by oakfan33 » November 22nd, 2008, 3:40 am
RedSoxFan81,
The Kip A2000 is built a little differently. The finger back lining is leather whereas the black/gray has the "NashBack finger lining(this came on the older A2000's) which is supposed to absorb sweat and keep your hand from slipping. I've found that the "Nash Back lining gets a little stiff, brittle and a little rough over time. The leather lining feels much better. The thumb loop is built differently on the Kip, it's like an A2K. The welting on the Kip is a smooth rolled leather like the A2K. I've tried the A2K 1796 on a couple times but didn't like the texture and feel of the leather. Maybe because this one is already molded to my hand, I don't know. I Like both A2000's but lean more towards the Kip. I just really liked the Kips when they first came out. I don't know if they even make these anymore. I would like to get my hands on some more.