How To Break In a Softball/Baseball Glove

In this video I show how I break in my glove and different methods to help maintain the gloves shape.
Here are 2 of the leather ointment I use on my glove:
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[@mannydestura1466]

I like your transparency, not pretending to “know it all.” I think you’re good!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you!

[@KandisSJGroup]

Honestly after playing SB for 40+ years, I love the pancakey glove.... They tend to allow the ball in better and it pops out quickly when opened. I'm against the grain I suppose. :) This is great advice for the new mitt.

[@RipsteinBuilds]

My 14 year old daughter loves a pancake glove

[@ivanvalentin3898]

I call it the waffle maker. It's the best. Just needs oil to prevent from slipping out

[@avenlyfox915]

Totally I love my pancake glove because I can open it easily

[@4eversteena]

Me too. I love the pancake glove

[@HoopsCossey]

Same! My sloppy glove can catch anything. I have played since I was 8!

[@aleenaa1010]

literally finally got a new glove after 4 years of use so broken in. Thank youuu 👍

[@brittanychancellor7492]

I love how she helps me get so much better and I thank her for that LOVE YOU MEGREM SOFTBALL

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thanks, girl! Im glad my videos are helping!

[@brittanychancellor7492]

@@MegRemSoftball thank you so much I think I am about to cry

[@syedhossainsoftnmart4683]

If you want to know more about softball and baseball glove please give our article a read: bestbaseballreviews.com/difference-between-softball-and-baseball-glove/

[@pauljohnson5126]

This was such a helpful video! You explained it very well while being open minded about other options. And you did this all in one take!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you!

[@rumblehat4357]

I always tell my players (especially if they are just starting) to always put the glove away with a ball (or two) in it, and NEVER shove it in a bag with nothing in the glove. I explain to them that if the glove is flat (pancaked) you have to open it and close it to catch or field. I can't tell you how many times a kid could have fielded a grounder easily, but didn't because the glove was squashed and they couldn't open it fast or wide enough. If you have more than one in a bag, put a glove inside the other and then put a ball in it. I have gloves from the 70s and 80s that still have perfect pockets because of me being pedantic about it. Glad you covered this. I have heard about putting it in the oven, it's to break down the leather fibers (basically cooking the glove,) but it will cause the lifespan of the glove to be shortened. I would never do that nor recommend that. As far as the slick problem. Try leather shoe cream in the right color. It gives the glove a nice touch up, but also keeps it from being slick.

[@happymommyofa]

This is amazing. Thank you. My daughter just got a new glove and this will help it not go flat this time!

[@mdsmith1019]

Ugh. Too late for my daughter's glove but there's always next season.

[@kcreccy4998]

Thanks really helpful for the big game I have.

[@johnmack1399]

Just saw this Megan, this is the truth. I own ProLace Gloves and I haven't heard a better explanation! Just earned a sub!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you, John!

[@fernandos.8158]

love trying all your techniques with my 12 yr old daughter then bring them to my practices with my girls. Keeping fundamentals easy always goes a long way.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you! Glad they are helping.

[@rayv882]

If everyone that's needing to break in a glove looks up, how to break in a glove in one day, there's actually 2 guys out there. One guy is a Japanese guy who breaks in gloves for the pros he has a video to show him doing it. There is another guy who used to play Double-A & Triple A ball, well they both use hot water and I follow there process to the T and it works great. I wet the glove in hot water but don't drench it and I also put it in the oven to loosen up the leather and then I use vaseline to keep the leather form drying out so I basically do everything she said not to do in this video but it does work. One thing that makes a hudge difference is, don't buy a cheap glove or else it will get messed up.

[@Professionalhaterlol]

Japanese is aso and the other one idk

[@matteog4071]

Really like the blue glove!🇨🇦

[@gecgec3409]

Meg, thank you so much!!

[@robbievalentine8239]

I Had a lot of success oiling my glove, putting a softball in the palm, wrapping it with a hair tie, and throwing it in the dryer on low for 15 min. The tumbling does some of the work for you. Then rinse and repeat a few more times.

[@stevestory8483]

Hi Meg my daughter and I really love your videos and have really helped us learn the game and made her a better player. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Mizuno Supreme 12in fast pitch 2021 glove? My daughters 10 and I wanted to get her a nice glove. Thanks for any help:)

[@Christmas937]

Omg thank you I’m starting softball and just bought my mitt

[@kellytaylor6778]

If only you made this before! it took weeks to break in my softball mitt

[@garywinner1702]

I heard using shaving cream to keep the leather soft i tried it and it works great it don`t soak in and make the glove heavy

[@shaynefernandez7145]

Thanks this is very helpful!

[@xyr1nge]

Please make a comparison video of baseball & softball gloves. Thanx!!! Blessed be

[@Lily-rf3qz]

Thank you so much I have tryouts in a few days and I had no idea how I was going to send g to work it in

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck!

[@gracen6895]

Can you do a video on diving in the infield and outfield?

[@rich-tx7473]

Your 44 glove is sick!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thanks!!

[@KB-Unc]

What should you clean your white glove with daily or weekly??

[@Feloracingps]

thank you for me breaking the glove

[@livandlou6751]

thank you I had a glove for one year and it was already flat I just got a new one and this is very helpful thank you

[@MegRemSoftball]

Take good care of it!

[@syedhossainsoftnmart4683]

For more information on baseball and softball gloves read: bestbaseballreviews.com/difference-between-softball-and-baseball-glove/

[@tracigrad1906]

What if my daughter uses my glove that I used it works great but a little pancake is there a way to fix that??

[@hiiro24]

​@@tracigrad1906you will need to get it relace and have the lacer put some palm adhesive in the palm during the relacing.

[@cbernard1122]

How can I break in a catchers mitt because it is harder because it has more padding

[@richhoy1768]

Hi Megan. First of all my daughter and I love watching your videos and have been to a few of your clinics over the years. Thank you for all that you do!! My daughter plays center field going into 14u. She loves center and really plays the position well. She has been using the same glove for probably the last 4 years 12.5 inch Rawlings 50 dollar glove that has seen better days. I really like the Pro 44s and was wondering if you had any opinions on the Pro 44 gloves and also the best size and the web style as she moves on towards high school ball. Thank you for any insight you can proved.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Hi! Thank you! I really like the Pro44 because it’s affordable and easy to break in. In my opinion 12.5 is great for outfield!

[@mcog1234]

This will help Elles tigress mitr finally break in! It is as hard as a rock right now.

[@t16nrg]

Do you have recommendations for cleaning it? In UK we play on grass in all weather so it can get quite muddy from the balls - you've said to avoid water but is it alright to just wipe it to clean the mud off etc?

[@MegRemSoftball]

Just wipe with a light damp cloth. That'll be fine to get the mud off.

[@tarkansas2788]

Mud gives it character

[@taylormade149]

Did you opt for the softball or baseball model in the pro44? Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!!!

[@MegRemSoftball]

I chose softball!

[@jacquee6041]

what about a catcher’s glove?

[@adriana12rivas]

Do you have recommendations for a 7yo softball player who complains of the sting after catching the ball? She has a Mizuno Prospect Finch glove.

[@andreawalden9538]

Hey Meg! Is this glove the sky blue option? Love that color!!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Yes!

[@syedhossainsoftnmart4683]

For more on baseball and softball gloves check out: bestbaseballreviews.com/difference-between-softball-and-baseball-glove/

[@Weiss9919]

Could I use aquaphor as the paste substance. I don’t have any glove oil or anything and that’s the closest I have at the moment.

[@MegRemSoftball]

I would only use ointment made specifically for leather so you don’t ruin it.

[@calebcicero7727]

will these tips be the same for slow pitch softball gloves?

[@MegRemSoftball]

yep!

[@jre011]

is a 11.50 glove too small? i usually play baseball but i’m starting softball in a couple of days i play shortstop btw

[@MegRemSoftball]

Not for infield! I prefer 11.5

[@Vanilla_0800]

Hey! Does any of yall have any tips to get your glove less slippery? Mine is pretty smooth and I wanna try sanding it but idk

[@djayk9692]

Same!! Our daughters Easton glove we’ve had for months continues to be slippery and, though broken in, she loses about 50% of her catches.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

apply self stick velcro strips.

[@hiiro24]

You will need to get some ball player balm game conditioner, it will make the pocket less slippery.

[@LennyMakeUp]

I love your glove, was it limited edition? I need one haha

[@ajaiajanaannaanah2274]

custom 44 pro glove

[@masagung928]

Hi meg, u have a flappy glove just like yours the brown one,what should i do with it? How can i shape it? i just recently put a softball in it. Thanks

[@masagung928]

Sorry i meant i have a flappy glove

[@MegRemSoftball]

It may be too late to fix it if it's that floppy :(

[@hiiro24]

You can get it relace and have the lacer put some new palm adhesive in the pocket as well. That job will probably run you $60 to $80.

[@sloanzachary4412]

I figured since I owe a lot of it to you I would tell you I made my teams softball team.

[@MegRemSoftball]

This is so great, Sloan! Congrats to you! Your hard work paid off!

[@sloanzachary4412]

Thanks again!! I really do appreciate all the effort you put it to your videos because they really do help. If you have any tips on how I can be a better 3rd baseman that would be great!!

[@jeffreynelson1056]

How do like the 44 for softball? Particularly for youth?

[@MegRemSoftball]

So far I really like it. Depending on how young, it may be too stiff for youth players.

[@jneptune1540]

Great video. For kids tye pancake glove works better.

[@alishahirace6094]

Hello! I’m not sure if you’ll respond or not but hopefully someone will! I am 20 about to be 21 years old I’m only 5’4 so I would say I have a pretty small hand. People are telling me I need at least 12” glove for outfield positions but you can’t really see my hand at all and I can shift my hand so far over that the pinky and ring finger sections of the glove is unused because my fingers can fit in just the middle and pointer fonger with my thumb being in the thumb obviously. Also when I go to clutch the ball in my hand the glove bends diagonally instead of the thumb and pinky touching so when I catch my thumb just barely grips the softball. I think the glove is too big but others are saying that’s how it’s meant to be. Can anyone help me with this issue or figure out what size to get?

[@MegRemSoftball]

Hi! I think 12 is good for outfield. Are you making sure your fingers are in the right spot?

[@hiiro24]

Trying using your glove as tip, two in the Pinky.

[@NYates24]

What size of glove do you recommend for each position?

[@scottiebumich]

Depends on age and sport. Softball needs larger gloves

[@williamvega6190]

How often should we use the paste on the glove?

[@MegRemSoftball]

Only when necessary! When the glove starts to get dry and slick, you can apply some.

[@jasminer8455]

What size glove are you using for the pro 44 glove?

[@MegRemSoftball]

11.5

[@JohnsonFamilyFinds]

That teal glove is so cool!! Can you link it??

[@MegRemSoftball]

I love it! The brand is Pro44. I designed it.

[@_luv_xo_]

I saw a video where they heated up shaving cream and put it on the glove to loosen up the leather a little bit. Do you think that is bad and shouldn’t be used on a glove as well? (From your perspective)

[@MegRemSoftball]

hmmm. I personally wouldn't do that to my leather glove but can't say if it's wrong or not!

[@Quasimoto44]

What do you think of the quality of the 44 gloves, and quality of leather?

[@MegRemSoftball]

I think the quality is great. I've only had it for a week so I will check back in and let you know how it hold up and breaks in!

[@Quasimoto44]

@@MegRemSoftball Structurally it seems to have the right shape or form. Thanks! Looking forward to your opinion.

[@Trice0187]

Having my DD walk around with her glove she would be prone to losing it, So I do have her put it in her bag but its on top of her helmet so the pocket stays open.

[@Kyty_4]

My daughter just switched to softball after playing travel baseball for 3 years. She has an 11.5” A2000 baseball glove. Would this be a good size for 12in fastpitch?

[@MegRemSoftball]

Yes! That’s the size I use.

[@Kyty_4]

@@MegRemSoftball awesome. Thank you!!

[@dannydelacruz857]

Hi! Quick question! What size is that 44???

[@MegRemSoftball]

11.5in!

[@user-xk7hj8vb1t]

I am sorry what glove pastes do you recommend

[@MegRemSoftball]

I’ve been using Maven Glove Balm lately

[@user-xk7hj8vb1t]

Ok thank you

[@user-bi1fl2ej2v]

What brand/size is the glove on your left? The one from your brother?

[@MegRemSoftball]

Rawlings Heart of the Hide - 11.25

[@user-bi1fl2ej2v]

Thank you!! I binged your videos. Helping coach my 7 and 9 yo daughters. Hope to make it to one of your clinics in the future!!

[@luisalmanza3296]

What size do you use inch?

[@MegRemSoftball]

11.5

[@Babyimcoo]

Where did u get ur glove fromm?!!

[@MegRemSoftball]

44 Pro Gloves

[@Babyimcoo]

@@MegRemSoftball thank u!

[@tunisia104]

What if it already a pancake

[@MegRemSoftball]

Too late haha

[@mal.orie19]

For me I love loose gloves gives me free mobility

[@REALREBELMX]

Can you play baseball with a softball glove

[@MegRemSoftball]

Yes

[@Alyssa-te5kw]

3:19

[@sjang816]

Water is not gonna hurt the glove at all

[@jbettss]

It really isn’t that bad if your glove and loose and flat like a pancake.

[@anthonyssmokealarmsproductions]

She is the girl version of ball glove king

[@jarrodbriggs8246]

Hmm. I ran over my daughters glove with the truck. I wanted fast results and a loose glove .

[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

His Hi Megan

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

hi fraesn sun 11

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

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[@Amber-gu5hn]

Woohooo first comment

[@Blinkerd00d]

Only 2 mins in and I've already said "thats what she said" way too many times.

[@tysonpeters9682]

I want to catch in the web not the palm