Bought a new Vinci from Drakemir in June. Still haven't broken it in for my DD. I'm thinking about sending it somewhere. Thoughts? Recommendations?
Please don’t steam it!! Send it to me, I’ll get it ready!
Yeah I’m serious, I’ll do it for nothing. Is she a RHT? Going to bed, I’ll PM you my address in the morning. Just know, it won’t be a floppy game ready glove when you get it back, it’ll be shaped right and usable for her to start practicing with, she’ll have to finish it.If you are serious, let me know how much, and your address. It will ship tomorrow. And I’ve read enough of your great glove posts to know not to steam it.
Never steam a glove and never let anyone else break it in. Gloves are supposed to fit the players hand only.
You're in Texas so put your car in the hot sun with the glove in it (you can also use an oven at 150-175). Give it a good liberal soak inside and out with Lexol conditioner, then roll the glove in your hands. Pay very close attention to the heel of the glove. It's down hill after the heel breaks. I can break in the toughest glove and have it game ready in 1-2 days
Completely agree with everything you said......my hand will never go inside! I asked about her batting glove size cause after I get it loosened up I'll let Anna wear it while I throw rockets to her, she has small hands! And I'm with you, I'd never let anyone break-in one of my gloves, but I can definitely understand someone who wants help with theirs.
Well I almost completely agree......I could have someone else's glove game ready in a couple days, but I wouldn't want to, I want them to finish the process, play catch and practice with it, I just want to give the break-in a good start.
You know me and you both agree on Lexol, awesome stuff! One of the big glove restorers on the other forum has been singing the praises of Surf City Voodoo Blend so I bought a bottle off Amazon. Same concept, high end automotive leather seat conditioner, stuff smells great!
I bought a glove from Drakemir in Feb that was supposed to be factory broken in. Unfortunately, it came back brand new. I’ve never broken in a glove and gave it to 2 different people to help. It has gotten better, but DD still prefers and uses her very old, worn glove.
I’ve heard great things about Dick’s steaming method. Good luck!
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