You can purchase the Akadema Ambidextrous glove right here: www.justballgloves.com/product/akadema-pro-soft-ambidextrous-baseball-glove-abx0011165/11165/#attr=85437

Now that I've finished the video, I'm excited to see the new lineup coming out!

@@BoostIncMotorsports Yes! Keep your eyes peeled for the new ones. With your son being 9 years old, an R9 ContoUR would be a pretty solid choice as well. Although the Gamer ContoUR 10.5" glove can be used for much longer than players and parents think (into the 10 and maybe even 11 year old seasons), I do think that the longer length of the R9 ContoUR's would provide a tad more potential for multiple seasons of use (when compared to the Gamer ContoUR).

@@JustGloves is there a current time-frame on release, or is that still insider knowledge for now?

Unfortunately, we do not ship internationally. You can learn more about our shipping and delivery policy here: www.justballgloves.com/customer-service/shipping-delivery/

Ha. Glad you were able to check it!

Agreed! This is a great recommendation. The DP15 Wilson gloves are built with a snug fit. You can find our full selection of 10+ Wilson DP15 gloves here: www.justballgloves.com/products/series~a2000%20dp15/

Personally, the best way to break in any glove is to play catch with it. With that said, you can find our how to guide here: www.justballgloves.com/glove-resource-guide/breaking-in-a-glove/

Keep an eye out for some Jax gloves coming on the site later this month!!!

I am not 100% certain on the answer, as I believe that more than 100 of the Akadema Ambidextrous gloves have existed. We still have a few available here on our site: www.justballgloves.com/product/akadema-pro-soft-ambidextrous-baseball-glove-abx0011165/11165/#attr=85437

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I think that this glove would have worked for an 11 year old on the infield. It did come cinched up to the tightest wrist setting. However, we are no longer carrying this exact model any longer. Here is one that is similar to the glove shown in the video. Overall, it is the same glove, but with a different look: www.justballgloves.com/product/rawlings-heart-of-the-hide-11-5--baseball-glove--pror314-2btc/36917/#attr=265210

Thanks for the message. When deciding to steam a glove, laces that become hard or brittle faster is one of the side-effects. If you had some worry about it, we'd recommend passing on the Trusted Glove Process.

@@JustGloves we did do that we jt got a Wilson a2000 autism steaks 12:25 in the grey and blue and white if u can u try to make a vid of y’all breaking it in the name is under Hayden price

@@01hprice We don't make individual videos of gloves being broken in. I am not able to fulfill that request unfortunately. As well, I was not able to find an order under your name. Do you have an order number by chance?

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Mink oil is not typically recommended to break in a baseball or softball glove.

This particular Mizuno Prime SE is a fastpitch softball glove and is not recommended for baseball outfielders. You can shop our entire selection of outfield baseball gloves here: www.justballgloves.com/products/glove%20type~baseball/position~outfield/

Agreed! You can't go wrong with a Wilson A2000.

Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed this episode of Beyond the Glove.

There are no significant differences between D33 gloves from 2024 to 2022 beyond the cosmetics. Both are excellent options!

Nice! What glove are you using right now?

@@JustGloves MZ Softer for all around use. I’m not a competitive player, but when I do play I tend to play all around the field and I like this glove for utility

Jax gloves are great! Glad to hear you love it.

It really depends from glove to glove, but you need to take the lining material, stitching, padding, lacing, brand, and more into consideration. If you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to live chat with one of our Glove Experts at www.justgloves.com

Opening up the glove will give you a glimpse into the quality of materials that have been used. Please keep in mind that materials can vary between adult and youth gloves.

Be sure to check the comment from the @theglovelab below

Glad you hear you love it!

This Rawlings Pro Preferred is unfortunately discontinued at JustGloves. However, you can shop our entire selection of 10+ other models here: www.justballgloves.com/products/series~pro%20preferred/

@@JustGloves ye sadly because I checked y'all website and it says Out of Stock. And like I said only few websites have that Mitt With prices 360 dollars but since long time I was trying to get that Mitt Due from the Colors and the Quality it was ma Perfect infield glove

Agreed! Check out our entire lineup of 14" Wilson gloves here: www.justballgloves.com/products/size~14.00/vendor~wilson/

Thank you for listening!

Thanks for the message! Glovelocks allow you to cinch up the pinky and thumb loops on your glove or mitt and hold them in that exact tightness for an extended period of time. They typically hold better than the knot tied at the factory of the manufacturer.

@JustGloves your content is fun to watch and I love seeing new vids from the channel

@@sarahloza3266 We appreciate the kind words. We try our best hah. Have a great day!

Sorry! Yes, sometimes these videos don't cover quite everything that customers desire. We apologize about that. Was there something specific you wanted to know about the glove?

Here's a blog post from when we carried these gloves: www.justballgloves.com/blog/post/glove-review-2019-ssk-collection/ I believe that the SSK Black line was a little higher in price when it was first listed. That usually means a combo of better materials and maybe some more craftsmanship as well.

Thanks for the reply. Amazon has a few of these left for under a 100 bucks. Seems like a good buy.

@@hawk12983 Yes, I think this line of glove for $100 seems like a solid deal!

That's awesome! Glad to hear it!

Once I get the glove I will tell you what I think

Just got the glove today and I absolutely love it after shaping and forming the glove

Yes, a lot of the worry that folks have probably isn't necessary. However, we do understand the hesitancy in pouring water over a glove if you've never done so before. Probably feels a little reckless to some folks.

Thanks for the comment. Yes, sometimes it can be hard for an older player to get all of their hand in the glove. We probably wouldn't recommend a player using the glove above their 8-9 year old season. However, I think young players should be fine getting all of their fingers (including the pinky) in the glove.

Thanks for the message. You could definitely use the mitt for fastpitch, but it might not be as optimal as a fastpitch catcher's mitt. Fastpitch mitts have less-pronounced thumb and pinky padding and allow the mitt to receive the larger ball with more ease. If this is for a dad trying to catch his daughter's pitching, be sure to read this blog we put up last year on the topic: www.justballgloves.com/blog/post/fastpitch-catchers-mitt-for-dad/

Nice! Thanks for the message. Please know that the Glove Prep service is meant to kick start the break-in. The final steps of getting it softened to personal preference will be up to the player. If this presents a problem, please let us know and we can look into refunding the amount paid for the prep service.

Love to hear. These Easton Slow Pitch gloves are pretty under the radar, but are solid options to purchase!

What can we say?!? We did our best to salvage a failed project lol

I thought it was hilarious. 😂

Thanks for the comment. What was your favorite part in the interview?

I liked the stuff about Paige Halstead interesting stuff about softball when she was on UCLA. Great athlete!

@@Abbottgg Agreed! Lots of fantastic athletes that have played D1 fastpitch in the last decade or are still playing it right now! Excited for OKC this summer!

Yes! The final portion of a break-in should always be left to the individual who will be using the glove so that they can personalize the finishing touches as much as possible!

Yes. Mizuno makes some incredible gloves at really reasonable prices. Love the Select 9 series!

Thanks for the comment! Yes, please let us know what you think when you receive it!

@@JustGloves The glove prep is great and I am glad that I paid for it. Whomever did the glove prep, did a great job on the heel and breaking points of the glove. After some mallet work and playing catch for a few hours of catch, this glove is game ready. I will definitely use this service for any new gloves going forward. This glove is for my son after his Rawlings HOH glove laces broke on the web. We went to a local sporting goods store to get the glove relaced and they did a terrible job. I was reluctant to buy a new glove in the middle of the season due to break in time, however, the new Wilson A2000 is game ready now. Also, after having a few different gloves and brands, I believe Rawlings makes the best glove. I have tried Wilson, 44, Mizuno, and Rawlings. The Wilson A2000 is a close second to a Rawlings HOH.

@@powellcpr8747 Thanks for that testimony! And it seemed like you knew that finishing off the break-in would be left to you and your son? Did you feel like we made that clear?

@@JustGloves It was made very clear that the glove prep would only start the break-in process. We still had to form the glove and finish the break-in process. Great service and glad that I paid for it.

I would guess that for this specific glove, you'll only be able to find it second-hand on sites like eBay or Sideline Swap. You probably won't find it in brand new condition from retailers like us any longer.

Yes! Matt's a great third baseman!

Glad to hear that! Hoping to fill future episodes with fun stories as well! Have you checked out any other episodes yet?

@@JustGloves Yes I have watched almost all of them. I'm just a dad with two boys who are much better than I ever was at baseball haha! But I've always loved the sport and there's nothing better than the feel of a good glove.

@@jonnyt16 Yessir! A good glove story isn't too bad either 😊 Good luck to your sons this spring and summer!

Hah. Maldy gives his best!

Thank you for sharing! We hope you enjoy the glove