Stiffer custom HOH leather? Camel or Timberglase
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ANNASDAD
The Veteran
Not custom but my RGGC Timber NP7 was definitely stiffer than Anna’s retail Pro206-6CB and her glove was pretty stiff when it was new. She loves that glove but in all honesty that’ll be the last camel glove I’ll ever buy.
As far as a stiffness comparison, the Timberglaze is just different feeling, like it’s thick, stiff and heavy but still pliable, not board stiff like a Vinci Kip or Horween. I honestly didn’t think I was going to like it at first, but now I love it!
As far as a stiffness comparison, the Timberglaze is just different feeling, like it’s thick, stiff and heavy but still pliable, not board stiff like a Vinci Kip or Horween. I honestly didn’t think I was going to like it at first, but now I love it!
Felks32
Addicted to Softballfans
All the custom-level timber i've owned (504, NP7 and the SBF DCT) were all pretty stiff, and I've never had custom HOH Camel. Agree with ANNASDAD's comment that Timber is just different.
The only custom HOH leathers that felt significantly different in terms of stiffness (softer) when brand new to me were butterscotch, gold tan and the Nubuck Suede Dark Shadow, for obvious reasons.
The only custom HOH leathers that felt significantly different in terms of stiffness (softer) when brand new to me were butterscotch, gold tan and the Nubuck Suede Dark Shadow, for obvious reasons.
NYC
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Thanks guys, wanted to try something different for a custom. Maybe I'll do a mix of both, but I prefer at least the shell of the glove to be as stiff as possible. ANNASDAD, are you just not happy with how dirty the camel gets? I've seen a few that aged pretty well but that might have been the PP version.
ANNASDAD
The Veteran
Actually I think her glove looks better now that it has a little character than when it was new, especially since Rous re-laced it in tan, I know it's odd but the tan lace really works well on her glove.
I probably misspoke about the camel, nothing wrong with it at all, it's just not for me. I'll take tan, timber, and black over it everyday, but again that's just me.
NYC
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For customs I've kept it very traditional and stuck with black dry, black oiled horween, tan Jtan, and grey. A bunch of retail horweens as well, oxblood, and a Wilson custom Orange tan and the SP125 saddle tan.
NYC
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jkwoody22
League ball huer
I was looking at something like this...
This is my next glove the pro3030 13” all timberglase, tan lacing, Vegas gold stitching, black embroidery with black and gold patches, I have to wait patiently for Christmas the wife says lol, because my luck I would order the same glove she already did
jkwoody22
League ball huer
Just something old world looking about timber, like an old comfy couch or a great pair of boots, I’m a concrete guy and I stain concrete to look like this and it just so appeals to me, sorry to hijack thread lol
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NYC
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It's cool, I like seeing pics of gloves. Vegas gold stitching and black embroidery looks perfect for timberglaze. I'm not sure when the Rawlings cutoff date is to get your custom by Christmas, I think Wilson's cutoff is tomorrow.
ANNASDAD
The Veteran
NYC, here’s a little comparison between the only Timber & camel gloves we have. Anna’s is looking a little dry, just took it straight out of her batbag, it actually doesn’t look too terrible considering we’ve played two back to back weekend showcase grinders!Between these two, no brainer for me!
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NYC
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Damn, the game used sheen on the camel especially in the first pic is beautiful. Your timber is brand new! Here's a pic I found of a used one...
ANNASDAD
The Veteran
When I first got my Timber NP7, it seriously reminded me of the Vinci Optimus leather. And for the two Optimus gloves that I broke in for two sisters on our HS team this past year, the Timber & Optimus leathers react very similar!
MaverickAH
Well-Known Member
I'm probably the opposite...… I prefer that my internals be as tough, as durable & as stiff as possible.
When you think about it, the inside of a glove is exposed to way more corrosive activity than the outside.
I don't blame you about the camel when you bring the red clay you have down there into the equation!
It was the one thing I hated about playing down there. It could stain a glove quick-fast & I swear that it had some corrosive properties as well!
Hiltz
Built for comfort
I'll second this. That's the reason I don't like Rawlings; their deer-tanned cowhide and Pittards liners go bad way too quick. Give me shell leather in the palm any day.
davisrelacing
The Other Guy
Finally had an opportunity to upload a side-by-side comparison of two different batches of Timberglaze. I don't know if the color difference translates to stiffer or softer leather, but the problem is you never know which batch you'll get! My custom is on the bottom, another guy's custom is on the top.
NYC
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Wow that's a pretty big difference, do you know the time that each was made?Finally had an opportunity to upload a side-by-side comparison of two different batches of Timberglaze. I don't know if the color difference translates to stiffer or softer leather, but the problem is you never know which batch you'll get! My custom is on the bottom, another guy's custom is on the top.
davisrelacing
The Other Guy
ANNASDAD
The Veteran
So is that Nolan Arenado's actual glove??
davisrelacing
The Other Guy
You got it
ANNASDAD
The Veteran
And you didn't at least attempt a snatch and run?? Dang Dan, what a great conversation piece you missed out on, and deprived us of, I'm disappointed!You got it
It's a great looking glove! I do think I like the black embroidery on Timber better than the Vegas gold embroidery........but still have to have the VG stitching!! Is Arenado still gaming a Pro12-6TI?