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@RyanTJohnson2 ай бұрын
Have you ever thought of using a massage gun to break it in? I have had great luck with it! Good stuff man.
@JBBauersfeld2 ай бұрын
Wowwww. I have a glove on order, and this is gonna save me SO much time!
@shs-2 ай бұрын
Thank you! This just did wonders for me.
@mrbug48032 ай бұрын
I’ve used this approach for my son’s last 2 gloves. Really helps with forming the pocket.
@diamondmidnightgardenerАй бұрын
That's a brilliant idea, I'll be using that.... reminds me of when I saw someone get their Weber BBQ hot with a hair-dryer (which I took one step further with a errrrrr flame weeder (flame thrower)... cheers!
@joshcrump1562Ай бұрын
brilliant idea, going to give that a go tonight!
@user-fy91852 ай бұрын
i love all your vids and you taught me how to break in my glove to the fullest. thanks a lot and it feels and looks great. all thanks to you!
@unchangedimage16032 ай бұрын
Used room temperature water to break in my glove. Absolutely fantastic results. Have not yet (big emphasis on yet) experienced any negative effects thus far.
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Love to hear it!!
@sportfirstgeraldton764020 күн бұрын
Love your work Chris, keep it up
@ChasePowers-gp1rx20 күн бұрын
Man this helps with my glove break-ins. Keep up the good work! New subscriber!
@ballgloveking20 күн бұрын
Heck yeah man!!
@ChasePowers-gp1rx20 күн бұрын
Yea I just did my new heart of the hide and its great! Thanks!
@914ballgloves82 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k Chris!!
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Thanks my man 🙏
@M1chael6272 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100 thousand subscribers!!!😁
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@NicholeKunkelАй бұрын
thats a sick bucket bro! ;) love your vids i bought myself and my dad 44s because of you thnx!
@scottg81772 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I came across your channel. Keep up the awesome work! If I order 3 break in's (in one order) does that count as 3 orders lol
@914ballgloves82 ай бұрын
Dude the shape on that Rawlings pro200 is soooo good!
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Right!!
@brettbedard79192 ай бұрын
The color of that glove is awesome. Gold accents too
@user-ep4yh2pv5s2 ай бұрын
100k dude congrats love ur vids got a Ozzie albies A2k because of you
@emmittthebunny8121Ай бұрын
Can you please do a kb17 hoh review, I am looking for a big third base glove, but there aren’t any videos out there of the glove, just videos from companies selling it, no actual gameplay or info about it
@rainyisbehindu2 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k. Would love to send my glove in sometime!
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
I’ll be ready!!
@glovehound2 ай бұрын
I’ve also had the occasional water stains when cleaning gloves. I’ve often wondered if filtered water would negate the issue and how different tap waters might affect the leather🤔
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
I’m thinking the same thing bro!
@glovehound2 ай бұрын
@@ballgloveking also if you leave a bucket of water to sit for a while, does some of the water evaporating lead to a higher concentration of minerals, and then increase probability of staining?🤔🤷♂️
@bromidedrag2 ай бұрын
Try distilled water.
@H0RIZ0N3652 ай бұрын
I just got an a2000 dp15 (the david one) because of your videos, and I’m loving it so far. The break-in is going pretty slow, but its looking good so far!
@briangirard32782 ай бұрын
Did you dip your glove to break it in? I have the same glove for my son and it is take forever to break in.
@H0RIZ0N3652 ай бұрын
@@briangirard3278 I havent, but I think i will when i have time.
@Yankeesfan.272 ай бұрын
I’m looking for a new glove and would like to know what you recommend.
@JudBradley2 ай бұрын
Imagine the a2000 with white binding 👌 Great video BGK keep up the great work! Im sending you a rev1x to break in!
@calfusion92872 ай бұрын
Do you think the water spots would happen if you used distilled water instead? Or is it simply the need to use fresh water for every glove?
@OGBaseball2 ай бұрын
I was thinking of distilled water as well.
@danharris22532 ай бұрын
This 👆🏻
@impossibleparadox28382 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k subscribers!!! And quick question, is there any alternative for glove conditioner cuz baseball in my country isn’t that big so not many baseball shops
@nathanwood843121 күн бұрын
Love your channel and the knowledge you bring to the baseball/softball community. I've learned a lot about the sport I would not have otherwise thanks to you. I do think over the long run that fully immersing gloves for water forming is a bad idea. While you are able to replace the oil lost from soaking on the exposed portions of the glove, all the hidden laces and stitched areas are going to be weakened as a result of the oil loss. I would also have some concerns with mold/mildew since leather is organic and most gloves probably have a bunch of bacteria already floating around in them from our hands. I think the massage-gun option mentioned by another commenter is the safer, albeit more time-consuming route. Just my un-asked-for opinion, keep up the good work!
@kohenpatton69102 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing my glove loved the video man!
@jonasalfredo729320 күн бұрын
Thoughts on rawlings' liberty advanced series for slowpitch sftball? Just got one and I don't really know how to break it, I live in Mexico so it would be super hard to send you the glove for the break in service
@ntgmonillas2 ай бұрын
Could you do a review of the 44 C2? Interested in the stiffness and feel difference between their steerhide vs kip. Not sure if there is any content about them.
@merandapruett23302 ай бұрын
What model was the Nolan Arenado glove? I really want a glove like that.
@Owen-ld6qy2 ай бұрын
Your the best love your vids!
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
thank you!!!!
@ezracharlton85912 ай бұрын
LOVE THE VIDEOS
@briangirard62952 ай бұрын
How did the David a2000 break-in end up? I have the same glove and have had a rough time breaking it in. I'm going to try the water if it worked for you.
@jramsoil2 ай бұрын
What's the best glove for a wide palm.. Have issues finding a glove comfy
@matthewjesson46672 ай бұрын
What is your favorite infield glove for slow pitch ? I play short. Use a mizuno 12.75 outfield glove
@lpickett132 ай бұрын
gg on 100k 😊
@poot.02 ай бұрын
This is top quality content 💯
@jeremyvaccaro2 ай бұрын
I’d love for you to do another video of bad/crazy ways to break in a glove (like the microwave video) WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER!!
@arzdbacksfann382 ай бұрын
Didn't look at his previous videos lol
@danielgraham97032 ай бұрын
Love your videos, I'd love to use your service but noticed in your other video you mention a con of the water treatment being color bleeding. I just ordered a black glove but has white on the thumb->wrist->Pinky and red laces. Do you think the colors will be safe with your water treatment?
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Yessir that’ll be great!
@QuinnConrady2 ай бұрын
i have baby blue laces on my 44 next to tan coloring, do you thing that if i do a water treatment that the color will bleed into the tan?
@MikeSlex2 ай бұрын
I purchased a 12" easton pro collection glove, because of your video, and I love that glove. So, thank you. I was looking at 12.75s last night, and seen that the easton pro collection gloves are all about $199 now. Just giving you a heads up, if you or any of the other glove heads, would like to snag one before they're gone ☺️. Have a great day today everybody!✌️
@deegee19212 ай бұрын
I just bought the same one🤘
@MikeSlex2 ай бұрын
@deegee1921 took me only about 10 days maybe, of breaking it in? I didn't even play catch with it before the break in as well. Only thing negative I've read, is about the laces, but no issues with those yet. I actually clean and sarna condition the laces on the regular though.
@youngjoke81Ай бұрын
What do you use to hold your gloves on the wall like that?
@realzachsmith2 ай бұрын
What do you do once your glove is broken in as far as storing it in your bag goes?
@BombproofCraftsman2 ай бұрын
As a leather nerd, I’d love to see you go on the full grain podcast. I think you’d be a great guest!
@stanley32272 ай бұрын
Bgk what’s your favorite glove also very good tips
@christopherfedewa70782 ай бұрын
really love your content... please, please, please, could you do a full review on a non $1200 nokona?
@TheRoadLessChosen22 күн бұрын
Lmao. Are you in the pros? A $1200 nokona?? Why?
@joshuaarmand52362 ай бұрын
Review the Franklin CTZ 5000, how does it stack up against the other budget gloves
@Itzzz-aceАй бұрын
Hey I need your opinion my glove is white snakeskin pink and sky blue should I use water because I want it to have a kinda bowl shape and flair the thumb and pinky
@csbizz9532 ай бұрын
im looking to buy a custom yabai baseball glove and i saw you did a video on just the regular yabai glove but i want to see what the colors look like online vs in person
@aliyad25872 ай бұрын
how much longer will you be doing break in orders?
@juenzoАй бұрын
if my glove is about a year old, but not shaped how i want, can i dip it and re-shape it?
@Jacob_00-72 ай бұрын
Should I do this break in on a 44 or try something else because the leather isn’t as high quality per say Wilson
@krispy39432 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the water method on colored gloves? Such as Mint green, red, or blue leather?
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
I’ve been using it on all gloves!
@locojuni9771Ай бұрын
Will the color of my glove change if I use water? I have a light grey and red glove and I don’t want the grey to get darker????
@Jbzero9992 ай бұрын
I have used a garment steamer to loosen up stiffer areas of a glove without soaking the whole thing.
@hyperdrive63252 ай бұрын
My parents are skeptical because the official Wilson website says not to fully submerge the glove. Btw I use a Wilson A200 so it’s stiff as hell but it IS painted and I was wondering if it will ruin it if I use the bucket method?
@kyscott2 ай бұрын
What about dipping gloves that have non leather like Wilson Superskin? Would it still help or any drawbacks?
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
still great!
@alexsantiago318122 күн бұрын
A2k or Rawlings HOH? I want a new glove and I wanna break it in with the new methods you are teaching me
@ethanwestfall526115 күн бұрын
Can you do this for catchers mitts
@moorelaughs31362 ай бұрын
Does this work the same for Pro Preferred gloves ? Water best method to break in? I’ve tried just catch and it’s still stiff as hell!
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
It would work great!!
@moorelaughs31362 ай бұрын
@@ballgloveking do you have to condition the glove after water break in?
@Grant-vt8po2 ай бұрын
We’re do you get your mallet to break in your gloves
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Walden Gloves
@philcampbell73112 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100k subscribers. I would like to purchase and send to you for break in an infield and outfield glove for my 11 yr old son. Can you recommend? He has gotten more serious about the game and I am okay with a budgets up to $300 hoping it will last a while. I love your sweatshirt.
@BDUB2282 ай бұрын
best youtuber rn
@trevormiller9733Ай бұрын
Does this affect the longevity of the glove?
@Galactic7orceАй бұрын
Can you review the Wilson A950? It seems to only be at Dick's and I'm wondering how it compares to other sub $100 gloves. I don't even see it on Wilson's website.
@nillanvoid73042 ай бұрын
As a purist I want things to be the best they can. But this video got me thinking… I read one potential con is when the water molecules bond with the natural oils they can then dry out leather when the water evaporates and can cause early breakdown of the hide. I’d also think that a glove conditioner is not a 1 for 1 replacement for the leathers natural oil. Also while the surface has been treated is the center of the leather dried out? That’s just a thought. In reality the leather breakdown helps it to break-in. But could a no water break in allow the leather to last longer by retaining its natural properties?
@Hemroid2 ай бұрын
BallGloveKing!!! If I sent in a catchers glove would I be able to request a break in like jt realmuto or another MLB player??? Thanks and Love the Content!
@christopherwillows89812 ай бұрын
I helped break in the WBW100219125 for my daughter but the ball continues to want to bounce out. Could you recommend another fast pitch first base glove please?
@DerInselaffe2 ай бұрын
If you live in a soft water area (or you for some weird reason distil your water), the marks are less likely to happen as you will have fewer minerals in your water. Also, the 70% EtOH thing makes sense. It's used in biochemistry to remove salts from preps.
@jasonhartman11002 ай бұрын
I need a mallet like that one you have. Where can I purchase one at?
@AthInMotion2 ай бұрын
Same!
@kyscott2 ай бұрын
Same
@nicks653620 күн бұрын
Isn't it the recommended break in for Wilson A2000?
@REBIRTH-landyАй бұрын
Awesome sweat shirt ❤❤❤
@madd_maseАй бұрын
Will water be okay on a cheaper glove? I just bought a Mizuno franchise and dont know if i should use water
@ballglovekingАй бұрын
I wouldn’t use water just because those aren’t too hard to shape and break in without any added water
@madd_maseАй бұрын
@@ballgloveking i already dunked it in yesterday it's drying now, hopefully it'll b fine
@GaninIsMyName17 күн бұрын
Would distilled or filtered water help ensure no water marks?
@DustinHaningАй бұрын
I'm 42 now, and played baseball a lot as kid. I'm now at the super exciting stage of coaching for my 4-year old son's T-ball team this summer. I've been trying to look up tips and tricks and things are definitely a lot different than when I was a kid! I remember we used to soak a glove in glove oil, and then tie it around a ball overnight. Is there any value at all to glove oil? I see it's still around, but it doesn't look like anybody uses it these days from the glove break-in videos I've been seeing.
@jonnyt16Ай бұрын
Hey will you ever go to the new Rawlings Experience store in St. Louis? That place looks amazing and would make for an awesome video if you did a tour of it!
@ksajak12 күн бұрын
If you get it wet just make sure to condition it when it dries. Don't leave it sitting around 👍
@Sigma8484928 күн бұрын
Can I also use the room temperature method to reshape my glove? I have a hoh r2g I bought from dicks and it has a horrible wrinkle on the backside where my fingers go, and I want to reshape it to get rid of that crease and make the shape wider
@ballgloveking27 күн бұрын
Yessirrr
@Sigma8484926 күн бұрын
@@ballgloveking alr thank u bro 🙏
@Monkeyman-lw4gl2 ай бұрын
Does the water shrink the glove?
@peterarmstrong188215 күн бұрын
i did the room temp water method and it left water stains what do i do?
@RMW5832 ай бұрын
Is it ok to have two in the pinky for second base or should I go traditional
@darksu6947Ай бұрын
Whatever feels the most comfortable for you is best.
@RMW583Ай бұрын
Thanks bro
@DougNielsen2 ай бұрын
I like water break in but not a fan of the "dunk". Don't like the idea of water deep in the finger stalls and that leather needing to dry out. Can't condition deep in there. More of a fan of your old way of pouring water over the glove. Hot/cold not sure it matter much as it gets cold pretty quick but the ASO method. Love your content.
@iin.ko_2 ай бұрын
hot allows the fibers to be open for a while and lets the leather get more soaked
@crazylittleirishman2 ай бұрын
I'm with you. Aso (Wilson's glove guru, inventor of superskin, OG glove break-in guy to the stars) says 150-170 degree water, and pours it over with a cup. I've been team BKG since the beginning, but he kinda lost me at the dunk. Seems like a recipe for mold and other nastiness to grow in the deep dark nooks, especially in a glove that's been used a bit.
@brettbedard79192 ай бұрын
Same concern for me with water/dunk. I always worry about those deep finger stall areas and even the tiny areas where laces thread throughout the glove. If they don’t fully dry your increasing chance of mold/mildew. I’d at least hang glove from fingers to help drain away. Maybe even run a fan on low into the stalls. Longevity of the glove my main concern vs instant results.
@cowboytx28162 ай бұрын
Have any experience with this method on blonde leather and colored laces? 😅😅
@paulkelly64462 ай бұрын
Chris maybe try distilled water to prevent staining it’s mineral free. For this free tip send me a glove …lol
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Lolol I’ve definitely considered trying that
@sonlucas29482 ай бұрын
I used room temp water on my a2k gloves and they’re beyond amazing. Did it on my rev1x and it started to feel like crap
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Very interesting! I’ve done 10 or so Rev1x gloves and have had good results!
@navalsealsnipersports11992 ай бұрын
Room temp water is most likely exempt from this as I’m thinking it’s the heat from steaming and hot water treatment, but the treatments loosen the fibers in the leather. It’s good for breaking it in faster, but in 3-4 seasons as your gamer, you’ll notice your glove losing its shape and getting floppier faster. I’d imagine the same “relaxing” and loosening of fibers in the leather is happening in the wool inserts
@sebas0865Ай бұрын
Can you make a video of making your own leather cleaner I want to clean my glove but don’t want to buy the cleaner and conditioner can you maybe try something like that?! Making your own
@jasonrotairo4 күн бұрын
👍🏼 for the sweater.
@realjovster2 ай бұрын
Can you do a video on fastpitch gloves?
@BrettBlackmonАй бұрын
You should do a outfield glove break in
@chrisscameraview54532 ай бұрын
Does the water make the glove heavier ? Once it’s dry
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
No but it will dry out mostly in the first few days but be just barely heavier still. Then after a week it’ll be back to normal
@eatapacks12_182 ай бұрын
nah youre dope bro 🔥
@oldfriendbear8018Ай бұрын
Reverse Osmosis water filter would help prevent water lines.
@Justin-yk5es2 ай бұрын
Can you pleas to the Rawlings sand lot catchers mitt
@WalpoleProdzАй бұрын
Hey Chris, I got a spin control A2000 about a year ago and I don’t love the shape. Can I use water?? If you can would you mind commenting the answer on one of my videos so I will see it? You are my favorite KZbinr and have a lot of great stuff!
@Pike10UAllStars3 күн бұрын
U are my favorite KZbinr lol.
@NostalgicMotorcycles2 ай бұрын
Water marks are for sure from “hard” water. Same reason you get water spots on your cars when cleaning. From the detail world a water softener will be well worth it and make a world of difference. I have an old stuff glove to try this one before I get a new one let’s see how it turns out 👌🏽👌🏽
@joshcrump1562Ай бұрын
timely video for me as I just got my first "expensive" glove in years and I want to get it right -- Rawlings HoH 13" first base; but the tag from Rawlings advises against immersing in water, etc and "could" void warranty, so not that keen for a $500 glove
@FM-db3ftАй бұрын
I put the glove in a waterproof bag, suck the air out and then run hot water over it, then work it in and repeat. I also oil it, keep it in the bag that comes with the glove and put it on my dash in the car to warm it up before a game.
@_that_one_ginger2 ай бұрын
You should do a review hollowed collection glove
@Lukethecatcher2 ай бұрын
Do you have any new catchers mitt vids coming soon?
@ballgloveking2 ай бұрын
Working on a budget catchers mitt vid!!
@Lukethecatcher2 ай бұрын
@@ballglovekingawesome!
@spartanangler49332 ай бұрын
Definitely check out the 2024 a1000 CM33. Seems to be a great mitt. My son loves it.
@Lukethecatcher2 ай бұрын
@@spartanangler4933 I’ve tried the a1000 before. Not really for me. I already have like 7 catchers mitts too 😂
@baseballkid36352 ай бұрын
Can you make a book with glove reviews and break in lessons
@Douglasdimmadomer2 ай бұрын
Would Distilled Water be an option?
@NicholeKunkelАй бұрын
have you ever hit your finger while doing mallet work? it hurts!
@chrislewis5069Ай бұрын
I used to break it in and then use water to keep its form