The Correct Way To Break-In A Youth Baseball Glove

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[@jennebangert2389]

Do us a favor and hand the channel over to Finn

[@ballgloveking]

Good point

[@zarfies23]

@@ballglovekingwhat size is the glove for him? My son is 7 and I’m wondering which gloves are good for a youth player.

[@Exampl3-v4q]

@@zarfies23if he’s seven you should get him a 10” glove as an infielder

[@fridaoheim4844]

Can I have Finn’s old glove pls

[@WesterVanOs]

Does this video also apply to 12 year olds

[@glovehound]

13:53 “Wilson A2000s and A2Ks are PG13” is a goated take. Rubber Duck thermometer… also goated.

[@bricestanford692]

Please keep preaching 2 in the pinky for kids!!!! I coach my 5yr old and 7yr old and try to tell everyone who will listen... which is like 2 people:) palm/finger stall collapse is also a common glove killer for kids on my team. need more kids glove break-in vids!!! thanks for all you do!

[@Gnar_Dogg]

I'm coaching my 7 year olds team this year and I've been trying to get them used to it as well.

[@toddnmichelle]

Love the channel! Just ordered my daughter a Buckler youth fastpitch first base glove I’ll be breaking in for her soon. Keep up the good work and God bless!

[@ballgloveking]

Love to hear it!

[@timothykee9702]

"observe my rubber ducky" 😂

[@AaronKocher]

Dude I just turned 13 and my dad promised me when I turn 13 he will get me a hart of the hide it just came in the mail while watching this video

[@ingram716]

Freaking love all your shirts man! Love the channel. He is the only way

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks my man!

[@jessihrowley]

I braek in gloves because of you

[@jojocoupe]

My a freshman is watching a youth baseball break in I watch cause it’s so funny 😂😂

[@jjflo5147]

Two in the pinky is actually goated And the rubber ducky is pretty cool 😎

[@ballgloveking]

So true

[@AnthonyCutzzz]

chris the goat

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks Anthony!

[@mikemurphy8996]

This is a modern day “Aso” from Wilson idea. He was the O.G glove break in guy.

[@ballgloveking]

Aso is a legend

[@TheBros-ml4fi]

You’re really good at breaking in your gloves

[@scarawilliams]

Thanks for the break-in tips! Turns out I was smashing the laces while still tied. Whoopsey. Also, love your Birkenstock foot tan! 😂

[@TTVpurplemonkey]

I’ve seen hundreds of his videos and never saw him without a hat😮

[@ballgloveking]

Woahhhhh 😳

[@calebdietrich8181]

I got my 10 year old son an a2000 for Christmas. Custom Pedroia fit 11 1/4. I’ve done a LOT of work breaking it in, using your advice. He’s using it 2 in the pinky. It has a great pocket. He can complete close it. Sounds great playing catch. I would say the downside is that it can be tougher for him to field slow rollers and back handers if the ball isn’t coming as hard. Soft kid gloves are like butterfly nets. It takes a little more to get the ball to stick in the a2000. You have to have better technique to come through the ball, or be ready to bare hand a ball that’s maybe a little fast for 10u to barehand. He still prefers it to his old glove, but some balls might be easier caught with a floppy glove. The decision becomes, how much life do you actually want to take out of the glove breaking it in so a younger kid can use it effectively. That said, I think it’ll be perfect the next few years as balls are hit harder, and it inevitably continues to break in. Hope this helps.

[@Tyler-hs4lf]

I had the same exact glove. I bought it a couple weeks back but still need to break into it. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Dr.MalcomsBrokenLeg]

4:38 that web is called a "Modified Single Post". Essentially a Modified Single Post web is an H-web that has a sleeve over it to look like a single post. It pulls the H-web pieces together tightly at the top and bottom while also being wider in the middle making it very very durable. This is the only "single" post web I would ever use.

[@michaelstaudenmaier2602]

I Love this SO much! The struggle is real for us Glove Tailors! Secret Society of 2inthepinky!! ;)

[@candyred300zx]

My 10 year old has been playing baseball for almost 2 years and I just barely realized the other day that he wears his gloves 2 in the pinky 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣

[@RXTR_CARFAN-_-]

I know that I am 11 but you are supposed to 2 In the pinky

[@loyalty4346]

@@RXTR_CARFAN-_-not entirely true. With 2 in the pinky it helps to secure the ball but with 1 in the pinky it’s better for fast transfers for when you need to get the ball out of your glove quickly like at short

[@RXTR_CARFAN-_-]

@@loyalty4346 ohhh mb, I have done many lessons and they always say 2 in the pinky, I did not know

[@calvino5381]

Me, a 16 yr old, is watching a tutorial on how to break in a youth glove for some reason

[@ballgloveking]

lol you’re a legend for watching

[@calvino5381]

@@ballglovekinglove the content, keep it up!

[@RXTR_CARFAN-_-]

AINT NO WAYY

[@Sollysports11]

I see what you mean if a parent puts a hand in a kids glove when i would put my glove on after my dad put it on it was noticeably bigger

[@ykchr1x]

Im a middle infielder and I have been using 2 in the pink for a while now

[@jeremytaylor2988]

My 8 year old said Finn needs his own channel

[@Masticate12345]

Do you have a video somewhere on what kinda glove to get for a youth softball player? My daughter is turning 8 and she needs a better glove. Love the content, funny and knowledgeable! Keep up the great work.

[@strokeraceventura2550]

Any chance you can do some fast pitch softball gloves? I get it if you don’t think you have the audience that’ll watch, but a lot of dads out there with daughters that play softball.

[@ballgloveking]

I’ve always wanted to, I’ll have to start by making a big video on softball!

[@matthewxramirez]

Thanks for pointing out to not put adult hands in the kids glove. I'm totally guilting when trying to break in my daughter's gloves. She just got a 11.25" Resilient softball glove for her 8th birthday. They have a ratcheting wrist enclosure that I thought would help her have the glove fit her smaller hand better. They are a small company that specializes in girls softball gloves, which I was more than happy to support. My daughter had a 10.5" Rawlings Highlight t-ball she used in the fall season and a 11" Mizuno Finch she used in the spring that I got on ebay for $15. Her first glove was fine after her first season but I felt there was something better out there. It was a huge improvement going from the Rawlings to the Mizuno because the Mizuno was much lighter, has a more snug fit on her wrist because of the Velcro strap, and easier for her to close but it's super thin and looks like a nerf glove on her hand. The Resilient glove is like a huge leap in quality compared to her two other gloves but it's like going from a tricycle to a Dodge Hellcat. Anyways, it would be cool if you checked out Resilient gloves.

[@sam12851]

Ngl i just already in my a2000 and for some reason i am still watching break in vids

[@DAWGpound1776]

After all those minutes watching it would have been nice to see him catch 10 balls with it.

[@SurfShirtVr]

2:15 when he realized he was wearing it like Max Clark. (3 in the pinky.)

[@ballgloveking]

lol he had no idea

[@SurfShirtVr]

@@ballgloveking I know it’s kinda a late response but I am a huge fan of your vids they are always fun to watch and see what gloves or the way to break it in this way or another way but overall every vid is great and thx for the good content

[@gengle4]

chris ngl you looked gorgeous in this video

[@ballgloveking]

ngl you just made me shed a tear 🥲

[@NicholasRogers-yj2hq]

Have you ever laced a glove with paracord?

[@ballgloveking]

Once in like 8th grade but I failed halfway through lol

[@NicholasRogers-yj2hq]

@@ballgloveking would you do a glove now with paracord, like a kid couldn’t afford or had to make a quick fix to get through a game or two? Also would it hold up to or better then leather ?

[@truckchuck5601]

Love the budget glove videos since my kids are young. So what glove did Finn have before ? I saw it was black but could t tell what it was. Thanks

[@ballgloveking]

It’s a Rawlings Gamer ContoUR!

[@Jayden_Aviation]

Also I do three in the pinky two in the pinky and lastly traditional finger out

[@XTVVV]

I learned about 2 in the pinky 2 weeks ago and i fucking love it

[@thatkidyeesh]

Try doing an updated batting glove vid with bruce bolts next time you have the chance. Should do a leather review. Love the vids though!

[@ballgloveking]

Bruce Bolt has to happen!

[@Spheracle]

I have an a2000 and I can’t swallow the ball can u make another video on how to break it in without water and for a third basemen?

[@MoneyMallon14]

I love this channel!

[@michelleblackkeys8410]

FiNN the goat ⚾️

[@thatkid_jayx339]

Can u break in a SSK outfield z7 glove because I need to break of in and it has soooooo much leather and I can’t break it in so can u pls do it I love watching your videos.

[@JosephLugo-qd2sy]

You're videos have been super helpful (and entertaining)! Much appreciated! I never played baseball growing up and have used your videos to learn about gloves for my two kids, myself, and even for softball recently! (I dove headfirst into baseball, haha!) I also got the glove cleaner/ conditioner you recommended and I'm working on restoring my father's old glove. Super excited! I'm 0-2 on ordering good quality baseball laces (poor quality, inconsistent thickness). Do you have any glove laces you recommend?

[@WM_272]

@ballgloveking try the shaving cream method

[@johntoups6338]

I see that you hang some gloves to dry, while you set others on the shelf. Is there a difference?

[@Hankmiller887]

Please make the break in cheaper,please!But love your work.

[@stevedrew5425]

I'm having trouble breaking in my grandsons a2000 11.75 1975 model. Suggestions?????

[@chenolan8262]

Love your videos. I'd love to see you do a break in for an Akadema catcher's mitt and review. There are no reviews out there on them and I'd like to hear your take on the interesting style.

[@paypaqdaddy]

I put my hand in my sons glove once when it was brand new. Did I ruin it?

[@BobSealey]

I am a little late to the party. But, where do you get that mallet?

[@cgunz]

On gloves, youth or otherwise, after the break in, how should they be transported and stored? Some say with a ball in them and wrapped with a band, some say open and never in a bag resting palm down…..what’s your take

[@ballgloveking]

Best option by far is gonna be keeping it out of the bag and palm down 👌

[@Jayden_Aviation]

Is it normal to do 3 in the pinky. I have a professional glove and I’m 10 but it’s not big, its 12 3/4

[@Adrian_Cortez2]

Hey Chris I had a crazy suggestion, can you do a video on an Ambidextrous Glove, I would love to see that love your videos I’ve been watching you for about 3 and a half years now keep up the work. 🙂

[@ballgloveking]

I would love to!!

[@Sublime-ih4yl]

I second this

[@danielgraham9703]

I 3rd this! Im Ambidextrous and was thinking of having my son can pitch both ways

[@brad2812]

Yeah I just ordered a custom heart of hide baby blue $440 glove for my 8u son and this thing is ridiculously stiff. I have had it steamed at dicks, used glove oil, beat the hell out of it etc. he is just now where he can maybe catch the ball here and there. I guess this real leather makes a huge difference. The guy at Rawlings when I ordered said it would be more difficult and for youth players said maybe not to go with heart of hide but my son wanted a certain color so here we are. And of course he won’t do two in the pinky which I think would allow him to close the glove better

[@M1chael627]

nice hair cut

[@LaneMadry]

Can you please review the Rawlings 93 pattern. I’ve had mine for around 4 months and I love it. Also love the content!

[@SoLoCanYankee]

Bro! do you not ship to Canada to get gloves broken in??

[@Seektruth-59]

I stopped the water dunk years ago after I got a steam cleaner that came with a handheld attachment. It works way better than dunking. Just let the steam temperature come down a few minutes so it’s not scolding hot. I also put the ball in and stand on it rolling the glove n ball under my weight.

[@ballgloveking]

lol that’s awesome

[@Shorty_baseball]

He’s so lucky

[@AndersParzyck]

Hey ball glove king I love your channel I am a subscriber I think you should review Rico custom gloves I own one and personally love it I want to see my favorite glove KZbinr to review my favorite glove

[@Guy-ug1gl]

Love your videos, can you please do a Vinci glove review?

[@ballgloveking]

If I get a hold of one I will

[@jasonfrymier]

can you come to West Virginia Glenville?

[@vtelemundo2325]

LA MICHOACANA MENTIONED 💯💯💯💯💯

[@ballgloveking]

lol only real ones know

[@2k_God17]

DO A SSK ZPRO REVIEW PLZ

[@Shorty_baseball]

Why’d the break in so much, like if I got a brand new 300 dollar glove and I have to spend 100 for a good break in. Also I wish 44 had returns, because my glove is 11 25” and it’s huge, I can’t feild ground balls without it falling off my hand

[@hectorsv92]

Work on your grammar bud

[@ballgloveking]

They are expensive because of how well we do it lol that sounds dumb but we’ve only had incredible responses. It’s not for everyone and that’s ok! Thanks for watching bro!

[@mdsmith1019]

If your glove is falling off your hand, you may want to consider tightening the wrist. If it is already tightened to the smallest holes, you might have to adjust the pinky and thumb loops for a higher fit.

[@Coltonthebasskicker]

U might have got a adult glove

[@cerebralfish1]

I looked on the website but maybe missed it. What’s the lead time to get the glove back from you? Love the channel

[@ammosmith6661]

What kind of glove wrap or glove save system do you recommend. Kids glove stuffed in baseball bag, what can we do best to keep its shape. Just ball in pocket and band?

[@ballgloveking]

So I’ve never been a huge fan of the glove care systems. Honestly one I do like is the glove clip. Like holding the glove on the outside of the bag. AZ GloveLab has one if you wanna check it out

[@bm_bedwars4089]

Hey just a question what are you breaking you glove in on, because I can’t find a surface to hit it on. Oh and what glove conditioner do you recommend?

[@ballgloveking]

Big fan of Ball Players Balm + Emu Spit for conditioner I use a break in log It’s a log with leather on top lol

[@bm_bedwars4089]

@@ballgloveking thank you so much, I just got a new 44 and am looking to break it in!

[@makanalaureta6794]

Awesome content

[@ballgloveking]

Thank you 🙏

[@andrewyeats1787]

“Butt cheeks covered in whiiiiite chocolate” 😂😂😂

[@ballgloveking]

lol how did he even think of saying that

[@andrewyeats1787]

Some people are just born to entertain… this young man is definitely one of the chosen ones 😂

[@steveromanchuk5328]

How long does it take for the glove to dry after dunking it in water?

[@RyanTJohnson]

We are waiting for more Slowpitch Content!!!

[@kellydunn3662]

Do a Javier Baez break in

[@zacharycrowell2096]

Appreciate all the info. I see he got the DP fit, at what age do you see kids/youth transitioning to a non DP fit? Is it a matter of hand size, or skill? Thanks in advance.

[@Zeniscute]

Your charging half the price of my glove for a break-in😭

[@Freddiezero]

My daughter plays softball and is a catcher. How would you break in a softball catchers mitt. Is it the same as a baseball catchers mitt or would the pocket be bigger

[@Gataacademy20]

Is it possible to dunk a 44 glove

[@ballgloveking]

100%

[@ballgloveking]

Do room temp water so colors don’t bleed (70 degrees)

[@Jayden_Aviation]

I have a gg elite and I do thumb to Ringfinger

[@RickyDice]

Do a glove review on the Wilson A 2000 FP75 softball Fastpitch glove please

[@elitenobleking20]

Can you do a review on the a2000 scm1dss I know you did a break in video but I want to know more about that glove.

[@buildyourcomputer]

Definitely buy rode wireless clip mics, no need to put wires in mouth. :)

[@ballgloveking]

lol we lost it while filming a couple months ago

[@buildyourcomputer]

@@ballgloveking oops

[@c45740a]

Hi. I'm trying to break in an A2000. I noticed you said you would have to repeat the "process" a few times. My question is, does that included dunking the glove again ? I tried your process and it definitely helped. After it dried, there are still some areas that make it to stiff to close. Would you drunk it in water again, or just keep using the mallet? Thanks.

[@ColdxBlooded]

whats the link for that hat, in the first scene????

[@ballgloveking]

Not out yet…

[@nattran92]

The A2000’s are noticeably heavier. Would the extra weight be a concern?

[@ballgloveking]

Definitely!

[@roweshowtactical]

Thank you for this. I have a question, my kiddo is playing 10 you fast pit Softball, will be moving to 12 you comp in the spring, I’m looking at getting her a glove. She typically plays second base and a little bit of shortstop, if I’m going with the Rawlings glove, would you recommend, the 207 or the NP7?

[@ballgloveking]

207 all day!!!!! Like no question!

[@roweshowtactical]

@@ballgloveking my guy. Thank you

[@jpbas11]

I love your vids❤

[@Hockeylord9001]

That glove is the exact one I'm trying to break in but it's leprechaun themed

[@ballgloveking]

That glove is sick!

[@HazeDillon]

Can u do a review on the r9

[@ballgloveking]

I have a couple R9 reviews on the channel already!

[@rileyhackett-xi9lq]

Can you make a video about the CK22 Wilson A2000 please

[@WadeFleming-yu5vw]

Can we get a budget catchers mitt pls!!!

[@Thescandal24]

Can u do this 2 a glove that’s already used?

[@ballgloveking]

YES! I do this a lot with gloves already used. People consistently order gloves break ins like that. I loosen them a little but I’m mostly reshaping those ones that are broken in

[@hargisconstruction]

How much do you charge to break in a glove?

[@RoweMack-nv3lc]

Hey @ballgloveking can you do a glove lace repair for me I’m 12 and my dad had his high school glove from the 90s break a couple years ago and don’t want to mess it up soooo….. can you do it for me?

[@showtimek3v]

Can you do a video on the ssk Z7? In the market for any a2000s on sale but came across that model

[@Luke-f6w]

Hey Ball Glove King. I recently got this wilson a2000 m23 33.5 catchers mitt. I have been working on hinges and forming the pocket. I used a 5 pound weight and broke in the hinges of the glove. I noticed there was a lot of wrinkling around the area it hinges and I was wondering if that was okay.

[@Rizzingbob]

Can you do 4 in the pinky video?

[@PicoBaseball]

question if my glove is real leather can i still dunk it?

[@ballgloveking]

Yes yes yes yes yes!

[@Luke-oe7gz]

how much is it to break in a glove?

[@ballgloveking]

$100 👌

[@ColinStRomain]

My glove gets delivered to you saturday(tomorrow) how long does it take for you to break in and send back? Just curious

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks for the order my man! It will be two weeks!

[@ColinStRomain]

@@ballgloveking will I get a tracking code and everything or just gonna show up randomly

[@Prime.Prodz36]

How are we able to send the gloves to you

[@miguelgonzo34]

Do you recommend for a youth 44 glove should I dip it in the bucket? Ive only done that break in method with Wilson gloves.

[@joshguacamolean6959]

What Rawlings was Finn gaming before the a2000?

[@BraylonHayes-rr1es]

Day 3 of asking for a catchers mitt