You and I are completely different animals, heirlooms are awesome!!I would say it’s like getting a hot bat out of the wrapper . You want to use it right away and get the best results. Sure you could buy a bat that takes hundreds/thousands of swings to reach it’s full potential but why? It could break just as you get it where you want it. Then what? start the process all over again?
If I buy something I need it now and want to use it early and often. Personally I’m not looking for a family heirloom when I purchase a glove. Just something good that will last a few years.
I’m not a glove collector. I want to use the equipment for what it was designed for not put it on a shelf and admire it. No patience for year long break-in process.
I guess some of you just enjoy the process more than I do.
Two weeks is all it takes. Play catch often, glove conditioner, under the old mattress with a ball inside, presto new glove ready to go. Next glove please.