new glove

[Rocketech1]

The best way to break in a new glove is to play catch with it. Occasionally put glove conditioner on it, and when not in use, put a ball inside it and wrap it. It's really as simple as that.

Re: Barbasol, if you are spending good $$ on a glove, buy the glove conditioner that is recommended by the company that makes the glove. The conditioners are relatively inexpensive and will last a long time.

 

[FrozenRope]

The best way to break in a new glove is to play catch with it. Occasionally put glove conditioner on it, and when not in use, put a ball inside it and wrap it. It's really as simple as that.

Re: Barbasol, if you are spending good $$ on a glove, buy the glove conditioner that is recommended by the company that makes the glove. The conditioners are relatively inexpensive and will last a long time.

The glove conditioner suggested by the Glove Company is ALWAYS made by that company.... and WAYYY overpriced. "Is that Magic oil? Did you buy that oil from the same guy that sold Jack his beanstalk beans?""

 

[FrozenRope]

Barbasol helps but, if you can, find a sporting goods store with a glove steamer. DD took in her "game ready" (i.e. flexible as plywood) Glovesmith 1b mitt and the result was pretty miraculous.

Hmmmm Never heard of a "Glove Steamer". I'm weary because it sounds like excesive heat is still involved, along with the other detriment to leather... water. But hey.....if you've seen it work with no long term negative impact... it's worth a look.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Here is a picture of one

 

[fastpitch5]

Hot water and a mallet. Then play catch with it. Oil as needed with any quality glove oil (I use Glovesmith brand). Most are less than $5.

 

[iMlearning]

Hot water and a mallet. Then play catch with it. Oil as needed with any quality glove oil (I use Glovesmith brand). Most are less than $5.

Aso Breaks In Brandon Phillips' Baseball Glove - YouTube
I didn't use the water... works amazing.

 

[Rocketech1]

The glove conditioner suggested by the Glove Company is ALWAYS made by that company.... and WAYYY overpriced. "Is that Magic oil? Did you buy that oil from the same guy that sold Jack his beanstalk beans?""

We use Nokona glove conditioner and it costs maybe $5 and lasts at least 1 - 2 years. Seems like a reasonable expense to me.