Flaring an a2000

[edvedsfb]

I've always been under the impression a2000s were near impossible to flare. Then I saw Cy's Dp15. Anyone else have any luck flaring theirs? I've tried a little on the EL3 I have but I don't wanna go too hardcore unless I know I'm gonna keep it.

TIA

 

[David the Gnome]

The DP15 comes flared from Wilson.

 

[Onehitwinsit08]

I flared a few of mine with no issues, the best luck I had was basically finding the spot I wanted it flared, dunking it, and holding the fingers in that position as it dried

 

[DIRTY 30]

The thumb inserts are about twice as thick as the pinky, so don't expect the pinky to stay flared for too long.

 

[etnstudios]

a question. could you take the inserts out and heat them with a hair dryer/heat gun and then essentially cool them over a bowl or something to give them a more permanent curve then put them back in?

 

[bimmerpilot]

a question. could you take the inserts out and heat them with a hair dryer/heat gun and then essentially cool them over a bowl or something to give them a more permanent curve then put them back in?

If you're going through this much effort, might also look into alternative stays for the thumb and pinky, just a thought...

 

[edvedsfb]

I flared a few of mine with no issues, the best luck I had was basically finding the spot I wanted it flared, dunking it, and holding the fingers in that position as it dried

And once it dried there wasn't a discoloration compared to the non-dunked portions of the glove?

 

[DIRTY 30]

Of course, but it'd be best to put some sturdier ones in while you got the glove open.

 

[Onehitwinsit08]

And once it dried there wasn't a discoloration compared to the non-dunked portions of the glove?

I never had any discoloration. I followed a method I learned on here which is basically just dunk it for a few seconds. I dunked the whole glove, but there was no discoloration

 

[A Cy 617]

I could do it for you..

 

[A Cy 617]

The DP15 comes flared from Wilson.

My dp15 did not come flared..

 

[David the Gnome]

It is a mild flare to be sure, but it is listed as a feature both on the website and in the various videos.

http://www.wilson.com/en-us/baseball/news/344957/

Just as another possible solution. I haven't tried one of these before but I've heard good things about these WebGem Flare Forms if you like a flared glove. http://www.webgemglovecare.com/WebGem-Flare-Form_p_9.html#.U2D_d61dVY4

 

[A Cy 617]

I think I may make a how to flare your glove video..

 

[A Cy 617]

My glove came in with a bowled pinky just like in the picture shown..

What about that says flare to you? A straight thumb?

 

[kayakmaker]

Serious question- why do people like their gloves flared? Is it an infielder thing?
I play outfield and prefer my thumb and pinky to flare closed?

 

[DIRTY 30]

Wider area for the ball to enter when putting your glove on the ground

Crude example - / \ vs ( ) vs | |

 

[edvedsfb]

I think I may make a how to flare your glove video..

That would be helpful...

I could do it for you..

I will seriously consider this.

 

[edvedsfb]

Serious question- why do people like their gloves flared? Is it an infielder thing?
I play outfield and prefer my thumb and pinky to flare closed?

Yeah, mostly designed for IF use. It allows the glove to play wider when fielding ground balls.

I actually like to flare all my gloves but even my larger gloves are used at catcher or 1B, I only play OF if we're destroying someone.