mpk
Extra Hitter
UPDATE (8/1/18) on post #12.
Nice to see more people here considering 44 when looking for a decent glove without having to spend too much.
I've had my 44 for a few months now. Just thought I'd share some thoughts and post a few pics as another data point for people to consider. Overall, it's just a really nice glove. Not the best, but really good. The leather is buttery smooth and came very stiff. Actually stiffer than my HOHs and A2000s. Out of the box it was extremely difficult to close with a standard grip. Fit and finish is very good.
I got it during the black friday sale so I paid around $150 after shipping. At that price, they are an excellent deal considering the customization options available. I think I've said this before in other threads but the signature series is probably 90-95% as good as a retail A2000 or Heart of the Hide.
My thought when building this glove was that it would be my beater to use on rainy days or muddy fields so it was as good a time as any to try something different. Usually, I'm a huge fan of traditional tan gloves. This time I wanted something that would clean up easy and I didn't have to worry about tossing around, etc. which is why I went with all black leather and deleted all the embroidery and got all stamped logos in their place. Design wise, I'm not sure that made for the most attractive glove. I think it would have made a big difference if I had got a two piece wrist rather than a single piece thumb/wrist. I wasn't sure on that but thought I'd give it a try. Oh well, next time I'll know. Otherwise, I like the blacked out look. Decided to give black split welting a try - I think I like it. Went with the RV web - really like it. Seems to work well for a 12.25" glove.
I read a fair number of negative comments from a few years ago before I decided to buy. Based on my experience, I think the company has worked out some of the previous problems and is making very nice gloves these days. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another, especially on sale.
Got a question? Let me know.
Nice to see more people here considering 44 when looking for a decent glove without having to spend too much.
I've had my 44 for a few months now. Just thought I'd share some thoughts and post a few pics as another data point for people to consider. Overall, it's just a really nice glove. Not the best, but really good. The leather is buttery smooth and came very stiff. Actually stiffer than my HOHs and A2000s. Out of the box it was extremely difficult to close with a standard grip. Fit and finish is very good.
I got it during the black friday sale so I paid around $150 after shipping. At that price, they are an excellent deal considering the customization options available. I think I've said this before in other threads but the signature series is probably 90-95% as good as a retail A2000 or Heart of the Hide.
My thought when building this glove was that it would be my beater to use on rainy days or muddy fields so it was as good a time as any to try something different. Usually, I'm a huge fan of traditional tan gloves. This time I wanted something that would clean up easy and I didn't have to worry about tossing around, etc. which is why I went with all black leather and deleted all the embroidery and got all stamped logos in their place. Design wise, I'm not sure that made for the most attractive glove. I think it would have made a big difference if I had got a two piece wrist rather than a single piece thumb/wrist. I wasn't sure on that but thought I'd give it a try. Oh well, next time I'll know. Otherwise, I like the blacked out look. Decided to give black split welting a try - I think I like it. Went with the RV web - really like it. Seems to work well for a 12.25" glove.
I read a fair number of negative comments from a few years ago before I decided to buy. Based on my experience, I think the company has worked out some of the previous problems and is making very nice gloves these days. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another, especially on sale.
Got a question? Let me know.
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