Which brand ?
Its supposed to be better and higher quality but for some reason I just don't like it. It feels too slippery for some reason, I just prefer HoH leather a lot more. Am I crazy for saying this?
i like my easton kips.
My steer-hide Vinci BR-45 is the best glove I have ever owned. So good that, when it began to show signs of age, I ordered a new one (then designated the BR-45s) to begin breaking in. The new one was kip leather and has never formed up and held its shape like the original. So much so that I paid Golcomb, to repair the old one and continue to use it. Personally, I will avoid kip leather in any future purchases. Hovever, since I am 70, that may be a moot point.
By the way, does anyone know why Vince discontinued this model?
All depends on the brand and quality of the kip, IMO.
Rawlings PP
I'm not a fan of. Not sure why, I like the older HOHs better.
Do you mean John Golomb? Great work, my go to recommendation if a new lining is needed (unless it is a Nokona).
My steer-hide Vinci BR-45 is the best glove I have ever owned. So good that, when it began to show signs of age, I ordered a new one (then designated the BR-45s) to begin breaking in. The new one was kip leather and has never formed up and held its shape like the original. So much so that I paid Golcomb, to repair the old one and continue to use it. Personally, I will avoid kip leather in any future purchases. Hovever, since I am 70, that may be a moot point.
By the way, does anyone know why Vince discontinued this model?
Sounds like your issue is not the kip leather but the fact that you purchased the "s" version. That "s" designates that the glove is pre-worked in & softened for easier break-in. I have regular Custom Pro Kip's with none of the issues you describe.