Infielders HAVE TO Use This Japanese Glove Form

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We have the Gravity Free and a Rawlings PROSNP. The Gravity Free already has a Japanese Pattern + I broke it in with what I'm calling the Japanese Pancake form. This turned out AMAZING for the GF glove and just GREAT for the Rawlings NP pattern as it isn't a perfect fit but it still works great.

[@brentdonhauser]

Two glove brands I haven’t seen you do on the channel and I’d like to see you do are Glovesmith and Barraza Rollin. Glovesmith was the original custom brand before Rawlings started offering customs than Wilson soon followed. Barraza Rollin is a highly respected Mexican glove brand whose been making gloves 40 years. You’ll see a lot of professional Mexican players in Mexico using this brand.

[@914ballgloves8]

What a great, full length breakdown! Love hearing you talk and talk and talk about gloves. Gosh I’m such a loser 😂

[@DotSick]

Been waiting for this brodie. Thanks a bunch.

[@gwcrispi]

I was way ahead of the curve. Back in the late 70's, early 80's I was the only one with a SSK (Sasaki) glove. It was different than the Rawlings and Wilsons everyone else had.

[@Rob-ji6cr]

Excellent gloves, sadly still under the radar in the west.

[@ihs200]

@@Rob-ji6cr I'm starting to see people with them and I live in the US.

[@JEGS28]

Dang i been doing this break in method forever and never realized others or Japanese did it too! Will say it works better with thinner gloves but have an a2000 and an a2k broken in this way takes so long to get it comfortable, I'm talking almost guve up sessions but once you get it they feel way better! Love the content! Keep up the good work bro!

[@brixtonmendonsa2620]

I love that pro preferred so much if you ever get the chance to get that glove again I would really love to see you break it in just how you usually break in your gloves thank you.

[@Taren7]

can you check out one of the marucci gloves maybe?

[@VegasGuy1975]

Good idea. I’ve seen a few in stores but know nothing about them. It would be interesting to see what Bangerts thinks of them.

[@stoccf3062]

I work at dicks and can’t even speak on them, have only sold a couple. For 200$ a pop they sure do look as good as the other competitors, but can’t speak for performance, no feedback yet!

[@Taren7]

@@stoccf3062 i know! I’m timid on buying one because of the price and it feels pretty good. I just want to see what he has to say since he is THE king of gloves!!

[@VegasGuy1975]

@@stoccf3062 I have been waiting for someone/anyone to tell me they have one and give me some feedback. They look really nice. I’m just not willing to drop good cash on an unknown when there’s Rawlings, Mizuno, and Wilson right there too.

[@stoccf3062]

@taren @vegasguy1975 We have one that is what I would assume is your typical steer hide, then we have one around a 80$ price point that is cheaper leather, probably some kind of “composite” leather. It is a dark brown color with pecan color accents, it’s a sharp glove. As for the more expensive one, they feel great and the color is awesome. Knowing marruci and the realizability that they are so fond of, I can’t imagine they’d release a glove at a 200$ price point that isn’t of good or better quality.

[@aristotle1326]

i always tighten the wrist. i also use a technique where i go one hole tighter on the top of the back of the hand then the bottom it is more ergonomic to the motion of the hand. basically tighten the wrist strap asymmetrical

[@brentmazurek4855]

I unintentionally broke in my HoH R2G this way and it's great for slowpitch. The R2G has thin palm padding and breaks in really quickly.

[@miamicanes1123]

Hey man I know it’s not your usual but it would be cool to see a series of reviews on classic and unique gloves. Specifically I would love to see a review on the Nike Kaos 1000 a glove I used as a really young kid.

[@brycebiskis1258]

Patiently waiting on your review of the Marucci CMod. Or their new ultra-lite glove.

[@gunny7769]

love the sweater !!! classic chief wahoo !! im from CLE and love seeing ppl rock the chief !!!

[@rdloh2770]

Great video love the content. Have you tried the 44 Japanese glove? I'm interested in your review on it.

[@dphotos007]

I play in adult baseball leagues and I have a Rawlings Pro Preferred I bought 18 years ago. It’s a 12 inch glove. That is the perfect size for me. I play a mix of positions. The glove has lasted so many years. I must of paid around $250 for it. The Rawlings Pro gloves uses the best leather. I used hot water and used a ball warped in the glove for a month. Every night. I oil the glove once a year.

[@BryanKuchta]

Love the cleveland INDIANS sweatshirt, looks awseome

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks my guy 🙏

[@13ranzz]

Glad you covered this. It's how I break-in all my gloves. Since the late 90s. It's a very common style in Japan. But was also more common in MLB during the 90s/00s. To have a wide-shallow glove playing 2nd/SS/3rd for ball control/quickness. Before players started using 2 in the pinky. 2 in the pinky was only used for Outfield back then. Nowadays.. it's kinda merged over to Infield somehow. Not gonna lie, I just started watching your vids last week and was wondering why you were breaking them all in with such a deep pocket. Until I saw this video. 😉 It's all preference though.

[@user-do3jh9vw2b]

What mounts / things do you use to mount your gloves onto the wall? I would love to get some for my wall and collection. Love your videos. Thanks

[@J_Miller]

Just saw a Nike vapor 360 glove for the first time recently. You should see if you could get one to review. Looks like they tried to mate a soccer goal keeper glove with a baseball glove.

[@yojironin]

I have a 44 Japan Select which is light, thin and has the shallow wide pocket and it works great snagging grounders but taking line drives, or just even hard throws, to the palm hurts like f'in hell.

[@claykennedy7490]

Hey I love your videos. When is Sarna going to release their glove cleaner?

[@sarahvarty3900]

Can you pls do a vid on the Asics baseball glove to see if it's any good? Pls and thx. love the channel btw good content

[@oovaboi9243]

Hey Chris, you should try to break in a Wilson a2k jab74 gm (Jose Abreu model) like Jose Abreu breaks in his glove. 😁👍

[@radamrussell]

Question about Japanese Rawlings -- what is with the GH, GR, GK versions? I saw on Reddit that GR means rubberball and GH is baseball? Just curious for an explanation and maybe breakdown of the differences in those classes - leather, padding, etc. Just figured you might know. Thanks. Love the content.

[@bx5009]

Glove threading also affects, Palm space has a lot to do with this, you can search "逆とじ". This is the mainstream method of Japanese gloves, which is different from American ones.

[@cheeseman592]

Random question what hangers did you use to hang up your gloves on the back wall love the look

[@oliverdiaz2765]

Off topic but I just got both an a2000 1787 and a heart of the hide outfielder glove and I’m looked forward to the season with them!

[@ballgloveking]

Great gloves!

[@Noh8editz]

Great video. do you think that ssk is a top glove company?

[@Marylandterpenes831]

That Pro Preferred is hard as nails !

[@MrSkimpyy]

I’m looking to get a Japanese glove. Any brand recommendations? I’m used to using Rawlings Pro Preferred almost exclusively the last 4-5 years.

[@xavier.baxter]

hey, do you think this style of break in would work for the yabai gloves? also what glove size do you think would be best for this break in style.

[@RoxBasbeball12u]

Thanks for all the legit content. Watched your review of the Mizuno Pro Limited from Haga, and was wondering how close or how good the Wilson Staff Gloves that are made in Japan are to the quality of the Mizuno gloves from the Haga factory in Japan? Looking for a premium 11'.5 (Middle Infielder) I - web for my son. Light, and a shallow pocket are good things from my perspective.

[@ballgloveking]

If you want a light glove with shallow pocket I would lean toward a Haga over the Wilson staff but you can’t really go wrong with either one

[@finnmcnicol2801]

Video idea try get on of Rawlings super premium gold gloves and review it this is a link to where they are available at SportandHound

[@masayukihobbit8457]

Have you tried Kubota Slugger's 24MS pattern? It's an infielder's glove masterpiece pattern and would like to know your opinion on it.

[@nolananderson9922]

You should review one of the Nokona G series gloves😭

[@devingutierrez2554]

Can you do a video on SSK gloves? I’m trying to figure out if I should get a SSK or something else.

[@jackson1053]

Hey i am 14 i play mainly 3rd and pitch but i also play a little short. What would be the best glove for me? right now i have a wilson and a heart of the hide and i like rawlings.

[@alexeiromanov827]

You should make a video on how to break in an outfield glove

[@MTL495]

can you do a trea turner glove break in video, I don't know if I asked already?

[@DannyAlfaro-kl9im]

Can you review the 44 catchers mitts?

[@willkase-jq1wz]

@ballgloveking can you please review the Nike sha|do j elite?

[@Frag4Life]

Hey Ball Glove King Please Reply, So I Want A New Custom Glove Either A Wilson 11.75 1785 A2000 Or A Rawlings HOH 11.75 Pro 205, I’m A 13 year old, 8th grader, playing high school baseball, 3rd Base, I also like a deep pocket… which would you recommend? Also with my current glove I am having the problem of the ball hitting the pocket of the glove then shooting out of the glove out of the web, I tried flared pinky and thumb, also flared thumb and pinky inward towards the heel/pocket.. please do you have any tips, btw I love your channel🔥🔥🔥

[@masonallen728]

Hey, I just discovered this glove brand here in omaha nebraska. They are called 3up3down gloves and think they would be worth checking out

[@eroddd]

Can you make a softball glove review, for the fastpitch girls?

[@JF2it]

Where can you find the gravity free brand glove?

[@XLaloZ]

Are you going to do more softball/baseball league videos?

[@uptown_sunshine]

I was just about to mention that I traded a glove for the red and black 11.25 capitol series Marucci. It would be a cool one to collect. Could you break one in and try it out?

[@chrislewis5069]

Love that you cover the Asian baseball culture. They are more the sadist type with their gloves and gear

[@Sjkskskskskn]

Can u review the aira glove conditioner

[@wyattperry4228]

can you do a review on bradley gloves

[@JidionNonPremium]

What do i use if i don’t have a mallet thing to break in a glove

[@javiertineo3084]

Have you tried the Rico gloves?

[@dadrifles]

How do you buy one of these gravity free gloves? I searched the internet and can only find their IG

[@poopgod6969]

I made the 13u AAA team and I need a new glove, do you have any recommendations?

[@logankeith3986]

I love your videos

[@ballgloveking]

🙏

[@mrshll6807]

Can you make a review on ssk gloves

[@ildarm]

i've been doing that my whole life lol. i must have taught the japanese in my past life 😂😂

[@lime2010]

I have the same glove I had to look away during some parts lol

[@Idkwut000]

My glove feels heavy after hot water treatment what to do?

[@babatunde264]

How much for a 3rd base glove?

[@Blaze3056.]

My teammate is a left handed catcher and he needs a new glove, any recommendations?

[@xavierrivera9130]

What happened to the unboxing video?

[@anthonymedranobautista8678]

Can u make a break in video of Jeremy peña's glove

[@jonathanpinto259]

Can you do a rev 1 x infield modle review you said you would do one 😢

[@drewthax8468]

Can you maybe do a video on Javier Baez and his glove

[@samanthamartinek2967]

goated love the vids

[@ballgloveking]

🙏

[@lewisweakland]

Damn, wish I had this type of guide when I was a kid playing Little League!

[@anthonyalvarado5750]

Have you ever done a Rico review?

[@GamecockMenace]

What do you recommend as the best glove under 200$ for a kid who’s in middle school. Love the vids. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@ballgloveking]

Look into the Rawlings Gamer XLE It’s definitely slept on. www.justballgloves.com/product/rawlings-gamer-xle-speed-shell-kris-bryant-12-25--baseball-glove--gxlekb17-6bss/34646/?rfsn=6409155.28680b&

[@GamecockMenace]

@@ballgloveking Let’s go thanks. My nephew will appreciate this.

[@ShortsHobbies]

what would you say is the best glove for a almost 11 yr old thats gonna play 3rd or ss under 160

[@jakeymas]

Is the gravity for rubber balls?

[@hayesgourley1746]

Nice video

[@bcgabel2005]

Best KZbinr

[@lemonsaregood1210]

Can you review an under armor flawless please

[@Noh8editz]

I have been trying ages to break in my new first base 44 searies, any tips?

[@mollyguap]

Get a Rawlings

[@CheemsDreams]

Whats the name of the Japanese glove

[@drewallegretti8588]

I was about to buy that pro preffered a week ago but was waiting for a response on how you feel about the NP pattern. And now you reviewing the same glove when it sold out. This sucks

[@scoutvenegas1299]

Do a video on why a lot of mlb catcher use a cm3000

[@SMU509]

Review a Julio Rodriguez glove.

[@gehrigperry]

I have been playing lots of catch and beating my rawlings r2g for about 2 2 and a half months any tips to speed it up a little.

[@ParkerG397]

If you don’t care about possible color bleeding, do a hot water treatment

[@LargeMans]

Would it be fair to say that this gravity free break-in is similar to the ke'bryan Hayes form?

[@ballgloveking]

I see what you’re saying but it’s hard to compare but the 1787 is made to have rolled fingers and this is quite the opposite

[@samueldegennaro]

My god that Cleveland Indians shirt is fire, I’ll fr buy that off you, diehard Cleveland fan and i don’t support the name change

[@wavescool4106]

Exactly how I broke in my rawlings select pro lite. say what you want about a cheap glove, but that baby's lasting high school ball just fine

[@drizzle452]

My son has had a pro select 1B mitt for the last three years of travel (from like 11-14 yrs old). He’s 6’01 now, and it just won’t die. It seems way better than a GG elite

[@wavescool4106]

@@drizzle452 they are underrated fr.

[@Frag4Life]

6’1 at 14??? Naaa bro what have you been feeding the kid

[@wavescool4106]

@@Frag4Life FR MAN WTH

[@cjnovotney405]

I feel like a tt2 would suit this better

[@MurphDawgy]

DO BOOMBAH 8020 or veloci

[@Elijah.Huff3]

Wassup Chris? I am thirteen years old and I am currently debating if I should spend $220 on an a2000 or drop $170 on a custom 44. What do you recommend I do?

[@ballgloveking]

So the a2000 is generally a better glove But 44’s are pretty nice so if you REALLY want to get a custom then go with 44 Otherwise stick to the a2000

[@arc5033]

When you say shallow pocket does that mean that the pocket is flatter and you have to reach less far to get the ball?

[@arc5033]

Aldo did the glove come broken in or did you break it in yourself

[@ballgloveking]

Broke it in myself and yeah that’s a pretty good explanation of what I mean

[@alexnicholas8958]

Nokona review?

[@davidwilbur3233]

Loosen up the fingers on the rawlings and it gives it that wider looser affect

[@TUX_XIX]

The ambidextrous glove

[@CrypticMold]

please do a brandon phillips break in

[@arleighsouza3278]

Try a prott2, its probably the closest thing made by Rawlings to that Japanese pancake form.

[@TimWinningham]

Go Tribe!

[@whoisjohngalt11]

What I learned from this video is that Japanese baseball players must have shoe leather for palms. Catching a hot ball in the palm hurts my hands just thinking about it.

[@Deacoooooooooon]

R u going to do any micd up softball games this year or nah??

[@ballgloveking]

Big stuff coming this year for slow pitch (announcement coming soon) In the mean time check out my other channel “BallGloveKing Extras” for more Slowpitch mic’d up stuff

[@Deacoooooooooon]

👍👍

[@user-op7xd8dp7v]

you need to undo and redo palm heel strap. when you compare those 2 gloves, straps are running different direction. it will change alot. trust me im a japanese man.

[@gmoney6520]

Do Alex bregman or Jose altuve

[@VagabondVanagon]

That Rawlings np4 is 🔥

[@cody_the_cat2410]

Why do you have a Three home run rule?

[@ballgloveking]

It makes games quicker and they lose less balls from homers lol, we all hate the rule 🤷‍♂️

[@yaboy..envyy.]

my new 44 came today!!! Its the USA one Chris has. Everything is the same except the Romans 831, its my initials

[@ballgloveking]

Love that glove!

[@gatorade1543]

break in Ambidextrous glove