Palmguard batting gloves have been very durable for son. First, he needs XXL and their XXL really fit him well. I buy him 2 pair per year...one pair lasts from about January til the end of the season (May)...The other pair lasts about from summer ball through fall ball. I pay appx. $25-$30 per pair. Hes used Palmguard since he was a freshman in hs (he's now a college junior)