I used this with elementary school students in grades 5 and 6. The leather is soft and easy to use. There is peeling on the synthetic leather parts and cracking on the inner palm lining, but there are no issues with use. There is writing near the thumb on the surface, which is faded, so please check the photos. It can still be used. MIZUNO ZETT SPALDING Rawlings SSK NIKE adidas Recreational Baseball