This is crazy to see as a 20 year old down to his last few years of baseball in college. I grew up with the gloves kids today call “vintage”. The KP92 was so big in the outfield for the longest time, 1786 with single X lacing (yes they used to make them that way) was on everyone’s hand. I remember when the DatDude (now 1720) was “state of the art” and Pedroia fit was some outlandish thing. Those gloves transitioned us to these thicker, ultra comfortable with perfect round shape gloves we see in modern A2Ks and PPs. This video marks a shift in baseball that the glove community has been embracing these last couple years to the thin, boxy, straight, squared off Japanese gloves. It’s crazy that this is going to start being the new normal. I see Wilson bringing their Wilson Staffs as more than a limited run in the US. I see Rawlings making their Japanese HoH models in hard ball versions. I see mizuno becoming more popular. I see small brands like Jax, atoms, and Zett blowing up in the American market. This video is the future. It is the transition point. Mark my words
I don’t think so. I think the glove markets degrading for stupid stuff like spin control and ice cream looking/smelling leather. Most companies are caught up in the wrong stuff now a days. I just want some classic patterns with nice rugged leather.
@@navalsealsnipersports1199 yea I shouldn’t have called spin control dumb. It’s actually not that bad. I do remember using SSK’s with forms of spin control 16 + years ago though. I just really miss the kp92 pattern, and the old heart of the hide feel. Too many worried about the “drip” on the field.
@@LeatherHeads I’m not gonna go out and say spin control is good either, I don’t personally use it, and I prefer the more durable traditional leather. I just pointed out that it is selling decently well. My whole comment has been about market trends. Japanese gloves have a traditional look and feel while having bizarre shapes. The KP92 had Japanese inspiration
Would love to see a Zett review!! I just bought for my son. As soon as I put it on in the store… I was wishing I was still playing and not coaching! Haha beautiful pieces of work!
New subscriber to your channel and I love your content. I don't have any new gloves but I will heed your reviews if I buy new. Currently have 3 Rawlings, 2 Wilsons and 1 SSK. All bought between 1980 and 1992 & I just relaced and reconditioned them based on some of your content. Thank you and keep up the great work! Baseball gloves are life!
You listened. Thank you for buying a wagyu jb. I can’t wait for the review. Thinking about getting a pitchers glove. But I’m waiting on the review from you.
@@ballglovekingthe description for the rawlings kb17 is messed up on the glove list. It is the same as the 1787! Its been this way for at least a couple weeks
Going to buy the Jax infield glove for HS son. Solid player 3b. Will eventually play SS too. Currently Uses a1786. Likes it but the ball occasionally squeezes out on backhand plays.. so looking for more depth possibly. The Jax site has the opposite descriptions of the EN-7 & DM-5. Says EN-7 is deep and thumb to pinky.. and DM-5 is shallower and thumb to ring finger. ??
I just bought a Kubota slugger Japan glove And I love it the break in is soooooo nice .I also bought a Virginia glove it is sick you should make a video on them⚾
Could you do a review of the Japanese Wilson models? There are a few models that are only available in Japan so it would be cool to compare them with American Wilson models imo
So I got a Soto baseball glove at a yard sale when I was 5 or 6 and because of how long I've had the glove and it still has good form I'm think about getting another one but all there gloves are 250$ custom gloves and I don't know if there worth it and there are no good reviews on the glove anywhere else. So I'm turning to you the King of baseball gloves to hopefully review it
Right so there’s a big difference between Japanese Wilson’s and American ones. I’m not sure why but they don’t like sending Japanese Wilson’s to the US. The Wilson guys here would love it if they would but it’s uncommon. Anyway yeah it’s really an American glove
Yes and no! Yes if it is possible with the pattern you send in. I can only do so much to the glove ya know. If you ask for it in the “additional info” box I’ll do everything I can to make it happen!
The EN-7 is 11.5” The 12.5” pattern is the only outfield one right now. If you go two in the pinky and you need an outfield glove. I definitely recommend it. You just need to know it his two distinct hinges
@@ballgloveking I checked the website and it only has the en-7 in an 11.75 size should that be a factor in deciding because I play short and sometimes 2nd. Do you think 11.75 is too big to 2nd?
How did you break in the Black Jax DM5 like that? It looks like a Kasukawa break in! I’ve been trying to break them in like that and I have two gloves that I think I came pretty close. Any tips would be much appreciated. And if you can do one like that, I’ll send you a bunch of gloves lol no for real.
At the end of the video you mention your original jax review video and point like there should be a thumbnail to click on, but there isn't one. Can't seem to find another jax review in your channel either. Am I missing something here?
Where do you buy Jax glove? Ordered a Wilson teddy bear from Japan for my son and it was a really tough break-in. Still having a few issues with the ball popping out. For some reason.
Search Jax Batting Gloves and you’ll find their website for sure 👌 Ball popping out likely has to do with break-in, size of his hands, or glove isn’t broke in enough
Have you reviewed any warstic gloves. They have some nice looking gloves but i would be interested in knowing if they hold up like the bats do before i buy them.
I’m getting a new glove for next year I will be going into my freshman year and I’m stuck between a 1786 spin control vs non spin control which should I get
They run limited stock of everything. I think it’s cool cause it makes your glove feel more unique. But anyway the EN-7 is on their website but maybe not this specific pattern
hey ballgloveking i have a catchers mitt im breaking in but i squeeze it thum to middle finger i know a catchers mitt is supposed to close thum to pinky any advice maybe im squeezing wrong?
There's better gloves out there for similar costs including ordering a custom during one of the promotional sales like 44 does all the time. The easton professional series is another good option from just gloves and their better quality leather as well
Hi, got me a Japanese HOH OF glove vs my American made HOH OF. IMHO, Japanese glove is so much lighter. In my rec SPSL. I use my American HOH, for tourney’s SPS. I use my Japanese HOH. Enjoyed the video.
Yeahhhh I’m very surprised to say that I’m actually for Wilson making a slightly “softer” version of the A2000. I just want them to have a clear difference between soft and traditional
Unless you're a kid whose family is too poor to afford one I don't understand why you think anyone would do that. If your family can't afford to buy you a decent glove just say so. I grew up poor. If that's the case, it's not your fault so try not to feel too embarrassed about it.
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This is crazy to see as a 20 year old down to his last few years of baseball in college. I grew up with the gloves kids today call “vintage”. The KP92 was so big in the outfield for the longest time, 1786 with single X lacing (yes they used to make them that way) was on everyone’s hand. I remember when the DatDude (now 1720) was “state of the art” and Pedroia fit was some outlandish thing. Those gloves transitioned us to these thicker, ultra comfortable with perfect round shape gloves we see in modern A2Ks and PPs. This video marks a shift in baseball that the glove community has been embracing these last couple years to the thin, boxy, straight, squared off Japanese gloves. It’s crazy that this is going to start being the new normal. I see Wilson bringing their Wilson Staffs as more than a limited run in the US. I see Rawlings making their Japanese HoH models in hard ball versions. I see mizuno becoming more popular. I see small brands like Jax, atoms, and Zett blowing up in the American market. This video is the future. It is the transition point. Mark my words
I would LOVE if that ends up happening
I don’t think so. I think the glove markets degrading for stupid stuff like spin control and ice cream looking/smelling leather. Most companies are caught up in the wrong stuff now a days. I just want some classic patterns with nice rugged leather.
@@LeatherHeads spin control has done ok and aria is already fizzling out from what I’ve seen
@@navalsealsnipersports1199 yea I shouldn’t have called spin control dumb. It’s actually not that bad. I do remember using SSK’s with forms of spin control 16 + years ago though. I just really miss the kp92 pattern, and the old heart of the hide feel. Too many worried about the “drip” on the field.
@@LeatherHeads I’m not gonna go out and say spin control is good either, I don’t personally use it, and I prefer the more durable traditional leather. I just pointed out that it is selling decently well. My whole comment has been about market trends. Japanese gloves have a traditional look and feel while having bizarre shapes. The KP92 had Japanese inspiration
so happy you love them Chris!! thanks for another quality review. the best in the biz for sure
Would love to see a Zett review!! I just bought for my son. As soon as I put it on in the store… I was wishing I was still playing and not coaching! Haha beautiful pieces of work!
New subscriber to your channel and I love your content. I don't have any new gloves but I will heed your reviews if I buy new. Currently have 3 Rawlings, 2 Wilsons and 1 SSK. All bought between 1980 and 1992 & I just relaced and reconditioned them based on some of your content. Thank you and keep up the great work! Baseball gloves are life!
Got a Yabai glove from your review on it off there website…thing is amazing up there with my Rawlings pro preferred
lets go!! love to hear it!
How does the Jax compare to Yabai?
@@ianshadrick1414 It doesnt. Jax is a league above.
@@ianshadrick1414Yabai is cheaper but Jax is a step above. Think Rawlings pro preferred vs 44 signature series
You listened. Thank you for buying a wagyu jb. I can’t wait for the review. Thinking about getting a pitchers glove. But I’m waiting on the review from you.
Yes Sir!
Gonna film with it soon
@@ballglovekingthe description for the rawlings kb17 is messed up on the glove list. It is the same as the 1787!
Its been this way for at least a couple weeks
@@ballglovekinganyway I can buy that perfectly broke in dm5s from you
I got the Jax CB-3 and my god the break in was just absolute money. Can’t wait to game it.
That’s the one I haven’t seen yet!
Awsome gloves and content. Thanks!
Going to buy the Jax infield glove for HS son. Solid player 3b. Will eventually play SS too. Currently Uses a1786. Likes it but the ball occasionally squeezes out on backhand plays.. so looking for more depth possibly. The Jax site has the opposite descriptions of the EN-7 & DM-5. Says EN-7 is deep and thumb to pinky.. and DM-5 is shallower and thumb to ring finger. ??
Thoughts on SSK gloves?
I just bought a Kubota slugger Japan glove And I love it the break in is soooooo nice .I also bought a Virginia glove it is sick you should make a video on them⚾
Any experience with SSK gloves? Wondering if the Z5 Craftsman is a good budget glove.
Could you do a review of the Japanese Wilson models? There are a few models that are only available in Japan so it would be cool to compare them with American Wilson models imo
And rawlings japanese model too! These HOH & PP in there are much different
Love this review can’t wait for the outfield review
First actually thanks for the hart your my favorite baseball UA-camr
So I got a Soto baseball glove at a yard sale when I was 5 or 6 and because of how long I've had the glove and it still has good form I'm think about getting another one but all there gloves are 250$ custom gloves and I don't know if there worth it and there are no good reviews on the glove anywhere else. So I'm turning to you the King of baseball gloves to hopefully review it
Does the A2K not count as a Japanese glove? I guess more like a US glove made in Japan?
Right so there’s a big difference between Japanese Wilson’s and American ones. I’m not sure why but they don’t like sending Japanese Wilson’s to the US. The Wilson guys here would love it if they would but it’s uncommon.
Anyway yeah it’s really an American glove
This is funny I literally have winter training there. My team is North Aurora storm AA 13 U if you want to come see one of our games.
It might come up a storm baseball
Have you tried any warstic gloves? I knew they made bats, but evidently they make gloves too. Seem pretty nice.
Love your videos, can you review a Vinci glove? I want to know if they are any good before I buy one.
Question for your break in service. Can you break in a glove into a Japanese wide break in as you do in the video?
Yes and no!
Yes if it is possible with the pattern you send in.
I can only do so much to the glove ya know. If you ask for it in the “additional info” box I’ll do everything I can to make it happen!
Ok thanks for the help I’ll probably send in Jax like in this video in the future
what do you use to keep the gloves on the wall?
Was looking at the Jax website, but couldn’t find an en 7 in 12.5…. Is the one you reviewed in this video a 12.75?
The EN-7 is 11.5”
The 12.5” pattern is the only outfield one right now.
If you go two in the pinky and you need an outfield glove. I definitely recommend it. You just need to know it his two distinct hinges
@@ballgloveking I checked the website and it only has the en-7 in an 11.75 size should that be a factor in deciding because I play short and sometimes 2nd. Do you think 11.75 is too big to 2nd?
How did you break in the Black Jax DM5 like that? It looks like a Kasukawa break in! I’ve been trying to break them in like that and I have two gloves that I think I came pretty close. Any tips would be much appreciated. And if you can do one like that, I’ll send you a bunch of gloves lol no for real.
do we know what Japanese factory is making Jax?
No I don’t believe we do
At the end of the video you mention your original jax review video and point like there should be a thumbnail to click on, but there isn't one. Can't seem to find another jax review in your channel either. Am I missing something here?
I’m sure have answered this question in the past, but what mounts do you use to hold up your gloves on your glove wall in your office?
Where do you buy Jax glove?
Ordered a Wilson teddy bear from Japan for my son and it was a really tough break-in. Still having a few issues with the ball popping out. For some reason.
Where did u order that from?
Search Jax Batting Gloves and you’ll find their website for sure 👌
Ball popping out likely has to do with break-in, size of his hands, or glove isn’t broke in enough
Could you review the outfield en7 model and the d33 Wilson a2000? They say it’s a infield pitcher glove just wanted to find out more about it!
What’s you favorite 44 pro model for 3rd base?
You should do a video of breaking in every pro 44 catchers glove
hey, can you please talk about will smith's catcher mitt and how he wears it. He's my favorite player. love the vids btw.
Hey I sent my glove in can’t wait too get it back
lets go!!
Can't wait to work on it!
Have you reviewed any warstic gloves. They have some nice looking gloves but i would be interested in knowing if they hold up like the bats do before i buy them.
Would the dm5 be higher on the list as am 11. 5? Or does that not make a difference? Also can't find the Jax glove review video.
Just wish to watch a compare rawlings & wilson american vs japanese
Rawlings & Wilson glove in japanese just look so different!
you gotta review the Rawlings 217 pattern, I personally love it.
I just got the JP Crawford 217. I love the glove. Broke it in 2 hinge
@@dgbsea4140 I've got n old pro preferred with the 13 modified cross web and a pro issue Cezar Izturis one that 11"
Daddy uploaded
Review the ssk Zpro plzzzzz
I would of taken out the Wilson a2000 cause I just like Rawlings more and I think there better.
Can you please review the Hallowed glove company I wanna know if their gloves are good or not before I get one
Anyway I could buy that dm5s from you love the break in
Uummm... A2K's are also made in Japan.
I’m getting a new glove for next year I will be going into my freshman year and I’m stuck between a 1786 spin control vs non spin control which should I get
Non spin control!
How come they took off the heart of hide from the middle infield on the website
Because this glove took its place!
I cannot find the EN-7 in that color way anywhere.
They run limited stock of everything. I think it’s cool cause it makes your glove feel more unique. But anyway the EN-7 is on their website but maybe not this specific pattern
@@ballglovekingI gotcha! Thank you for the feedback.
What exactly do you like so much about the DM-5s
hey ballgloveking i have a catchers mitt im breaking in but i squeeze it thum to middle finger i know a catchers mitt is supposed to close thum to pinky any advice maybe im squeezing wrong?
I put glove break in oil and it left a stain in it, any tips on how to get it out? Please help!
Oil really doesn’t leave 😳 your best shot is to give it time to even out. Sorry bro
@ballgloveking can you test the Frankling ctz5000?
Softball request! Could you review the Miken player AND pro series gloves? Not many of them on UA-cam at all.
There's better gloves out there for similar costs including ordering a custom during one of the promotional sales like 44 does all the time. The easton professional series is another good option from just gloves and their better quality leather as well
Hi, got me a Japanese HOH OF glove vs my American made HOH OF. IMHO, Japanese glove is so much lighter. In my rec SPSL. I use my American HOH, for tourney’s SPS. I use my Japanese HOH. Enjoyed the video.
South Puget sound league?
@@dgbsea4140
Slow pitch softball league
Can you review the Rawlings hypertech from Japan?
In the market for a new glove for my daughter, who is a middle infielder in 14U softball. Would Jax be a good glove/Option?
You should use a soft Rawlings r120Bgs
Have you tried JL XX Stock?
Not yet, I just got one in yesterday for the BGK Break-Ins so I’ll get the chance to feel it out
Feels really solid so far
@ballgloveking I have the tan outfield model and I'm liking it so far. I only have one complaint but it's not a big deal
Does the palm make your hand turn red?
Surprisingly no but maybe it would if I played a whole game in the summer outside
you..didn't show us how to buy these gloves in america...?
What would be the best place to dm you about a possible new glove to put on your list
@gloveking
How many 11.25 gloves do you have, are they recommended
What is the difference between rolled fingers and straight fingers?
Do you own Midwest sports training
Could not agree more that Spin Control & Wilson laces are straight poopy. Not a fan of the newer palm liner either.
Yeahhhh
I’m very surprised to say that I’m actually for Wilson making a slightly “softer” version of the A2000. I just want them to have a clear difference between soft and traditional
@@ballgloveking I could get behind that
Ssk ZPRO Review plzzzzzz
Pro 200s worn by MLB infielders, and tons of A2000s worn by MLB infielders, more than A2Ks? Are you saying your glove list is now for youth players?
Ask that question again cause I’m not following. Glove list is for the best gloves.
You’re mixing patterns with product lines. What exactly is the question?
How does RYU Glove Studio with prexy kip elite stack up?
Where do you get your Jesus t shirts their awesome!
What is the best web for an infield glove?
Thoughts on SSK Z9 Maestro catchers glove???
Good as any, seems to be similar to a Wilson A2000 M1 pattern. All the patterns in C mitts common across the industry.
is z9
on the list?
I think we need some hitting content.
Review the "Home Plate" branded gloves on Temu.
1810 or Bryce Harper model?
Rawlings heart of the hide. Your welcome....
Edit... wilson has some good stuff
les go ball glove king
Your my glove idol I love your videos
U shouldnreview the rawlings tt2
Bro I want a Japanese glove
The GluvShack gloves
Watching you catch a ball is like Russian roulette… 🤯
Rate IHRS gloves pleaseeeeee
Will you give me a free glove
You should break a glove in like elly de la Cruz
Day 4 of asking for a ice cream glove review
He made one already
@@tbfishman23 I mean a new one
Review please Brice Harper glove 2023 color camel
Day 1 of asking for a catchers mitt
Can you please give me a 44 glove
Jesus is king
Not sure what Jesus has to do with baseball gloves🤌🤌🤌🤌
@@bobbystillz222he has to do with everything
@@bobbystillz222fr
Forget about how to buy one how do you break in a baseball glove like the thumbnail?
God loves yall
Use mexican gloves
Mexican gloves are crap,there’s not a premium Mexican made glove right now or anytime soon
You shape gloves horribly. I like them when they close thumb to pinky like an outfielders glove.
No way lol
First
Will you give me a free glove please
Leave him alone
Unless you're a kid whose family is too poor to afford one I don't understand why you think anyone would do that. If your family can't afford to buy you a decent glove just say so. I grew up poor. If that's the case, it's not your fault so try not to feel too embarrassed about it.
Im sorry for asking him i just thought i would give it a shot
&darksu6947 im not poor i just thought i would give it a shot
@@jenniferyoung7477 I'm one of the poors, lol. Got anything cool you feel like donating to a bad cause? 😁