Surprise from Drakemir when I got home.......

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Jul 29, 2013
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and didn’t even use my CC:cool:!

Anna had a pitching lesson tonight and when we walked in this was on the counter! Last week I gave Drakemir’s number to a dad who has two DD’s on Anna’s HS team, a senior and a sophomore. Had no idea this dad would buy two Optimus models! This 11.75” I-web (too small for this senior) and a 1B mitt.

The HC actually brought this 11.75” over to my house to start breaking it in for her. The senior plays 2B and I let her borrow a new 12” warranty replacement Vinci, she told her dad she had to have one! This glove is beautiful, a size smaller than I would have bought, but a very good looking (and smelling) glove!
 

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May 28, 2014
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Best leather that Vinci makes - My DD uses a custom one, another girl put it on and said "its like catching with a big pillow!" Soft, Supple leather once broke in. - but still holds its shape amazingly (see the picture in the other thread ;)) - The 1b glove will be there in few weeks for you .. glad you will get some long term hands on time with them - im interested in the comparison to the other high end leathers that I don't get to play with.

D-
 
Jul 29, 2013
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Standing across the kitchen before I picked it up and checked it out, I was expecting an absolute brick, it’s nothing like the tan Limited Kip gloves. I could get this glove game ready in two beat down sessions and some hand forming. But I think the beauty in this leather is how you take care of it, how you store it when not in use, keep it wrapped up with a ball in it or always set it open on the thumb & pinky, and keep it out of a hot car trunk!!

It has much thicker leather and weighs more than all of Anna’s customs, which is a good thing to me. Drakemir, you know I’m always ragging on Vinci about their lace, and the lace on this glove is better than normal, not Tanners....but better than normal.

This glove in a true 12.25” to 12.5” with some really thick, stiff tan lace and a MEO24 web and I’m in! Thanks for taking care of my buddy, I appreciate it!
 
May 28, 2014
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Standing across the kitchen before I picked it up and checked it out, I was expecting an absolute brick, it’s nothing like the tan Limited Kip gloves. I could get this glove game ready in two beat down sessions and some hand forming. But I think the beauty in this leather is how you take care of it, how you store it when not in use, keep it wrapped up with a ball in it or always set it open on the thumb & pinky, and keep it out of a hot car trunk!!

It has much thicker leather and weighs more than all of Anna’s customs, which is a good thing to me. Drakemir, you know I’m always ragging on Vinci about their lace, and the lace on this glove is better than normal, not Tanners....but better than normal.

This glove in a true 12.25” to 12.5” with some really thick, stiff tan lace and a MEO24 web and I’m in! Thanks for taking care of my buddy, I appreciate it!

Just something to note - Mason @ the glove whisper had recommended storing the glove like this - he recommended never having a ball in the glove - Joc (my DD) has stored hers in her helmet this way for the last few years with her Optimus - still holds the pocket flawlessly.

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Jul 29, 2013
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^^^^^Anna does keep a ball in hers with a Mizuno velcro wrap and tucked inside her helmet, I keep all mine opened wide palm down sitting on the thumb & pinky.
 
Dec 11, 2010
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That is a beautiful glove.

Drakemir is that custom or would you happen to have that exact glove laying about unloved?

Btw dd#2’s hopeful future college coach recommended the glove in helmet deal too.
 
Sep 29, 2014
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Yes the glove is beautiful....but I have to admit the only thing I could focus on was the 302 that is a mighty nice looking car....I had flashbacks to HS riding around with my buddy in his Mach 1...good times.
 

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