How To Break In A Baseball Glove 2024 (DON'T DO WHAT I DID)

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  • @waldenglove
    @waldenglove 10 місяців тому +41

    Keep it double dipped!!! and keep the vids coming!!!

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  10 місяців тому +12

      For anyone who doesn’t know, this guys is legit so double dipping is good!
      Just keep that in mind

    • @aridixon6089
      @aridixon6089 10 місяців тому

      Hey glove king I just got an 44 mit and it’s really stiff thank you for all the tips I’m definitely going to do the water trick love the videos

    • @moorelaughs3136
      @moorelaughs3136 10 місяців тому +3

      @@ballgloveking it’s awesome to see you and your dad playing catch Chris! My dad didn’t play as big of a role in my life as I wished I played baseball when I was younger but due to our relationship, he never got to watch me play or play catch with me. Now that I’m older I’ve got into playing slo pitch but unfortunately I lost my dad due to heart attack on new years and won’t get the opportunity to have that bond with him. My son is going to be 6 this year and baseball is our passion and I never miss an opportunity to play catch with him to give him the memories I wish I had growing up Cherish moments with your family and loved ones every day! And for the love of the game 🥎⚾️

    • @weirdowolfstudio5409
      @weirdowolfstudio5409 10 місяців тому

      @@ballglovekingyou must have watched Yamamoto from Japan

    • @weirdowolfstudio5409
      @weirdowolfstudio5409 10 місяців тому

      @@ballglovekinghere’s what I do with coffee maker I make a pot of hot water . Then pour it All over glove over sink or outside . Then proceed to work glove all over . Heel etc . Form my pocket and put ball in it and let dry 24hrs . Then break it in more and use Sara glove conditioner.

  • @jonathandeleon2417
    @jonathandeleon2417 7 місяців тому +107

    i wish i had my dad to play catch with 😢. My dad passed away a few years ago but i would do anything to just have some time to play catch with him again. For those who read this, If you still have your dad don’t take him for granted. if you can’t play catch with him at least sit down and watch and talk baseball with him.
    Your videos have brought back some memories of me and my dad breaking in gloves when i was playing so thank you for the work you put into them my brother. God bless!!

    • @Goofy_taco_shorts
      @Goofy_taco_shorts 7 місяців тому +3

      I’m sorry mate

    • @Henry_Corcoran
      @Henry_Corcoran 6 місяців тому +6

      My dad is always in pain because he didn't have the safest life when he was young and he still does batting and fielding practice with me even though it hurts him to throw. He's cool.

    • @FernandoPerez-nx9pj
      @FernandoPerez-nx9pj 6 місяців тому

      womp womp

    • @Goofy_taco_shorts
      @Goofy_taco_shorts 6 місяців тому +4

      @@FernandoPerez-nx9pj dude that’s not cool

    • @mandog5309
      @mandog5309 6 місяців тому

      @@Goofy_taco_shortsyou see who he's subscribed to? He's just a dumbass a kid thinking it's cool to be edgy. Don't worry, life will sort him out...

  • @bricestanford692
    @bricestanford692 10 місяців тому +45

    😂”this is just a paid actor” best closing line to a heart warming scene😂😂😂

  • @nickneal15
    @nickneal15 3 місяці тому +5

    Your videos have helped me a lot in breaking in my sons glove. He’s had hell catching baseballs due to only being his second season he’s not very good at catching yet and just by breaking in the glove with what you’ve shown in the video, it’s helped out his catching ability a ton.

  • @dannydominguez270
    @dannydominguez270 8 місяців тому +4

    Hey man just wanted to thank you just got my whole family gloves to goof off with but watching your video really helped give me the confidence to shape the gloves. Keep up the good work.

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  8 місяців тому

      Dude that is so awesome! God Bless you and your family!

  • @keylens.6900
    @keylens.6900 10 місяців тому +57

    Wow Chris you're so fast!

    • @Siblingshorts-k8d
      @Siblingshorts-k8d 10 місяців тому +3

      Top comment no replies lemme fix that

    • @Faevar
      @Faevar 8 місяців тому

      @@Siblingshorts-k8daverage npc reply

    • @JanksBaseball2428
      @JanksBaseball2428 8 місяців тому

      Top comment only one reply? Now it's more like two

    • @Faevar
      @Faevar 7 місяців тому +2

      @@JanksBaseball2428 you’re so annoying

  • @JanksBaseball2428
    @JanksBaseball2428 10 місяців тому +10

    Wow Chris you're so fast!!!

  • @somenecool
    @somenecool 4 місяці тому

    I’ve only broke in one glove this way before. Playing primarily first base as well as 3rd and left field I guess I just caught so many balls that my gloves always broke in quickly. It wasn’t until I spent my own money on a glove that I really liked that I took the time to shape it and break it in.

  • @BronxHefner
    @BronxHefner Місяць тому

    I love your videos so much, thank you for posting this to help me break in my gloves.

  • @bmanp15
    @bmanp15 10 місяців тому +3

    Have you ever tried turning a glove inside out for a few minutes? Really helps tretch those palm laces. 5lb dumbbells also work well instead of a mallet

  • @yankeefan99-i8b
    @yankeefan99-i8b 2 місяці тому

    Hi ball glove king I really love your videos❤😊😊😊 I just got a custom Bradley glove they make nice gloves for kid hands but I got it 3 days ago I love rollovers band your strategy for breaking in gloves thank you for telling us everything and being so open to telling us how to break in gloves even though you have a business so thank you so much

  • @alexsantiago3181
    @alexsantiago3181 6 місяців тому +1

    Breaking in a new Wilson A2k with this video. Thanks BGK love ur videos

  • @gundamzaku214
    @gundamzaku214 5 місяців тому

    Damn brother, so much detail and knowledge on just breaking in gloves alone! Subbed and liked!!! And your father’s a lefty, woohoo!!! Me too!!!

  • @Crash_dummydex
    @Crash_dummydex 10 місяців тому +3

    Of course I see this the week after I start to break in my glove

  • @davidcooper9948
    @davidcooper9948 9 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos and have learned a lot. I have a 90 glove collection featuring 62 different brands and have used many of your techniques. Collection includes a Wilson Matt Chapman A2K)beautiful)

  • @YukonXL
    @YukonXL 10 місяців тому +2

    This is probably out there somewhere but after doing all the normal pounding and water, know you have to hit the dry glove to re-loosen it and I decided to try out using my theragun type of massage gun with a bigger ball tip on it and actually went great to loosen up the glove more.

    • @isaaca2382
      @isaaca2382 2 місяці тому

      YOOOOOOO I never thought to use my theragun lol thank you very much kind sir! 🫡

  • @MikeySkywalker
    @MikeySkywalker 9 місяців тому

    10:46 😂 This makes absolutely no sense at all. At least you realized it right after it came out of your mouth. 🤣 Breaking in his glove in front of him is “a loser thing to do.” Am I the only one who found this hilarious? It’s so random. Love it. 😝

  • @MrJrohl
    @MrJrohl 7 місяців тому

    Used your method on my new mizuno 11.5 franchise. One word...mmwaahhh!!
    Thanks! 1:16

  • @nathanmorgan9483
    @nathanmorgan9483 8 місяців тому

    the usage of that gatorade cooler for the water treatment/glove dunkage just made my water taste weird. love the videos dude, God bless!

  • @cyrilvillarosa2421
    @cyrilvillarosa2421 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video, I’ve been following your concept of breaking my new glove, however I use a weighted training softball to break in the glove too.

  • @MattCristobal-r2k
    @MattCristobal-r2k 9 місяців тому +1

    Chris please where did you get that big glove mallet from

  • @coco8030
    @coco8030 10 місяців тому +4

    Love the vids Chris keep it up.

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for watching my man!

  • @Jacksonbaseball16
    @Jacksonbaseball16 10 місяців тому +1

    Love you vids bgk hope you and you family have a good year

  • @kenham6058
    @kenham6058 10 місяців тому +2

    Where did your hoh r2g video go

  • @JasperJaxon2.0
    @JasperJaxon2.0 Місяць тому

    I love your videos I love you ball glove king

  • @adamrhoffman
    @adamrhoffman 10 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos. Been watching for a while. My son’s glove has started to flatten in the pocket and he wants it deeper. Any suggestions how to deepen the pocket more for him? Thanks so much!

  • @PainShock_99
    @PainShock_99 4 місяці тому

    Man I love the info, but this video felt like it was everywhere! I new to your channel btw.

  • @garrettclagett4743
    @garrettclagett4743 7 місяців тому

    I just received a new Wilson A2K catchers mitt for father's day. It is so stiff; it will be a daunting process to break-in.

  • @stephenkileen1973
    @stephenkileen1973 7 місяців тому +1

    Do you need to do the water dip with a glove like the gamer xle?
    Just bought a rawlings Encore for my son (supposed to be about the same as the gamer).

  • @bamboosteamer78
    @bamboosteamer78 9 місяців тому +1

    Love the video! Any advice for an Irish guy, who's new to baseball on breaking in a Rawlings Player Preferred budget range glove (12.5"), mostly on their own? Aside from the mallet poundings, are there any good solo catch drills to help break it in and build hand strength to make it close properly?
    The sport is very uncommon here so playing catch with a team mate is only available every few weeks at practice and none of my local friends are into the sport or will even consider it 😢
    How would you toss a ball and catch it to get the shapes shown in your video? Thanks!

    • @126hdyna3
      @126hdyna3 8 місяців тому +1

      Get a rubber baseball and find a brick wall

  • @christiang.c.7445
    @christiang.c.7445 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Chris, any experience with breaking in an a2000 1786 with a large amount snakeskin? A friend of mine got a Wilson a2000 1786, “Kala Koa” and were curious if we can use the water treatment on it.
    Just wondering if you had any experience with it and any tips to keep from it from cracking while we work on it.
    Any help from others in the comments would be greatly appreciated too.
    Thanks!

    • @isaaca2382
      @isaaca2382 2 місяці тому

      Same getting an a2000 pedroia fit for my son. with the snakeskin was wondering the same thing!

  • @jeffd2532
    @jeffd2532 10 місяців тому

    How is that Mizuno so far? On the fence about it. Good looking glove though. Send it on over and I'll give it a full review, lol. But seriously, thanks for the content. You've helped me guide parents/players on our team in selecting and caring for gloves. Keep it up!

  • @lmartise
    @lmartise 10 місяців тому

    You do a great job and i love your videos
    For some of your infielders gloves, do you sometime break in with a shallower pocket? Do some infielders prefer this for feel of quicker transfer?

  • @croatiansensation6062
    @croatiansensation6062 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the great tutorial. Thank you to the Baseball Gods. Thank you to all Dads out there...we love you. : O )

  • @MrMayer5oh
    @MrMayer5oh 9 місяців тому +3

    Are we not putting conditioner on while the glove is wet anymore?

  • @bsta1382
    @bsta1382 10 місяців тому +1

    New & improved method, perfect timing for my younger son’s new, unused used-glove.

  • @TyShredzpow
    @TyShredzpow 4 місяці тому

    Wow Chris you’re so fast!!!!!!!!!!

  • @21bkr-11
    @21bkr-11 10 місяців тому

    perfect timing! just picked up the new Shugo :D

  • @christianpascual9653
    @christianpascual9653 10 місяців тому +1

    How does everyone shape their infield glove? I just got a new one and I wanna know how you guys do it

  • @noahpolesky3554
    @noahpolesky3554 10 місяців тому +2

    Can anyone please help!
    I’ve searched online but can’t find much info. Wondering what the main differences are in playability between the Rawlings 200 series and 217 series. Altogether they seem very similar but the Rawlings website isn’t very clear about the differences…
    Any help is appreciated! Thanks

  • @bbartels24
    @bbartels24 10 місяців тому

    When ball glove king uploads 🎉🎉

  • @willrobinson4280
    @willrobinson4280 Місяць тому

    I don't recall seeing any mention of glove oils or rubs. Do you use anything during the break in period?

  • @drizzle452
    @drizzle452 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for feeding my baseball glove fix. I think I’ve seen most, but not all of your videos…have you ever gotten your hands on a mizuno pro limited?

  • @benhewson5993
    @benhewson5993 10 місяців тому +1

    Low effort hack: use a theragun (or similar) set to high. Works great

  • @timos.4194
    @timos.4194 10 місяців тому

    would you recommend a Wilson m1d or a rawlings pro cm33, i have small hands (only 5ft 8/9)
    Only facing Pitchers around mid 70s to mid 80s and because i am from Germany only about 20 Games a Year.
    So durabilty is Not a big Deal for me 😁

  • @NoahHerje
    @NoahHerje 10 місяців тому

    have you ever tried southern goat gloves would love to see what you think
    great vids keep em coming

  • @patricklarge3744
    @patricklarge3744 9 місяців тому

    Hey man, great video! Im not sure if you tou already have a video on this, but... I bought 2x new gloves this year and have used your technique to break them in. I'm looking for a cleaning /conditioning protocol to follow. So what products should I buy? How often should new gloves be cleaned / conditioned, etc?
    Thanks a ton!

  • @brodydrover4137
    @brodydrover4137 9 місяців тому +3

    I’m scared to get my glove wet bc I don’t want the colour to get ruined (I have the heart of the hide ice) but should I dip it?

  • @elmoneymike
    @elmoneymike 6 місяців тому

    Have you done a review on the Mizuno you had in this video? It is a possible selection so information be nice since no stores in my area have them

  • @eddychang290
    @eddychang290 Місяць тому

    I’m sure it’s been asked before but do you recommend conditioning the glove after a break in?

  • @Mahomes_Games
    @Mahomes_Games 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video

  • @HarperRandall-cs7xe
    @HarperRandall-cs7xe 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow Chris your fast!😂

  • @BackVR
    @BackVR 6 місяців тому

    What brand of outfielders glove is the green and tan one? Thank you

  • @TautologyTechSystems
    @TautologyTechSystems 3 місяці тому

    What is the difference in the break-in process when doing traditional vs two in the pinky?

  • @kevinludden9426
    @kevinludden9426 10 місяців тому

    Gotta review the SSK line Z5,Z7, and Z9. I swear the Z5 is the best budget glove you can get for 99.95

  • @joey1142
    @joey1142 4 місяці тому

    how often should u condition ur glove ?

  • @micahjohnson987
    @micahjohnson987 9 місяців тому

    Joined a men’s slow pitch league with some friends starts next month and your vid’s have been a big help. I have a glove from a couple years ago (Wilson A950 12 1/2) … the glove got stuck in storage and is flat flat, can I fix and use that or should I get a new glove?

  • @CASONBASEBALLTB-b9r
    @CASONBASEBALLTB-b9r 20 днів тому

    Am I able to use glove oil?

  • @24roudy57
    @24roudy57 10 місяців тому

    I love your videos keep making good videos for kids like me

  • @waynerush6318
    @waynerush6318 10 місяців тому

    Be so cool if you could fix my dads mid 60’s a2000. Something I’ve always wanted to get done for him. He used it playing ball when he was on some form of minor team… He is a Vietnam Veteran and is the bast family man I have ever met. Chris, if you read this, let me know how much it would cost? My son’s first season for little league is this year and I’m trying to find the right all around glove for him too. Love your vids and keep’’em coming!

  • @H4nter_official
    @H4nter_official 6 місяців тому

    Wow Chris you’re so fast😂😂!

  • @ThayneMahler
    @ThayneMahler 5 місяців тому

    I finally gave in and bought a Rawlings REV. I’m assuming break in will be different due to the materials the glove is made of. Do you have any advice?

  • @Jaymanslc
    @Jaymanslc 7 місяців тому +1

    Have you used glove oil before to help break in the glove and if so, how'd it turn out?

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  7 місяців тому

      Glove oil is bad glove conditioner is good. Oil will never leave the leather but conditioner will. Anyway it makes a really really small difference

  • @granycakes39
    @granycakes39 10 місяців тому +1

    What should I do about wrinkles and creases in the palm

  • @jimmclaughlin769
    @jimmclaughlin769 9 місяців тому

    have you ever used the method where you flip the glove inside out and does it work

  • @asjdwf
    @asjdwf 4 місяці тому +1

    what's the time it takes once you get a glove if we send one in?

    • @ballgloveking
      @ballgloveking  4 місяці тому

      Once I have it it’s about two weeks to get it back in your hands!

  • @TridentsUp-g8r
    @TridentsUp-g8r 10 місяців тому +2

    You should do a giveaway at the end of every video! It would get people to watch more and watch all the way until the end!

    • @latenite3931
      @latenite3931 4 місяці тому

      Every video? Really? Just give away $300 gloves like it's nothing huh? Lol

  • @Morrisonhill222
    @Morrisonhill222 3 місяці тому

    Wow Chris is fast

  • @TrophyTrails-777
    @TrophyTrails-777 10 місяців тому

    Can you do a how to break in a catchers mitt video?

  • @JadenLimJingHanMontfortss
    @JadenLimJingHanMontfortss 3 місяці тому +1

    wow chris your so fast

  • @leadoff.northpole
    @leadoff.northpole 7 місяців тому

    BGK as a young outfielder, is it safe and good to shape my glove thumb to pinky with 2 in the pinky?

  • @Vanderplace
    @Vanderplace 10 місяців тому

    We recently got a 44 Pro catcher's glove and no amount of any of these techniques have helped. It's not the break-in techniques, I'm sure these all work GREAT for any other glove, but the 44 Pro catcher's mitt is a BEAST and I do NOT recommend it.
    If I could return it, I would. There's no way my 13-year old can use his fancy, customized mitt in a game and that's a shame because he was really hoping to have a sweet piece of gear to use as he becomes the starting catcher on his team. I really believe even with broken in leather, this thing is just physically tough to close based on how it's made.
    I guess we're off to Dick's to buy him a glove he can actually use.

  • @primekarma6675
    @primekarma6675 10 місяців тому +1

    Came from IG live

  • @JosiahG17
    @JosiahG17 10 місяців тому

    Can you review Rico gloves I just want to see if it’s a good glove or not

  • @홍성현-p5o
    @홍성현-p5o 6 місяців тому

    3:29 끈 늘리기
    6:58 물의 온도

  • @trbtrickshots7246
    @trbtrickshots7246 2 місяці тому

    wow chris ur so fast !!!!

  • @dinobravo23
    @dinobravo23 10 місяців тому

    Is that the Haga Japan "old faithful" Mizuno that came out a few months back at the beginning of the video? How the hell do you get your hand inside of it? I bought one and had to return it. I couldnt get my hand all the way in. Super small and tight. Beautiful glove just too small.

    • @13ranzz
      @13ranzz 10 місяців тому

      Japanese have smaller hands, so naturally they make the inside of the gloves slightly smaller. But also, I'd prefer a snug fight as it will stretch overtime with use. You can even submerge a glove in hot water, and use mallet work with your hand inside.. it will "conform" to your hand size. Like a custom fit. All gloves I buy are made in Japan for quality and fit.

    • @dinobravo23
      @dinobravo23 10 місяців тому

      @@13ranzz Yeah, I completely understand that they are smaller people in general and it makes sense that the glove would be on the smaller side, its just seriously small for my hand. I have other "small" gloves but this one is ridiculous. You wouldve laughed if you saw it on my hand. I wish It were a bit bigger as I wouldve kept it. Oh well...

  • @chrissory328
    @chrissory328 10 місяців тому

    @ballgloveking Followed your break in procedure on my sons dp15 but we have ended up with a palm crease. Any way we can get rid of it? We are still breaking it in playing catch and using during practice

  • @lKillizionl
    @lKillizionl 9 місяців тому

    Yo I have a question sort of related to the wet break-in. Do you think it would work to shape to my hand if after the dunk and the shaping that I wear it until it dries while playing catch?

  • @user-fy9185
    @user-fy9185 8 місяців тому

    Hi Chris. My name is Gannon and I have been breaking in my glove most of the day today... and it looks amazing!!
    (except for one problem)
    the bottom of the index/ring finger is bubbling up when i squeeze.
    IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX IT!?!?

  • @takevert
    @takevert 10 місяців тому

    Hey man can you do a review showing how dansby Swanson breaks his glove in

  • @toddm316
    @toddm316 10 місяців тому +1

    Dude is that a bears Blanket?

  • @Visionsunhendrix
    @Visionsunhendrix 8 місяців тому

    You should review the ssk z5 outfield

  • @jhawdz44j5
    @jhawdz44j5 10 місяців тому

    doesnt water make the glove heavy and can dry out the leather ?

  • @chriscourtois1333
    @chriscourtois1333 9 місяців тому

    Hey Chris. I'm also. Chris. Your thoughts for inexpensive glove. RAWLINGS GG ELITE.

  • @ammiejohnson6147
    @ammiejohnson6147 7 місяців тому

    Should I do the hot water treatment on a catchers mitt

  • @mileswilliams4296
    @mileswilliams4296 5 місяців тому

    I have the kebryan a2000, I’ve been hammering my hinges but whenever I close I bends down the center of the palm. what can I do about it ?

  • @BrokeDamian05
    @BrokeDamian05 10 місяців тому

    Let’s say i wanna break in my first base mitt with two hinges do i also hit the pinky hinge as i did the thumb hinge?

  • @JadenLimJingHanMontfortss
    @JadenLimJingHanMontfortss 3 місяці тому

    what can be used to replace glove contitioner

  • @gary-carrot
    @gary-carrot 6 місяців тому

    How do I break in my glove if I play outfield and infield

  • @JadenLimJingHanMontfortss
    @JadenLimJingHanMontfortss 3 місяці тому

    can we use something like baby skin lotion

  • @ッBEK-YTッ
    @ッBEK-YTッ 6 місяців тому

    Wow Chris your so fast

  • @davidortega-ej6rx
    @davidortega-ej6rx 5 місяців тому

    Wow Chris is Soo fast

  • @ngjf8433
    @ngjf8433 9 місяців тому

    Got a question for you/ people in the comments. Has anyone tried to remove the customizable stitching when buying a used 44 glove?

  • @jAckSOn-78
    @jAckSOn-78 7 місяців тому

    The top of my palm always makes a bubble in the pocket and i dont know how to avoid it

  • @NutterButter42069
    @NutterButter42069 6 місяців тому

    Yo a message machine is would be so helpful by simulating catch

  • @ecocousinsquad8248
    @ecocousinsquad8248 10 місяців тому

    Wow, Chris you’re so fast

  • @hulkhogan503
    @hulkhogan503 10 місяців тому

    Can I use the water dip method on a super skin glove??

  • @Big-CE
    @Big-CE 20 днів тому +1

    I used this method for 2 hours and my A2k still feels very stiff any reason why🤷‍♂️

  • @davonsiege
    @davonsiege 9 місяців тому

    What I do is put a put hot water and play catch and then put a baseball and wrap it with rubber bands it works great everytime