Rawlings Gold Glove Elite - STOP PAYING FOR THEM!

[@hvalleydude922]

I think part of the brilliance of these videos is how the Ballglove King is able to connect with us, the plebs. Of course the Ballglove King can afford any glove in his kingdom, but he chooses to try out and review gloves that we (the plebs) are more likely to use. All hail the Ballglove King!

[@ballgloveking]

Lol I love this comment!

[@davidbarnes4742]

you're a strange dude

[@Jaxonstek]

Dude this is amazing

[@lucesalome7287]

Hail

[@nickkerr5714]

Worshipping false idols goes against gods word 🙏

[@baseballbatbros]

Ball Glove King vids are back let’s gooo

[@ballgloveking]

It’s great to be back!!!

[@914ballgloves8]

Seeing expensive GG’s upsets me so much. They used to be $100 and could easily find them for $70. Now they’re $120+ and while they’re great gloves they don’t hold up long enough for that price

[@ballgloveking]

I know!!!!

[@colemathews137]

Glad I'm not the only one whose had this. I love them but 1 per year sucks

[@hockeyschmitz2726]

A high schooler on the high school team has had there gg elite since he was 6th grade

[@914ballgloves8]

@@hockeyschmitz2726 He knows how to take care of his stuff!

[@drizzle452]

To be fair, the middle class gloves are all at that range and inflation has touched everything. The GG elite is better than the Wilson A1000 imo…but for kids under 12, I seriously recommend the Rawlings R9 series.

[@starlightfrontier2218]

In high school, a heart of the hide was never an option for me. I bought a GG elite first base mitt, and it worked out great! Very comfy glove, got the job done, still have it in college. The laces busted early on, but I had it relaced by a friend's grandad and haven't had issue since. Honestly a very very good "budget" glove

[@shinobiorigin5334]

only w comment

[@unbakedsub]

This new office has me so happy for you! I am glad you are able to have that and start your own business.

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you for sharing in the excitement!!

[@jjoddo4530]

Nice channel!! Just got a 12" gold glove elite to make my men's league comeback this year. I pitched at the D1 level 15 years ago and my HOH is trashed... Surprisingly I have a nokona over 20 yrs old that's still minty

[@ballgloveking]

That’s awesome man, and good luck with the men’s league!

[@charm2170]

Very true. My grandma bought me a pro preferred when I was 11 years old. I went to Cooperstown, played travel ball, played high school ball, and college ball, and still use it every now and again in fast/slowpitch. I’m 24 now. It’s lasted and still has some years left

[@ballgloveking]

$350 is a lot but you made that price more than worth it, that’s awesome!

[@navalsealsnipersports1199]

I gotta see a picture of this thing now

[@anthonyrocco4879]

Bro. Love the new office! Also, so glad to see a video again! I was just telling your brother how I missed watching your videos! Also, SOOO excited for what's ahead!

[@ballgloveking]

I should have you come check it out when the turf and nets are up!!

[@nickpiglet5058]

This man makes me so happy to watch 🔥🔥

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@chadrides914]

Somehow I found a GG at Dicks and out of the entire rack of gloves that one particular GG felt heavier, stiffer and thicker than ALL other GG Elites I’ve seen. I bought it. And dang. Glove took like 2 months to break in playing catch every day! Thing is a tank and can’t get over how I managed to get a GG Elite with crazy good stiff leather. Never seen another like it. It’s my favorite glove. My bro and a few friends have the same model but mine is definently stiffer and more sturdy and it’s got 10x more use than theirs.

[@resell_enjoy6]

5:36 this advice will turn your first baseman's glove brown from all the scoops

[@STL_Country-Boy]

I've bought 2 and I absolutely love them. I got an all blonde 33" catchers mitt and fell in love with it right away and a 12" all black closed web pitchers glove and it's not my all time favorite but I do enjoy using it

[@ballgloveking]

they're definitely solid gloves!

[@STL_Country-Boy]

@@ballgloveking yessir they are. I've been gaming my catchers mitt for almost a year now, got it last summer and broke it in all myself and think it's one of my favorite gloves. Next week I planned on making a review video on them. Happy Easter my guy.

[@STL_Country-Boy]

@@ballgloveking I am also from STL (fenton, which is about 20 or so minutes from the city) and I love seeing Cardinal fans from other than just STL. What do you think about Pujols and now that he's back to STL for 1 last year?

[@stevedoyel]

I am thinking about buying the 12.75" glove to use at practices and playing catch with my boys. I am left handed and have only ever used First Base and Outfield gloves. I don't think I need to step up to a $300 stiffer glove, but I don't want a cheap one either...

[@VicInNocal]

I don't know what u ended up getting, but this Rawlings GG Elite he talks about in the video would work just fine for you

[@drpapi444]

I'm 28 years old playing Sunday league and this glove is great I don't regret my decision

[@Matthew_Xc_Mtb]

I haven’t checked KZbin for a while and I missed the goats posted keep up the good work you have inspired me to make my own baseball videos

[@ballgloveking]

That’s so awesome bro! Keep making videos!

[@jackmehoff6302]

Rawlings heart of the hide is the best glove ive ever used. I like it over pro preferred

[@justinhuddleston2303]

The gg elite is absolutely great for younger players. If you get a kid one of these at the age of 8, it will last until they are a teenager. If you take care of it the same way you take care of the hoh or a pro preferred, it will last. I have had two boys use them. They both played spring and fall travel ball. One had an 11.5 I web infield glove that lasted from 8-12 years old. He could have kept using it, but we decided to get him a pro preferred for his 12th birthday. The other was a 12.5 first base glove that lasted from 10-14. Now he uses a 13" a2000. If you treat them like a cheap glove, they will last like a cheap glove. treat them right, they will treat you right. Don't get me wrong, the high dollar gloves are better quality, but using an a2000 as a pre -teen is a status symbol, not a required piece of equipment.

[@19cohiba75]

Just went to my local thrift shop and found a Rawlings GGE175MTC brand new with tags for $8 🤩 !! My nephew who this is for is totally happy, he is 10 yrs old.

[@socalcamdengloves4531]

Collection and set up looking insane 🔥

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you sir!!

[@Crazy_Cane]

Noise warning would have been helpful at the beginning lol… can’t wait for 2022!

[@mrbug4803]

100% agree! Bought my 9u son his, brand new, on eBay for $40.

[@ballgloveking]

Attaway!!

[@CobraAviTek37]

They must have changed their lines. I bought a Gold Glove Series first base mitt back in the mid 90’s and I believe that was their top of the line. I remember paying between $250 and $280 for it. I still have it to this day. The black finish is mostly rubbed off from heavy use back in the 90’s and some more gentle use the last five years with my son, but it’s been amazing. Still has the original laces.

[@garebear034]

Just wondered where you got those pegs for the wall? Would love to display my gloves rather then just setting them in random spots

[@hezeramirez3748]

I’m excited to see what this year has in store for you bro

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks Heze!!

[@JDNEDITZ]

“This this this this, ehh” had me dying

[@ballgloveking]

Lololol I said that cause it’s $380 instead of the hoh’s that are $280 No hate on Wilson lol

[@Jimmy-nd1qu]

Glad you’re back!!!!!!

[@ballgloveking]

Me too!

[@brooklynknightss]

I had my Wilson about 30 years!! And it's still great.. the binding isn't even dried out or broken....

[@huejanus5505]

I have xl/xxl sized hands, i tend to go for the gloves i can get my hand in and close it. Yet to find one with a velcro strap where i can connect the velcro. Best one i’ve found was a GG elite gge140hbg. Hand slid right in but the leather was brutally hard, best glove i’ve ever bought.

[@yeandiaz9651]

Love the wall bro, it honestly make me want a Baseball man cave!! And yes, completely agree that GG's should be back at the original price... Good glove, but the prices are getting out of hand!! After all, it is a kids game!!!

[@ballgloveking]

Everyone needs a man cave

[@JayWilliams-d4u]

Would GG Elite be good for a dad/coach playing catch with his sons/team? I don’t need anything fancy. Just something to catch/field balls with.

[@MarleysComrad]

This is the exact reason I bought mine and I’m going on two years with it and it’s perfect for that reason!

[@jackiesheahan1798]

Congrats on the new office!!

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you!!!

[@cobster2543]

Bro this guy is one of my favs

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you sir!

[@DD-kf8xy]

Miss ur vids bro 🐐🐐🐐

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you!

[@DD-kf8xy]

@@ballgloveking keep up the good work. Hey question - I have been using an A2K 12.75 for slow pitch the last 2 years and it’s holding up great. Just wondering if you ever heard of this- I got it online and it was listed as a “spring training stock.” Saw online that some sites get gloves that Wilson brings to MLB glove days. Some of the ones the players don’t pick, they are allowed to sell. It said it was gonna be stiffer, but it broke in great and has held up nice. I don’t have another A2K to compare to, but thought it was pretty cool. They tried selling them for a bit more but I scored it on sale so can’t complain. Those glove day videos wilson posts are pretty cool

[@ballgloveking]

That’s awesome bro! So that would be like a PI model (pro issue) they simply put extra effort into those because they are made for the pros! Which is awesome and yes they typically are with more so good for you bro!!!

[@timborski1210]

My 10yr old son has 2, one for 3rd base and one for 1st. Got them for around $120 each about 2 years ago. Next year we will be going to HoH

[@DLHinojosa]

Nice video bro. Love the wall hangers. Would you drop a link for them? 😬

[@ballgloveking]

www.menards.com/main/storage-organization/closet-organizers/decorative-hooks-mounting-accessories/designers-image-trade-rustic-metal-double-utility-hook/48734/p-105479854547.htm

[@mariomoralez691]

My son who plays 12u now has used Rawlings GG since 8u. He liked them til last season. He made the switch to a1000 gloves for my sake with cost. A1000 feels better, after break in is just a great glove. I don’t see him or myself buying another Rawlings GG.

[@ballgloveking]

That’s great, I plan to review an a1000 later this year!

[@mariomoralez691]

@@ballgloveking look forward it. My son loves the pedoria fit a1000 11.5” gloves.

[@joemomma5164]

You’ve gotten so much better at editing

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks my guy

[@lilsteakman6963]

i payed 139.99 for my gg elite and i have an a2000 as an infield mitt and i have it as a pitchers mitt and outfield mitt and it is so freaking nice it is so clean

[@jrod6631]

Been waiting to see the new office

[@ballgloveking]

Did it live up to expectations?

[@jrod6631]

@@ballgloveking sure did good luck in 2022

[@TheMo_Bamba]

coming from me who has money for heart of the hides and stuff but gg elites are the gloves i used up until this year i got my first pro preffered last year and heart of the hide the gg elite color ways are dope as mess too

[@Mad_Dawg1230]

I've seen some GG Elite gloves with all leather insides. its considerably thinner leather inside, but its much better than the fabric.

[@WhitelightningOG]

Would absolutely love to see some videos on Nokona, like the American Kip series, custom Japanese calfskin series or any tier really

[@jackc3796]

2:23 that heart of the hide glove magically appears

[@SE_Icy4Ever]

I am in 6th grade and I have used a gold glove elite my whole life but this year I got a 44 and I don’t regret it one but the quality is 100x better

[@jamestorres5582]

Love your collection and thank you for the info

[@huddy2191]

Just found you on the tube of yous.... and I must say I "like" your vids so much man! I just got into relacing and repairing gloves recently and stumbled across you. I feel like we are so much alike that I want to meet up with you and buy you some Burger King (cuz Im broke and my kids love BK) and just hang for a day. Welp, keep up the great work man! See ya soon (probably not) ;)

[@ballgloveking]

Lolol I love this! Glad you enjoy the content, thanks for watching!

[@donaldhunt4]

Great video, nice production, I'm definitely subscribing!

[@hayesgourley1746]

I got a gg elite and I have had it four three years and it still is nice

[@ballgloveking]

That’s great!

[@liamraab6888]

Love the content, keep up the good work!🔥

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks bro!

[@mikekubacki782]

I have two Rawlings Revo SC 950. Best gloves I ever had. Like them better than HOH.

[@jonnyt16]

Bought a GGE over a HOH for my son. Yes I know and understand the difference between the two but I'm not spending nearly 300 dollars on a glove for an 8 year old. Once high school comes then we'll look at more quality gloves but until then...

[@ballgloveking]

You’re a smart man It’s just not necessary

[@caleb8341]

I got this glove in seventh grade but with the blue and black color way and the dye is fading so much. Don’t get me wrong the glove is insane and floppy and catches everything in the of but the colors are fading.

[@ballgloveking]

It always sucks when you start losing color!

[@caleb8341]

Hey but it’s an excuse to buy a new one 🤑

[@CrackD5]

Honestly this helps a lot it’s just if I’m going to buy one cheaper like that I don’t want flared pinkies because I don’t like the aesthetic

[@ballgloveking]

That’s totally up to you man, I personally like to flare it cause I think it performs better on the field. They don’t come like that though, you gotta shape the glove yourself

[@TheVTRainMan]

What would you choose for a 4th grader? Rawlings GG Elite or a Wilson A1000? This is for my son who is primarily playing 3rd and outfield, when he is not catching. Price difference is about the same right now. I'm thinking an 11.5" glove so this should last him for a long time... even if he is stuck in outfield. That or should I pony up an extra $50 dollars to get a Rawlings HOH Mark of a pro which can be had for $200? Basically looking for a glove in sub $200 that will keep him happy for a couple of years.

[@ballgloveking]

If you can I suggest the hoh mark of a pro for sure, it’ll be far more quality than a1000 or gg elite

[@TheVTRainMan]

@@ballgloveking thanks! That’s really what I was thinking. I just needed someone to make up my mind. So appreciate it. Love your content so far. Keep it coming.

[@Casey-qm1nd]

Hey I'm in a pinch. I lost my glove last week and the slow pitch season is starting very soon. I really wanted a better quality glove but worried about the break in time. I went with GG to have a more game ready glove. I play outfield too so hopefully I made the right choice.

[@nolankahler6705]

Big Chris out here making moves

[@Green_Ninja1979]

Can you do a full detail review of Nokona gloves as I am curious on your thoughts. Especially blood line. Thanks 😊

[@trevkirk5725]

My brother used one for like 3 years I recommend buying one if your not in middle school

[@BurntSkidaddle]

HE'S BACK BAHHHS.

[@ballgloveking]

Here to stay

[@fx4guy]

Good thing this video came up I was a about to order it. Have you had any experience with Miken pro series?

[@bobbybonds4865]

Have you seen the R9 “Pro” 12.5 H-Back? It’s Black with red stitching. Can’t find the difference between “Pro” and “Series”. Found it at ab Academy store. The “Series” is 12.75 black with gold piping. Looking for a slow pitch glove with a baseball feel.

[@rockystallone3925]

You have an awesome channel and really like your content. So what are the best recommendations for a glove? Perhaps top 3?

[@ballgloveking]

What position and what price range? If price doesn’t matter I say go with Wilson a2000 and a2k or Rawlings hear of the hide and pro proffered. It’s simply your safest bet cause they make fantastic gloves

[@spakkx]

Found a Pro Preffered for 150€ almost ten years back. With 2 trainingsessions and about 24 games per season it took me 3 years to break it in properly (when i found out about mullets, could've safed alot of time...). The outer part is still so firm it has atleast one more season in it but im afraid of the day i have to get a new one. I tried other gloves on and even a heart of the hide feels a bit cheap/light now so i guess i have to break my bank if i dont find a good deal. =/

[@ballgloveking]

Heart of the hide is great quality but don’t get the ones that say “dual core” or “r2g” they are just worse quality

[@whittcallahan14]

That side youtube job sounds sick. Weekly uploads?

[@ballgloveking]

Yes sir!!

[@Seth-iw4zg]

Who makes the J-hook you use to hang you gloves?

[@brandonbattaglia08]

Is a 44 jp11 good for a middle infielder (8th grade competitive)

[@ballgloveking]

It would definitely work! The JP11 is a blend of American and Japanese gloves

[@kingmarcelo1616]

my first glove ever was pro stiff 44 and i had a hard time breaking it in. I was thinking of getting a new pitchers glove should i get gg elite or hoh or a2000 price don't matter

[@ballgloveking]

Go with an a2000 or hoh Both are fantastic Gloves

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

You got a link for those glove hooks? love that idea!!!!

[@ballgloveking]

Yes sir www.menards.com/main/storage-organization/closet-organizers/decorative-hooks-mounting-accessories/designers-image-trade-rustic-metal-double-utility-hook/48734/p-105479854547.htm

[@stacylee1277]

So my 9 year old plays mostly outfield right now on his travel ball team but short and third base on his little league team. He also pitches. Thoughts on what glove to get him?

[@ballgloveking]

If you are only looking to get him one glove then I recommend going with a 12” glove. It’ll work ok for any position as he plays both infield and outfield. You don’t really have to spend big bucks on his glove since he’s so young so I recommend something around $150 like a gold glove elite. (Obviously I suggest trying to get a better deal from places like FB Marketplace) I also suggest trying to find a 12” glove with an H web

[@mikereyes4283]

Where’d you get those hooks from. I’ve been looking for glove holders myself

[@ballgloveking]

Here’s a link www.menards.com/main/storage-organization/closet-organizers/decorative-hooks-mounting-accessories/designers-image-trade-rustic-metal-double-utility-hook/48734/p-105479854547.htm

[@RazorRory29]

Soo should I but this glove if I’m using it for a long time?

[@caseytaylor2496]

These are the only realistic option for a lot of normal people. I gamed one of these for 3 years and it held up great!

[@J_Miller]

Would you consider reviewing a Rico glove? I'm thinking about buying a youth infield model for my son (8yo), for his first better quality glove.

[@ballgloveking]

I want to, I’ve reached out to them but haven’t gotten a response. Might just end up buying one lol

[@J_Miller]

@@ballgloveking Look forward to hearing your thoughts...trying to decide between an I-web and a Y-web, honestly just like the Y cause the trapeze style lacing looks cool. He's a middle infielder, is there any reason I shouldn't use the Y?

[@martyrodgers1808]

Just found your channel, so I’m still watching videos. I watched this one because I bought the same gold glove elite. Except mine is the first base mitt and I am left handed. Any recommendations as far as a better glove for first base?

[@Jaxonstek]

Hey Chris, I have a question. Can you use a 12.75 glove that’s not a first basemen model for first base. And will it work well. For baseball.

[@ballgloveking]

It’s not ideal but we’ve done it before on my slow pitch team lol. It is probably the best option besides an actual first base mitt

[@Jaxonstek]

@@ballgloveking ok, thank you!

[@juanscloset3473]

You think my adult gg elite 11.5 can be used by my 10 year old son? It’s funny because he put it on the other day and said “wow dad this glove feels nice and it fits me” but i made him take it off because it’s an adult glove lol. He uses a wilson 550 youth glove but is having trouble with it -__-

[@stop....hammertime]

What do you think about the Wilson A1000 price wise? Good bang for your buck? I was looking at the Rawlings elite as well, but I just wanted to try a different brand, as compared to Rawlings, that I wore growing up, up until legion ended for me

[@SouljaBoyDontTellEm]

Anybody else miss the tpx flares? Still looking for a mint one

[@ballgloveking]

Yes those were great!

[@ksch432]

If you're buying used online, how can you tell the difference between the youth & adult GGE gloves? Looking for one for my 8yo...

[@BillyMote]

Mow many square feet is that facility? Looks nice.

[@pierre-emmanuelchenal3878]

merci pour tous les conseils !!! big up de France

[@BrandonMauler]

Sorry if I missed it, but what hooks are you using to hand your gloves?

[@breezy2194]

Which wall hooks did you use to display the baseball gloves?

[@wattsobx]

which wall hooks are those?

[@cameronsoucie8010]

Hey im a PO do u think the GG elite is good for me rn im using a poorly broken in A950 should i make the switch

[@AKH8081]

What's your thoughts on the HOH mark of the pro??

[@ballgloveking]

I haven’t owned one myself but it’s pretty much a slightly worse hoh, it’s a solid glove but if you are in high school or even middle school you could get a normal hoh and it’ll last you a bit longer

[@RyanBlaze]

Just got one of these in a different colorway for slow pitch literally the exact same size can u re visit and make another video on this in game please on your slow pitch team. Thanks! Love the vids man been subd for a while now! I play Short as well btw

[@BeisbolShorts]

Can you do a review on aria gloves?

[@ballgloveking]

I’ll try to soon

[@retrohit8933]

Just picked up a new a2000 on Mercari for 150$ no tags. Also where did you get those ball glove hangers? and are they leaving any indentations on the leather? Looking to do the same!

[@AndrewVidmar-j2z]

We did and we got scammed

[@jacobcronshaw3615]

Thoughts on A2000s?

[@ballgloveking]

They are great gloves! Buying one would never be a bad purchase, it’ll be a great glove as long as you break it in we’ll and take care of it

[@jacobcronshaw3615]

@@ballgloveking yeah I’ve had one for a few months now and I really like it where it is rn I just don’t want it to get super floppy because I’ve been playing a lot better with it, idk if you’ve heard of the glove whisperer or not but I sent it to him and partly broke it in non-artificially and I’ve been following what he says to do and it seems like it’s working really well so far

[@v.n.2424]

Hi, do you think it's ok to use H-web for Second base?

[@ballgloveking]

100%!!

[@v.n.2424]

@@ballgloveking thanks

[@Frontsightshooter]

What wall mounted clips are you using?

[@delcy28]

I traded a bat for one. I love it. Paid $50 for the bat.

[@ballgloveking]

Good move!

[@dariusdagoat-6893]

I just bought a 44 and it closes flat and it doesn’t close at the top

[@JDNEDITZ]

Yeah, this is content, baby!!! 🤣

[@nickmastowski9141]

Congratulations!!!

[@frankiebaseballs]

is the rawlings encore better or worse than the gg elite

[@ballgloveking]

So I haven’t had one but I believe they are very similar

[@snazzygoldfish9912]

I have one and I’ve had it for about 6-7 months and it’s pretty good but not amazing honestly just get a heart of the hide

[@ballgloveking]

HOH won’t let you down

[@glovefix850]

Not amazing? I'll buy it. :) Sell it to me.

[@snazzygoldfish9912]

@@glovefix850 no lol

[@snazzygoldfish9912]

@@ballgloveking yeah I’ll probably get a 44 or a HOH next

[@hockeyschmitz2726]

I have a gg elite and I love it also I got it for $119

[@drizzle452]

I always made fun of the sweet dudes on my teams with all the best gear and ornaments on the field (Probably because I was poorer). But after investing in an A2000 as an adult, it actually makes sense on so many levels…but only if you’re playing any infield position. OF gloves are shag gloves that get tested the most in warmups playing catch with hard throwing teammates. I still feel that any decent one will do. Where’s the baseball facility?

[@navalsealsnipersports1199]

I play catcher, OF, 3rd, and a smidge of 2nd. A quality glove in the outfield is more important than you’d think because of the flexibility of softer leather. I’ve seen high schoolers drop balls far too often because a ball hits halfway of the fingers (or higher) and the glove bends backwards and the ball squirts out. Finger stiffness is a must for me, otherwise you’ll have to roll the fingers to keep the ball in and then you lose length.