So a quick update, just because I could very easily see someone looking for info about these gloves in the future. I ended up going with the JBV04 over the Rawlings HOH ColorSync black and silver. I got the glove broken in enough to feel comfortable playing in it for the 1st night of winter league. The conditioner that Vinci sends with their gloves definitely helps to soften the thing up and get it ready to play. The pocket is plenty deep for softball, and really has a good feel to it. I know it's not 100% broken in yet, but at this point I definitely feel like I went the right direction.