Top glove companies baseball reddit Don't not buy a nokona because of my opinion, i do think they are currently making great gloves. The focus is… An adult can use both an 11. Of course, a (decent) new glove for $150 might be something to consider. Around 200 usd. 6M subscribers in the baseball community. Ball Glove King did a review of a Yabai glove and he was impressed with it. Since I’m not playing I got a little bigger glove 11. The glove comes incredibly stiff but a good stiff. I will say once stand out to me, that really surprised me, Marucci Cypress series. 75" glove. Gloveworks is one of the better smaller custom glove companies. Top posts of April 16, 2020. This is the tradition handed down by the forefathers. Handmade by master craftsmen in Japan, the new era of Jax Fielding Gloves offer the highest quality glove possible to baseball players. Fairly cheap, doesn't darken, and not tacky. the worst one was a tie between Dream glove co. I will say that I am extremely impressed with craftsmanship, quality, and shape of the glove. Might like a smaller company because they’d let him do more to stand out in the glove dept. Generally speaking, in my experience a 13"-13. This thing feels as good as any high end glove I've purchased. Japanese kip. The traditional two tone tan was fairly stiff, but the other colors (chocolate, blue, cream, red) were positively floppy. The best glove I have ever laid my hands on was a Gloveworks glove that used Horween leather. It’s a cheap glove, I think it was like $15. S. Do companies measure gloves differently? If you are going to spend $500+ on a glove, I recommend buying a Japanese-market-only glove like a kip leather Wilson Staff or kip leather Glove Studio Ryu. For example you will see Wilson Staff or Rawlings HOH or Mizuno Pro, but the price will be about half the price of a baseball glove which is a giveaway that it's a rubberball/softball glove. 25" glove. I am looking for a baseball glove to play catch for under 100 dollars. The igniter or next play series are awesome. Please review both the Wiki and our few rules before posting. I did this once and replaced all the internals. It’s supposedly a 12. If anyone could help, that would be great. I bought 2 Mizuno MVP catcher's mitts and I can't wait for a lazy winter weekend to mess around with them. My son was so excited to receive a new pair of Bruce Bolt batting gloves for Christmas to use in his last year of little league. Comapre it to gloves that are sold in the USA and youll noticed US gloves have the hinge at the end of thr palm. They are not as high of quality as some people think. Great quality and fantastic customer service. It’s Definitely got some some similar it’s to the heart of the head as Rawlings uses deer hide for there Leather. both are good gloves, but pretty similar when it comes to construction and materials. I am looking to get him a better glove this Spring that will hopefully last a few years instead of buying a glove each year. co/d/djqrgLd If you are serious about baseball just get an A2000 or HoH, they will last the longest and perform the best. It’s their Japan elite model. Go to a store and take a look at them. I designed the name plate to have magnets in the back so you can change the glove on the stand and just change the name plate if you cycle through your glove collection. JB Gloves, Gloveworks, Resilient, Buckler, and Force3. Another company to consider is Marucci. In Japan you can get Wilson with kip leather. Used for restoration and repair #MBGA I refuse to buy a glove made from China (some Mizuno gloves come from there), Vietnam (Wilson A2000), and the Philippines (Rawlings). The focus is… True. Leather quality, craftsmanship and durability of the S2N really rivals the top line big name gloves. I tried contacting the company per their "Glove Guarantee" but apparently the holes are normal. I am 99% sure TM Custom Gloves come out of the Mizuno factory. If this glove will last him 2-3 years I'll be satisfied. Gloves are leather (mostly). I'm looking at 2 different companies, one is called Rolin and the other is tiger custom gloves. The company vitilla has gloves for the 70ish range and the leather the use is cowhide. 75" just fine because adult glove sizes are made to play different positions rather than to fit different hand sizes while most youth gloves change in size to adjust to different hand sizes so a kid might find better comfort and control in a smaller glove that is made to fit them while youth gloves aren't made with position-specific . Their website hasn't been updated since 2017, and the last post on their facebook page is from 2019. Something has always confused me about it though. if they didn’t have logos most people wouldn’t be able to tell them apart. The pocket is crazy big and the baseball gets swallowed whole and lost in some sort of black hole. It is a sticky-waxy-gooey substance which holds the layers between the outer shell palm and the inner palm lining of any baseball glove. The subreddit for the bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine… Imo, durability might come in to play later on if you were gaming the glove, but as long as you take care of either one, durability won't be a factor by playing catch with your kids and friends. if you want a refined glove with high quality control, I would go with gloveworks. My biggest regret was not giving it one last try. Now it is hilarious and a great talking point. I have had the privilege of handling most of the glove brands people have mentioned. 75" H-web outfielder glove. I have an 8 year old son who is pretty obsessed with baseball and actually pretty decent as well. Those are both good quality gloves for around $125. No need to spend a ton for fun. 99 percent of companies all outsource. Also, Dick's will re-lace a glove for $80. Torino is alright, Akadema is a good company; just not the same as the two listed above. Obviously if you happen to be familiar with 44 gloves that helps. Careful buying a glove now because a lot of colleges are sponsored by a company so everyone on the team has to use a specific company’s glove. I had the top and web re-laced for $45, in blue. Glove on, pocket right in front of machine, and just keep feeding it. I sent them pictures of the glove and 2 weeks later. Only the softball model gloves were the catcher, and 1st base rest were baseball models. 5. There is a reason that Rawlings and Wilson are on the top of the baseball glove world and there is a reason why Nokonas are only used by pitchers. Smaller finger stalls, all kip leather, or steer leather. So I have 3-4 baseball gloves that have sat in my bag for the last 4 years and they came out with mold? Maybe dust but I decided to take some vinegar and some water and scrub the glove completely before putting my hand in them again but it still smells like a mixture of old leather and rat piss/ shit. My son has 2 gloves and will probably be getting another 1-2 in a month. I see 44 youth gloves in 12U travel leagues, but I haven't handled one in person. At the end of the day a glove is a glove and I was taught it's more about reaction and feel. Btw, I think the R2G line is really meant for people like us, were we want a quality glove, but won't necessarily need it to perform at a top level. It seems of at least the same quality as the Rawlings GG and R9 gloves - which range from $120-$140. NOTHING CAME. It’s awesome. 5 outfield T web that has held up well. Works as advertised and won’t effect the glove’s color once fully absorbed. If you use their glove assurance program ($29. I would try to get a nicer glove that is on sale. r/thursdayboot is a subreddit for fans of Thursday Boot Company to discuss their products. I was in Dicks today and handled the packs of Rawling laces. My two favorite gloves I have ever used are a Wilson A2000 11 ½ and a Mizuno Pro Limited 11 ¼ I'm trying to get something similar but I have no idea which model it would be. You can't compare to US companies quality but from what I've seen it's not that far off and much cheaper than an A2000 or HoH. Double check the details bc it’s been awhile since I checked the prices. Pitching machine. Could do custom colours and custom name plates as well. Its ripping in the palm area. Also, we ask that you please use the report tool to help keep this sub an enjoyable and helpful place for all of its members. Without hot water or the hinge being broken in, you will get a nasty palm bubble or weird small pocket. Now I’m 21 and I play catch with my 10year old nephew and coach his baseball team. A Rawlings KB17 is a 12. OF gloves have a little more pocket to play with Is there any company out there that makes either a high quality glove stand or even a wall mount like the ones you’d see at Scheels? Just looking for a way to hang my gloves on versus just throwing them in the closet As I became a teenager I finally watched baseball and fell in love with the sport. he is 9 and they fit great. ** Inexpensive, good glove line is the Rawlings R9 series. But for this glove being 70 bucks I would def compare it to a better quality version of the r9 and just under a HOH. My son was allowed to order a custom one with his team last year and it's the absolute stiffest glove we've ever had. Different sizes of adult baseball gloves are for different positions/personal preferences. $400 can pretty much write you a ticket to whatever glove you want, especially if you go through a rep to get it at their discount I originally bought a glove from a Mexican company called RVL but it was trash. I got a sweet 12 3/4 last year for about $50. 75 so I don’t have to go down as low to get the ball! The reason the gloves you are getting from Franklin are so cheap is because they are probably cheap plastic. Was looking to try something new and I like supporting small businesses. You can’t go wrong with any of the top companies that make slowpitch gloves. There are higher end gloves but they're a lot of money and honestly doesn't make that much of a difference/isn't worth the premium. As a Japanese company renowned for its top-notch sporting equipment, including its prized gloves, Mizuno offers a diverse range of gloves suitable for different positions and skill levels. It should fit your hand better as you break it in. A2000 or HoH 12. Just try and get an infield glove with a modified trapeze web instead of I as it is better for pitching. One thing to consider is the size of the glove and the length. I did once break a brand new glove by having it set to 80 There’s a new small company called “del oro” you can get custom gloves for around that price I think. Makes leather feel soft and supple. Check out ball glove kings first base mitt video. The thumb, heel, and pinky pads are thick and durable. Every glove would be broken in faster if we stopped equating stiff to quality and had the companies stop putting this nonsense in the glove. I have a Wilson A1000 12. all come out of the same few factories. He is really liking baseball and would like to get him a decent glove. Honestly there are very few bad gloves at the high end, what it comes down to fit, feel, weight, and look. If you can find one the Reebok Pro series are my favorites. It's like meditation. Just make sure you can use any brand at your school before dropping $400-500 on a glove. 45 and w/ two young boys, looking for my (hopefully) forever glove. Sarna’s glove condition is the move for sure. For adults, I have picked up Mizuno Pro Select and Rawlings Select Professional for under $150 each. The leather on those is still top quality. 20 days. However, if you have a chance to get a Wilson Staff glove you will hit the jackpot. 5 or 12. 249 versus big name 399. Can’t stress enough, you don’t need it higher than 60mph. I was browsing the internet today and came across some old forum post touting the quality of Glove Smith USA Made gloves, so I did some hunting and found their website and order form. It took awhile to break in but the effort was always worth it to me. They have models sub 150 that are great, i recently bought at 12. Probably will be the replacement of my Heart Of The Hide in few months. Meaning you are playing 150-185 bucks for a bottom barrel kip leather glove that would cost you the same if not cheaper through a company like 44 or some other Japanese company’s. 5" infielder's glove and a 12. Buy a new glove a month or two before you would like to start using it. Leaning HoH, but hate that they don’t have more old school brown color choices, like Nokona Walnut series or Shoeless Joe. The biggest downside is it’s going to take a lot of time and work to break it in but it’ll be worth it. I've come to prefer the hot glove over everything. I’ve had this Mizuno Global Elite glove for 10yrs and absolutely love it. I can’t yet speak to durability, but I’m stunned at the initial (seeming) quality for $60. | The Avakin team does not offer Support via Reddit. I would be using it for softball and Yabai's gloves are for baseball. Any opinions? Im thinking the rawlings sandlot glove on amazon. It doesn’t need to be glove specific (although I’m sure the glove companies don’t mind if you buy their products). Reddit . There's tight 13" gloves and loose 11" gloves. The focus is mainly on MLB, but other posts about other leagues and levels are welcome! View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. They have been slowly expanding their customization options. This was one of their stock gloves. It was a limited edition and it was super buttery and sturdy. You can find a fine glove in the 65$ range if you want. if you pays anything over 45 bucks for this you got ripped off lol but hey What's your budget look like? The MVP Primes, I believe, are a great glove for the price, but if you look at Justballgloves. or PB pro The ugliest looking, (the you know symbols, that sorta stuff) was Rico or PB pro The most expensive was rawlings Other thoughts: Emery seemed WAY to similar to 44 also the model Emery gives you to show you what the glove looks like is literaly a drawing As far as a new glove, don't put anything on it. I'm sure most places that sell high-end bats do it or can make a recommendation. Our school team is SUPER competitive. com Feb 14, 2023 · Mizuno began crafting baseball gloves in 1906 in response to the rising popularity of baseball in Japan,. 5 Infielder. My first 44 customs (catcher and infield) are almost 5 years old and are in great shape. The best two companies are, and have been, Rawlings and Wilson. Other good custom glove companies: S2N and gloveworks. 2. Im not sure if I need an infield glove or an outfield glove or what size. The other 3 were right around 6 weeks. all these great gloves people rave about, Bradley, 44, Rico, ARIA, that hot local glove company with the cool colorsand on and on that charge "less than the competitors". I'm out here buying gloves I don't need so I have an excuse to watch your videos and relace something. The leather is known to be very stiff but durable. Just discovered Yabai Baseball. To get a fully custom glove from their Japanese website, it would’ve been $300. Just make sure her glove is super broken in. The size of your glove has very little to do with how it actually fits on your hand. Even when our college had a sponsorship deal with another company and I could get gloves cheap or free, I bought Rawlings instead. When I was looking for a new glove they were on my short list, but I ended up ordering a 44 instead. It doesn't matter when they're 4, but by the time he's 14 it will sting if you catch one in the palm. I've heard good things about Bulwark as well. Seems like the perfect bridge glove until you start spending real money on a glove. Reply reply More replies More replies jackbauer1989 It’s priced the same as the Rawlings Pro Lite which felt cheap. For me, the main reason I went in a different direction is just the intended use. link 44 does decent custom gloves as well. But in this model they use the bottom 5% of the useable leather. And yeah, I send him to a summer camp every year just for fun with the local high school (which at times is top 10 in the nation in baseball) and the difference between him and the select players vs the rec league kids is like watching a varsity team play 5th graders. Fit has more to do with patterns than actual size. Anyways, on September 25th, nothing came. they sent me another identical one and let me keep the “No Embroidery” glove. (Not from Wilson, Rawlings, nokona, 44 etc) This glove won’t have much use which is why I prefer a glove with a really long break in period See full list on battersradar. The game takes place in the universe of Nier and has the player navigate different areas of the Cage while in the company of a ghost-like being. As a practical matter, if these gloves aren’t as durable/high quality as he states, then they’re functionally useless. ” That’s the boat I’m in. Set machine to ~60mph (not too high or it will destroy your hand and laces). The leather its not as high of quality as some may think. The hot glove reminds me of the smell of the leather jacket stores at my local mall when I was a kid. I use Bick4, the same thing I use on my higher end leather shoes and boots. 75. The glove shall be wiped with Neatsfoot oil, a baseball placed in the pocket, then gently but tightly bound, placed under a pillow and slept on for two nights. I'm looking at a kid who may not play baseball past 8th grade. They always made a durable/unique glove. glove, but in generalization the major manufacturers are going to have better durability and quality in the high end market of gloves, which your $400 is going to put you in that market. There are a lot of great quality Japanese gloves made by Japanese companies but you will have to do in depth research. If you buy a cheap rubberball glove, chances are you’ll have cheaper leather and softer internals. Those guys play baseball everyday and earn a living at it. 1st. Their stuff seems to be pretty legit! You can go custom for the same price (or almost) as the stock gloves, which make a lot of sens IMO. Kids tend to like softer gloves, probably why R9 is popular. Break in was easy, just caught a couple few hundred balls, comfortable fit for my XL hand, nice build quality, and it looks great. I have the 11. The ones I mentioned are all around the $200ish price range. They also call these “teddy bear gloves” because they have a teddy Stankee on the palm. Most it not all U. 9K votes, 154 comments. . Majority of the use this glove will have is just catch with my son and some light assistant coaching work. net Gloveworks. 7. 5” or 12. both have their pros and cons. I haven’t used this brand but something very similar for my gloves. The glove industry is exactly that. So a $300 glove is out of the question right now. 5" glove is the sweet spot. A Wilson DW5 is typically a 12". My ball days are long gone but I currently have a Wilson A2000 11. Looks great. Made in Japan! Hello, I’m looking to buy a baseball glove that is as stiff as a board, and preferably one from a small company. I gave the new one to my cousin (10 at the time) and played with the “No Embroidery” glove. The slowpitch specific models from those two that are top of the line are the Rawlings Heart of the Hide (longest lasting, most durable) and the Wilson A2000 (most comfortable) The list starts after that. Gloveworks. com, you can filter based on your price point. Check out an A1000 or the Rawlings Gamer Series I think it is called now, used to be called the Gold Glove Series, but Rawlings changed some things around. Their customer service is great and sometimes they have used gloves for sale. It’s his first time playing baseball and is using a beat up hand me down Rawlings 10. 😂😂😂 no shit a glove company would sponsor up with aso to show everyone a method that will get you back in the stores buying new gloves every year lol don’t put water on your glove Reply reply My little man is being more serious about baseball and I’m looking to buy myself a quality long-term glove. 00 from his cousin. Yes, they look cool and are an interesting concept for a glove company, but they seem more suited for the collectors who don’t play baseball and only value the glove for their collectibility. companies are made abroad. With all materials sourced locally in Japan, these gloves offer professional-level fielding gloves for the public. Yabai has been becoming more popular. 5 youth glove. so I accepted the fact that some custom glove companies take an extra 5 days to come, so I just waited for oct. The reason is that these gloves are very hinge dependent because they have a heel that is wider than the hand opening. Put your hand inside and see which one you like. Stay away from the quick break in techniques you see like glove steaming. Yeah, the stiff=quality is why the glove companies put palm adhesive in the glove which makes it harder to break in and ruins the felt on the interior. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with any Mexican brand glove? An EL3 is an 11. If you get a Mizuno pro rubberball glove, yes. The lace on those gloves are gonna be a bit worse than the top gloves. The pre made gloves ship immediately but custom gloves take 8 weeks to be made I think. It should suit your son well. I dont know how Ken (the person who runs the American side of the company) is able to offer it for so cheap. Japan baseball companies just make the best equipment out there (except for wood bats and shoes). The official subreddit for Avakin Life, a social mobile app for iOS, Android, PC, and Amazon devices. But, unfortunately, they started wearing holes in the fingers and and thumb webbing after 2 weeks. So often people feel some odd social responsibility to give a foul ball to a kid. 日本製. The focus is mainly on MLB, but other posts about other leagues and levels are welcome! If someone wanted them I could print them but shipping prices these days can be a bit much. To be fair, the 9 week glove was during Chinese New Year. 5 outfield glove that makes this look tiny by comparison. if you want a fast custom with many customization options, I would go with 44. After reading one of the threads here a while back, I started to compile a list of baseball glove brands from around the world, which now includes 77 names which have come up on this subreddit over the years, and others that I run into while online. In America we can only get A2000 or A2K with Pro Stock or Pro Stock Select leather which is steer hide. The focus is mainly on MLB, but other… The shortest time was 4 weeks, and the longest was 9. The company was nice about and I love that glove! The rubberball gloves really look like baseball gloves and many companies have the same lines for both rubberball and baseball. Ever since then, I have been a Gloveworks fanboy. Anyone know anything about Bradley gloves? I know they are a super new company but wanted to see if anyone tried a glove. I have a softball and baseball glove and the better choice. Use high quality leather conditioner. The attention to detail is at a level unattainable outside of Japan. Rawlings definitely isn’t releasing his model or promoting him since he’s atrocious in the field. There is a cheap mizuno glove, forgot the name. Buckler makes some quality mid tier gloves. I used to be an outfielder and thought about getting an outfielders glove, but they're too big for just catch. I’ve used Nokona’s as well, but it does ever so slightly change the leather’s color (in a way that I kind of like, but that’s besides the point). My next glove will be either an Asics, Xanax (yeah they really do have a company named that), or Donaiya. Join the community for dedicated game discussion, guides, news, and more! MADE IN JAPAN. What the pros wear is probably overkill. 107 votes, 71 comments. I know the longest it goes to is 8 weeks, but 8 weeks from August 1st, is September 25th, and the date is October 15th. Only other custom glove (not from the big companies) I would buy would probably be a TM Custom Glove. I have a 6 finger outfield, catcher, first base, welted wingtip, and my daughters pitching glove. They bought out Carpenter Trade. I break gloves in in a day doing this. There really isn’t a difference. their highest end models are 200 plus and basically use same leather and factory as other top end brands. The BIGGEST and BEST subreddit for America's pastime: baseball. Which normally is a premium leather. I havent gotten a 44 yet but due to some confusion (i mentioned a headache with the customer service) I have a ex-10 from 44 on the way too but personally Depends on the glove. The ball players balm conditioner is very good and their glove cleaner is my favorite to use. The rules for Major League Baseball stipulate that “a leather” material for gloves and mitts must be used, so while a synthetic market exists, I am not aware if these are used at the MLB level or not. I’m pretty far removed from the game and playing with an old 11. Honestly, on a dad glove for life I would consider a 12. Play catch with it in warmups and use your old glove in the game until its completely broken in. This is the glove I relace the most often. Glove companies dirty little secret. Not at all, you just need to weed through the junk to find the good glove companies on there. Of course I had ordererd a Rawlings Kris Bryant glove a few months earlier so we've not even tried to break in the Akadema. Wagyu JB and Glove Studio Ryu have some of the best looking pitchers gloves with cool designs on the web. 1. The focus is mainly on MLB, but other posts about other leagues and levels are welcome! Mike Trout **For the best user experience, we recommend disabling the Reddit redesign. The owner is very responsive over email. Every other company ranges from Vietnam to Japan and a handful from Mexico. For T-Ball, cheap plastic is fine, but when they begin to play in bigger and bigger leagues, a slightly more expensive leather glove from Wilson, Rawlings, or even Mizuno, will drastically improve the quality of baseball for them. For pitching, just have him use his infield glove. I Just got this one in the mail from Patriot Glove Co. That’s fair, but it wouldn’t surprise me just because Nick isn’t a top tier fielder. I'm currently living in Mexico and I was wondering if anyone has ever bought Mexican brand baseball gloves. 75 and yet plays like a 12 at most. Not that I know what makes a good glove, good, but I REALLY like my SSK. I personally am not a fan. This is my opinion though ARIAT Mink Oil Boot Paste, Leather Waterproof - Preserve Boots, Conditioning, Chunk Jar, For Care, 4. Solid web is designed more to hide the pitcher's hand than to actually field balls. I’ve always borrowed my dads glove but I want to look into getting one for myself now. 8K votes, 267 comments. Now, I got a few as a kid, Indians games were super cheap, so we went to several a year and I think I have 4 home run balls and several foul balls as well, so I wouldn't think twice unless it's a special play, but if you want it, you should keep it. Tiger custom gloves and Rolin are two companies that produce good quality gloves for the price made with real leather. 2 Oz, Conditioner, Preserves And Waterproofs, Waterproofing https://a. 99), you can use the glove for 100 days. You may to get it relaced in a year or two. 5" Pedroia fit SuperSkin with ball control tech. To summarize things, C-mod gloves from Marucci have a much more custom fit to your hand, so the glove feels more more snug and controllable. To my knowledge , nakona is the last glove maker to have their own factory and made in house. 5M subscribers in the baseball community. Like, broken in floppy. This glove is made from kip leather. The leather feels incredibly high caliber (in line with HOH or your favorite steerhide). The WORST thing you can do is try to accelerate the break in process as the glove wears out quicker and loses its shape. It’ll soften parts of the glove you may not want to soften. There are several other companies that do custom gloves, I’ve had Soto, Rolin and a few other Mexican gloves and they fell apart after a few years. Take a look at Bradley gloves. Although, now that I’ve used my baseball glove for years playing catch with my daughter and a softball, it is no longer good for baseball. I can appreciate the company but these gloves are not worth 500 US dollars. S2N Steerhides would fall comfortably in Tier Two. Best glove baseball companies haven't created a new glove line in over a decade My son is 8 and playing kid pitch summer league right now. The higher end Rawlings, Miz, and Wilson go for $250 - 500. uaj eukofn xglgfy jnsat sezi qlze rwfkkf dbbeb aiq risapn

Top glove companies baseball reddit. Buckler makes some quality mid tier gloves.