44 PRO Vs. WILSON A2K | Which glove is better?

Yes, I know Wilson doesn’t make kip gloves. Definitely top 3 worst brainfart moment in my life.
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[@Cota0514]

Great comp. That A2K is just stupid nice. I find brand new A2Ks are very stiff from the factory. Bought two June 2022 Wilson GOTM. Broke one in and it took some work and time. Couldn’t squeeze either anywhere near as much as yours when I bought them. Keeping the other deadstock. Think you’re probably correct about lots of people trying it at Charlie Rose and that affecting things.

[@914ballgloves8]

Was the glove handled a bunch before I landed it? Probably. Do I care? Not at all. Like you said, this glove is unreal. I can’t wait to break it in just enough to play catch comfortably. I don’t plan on using this too much, though

[@Cota0514]

@@914ballgloves8 completely agreed on not caring at all! Unless a glove has its shape or form compromised I couldn’t care less how many people handled it.

[@pointseeker]

I also bought a june 2022 gotm. It was also rock hard which i dont mind but holy smokes the thing basically wouldnt move.

[@NoBSBeardReviews]

Great comparison, watching that SD vlog now!

[@Marylandterpenes]

How is their dual welting? Sucks the ex 10 don't come dual,, I'm thinking bout getting a sigdual welt. Does the Kip palm liner make big difference

[@hvalleydude922]

Another good video. Since you've purchased so many custom gloves and worked on so many others, I think it would be a great idea to do a video (or preferably, a series of videos) on giving advice for how to build a good custom glove. Also, since 44 Pro, Marucci, Rawlings, Akadema, etc. all have different builders and options, it would be helpful for us in the "Glove Community," to get some tips and guidelines for builders with different (and sometimes seriously limiting) options.

[@914ballgloves8]

Thanks for your feedback, man! That’s definitely a video or series about that type of stuff. I just have to sit down and plan it all!

[@JJman6547]

So I just want to play catch with my 13 year old Son on my days off, BUTTT, My little $30 Walmart glove is garbage , I want something quality that’s gonna last us some years! Should I go with the 44 or just get the best a2000?

[@norcalballgloves6460]

Crazy good video 💪 in love with that A2K😩

[@danschilling5863]

Only real glove heads know A2K aren't kip 😵

[@914ballgloves8]

Not you too 😩

[@ecupirate0023]

@@914ballgloves8 got A2K 11.25 and catchers mitt...both awesome.

[@Johnnybravo2160]

@@ecupirate0023that’s impossible, a catchers glove can’t be 11.25

[@MultiHowland]

1. Rawlings 2. Wilson 3. Mizuno 4. Marucci 5. Buckler/PBpro 6. 44pro (Nike would be in the top 4 but they don't make retail gloves anymore)

[@914ballgloves8]

I've actually never tried Buckler or PBPro. Definitely on my list! And I agree with your stand on Nike gloves

[@trx3640]

Buckler over 44 💀

[@mollyguap]

Rawlings. JL. Mizuno

[@ethanwalker479]

bUt ThAts nOt KiP 😅 love A2K’s but could not stomach the custom price tag. 44’s are a good bang for your buck but I agree, lower your expectations on quality and you’ll be happy. Ballgloveking swung me on trying a Buckler and it’s super solid.

[@danielfrometa7867]

yeah for my handsdown the best model for 44 is the 574 its like the pro 200 from rawlings and the only defects you should see is either tightening the leather too much or scuffed up laces which arent that big of a deal

[@MLee611]

I have an A2000, a HOH, a 44, a Marucci Capitol Series, and a Buckler Fame Pro... ...The Buckler is the nicest of all of them and it's not that close.

[@Mr.Doge26]

I just got my 44 pro (pro 44 model) a few weeks ago and when I unboxed it there was a palm bubble on the palm near the ring finger. The glove I got dual welting but the finger strips were uneven. Some of the strips where not straight and not centered on the finger.

[@914ballgloves8]

Dude that sucks! I’m sorry your glove isn’t the best it could’ve been. Unfortunately ring finger bubbles are the most common, and can even be found on higher end gloves. I made a video a couple years ago about removing palm bubbles, maybe that’ll help!

[@Mr.Doge26]

@@914ballgloves8 Thanks

[@jay916hub]

You could see if 44 can take it back they have a warranty

[@user-ce1xr3vj2b]

Good vid. I’d really like to see you review a UA Flawless

[@914ballgloves8]

Thanks! Getting my hands on one may be tricky but I’ll try for sure!

[@chadrides914]

My Wilson, a 2000 spin control 11.5 was an absolute bear to break in, so maybe the spin control is an exception because this spin control I had was the stiffest I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@marlat6049]

Would the Wilson a2k work for 2nd base and outfield?

[@914ballgloves8]

How do you mean? There are many different models, A2K is just the leather type. For 2B and Outfield you're going to need 2 different gloves. They are very different positions. For 2B you want a smaller glove, around 11.25 to 11.75 inches, and for outfield you need at least a 12.25 for it to be the most functional.

[@envypr_]

Hey bro are you from Philadelphia ???

[@914ballgloves8]

Nah, Westchester county New York. About 2 hours from Philly!

[@envypr_]

@@914ballgloves8 estás vendiendo First base gloves?

[@914ballgloves8]

@@envypr_ Al momento no :(

[@envypr_]

@@914ballgloves8 esta bien

[@glovesew]

Dope video, dope gloves!

[@jackfrohnauer1990]

Can you make a video on how to get bubbles out of your gloves?

[@914ballgloves8]

Sure. I’ll make an updated video soon!

[@lukechernesky]

thought the DW5 was the david wright 3B model ??

[@914ballgloves8]

Yes, the DW5 is the David Wright model, but Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris liked this model so much that wilson made him his own DW5 model, which is this vintage tan with the silver and yellow logos!

[@LAMBOMETS]

My wilson A2K 12 inch snake skin has been the stiffest glove I have ever used. Completely disagree about the break in

[@914ballgloves8]

In comparison to other gloves I own, this A2K is definitely not the stiffest.

[@LAMBOMETS]

It is strange that some A2K gloves are soft and others are stiff

[@brandonshutt7434]

@@LAMBOMETS my MB50 also came in really stiff. I’ve always heard pro preferreds were really stiff, but my KB17 could close immediately. I think every glove is just different.

[@914ballgloves8]

@@LAMBOMETS To be fair, I bought this at a brick and mortar store, so people have probably tried it on dozens of times which may slightly affect the stiffness. Not by that much though. At the same time it did take me a pretty long time to break in an A2K Jose Abreu 1B mitt. Not sure why they vary so much in stiffness

[@LAMBOMETS]

I have never heard of an A2K kip leather glove. The only A2Ks I have seen are steerhide

[@914ballgloves8]

Yes, I know. Had a brain fart.

[@danschilling5863]

😂😂😂 jk keep doing your thing homie! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Subaruuu12]

Wilson doesnt make a kip glove. A2K are top 5% steerhide.

[@914ballgloves8]

Damn you're right. Had a total brainfart moment!

[@Subaruuu12]

@@914ballgloves8 no worries man, happens to the best of us. Love the videos. keep em coming! That wilson is a beaut!.

[@914ballgloves8]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!!

[@bbartels24]

Daniel wright model

[@914ballgloves8]

DW5 is the David Wright model, but this release is the Daniel Norris glove of the month

[@ecupirate0023]

44 gloves are garbage. Horribly fitting and terrible break-in. Pitchers use them because they don't field the ball; works with 44's marketing gimmick. I have 2 and both are worthless.

[@914ballgloves8]

I have to disagree. While I do feel bad that you don’t like your gloves, I don’t think they’re necessarily garbage. They may not just be for you. 44’s tend to be inconsistent nowadays, thanks to their high demand and inefficiency to keep up with their order volume. But I like all my 44s, in fact I’ve been using one of them the most for the past 3 years and it’s the best break-in I have on all my gloves. As for their “gimmick” I think they normally sign pitchers because they typically get the most screen-time out of most players on the field. No, 44s aren’t better than Rawlings to Wilson, but for their price and their customization options it makes for a different experience that typically newer generations like.

[@ecupirate0023]

@@914ballgloves8 credible reply...thank you. But like you said, the older gloves might have been good, but the two I bought for my kid and myself are Frankenstein's. As if they were built out of 4 or 5 dissimilar gloves. I've got Rawlings, Wilson, Marucci, Easton....no problems. The 44 feels like putting a dead possum on your hand. 44's ownership told me to pound sand as they were made to spec. I can't even give them away they are so bad...not that I would do that to anyone. My point of all of this is that you can buy Rawlings and Wilson for the same price on Amazon if you look for deals. I rarely pay retail and paid $260 for a Pro Preferred...brand new. Thanks again. Appreciate your time for the reply.