How To Break In A Baseball Glove 2024 (DON'T DO WHAT I DID)

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2024
  • Our new glove break in method is officially my favorite approach. Nothing beats good ole catch but the room temperature water helps a ton!
    Just to be clear I am generally disappointed with this pattern from Steelo but the break in itself went perfect!
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Komentáře • 137

  • @waldenglove
    @waldenglove Před 3 měsíci +25

    Keep it double dipped!!! and keep the vids coming!!!

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  Před 3 měsíci +10

      For anyone who doesn’t know, this guys is legit so double dipping is good!
      Just keep that in mind

    • @aridixon6089
      @aridixon6089 Před 3 měsíci

      Hey glove king I just got an 44 mit and it’s really stiff thank you for all the tips I’m definitely going to do the water trick love the videos

    • @moorelaughs3136
      @moorelaughs3136 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@ballgloveking it’s awesome to see you and your dad playing catch Chris! My dad didn’t play as big of a role in my life as I wished I played baseball when I was younger but due to our relationship, he never got to watch me play or play catch with me. Now that I’m older I’ve got into playing slo pitch but unfortunately I lost my dad due to heart attack on new years and won’t get the opportunity to have that bond with him. My son is going to be 6 this year and baseball is our passion and I never miss an opportunity to play catch with him to give him the memories I wish I had growing up Cherish moments with your family and loved ones every day! And for the love of the game 🥎⚾️

    • @weirdowolfstudio5409
      @weirdowolfstudio5409 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ballglovekingyou must have watched Yamamoto from Japan

    • @weirdowolfstudio5409
      @weirdowolfstudio5409 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ballglovekinghere’s what I do with coffee maker I make a pot of hot water . Then pour it All over glove over sink or outside . Then proceed to work glove all over . Heel etc . Form my pocket and put ball in it and let dry 24hrs . Then break it in more and use Sara glove conditioner.

  • @jonathandeleon2417
    @jonathandeleon2417 Před dnem

    i wish i had my dad to play catch with 😢. My dad passed away a few years ago but i would do anything to just have some time to play catch with him again. For those who read this, If you still have your dad don’t take him for granted. if you can’t play catch with him at least sit down and watch and talk baseball with him.
    Your videos have brought back some memories of me and my dad breaking in gloves when i was playing so thank you for the work you put into them my brother. God bless!!

  • @bricestanford692
    @bricestanford692 Před 3 měsíci +29

    😂”this is just a paid actor” best closing line to a heart warming scene😂😂😂

  • @dannydominguez270
    @dannydominguez270 Před měsícem

    Hey man just wanted to thank you just got my whole family gloves to goof off with but watching your video really helped give me the confidence to shape the gloves. Keep up the good work.

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  Před měsícem

      Dude that is so awesome! God Bless you and your family!

  • @keylens.6900
    @keylens.6900 Před 3 měsíci +45

    Wow Chris you're so fast!

    • @user-od9bn8zg3e
      @user-od9bn8zg3e Před 2 měsíci +3

      Top comment no replies lemme fix that

    • @Faevar
      @Faevar Před měsícem

      @@user-od9bn8zg3eaverage npc reply

    • @JanksBaseball2428
      @JanksBaseball2428 Před 12 dny

      Top comment only one reply? Now it's more like two

    • @Faevar
      @Faevar Před 12 dny +1

      @@JanksBaseball2428 you’re so annoying

  • @Elixiryt9
    @Elixiryt9 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love you vids bgk hope you and you family have a good year

  • @cyrilvillarosa2421
    @cyrilvillarosa2421 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome video, I’ve been following your concept of breaking my new glove, however I use a weighted training softball to break in the glove too.

  • @adamrhoffman
    @adamrhoffman Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love your videos. Been watching for a while. My son’s glove has started to flatten in the pocket and he wants it deeper. Any suggestions how to deepen the pocket more for him? Thanks so much!

  • @JanksBaseball2428
    @JanksBaseball2428 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Wow Chris you're so fast!!!

  • @bradyryan6650
    @bradyryan6650 Před 3 měsíci

    perfect timing! just picked up the new Shugo :D

  • @YukonXL
    @YukonXL Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is probably out there somewhere but after doing all the normal pounding and water, know you have to hit the dry glove to re-loosen it and I decided to try out using my theragun type of massage gun with a bigger ball tip on it and actually went great to loosen up the glove more.

  • @nathanmorgan9483
    @nathanmorgan9483 Před 27 dny

    the usage of that gatorade cooler for the water treatment/glove dunkage just made my water taste weird. love the videos dude, God bless!

  • @lmartise
    @lmartise Před 3 měsíci

    You do a great job and i love your videos
    For some of your infielders gloves, do you sometime break in with a shallower pocket? Do some infielders prefer this for feel of quicker transfer?

  • @coco8030
    @coco8030 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Love the vids Chris keep it up.

  • @davidcooper9948
    @davidcooper9948 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love your videos and have learned a lot. I have a 90 glove collection featuring 62 different brands and have used many of your techniques. Collection includes a Wilson Matt Chapman A2K)beautiful)

  • @bmanp15
    @bmanp15 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Have you ever tried turning a glove inside out for a few minutes? Really helps tretch those palm laces. 5lb dumbbells also work well instead of a mallet

  • @jeffd2532
    @jeffd2532 Před 3 měsíci

    How is that Mizuno so far? On the fence about it. Good looking glove though. Send it on over and I'll give it a full review, lol. But seriously, thanks for the content. You've helped me guide parents/players on our team in selecting and caring for gloves. Keep it up!

  • @patricklarge3744
    @patricklarge3744 Před měsícem

    Hey man, great video! Im not sure if you tou already have a video on this, but... I bought 2x new gloves this year and have used your technique to break them in. I'm looking for a cleaning /conditioning protocol to follow. So what products should I buy? How often should new gloves be cleaned / conditioned, etc?
    Thanks a ton!

  • @bbartels24
    @bbartels24 Před 3 měsíci

    When ball glove king uploads 🎉🎉

  • @drizzle452
    @drizzle452 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for feeding my baseball glove fix. I think I’ve seen most, but not all of your videos…have you ever gotten your hands on a mizuno pro limited?

  • @24roudy57
    @24roudy57 Před 3 měsíci

    I love your videos keep making good videos for kids like me

  • @Jake-di8rk
    @Jake-di8rk Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video

  • @micahjohnson987
    @micahjohnson987 Před měsícem

    Joined a men’s slow pitch league with some friends starts next month and your vid’s have been a big help. I have a glove from a couple years ago (Wilson A950 12 1/2) … the glove got stuck in storage and is flat flat, can I fix and use that or should I get a new glove?

  • @HarperRandall-cs7xe
    @HarperRandall-cs7xe Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow Chris your fast!😂

  • @christianpascual9653
    @christianpascual9653 Před 3 měsíci +1

    How does everyone shape their infield glove? I just got a new one and I wanna know how you guys do it

  • @bryanstevenson1203
    @bryanstevenson1203 Před měsícem

    Love the video! Any advice for an Irish guy, who's new to baseball on breaking in a Rawlings Player Preferred budget range glove (12.5"), mostly on their own? Aside from the mallet poundings, are there any good solo catch drills to help break it in and build hand strength to make it close properly?
    The sport is very uncommon here so playing catch with a team mate is only available every few weeks at practice and none of my local friends are into the sport or will even consider it 😢
    How would you toss a ball and catch it to get the shapes shown in your video? Thanks!

    • @126hdyna3
      @126hdyna3 Před měsícem

      Get a rubber baseball and find a brick wall

  • @NoahHerje
    @NoahHerje Před 3 měsíci

    have you ever tried southern goat gloves would love to see what you think
    great vids keep em coming

  • @chrissory328
    @chrissory328 Před 3 měsíci

    @ballgloveking Followed your break in procedure on my sons dp15 but we have ended up with a palm crease. Any way we can get rid of it? We are still breaking it in playing catch and using during practice

  • @Crash_dummydex
    @Crash_dummydex Před 3 měsíci +2

    Of course I see this the week after I start to break in my glove

  • @user-zj2tc1od2f
    @user-zj2tc1od2f Před 2 měsíci +1

    Chris please where did you get that big glove mallet from

  • @_OneNumberOff_
    @_OneNumberOff_ Před 2 měsíci

    Yo I have a question sort of related to the wet break-in. Do you think it would work to shape to my hand if after the dunk and the shaping that I wear it until it dries while playing catch?

  • @BrokeDamian05
    @BrokeDamian05 Před 3 měsíci

    Let’s say i wanna break in my first base mitt with two hinges do i also hit the pinky hinge as i did the thumb hinge?

  • @Spencer_Taylor
    @Spencer_Taylor Před 3 měsíci

    Came from IG live

  • @timos.4194
    @timos.4194 Před 2 měsíci

    would you recommend a Wilson m1d or a rawlings pro cm33, i have small hands (only 5ft 8/9)
    Only facing Pitchers around mid 70s to mid 80s and because i am from Germany only about 20 Games a Year.
    So durabilty is Not a big Deal for me 😁

  • @granycakes39
    @granycakes39 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What should I do about wrinkles and creases in the palm

  • @SunGodLuffy_5
    @SunGodLuffy_5 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice vid

  • @jimmclaughlin769
    @jimmclaughlin769 Před 2 měsíci

    have you ever used the method where you flip the glove inside out and does it work

  • @ecocousinsquad8248
    @ecocousinsquad8248 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, Chris you’re so fast

  • @user-fy9185
    @user-fy9185 Před měsícem

    Hi Chris. My name is Gannon and I have been breaking in my glove most of the day today... and it looks amazing!!
    (except for one problem)
    the bottom of the index/ring finger is bubbling up when i squeeze.
    IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX IT!?!?

  • @Grayson-47
    @Grayson-47 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you do a how to break in a catchers mitt video?

  • @kenham6058
    @kenham6058 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Where did your hoh r2g video go

  • @wolves5962
    @wolves5962 Před 2 měsíci

    Can you make a catchers mitt tutorial?

  • @noahpolesky3554
    @noahpolesky3554 Před 2 měsíci

    Can anyone please help!
    I’ve searched online but can’t find much info. Wondering what the main differences are in playability between the Rawlings 200 series and 217 series. Altogether they seem very similar but the Rawlings website isn’t very clear about the differences…
    Any help is appreciated! Thanks

  • @JosiahG17
    @JosiahG17 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you review Rico gloves I just want to see if it’s a good glove or not

  • @bsta1382
    @bsta1382 Před 3 měsíci +1

    New & improved method, perfect timing for my younger son’s new, unused used-glove.

  • @skill_Godxxx
    @skill_Godxxx Před 3 měsíci

    Hey man can you do a review showing how dansby Swanson breaks his glove in

  • @kevinludden9426
    @kevinludden9426 Před 3 měsíci

    Gotta review the SSK line Z5,Z7, and Z9. I swear the Z5 is the best budget glove you can get for 99.95

  • @Yankeesfan.27
    @Yankeesfan.27 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow Chris you’re so fast

  • @MikeySkywalker
    @MikeySkywalker Před měsícem

    10:46 😂 This makes absolutely no sense at all. At least you realized it right after it came out of your mouth. 🤣 Breaking in his glove in front of him is “a loser thing to do.” Am I the only one who found this hilarious? It’s so random. Love it. 😝

  • @skill_Godxxx
    @skill_Godxxx Před 3 měsíci

    Love ya man

  • @hulkhogan503
    @hulkhogan503 Před 3 měsíci

    Can I use the water dip method on a super skin glove??

  • @benhewson5993
    @benhewson5993 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Low effort hack: use a theragun (or similar) set to high. Works great

  • @brandonlabrie162
    @brandonlabrie162 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I understand shaping the glove. But water dipping dries out the leather. And smashing and rolling the glove will drastically reduce the longevity of the glove. Why not break in just the pocket and hinges? High quality gloves last a decade or more.

  • @jhawdz44j5
    @jhawdz44j5 Před 2 měsíci

    doesnt water make the glove heavy and can dry out the leather ?

  • @thefortniteandrobloxplayer2024

    My glove want's to close from the 1st finger and i have a gold glove and it's a rawlings so can you help me im using rubber bands to hold it

  • @JohnWeiss-xo4mp
    @JohnWeiss-xo4mp Před 2 měsíci

    Can you use water treatment on a Rev1x?

  • @ammiejohnson6147
    @ammiejohnson6147 Před 3 dny

    Should I do the hot water treatment on a catchers mitt

  • @dinobravo23
    @dinobravo23 Před 3 měsíci

    Is that the Haga Japan "old faithful" Mizuno that came out a few months back at the beginning of the video? How the hell do you get your hand inside of it? I bought one and had to return it. I couldnt get my hand all the way in. Super small and tight. Beautiful glove just too small.

    • @13ranzz
      @13ranzz Před 3 měsíci

      Japanese have smaller hands, so naturally they make the inside of the gloves slightly smaller. But also, I'd prefer a snug fight as it will stretch overtime with use. You can even submerge a glove in hot water, and use mallet work with your hand inside.. it will "conform" to your hand size. Like a custom fit. All gloves I buy are made in Japan for quality and fit.

    • @dinobravo23
      @dinobravo23 Před 3 měsíci

      @@13ranzz Yeah, I completely understand that they are smaller people in general and it makes sense that the glove would be on the smaller side, its just seriously small for my hand. I have other "small" gloves but this one is ridiculous. You wouldve laughed if you saw it on my hand. I wish It were a bit bigger as I wouldve kept it. Oh well...

  • @waynerush6318
    @waynerush6318 Před 3 měsíci

    Be so cool if you could fix my dads mid 60’s a2000. Something I’ve always wanted to get done for him. He used it playing ball when he was on some form of minor team… He is a Vietnam Veteran and is the bast family man I have ever met. Chris, if you read this, let me know how much it would cost? My son’s first season for little league is this year and I’m trying to find the right all around glove for him too. Love your vids and keep’’em coming!

  • @ngjf8433
    @ngjf8433 Před 2 měsíci

    Got a question for you/ people in the comments. Has anyone tried to remove the customizable stitching when buying a used 44 glove?

  • @chriscourtois1333
    @chriscourtois1333 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey Chris. I'm also. Chris. Your thoughts for inexpensive glove. RAWLINGS GG ELITE.

  • @Visionsunhendrix
    @Visionsunhendrix Před 20 dny

    You should review the ssk z5 outfield

  • @bryanzhou3423
    @bryanzhou3423 Před 2 minutami

    wow chris you're so fast

  • @Jaymanslc
    @Jaymanslc Před 6 dny +1

    Have you used glove oil before to help break in the glove and if so, how'd it turn out?

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  Před 6 dny

      Glove oil is bad glove conditioner is good. Oil will never leave the leather but conditioner will. Anyway it makes a really really small difference

  • @dylanmoya367
    @dylanmoya367 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow Chris your so fast

  • @oliviajoyryan_
    @oliviajoyryan_ Před 3 měsíci

    wow chris youre so fast

  • @Vanderplace
    @Vanderplace Před 2 měsíci

    We recently got a 44 Pro catcher's glove and no amount of any of these techniques have helped. It's not the break-in techniques, I'm sure these all work GREAT for any other glove, but the 44 Pro catcher's mitt is a BEAST and I do NOT recommend it.
    If I could return it, I would. There's no way my 13-year old can use his fancy, customized mitt in a game and that's a shame because he was really hoping to have a sweet piece of gear to use as he becomes the starting catcher on his team. I really believe even with broken in leather, this thing is just physically tough to close based on how it's made.
    I guess we're off to Dick's to buy him a glove he can actually use.

  • @tannersmith4595
    @tannersmith4595 Před 2 měsíci

    Would you dip the rev 1 x

  • @brodydrover4137
    @brodydrover4137 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m scared to get my glove wet bc I don’t want the colour to get ruined (I have the heart of the hide ice) but should I dip it?

  • @AmandaGui
    @AmandaGui Před 2 měsíci +1

    What is the brand of the glove you mentioned here? 2:20

  • @MrMayer5oh
    @MrMayer5oh Před měsícem +1

    Are we not putting conditioner on while the glove is wet anymore?

  • @Walker_B08
    @Walker_B08 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you do the mizuno haga

  • @ismaelpesante4714
    @ismaelpesante4714 Před měsícem

    Can you fix my catchers glove?

  • @lilmikeycarson
    @lilmikeycarson Před 2 měsíci +3

    Goal 1: Use the glove. The end.

  • @EthanLind
    @EthanLind Před 3 měsíci +2

    You should do a giveaway at the end of every video! It would get people to watch more and watch all the way until the end!

  • @jjflo5147
    @jjflo5147 Před 3 měsíci

    Chris maybe faster than Usain Bolt

  • @AZbone
    @AZbone Před 2 měsíci

    I need a glove(s) recommendation for a 9yr old boy. I’d like something with decent letter and light. Price does matter… can anyone drop some model numbers?

  • @toddm316
    @toddm316 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Dude is that a bears Blanket?

  • @kengz-4658
    @kengz-4658 Před 2 měsíci

    What I do is put a put hot water and play catch and then put a baseball and wrap it with rubber bands it works great everytime

  • @kellydunn3662
    @kellydunn3662 Před 3 měsíci

    Do a Javier Baez break in

  • @2bestfortniteplayer-yi1dx
    @2bestfortniteplayer-yi1dx Před měsícem +1

    Wow chis your so fast

  • @NathanielSamson-zb7tv
    @NathanielSamson-zb7tv Před 3 měsíci

    I did the lace pull thing and my pro preferred glove snapped

  • @yotsakraiphainpanitporn3883
    @yotsakraiphainpanitporn3883 Před 2 měsíci

    Better to loose all lace before dipping to avoid clammy damage all knot

  • @hanlindi1255
    @hanlindi1255 Před 3 měsíci

    It is actually a 藤田 model. Be careful of heel lacing. Mizuno has a reverse lacing. 44 has a regular lacing.

  • @NolenCollins867
    @NolenCollins867 Před 3 měsíci

    Bro hop on the new rev1x glove that just came out.

  • @baseballbros2028
    @baseballbros2028 Před 3 měsíci

    Break in a 44pro catchers mitt

  • @frankfarklesberry
    @frankfarklesberry Před měsícem

    IMO, I would never buy an "infielders glove" that has a web. I don't get the logic of manufacturers labeling it as such. As time goes on, the web gets "webbier", and tangle-snags the ball too much. But it's great for outfielders. Also make sure it has a short heel, and that will double-hinge.

  • @SouljaBoyDontTellEm
    @SouljaBoyDontTellEm Před 2 měsíci

    Need glove oil recs? Anyone?

  • @OGBaseball
    @OGBaseball Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video man keep up the great work. I broke in a 44 custom glove for my friend but it was a little difficult because he was a lefty can you check out the video I did and tell me things I could of done better?

  • @javideebreck9867
    @javideebreck9867 Před 2 měsíci

    I can’t do step four I’m still waiting for the milk😭😭😭😭

  • @LanceRadermacher22
    @LanceRadermacher22 Před 3 měsíci +1

    First from ig live

  • @TOEI_EDITS
    @TOEI_EDITS Před měsícem

    What’s a “Dad”

  • @prep1989
    @prep1989 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your front tire is flat 😊

  • @jjflo5147
    @jjflo5147 Před 3 měsíci

    This is just a paid actor 😂😂😂😂

  • @AustinHumphries-fe4jd
    @AustinHumphries-fe4jd Před 2 měsíci

    Can you please break in my glove if you can I would like a thumb flair and traditional please

  • @salvatorecollin73
    @salvatorecollin73 Před 2 měsíci

    *promosm* 🌹

  • @josephdunham9165
    @josephdunham9165 Před 2 měsíci

    What’s it like to have a Dad?

    • @booky8148
      @booky8148 Před 2 měsíci

      it’s pretty awesome can’t lie

  • @thirsty-sh5xr
    @thirsty-sh5xr Před 2 měsíci

    Stop putting water on your gloves. It damages the leather and shortens the longevity of the glove

  • @Elixiryt9
    @Elixiryt9 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Pin me if I tricked you
    Read more…

  • @SuperWaddle_dee756
    @SuperWaddle_dee756 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What’s the worst finger pad you have ever used? @ballgloveking

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  Před 3 měsíci

      Hmmmmm that’s tough cause it’s so specific.
      I think the worst are the ones that aren’t long enough. Like my finger goes past the pad. I can’t remember which gloves did that though!

    • @SuperWaddle_dee756
      @SuperWaddle_dee756 Před 3 měsíci

      @@ballgloveking Just wondering btw I just watched the all star video and I bet that finger pad is garbage