To bake or not to bake. Glove break in.

[kbailey45us]

Bought DD a Rawlings Liberty Advanced and this thing is stiff as a board. She loves the A500s and wanted an A2000 but didn't want to knock on the $300 mark just yet. Her A500s are cheap and I bought the spray and oil kit and baked them. It worked great. Did it twice within 2 days and strapped a ball in it in between. Not sure I should do that with a nearly $200 glove. Looking for any tips. Not sure the brand of the spray and oil I purchased.

 

[Bonesaw]

with the palm up, grab the thumb and the pinky stalls and move them different directions (one forward one backward). loosen up that heel pad. Then play catch.

 

[CoachJD]

I could be wrong, but I'm almost positive you'll get a unanimous "do not bake" from this one. Might be the only thing you'll get a 100% consensus on at DFP.

All baking does it ruin the glove.

 

[ANNASDAD]

Not sure the brand of the spray and oil I purchased.

Pam spray probably….but Olive oil or Grapeseed oil??

 

[cnardone]

My wife is the only person that bakes in my house. It is a trade off. If you want the glove ready NOW, then bake it and understand that there is a good chance you'll have a floppy mess in 18 months (or less) and be looking at another $200 glove in the near future.

 

[tim_s]

the only thing that should be baked when working on a new glove might be you

never the glove

 

[ANNASDAD]

the only thing that should be baked when working on a new glove might be you

never the glove

And we'll end on that!!

 

[Hawk_]

Hot water for shaping....beyond that no heat.

 

[uncdrew]

Google "Glove Guru Aso"

Watch the video, do what he shows. You can break it in with about 5 10 minute sessions in front of the TV. Take the time, it's worth it.

 

[ANNASDAD]

Google "Glove Guru Aso"

Come on Drew, that guy don't know nuthin'!