This may be a stupid question but here goes.
Why do some Rawlings gloves have a long straight strip of welting on the side of the thumb while on some models the thumb welting goes about 3/4 of the length of the thumb and curves to the base of the thumb?
It seems that some gloves 12" and above and many made in USA gloves have this long straight welting but some of the newer 12" gloves don't. Why is this? Is it purely cosmetic or is it related to how the glove is constructed? Does it serve a purpose?
For whatever reason, I kind of like it. Does anyone know if the custom gloves from Eastbay have it or can you request it from doc?
Thanks.