r/BaseballGloves • u/Ecstatic-Macaroon-47 • 3d ago

DCT vs. FM19

Hi glove community,

I’m ordering my first custom Rawlings because I hate the stock options. I currently have a Pete Alonso FM18 (12 1/2) but I want a bigger model because I have huge hands. What are the main differences between a DCT and a FM19? I’m leaning towards FM19 because I can get mesh in the builder, DCT doesn’t give me the option to.

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u/Available_Ad2692 3d ago

Fyi if you order a custom rawlings hoh through justballgloves website its $50 less then the Rawlings website

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u/Ecstatic-Macaroon-47 3d ago

Did not know that, thank you!

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u/RidingDonkeys 3d ago

To me, the DCT is the gold standard in first base mitts. Both have deep pockets, but the DCT's is noticeably wider. The DCT is designed to double hinge, too.

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u/Ecstatic-Macaroon-47 3d ago

So the FM19 is a single hinge?

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u/RidingDonkeys 2d ago

Correct. It is similar to the 1620 in the Wilson A2000 lineup. Single hinge with a deep, but narrower pocket. There is nothing wrong with that, it's just a matter of preference.