cardinals and start a headlining tour in Feb. 2009. Check out http://www.stubhub.com/ryan-adams-tickets for Bryan Adams tickets.

Bryan Adams was born in Jacksonville, NC and raised on the country music of classic artists like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Merle Haggard, although in his teens his discovered punk rock and began playing electric guitar. This explains Adams' penchant for alt-country music that has burst into the mainstream. Adams formed his first band the Patty Duke Syndrome and relocated to Raleigh, NC with the group when he was 19, but the fledgling musician abandoned the projects in order to expand his musical horizons.

In 1994 Adams left PDS and formed Whiskeytown with guitarists Phil Wandscher and violinist Caitlin Cary. Bassist Steve Grothman and drummer Eric "Skillet" Gilmore completed the lineup and Whiskeytown (they got their name from a local slang word for getting drunk) released their debut album Faithless Street on local label Mood Food. The album was critically lauded and had fans saying it was just what the alt-country genre needed. By the time Whiskeytown signed with major-label Geffen's imprint Outpost Records and released Stranger's Almanac in 1997, Adams and Wandscher were the only band members left. For the next two years the lineup varied as Wandscher left and Cary returned among other shifts, and the band's third album, Pneumonia, was shelved due to label issues. Whiskeytown soon dissolved, leaving Adams to kick off a solo career with a string of solo acoustic tours.

After launching a solo career, Adams stepped in the studio in Nashville with songwriters Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to work of his first record under his own name. The resulting Heartbreaker was issued via pioneering label Bloodshot Records in 2000 and did well in sales, received positive critical reviews and was endorsed by none other than Elton John! After signing with Universal's new Americana imprint Lost Highway Records, the label rereleased Whiskeytown's Pneumonia in early 2001 and later that year issued Adam's sophomore solo effort, Gold. The album veered toward pop and rock reminiscent of the 1970s and its opening track, "New York, New York," was a popular radio anthem in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Hailed music's "next big thing," the prolific songwriter set out to work on another album and wound up with enough solid material to produce four albums, but instead Adams stripped down the 60+ songs to just 13 tracks to appear on 2002's Demolition. In 2003 the concept album Rock N Roll was released along with the double-EP Love Is Hell and Adams embarked on a rampant world tour.

In May 2005 the double-disc Cold Roses signaled the first of three releases for Lost Highway. The melancholic album was followed by Jacksonville City Nights that September, a classic honky-tonk record, and 29 that December. After delivering tracks to fans via his website, Adams released proper albums in the form on 2007's Easy Tiger and 2008's Cardinology with the Cardinals. To see Adams when he hits the road next year, get your Ryan Adams tickets soon!

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Rawlings Gold

Mizuno Mvp

Baseball Gloves???!!!?

so im having a garage sale soon and i thought with the money i could buy a new baseball glove.

im going into the eighth grade and i just moved up to the juniors field ( 90 ft bases) im pretty good. i play mostly third base and some shortstop and second.

now i need your help with picking out a glove. right now i have a champro outfielders glove and its 11.5 inches so im looking in the 11.5-11.75 size range.

ive looked at mostly these mitts:
Mizuno GMVP1150P MVP Prime Baseball Glove

Rawlings Gold Glove GG204B Baseball Glove

thats around my price range and what i like.
i hope you people can help me
so you said to get something that will last. now i dont kno if i should get the:

Rawlings Heart Of The Hide Dual Core Series: PRO204DC
or
Rawlings Heart of the Hide Series: PRO2009JB

i am open to all suggestions

Go with something that your going to love, I own a heart of the hide dual core outfielders glove and it's one of the best, almost pro quality for only $200.

There's a series but here's what I'd expect you'd be interested in;

http://www.justballgloves.com/product.view.aspx?p=8104

or

http://www.justballgloves.com/product.view.aspx?p=8105

Scott

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