- Oct 16, 2014
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MY DD got a new glove recently ($95 Wilson Onyx, similar pattern to the A2000). It was very stiff and she wanted to use it right away in a game so we took it to have it steamed in a Mizuno Glove steamer. The guy had to do like 3 rounds on it (oil spraying, steaming and pounding) to get it how she wanted it . We have since oiled it once more at home (about 2 months after it was steamed) with Nokona glove oil.
Now DD is complaining that the glove it "too heavy". Now, I always thought it was a heavy glove right from the get go, but that was her pick. It does have a weight to it compared to the a Mizuno MVP we have in the house as well. I will not be oiling the glove again, but I wonder, will it ever "lighten up", or are we doomed? I will admit I didn't read up on the Do's and Don'ts of glove oiling and break in because she just needed to be able to use it right away. I'm even ok with her maybe needing a new glove in the near future as I can use this one it will not go to waste. I just loath the break in for her on an new one again….
It doesn't interfere with her ability to use it, but she's picky about feel. So I am hoping this is something that she won't dwell on from here on out.
Advice?
Now DD is complaining that the glove it "too heavy". Now, I always thought it was a heavy glove right from the get go, but that was her pick. It does have a weight to it compared to the a Mizuno MVP we have in the house as well. I will not be oiling the glove again, but I wonder, will it ever "lighten up", or are we doomed? I will admit I didn't read up on the Do's and Don'ts of glove oiling and break in because she just needed to be able to use it right away. I'm even ok with her maybe needing a new glove in the near future as I can use this one it will not go to waste. I just loath the break in for her on an new one again….
It doesn't interfere with her ability to use it, but she's picky about feel. So I am hoping this is something that she won't dwell on from here on out.
Advice?