Official Glove Ho Thread Part Duece

[David the Gnome]

Since we maxed out the reply count on the old thread here's a new one to keep it going.

Link to the original: http://forums.softballfans.com/showthread.php?t=1201638

And a pic of some gloves to keep in on-topic.

 

[fredderf]

BAM!

 

[dford42]

Any break in on the navy featherlite yet Gnome?

 

[Jomatty]

My favs right now. Two rv23's, 504, old 6b, pro dept dct and a 1781 to show I don't discriminate
http://[URL=http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Jomatty/media/image_zps68704794.jpg.html]

 

[David the Gnome]

Any break in on the navy featherlite yet Gnome?

It's not going to take much to break it in, the lightweight leather is pretty supple once you start using it. Like all good glove huers I am waffling back and forth between which of the six gloves in that pic I'm going to use next season. We're doing off-season workouts indoors right now and all I'm doing is pitching so I haven't needed an outfield glove. I'll get more serious about breaking a glove in once spring training rolls around and we move back outside.

I did take the tags off that Heyward and establish the break points. I'm actually kind of liking the feel of that one a whole lot.

 

[davisrelacing]

 

[etnstudios]

Another recent pick up. Easton PPX3BW-FP. It's It's a fastpitch mitt so the script is a bit feminine and it has a velcro strap. The handstall isn't overly small and most adult hands would still fit. Found it interesting that this 1b mitt had a closed web.

 

[Jomatty]

That easton is a 13 inch right? I was looking at those a little while ago.

 

[skew12]

Anyone know how much the custom A2K's will be?

 

[David the Gnome]

I suspect they will be in line with the production A2K versus A2000 prices, about $110 more. I'd expect to pay in the range of $450-460 for an A2K custom.

 

[skew12]

I suspect they will be in line with the production A2K versus A2000 prices, about $110 more. I'd expect to pay in the range of $450-460 for an A2K custom.

That's about what I was guessing. At that price I may go with a Nike or mizuno

 

[Captain10]

I love the look of those heywards. If I could justify having an OF glove, Id own one.

 

[David the Gnome]

To be fair though, if you're playing infield in softball it's a perfectly valid infielder's glove.

 

[skew12]

To be fair though, if you're playing infield in softball it's a perfectly valid infielder's glove.

Agreed. I use the same style of glove for 1st/3rd/OF

 

[jason m]

David, what glove is below the heyward? It sure looks sweet

 

[David the Gnome]

That is a Rawlings PROJD-6FLPPRO. It's one of the MLB spring training sample gloves Rawlings sold off a few months ago. The only other way to get one is through the pro custom shop I believe.

 

[rshackleford]

My gamer, old pic.

 

[David the Gnome]

That's a sweet glove Rusty.

 

[17HnH]

1799 A2K is my gamer.
All Star FGS7-IN (11.5") is for fun.

 

[etnstudios]

That easton is a 13 inch right? I was looking at those a little while ago.

i think technically the easton "3" pattern is 12.75 but plays about 13". there is no stamp that i see on the glove

 

[fredderf]

Leather looks very nice on this glove
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That is a Rawlings PROJD-6FLPPRO. It's one of the MLB spring training sample gloves Rawlings sold off a few months ago. The only other way to get one is through the pro custom shop I believe.

 

[David the Gnome]

The leather feels amazing and it's super light. The only minor negative thing I have to say about it is that the leather is very thin in the palm, if you catch one there you're gonna know it immediately. I guess that's the price you have to pay to make it lightweight.

 

[rshackleford]

That's a sweet glove Rusty.

Thanks, I love it.

 

[GTC]

Thanks, I love it.

Was hoping you u didn't like it so I can take it off your hands

 

[brennen15]

Got bored one night and re laced the trap in my PRO1000-4PRB

After. It's red looks kinda pink in the pic

Still gonna put an H on it sometime this year

 

[David the Gnome]

Red lace always looks awesome on Rawlings gloves.

 

[ghunt25]

I need to pick one up, those are fantastic.

On a side note....F my life, The Nike Vapor 360 just came out in red. Gonna have to sell some stuff!

 

[David the Gnome]

Speaking of Nike gloves, has anyone tried out one of the Shado Pros yet?

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/sha-do-pro-1250-post-fielding-glove/pid-1532108/pgid-1532106

 

[fredderf]

I did, and returned.

Keep in mind I am spoiled, but
it felt nice, maybe $100 backup nice.
The binding felt like superskin; cheap
feeling plastic.

Otherwise seemed okay.

Save for the Shado J


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From a old post.


Important update.

I was looking the glove over the other night and decided to return it.
I like the leather, I like the interior (though very different). But I noticed the binding is vinyl or something artificial. NOT a fan of that. felt like that SUPERSKIN that wilson uses.

Just Fyi



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Originally Posted by fredderf View Post
Nike Shado, Pro Fielder series BF1754 (Not the Elite J)
Nice gloves, pretty stiff, fits TIP (a little tight)
Nice craftsmanship btw. Made of Steerhide, not kip.
Plays like a true 12.75" IMO

Speaking of Nike gloves, has anyone tried out one of the Shado Pros yet?

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/sha-do-pro-1250-post-fielding-glove/pid-1532108/pgid-1532106

 

[davisrelacing]

Speaking of Nike gloves, has anyone tried out one of the Shado Pros yet?

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/sha-do-pro-1250-post-fielding-glove/pid-1532108/pgid-1532106

Fred, I think?