I will always pay a premium if a glove is made in the USA, Canada, Japan. Unfortunately, Canada has no options. Rawlings and Wilson ditched the USA. Leaves me with A2Ks and the occasional Mizuno. I have no regrets paying what I did for my Made in Japan gloves. Would like to try out one of the new Marucci Made in USA and a Nokona to compare them to the Made in Japan gloves.
@@mdsmith1019 I have a custom Cypress Series which I find decent. It’s made in China. Love the design. The Made in USA ones are the C2 series and seem to be made in Cooperstown with Carpenter Trade. Have not handled in person. My Cypress was in the same price tier as HOH. HOH are much much better imho. Still play some catch with my Cypress Marucci, but likely my least favourite glove I have spent that much money on. I expect the C2 are a totally different story.
@@Cota0514 oh wow. I'm super casual and shouldn't even CONSIDER a HOH or Cypress or even a 44 Pro...but I'm also an adult and work a job and think I should be able to have SOMETHING cool. That being said, I'm still working on how to pitch the expenditure to the Minister of Finance/wife so...I think I have time to figure out a glove to get lol. A long time. A VERY long time.
Been watching your videos for only a week, a good blend of glove related info and witty humor. If possible, can you talk about all the glove made in Japan, regardless of brands? Such as any common traits they share, how they differ from gloves made elsewhere, etc.
Love your content. Have you ever put together something like a tier list for different brands and series? I feel like most people know about the top Pro series from each manufacturer, but what about their B tiers, or C tiers? For example, how does A1000 compare to GG elite or to Mizuno Prime Elite? Maybe add in Marucci and 44, and some of the smaller companies so we can see where those gloves would fit in in terms of quality.
I got the Jose Ramirez glove for 200 and I think it's really good for the price. In my opinion, you could think of them as a more trusted "small-glove-brand"
My $80 Rawlings glove from 1987 is still being used in practices. I bought the best glove I could afford when I was 12. My son is almost 14 and has been playing since 4. We have been through 3 Rawlings gloves($250+) since he was 10... The quality of leather is no where close to my 35 yr old glove. We are now looking for better quality gloves and will probably end up with a custom glove. Another parent I know, their kid has been through several Wilson gloves in the same time frame.
Theres no way dude ive had the same a2000 for 6 years ive only replaced the laces and that was last year i condition every few months and store it by itself on a shelf palm down and its still holds its shape. I played high school ball for 3 years on varsity and 1 on jv. I played 2 summer leagues and 1 fall ball.
I took a chance and just bought an Easton Professional Collection hybrid for $140. I was blown away by the quality when it arrived. IMO it would rival the A2000 or HOH. For the price it’s hard to beat
Would really like to see you review some of the bigger “smaller” glove companies such as JL Glove Co, and a newer but still interesting glove company Emery. Ive seen their gloves being used all over the Minor Leagues and some Major League guys use them too.
Great stuff man. I remember when a HOH and A2000 was $150. I’m partial to my Allstar mitt but if I ever needed to get a new fielders glove I would definitely look into 44 after seeing your videos.
My dad bout me a top of the line heart of the hide when I was 11 for just over 100.00. I’m 40 and the thing is still amazing. My 11 yr old loves it. But when I went to look at the new models they were over 300.00. I think it’s overpriced but if it holds up as well as mine did it may be a worthwhile investment. Really like the 44’s though
I have been using Vinci gloves for the past 10 yrs+....soft leather, easy break in and very durable...you can get custom made but they usually have coupon discounts so a top quality custom glove will cost $220 or so...love the feel...I play men's softball and baseball gloves are just too small for a 12" ball
Don’t know what this guy is smoking, but my Nokona glove is absolutely amazing. Have one for 10 years and just bought my son one two years ago. Still way better than any of the big brands by far. And it’s a small company. Made here in Texas.
Crazy how smaller glove brands are competitive with the big three brands. And offer products at reasonable prices. It's similar to any other industry with big name brands, like the smartphone industry. There are tons of phones that are just as capable of providing a phone on par with the iPhone. It's just that with Apple, your paying extra for the brand. No doubt it's similar with companies like Rawlings and Wilson. Your paying extra for the brand (though these brands are more consistent quality wise, so I'll give 'em that)
two things i would pay attention to if i bought a new baseball glove. not price. the type of leather and its flexibility. if you can afford a price driven glove you should buy it. but the other things i just mentioned should be paramount in your reason to buy any baseball glove. good leather will give you a glove that will last a long time. don't forget that. i bought a wilson glove many years ago for $100.00. i still can use it and i do not regret spending that kind of money for it. i bought it in my late twenties. i am now 76 and i can still use it and it does not look that old. good things cost money. suck it up.
What I do not get is why lots of players other then catchers and first baseman use gloves that the bottom of hand sticks out on them. Now unless you have massive dinner plate sized hands, this should not be a thing as I see the players look like they are in pain when catching some specific types of catches where they get stung on the edge with the lacing and ball hitting in that spot/near that spot. Also, lots of times I see players wearing gloves so small the glove looks like a compression glove with fingers hurting the glove is that tight on them.
I'm still using the same wilson from jr high over 25 years ago. I have a couple of worths that are in different stages of breaking in but neither feel like an extension of my hand as the Wilson.
44 gloves are crazy stiff but will last a lifetime. I did the Aso hot water method with a mallet. Then conditioned it. A lot of catch and it helped quite a bit.
I still have my Kelly black series 12.75 trapeze that I used in college in early 2000s and it looks/ feels brand new. Think they went out of business a while back but could be wrong..
I have my gloves made in mexico full custom and way more durable than any glove ive ever bought from the main line and for a third the price downside big break in time
I used to think Nokona made really great gloves but then you are paying a $100-$200 premium over a HOH or A2000 glove. Are they really worth that extra cost? That is why I got a Mizuno Pro Select glove. If you can find a Mizuno Pro Select Glove for $150 then you are getting a pretty decent price.
Nikcoma is the best Small Glove company ever, and it’s not even close I’ve got friends who bought their Gloves almost 15 years - 20 years ago and they are still in great condition. They’re made by a boot company in East Texas. They are a little on the higher side but they are worth every penny
At the end of the day you get what you pay for, you cannot in my opinion even compare a 44 to an A2K, I see 44s come into my shop all the time for repairs, some the leather itself is tearing, or the actual stitching of the glove, not the lacing is coming apart. Don’t see those types of failures in the big 3.
@@brettbedard7919 No, I sell new and used glove and just also repair them. Repair is a tiny fraction of the business I do. I’ve had in the last 2 weeks, 2 brand new 44s that had been used not even enough to get the pocket dirty with broken lace. The lace is bad enough to rip it with your hands.
I’m always a bit intrigued regarding these cases on 44s. Did owners do harsh oven/Microwave/Steam treatment? Are the laces dyed color and thud made them weaker? I have two 44s myself (3 boys playing ball) and had no issues with laces, but I get traditional colors like black and tan laces and use Nokona conditioner on entire glove break in. My laces have been identical to Wilson. Rawlings has the best laces I’ve experienced. Maybe I just get lucky over the years when I did buy 44s, or these other people are doing something majorly wrong. Like I said I’m just intrigued by these failures.
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We need to hear a review on Nokona!
Nokona for infield/pitching. All-Star for catching. The A2000 is great but nothing compares to a Nokona.
I haven't found anything from the Big 3 to compare to a Nokona.
My favorite place to buy a glove is probably Target
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Walmart sells great gloves.
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@@ballgloveking whats your favorite brand, mine is mizuno
My son and I have Nokona buckaroo's for three years now. He has used his for city ball and travel ball. feels great, have had no issues.
Yep. My Buckaroo, Bloodline, and Alpha are all great. They're on the expensive side, but worth every penny.
My Nokona Buckaroo is also still going strong after 4 years. Nokona’s are amazing and most of them are made in the USA.
Keep up the good work you have gave me so much help with buying gloves
Yessir
I will always pay a premium if a glove is made in the USA, Canada, Japan. Unfortunately, Canada has no options. Rawlings and Wilson ditched the USA. Leaves me with A2Ks and the occasional Mizuno. I have no regrets paying what I did for my Made in Japan gloves.
Would like to try out one of the new Marucci Made in USA and a Nokona to compare them to the Made in Japan gloves.
I'm really thinking to get a Marucci. They look really nice and the cheap one I tried on in store felt really good. It's intriguing.
@@mdsmith1019 I have a custom Cypress Series which I find decent. It’s made in China. Love the design. The Made in USA ones are the C2 series and seem to be made in Cooperstown with Carpenter Trade. Have not handled in person.
My Cypress was in the same price tier as HOH. HOH are much much better imho. Still play some catch with my Cypress Marucci, but likely my least favourite glove I have spent that much money on. I expect the C2 are a totally different story.
@@Cota0514 oh wow. I'm super casual and shouldn't even CONSIDER a HOH or Cypress or even a 44 Pro...but I'm also an adult and work a job and think I should be able to have SOMETHING cool. That being said, I'm still working on how to pitch the expenditure to the Minister of Finance/wife so...I think I have time to figure out a glove to get lol. A long time. A VERY long time.
@@mdsmith1019 “buy once, cry once” as the ole saying goes. In time, you won’t regret it whatsoever. Minister of Finance is hilarious btw 😂
Can you review nokona gloves please
Been watching your videos for only a week, a good blend of glove related info and witty humor. If possible, can you talk about all the glove made in Japan, regardless of brands? Such as any common traits they share, how they differ from gloves made elsewhere, etc.
good idea
I'm gonna try to do that soon
@@ballgloveking I just ordered some Japan release gloves. If you want to test one, let me know!
Zett and Hatakeyama are my favorites!
@J Kyle081 I just ordered a zett glove for my son, I'm hoping it works out!!
@@brooklynknightss I'm sure he's gonna love it :)
Love your content. Have you ever put together something like a tier list for different brands and series? I feel like most people know about the top Pro series from each manufacturer, but what about their B tiers, or C tiers? For example, how does A1000 compare to GG elite or to Mizuno Prime Elite? Maybe add in Marucci and 44, and some of the smaller companies so we can see where those gloves would fit in in terms of quality.
I got the Jose Ramirez glove for 200 and I think it's really good for the price. In my opinion, you could think of them as a more trusted "small-glove-brand"
My $80 Rawlings glove from 1987 is still being used in practices. I bought the best glove I could afford when I was 12. My son is almost 14 and has been playing since 4. We have been through 3 Rawlings gloves($250+) since he was 10... The quality of leather is no where close to my 35 yr old glove. We are now looking for better quality gloves and will probably end up with a custom glove. Another parent I know, their kid has been through several Wilson gloves in the same time frame.
I have a Rawlings I used it for 45 years restrung 2 times it’s retired now along with me cost me $120
Are you steaming/cooking the rawlings gloves?
@@88navyson nope. Break it in the old fashioned way
120 45 years ago equates to a $350 glove today. Give or take.
Theres no way dude ive had the same a2000 for 6 years ive only replaced the laces and that was last year i condition every few months and store it by itself on a shelf palm down and its still holds its shape. I played high school ball for 3 years on varsity and 1 on jv. I played 2 summer leagues and 1 fall ball.
Great video, as always. Any chance you'd do a Dansby Swanson glove break in video before he leaves the braves? 😂
Lol I may be able to make it happen this winter
He aint leavin’ my Braves
Glad to see the Patroit Glove Co review
I literally looked into this topic to start my own glove company. You can get blanks or even add your logo real easy.
its true
How is that compnay going? Got a link for some gloves? 😄
I took a chance and just bought an Easton Professional Collection hybrid for $140. I was blown away by the quality when it arrived. IMO it would rival the A2000 or HOH. For the price it’s hard to beat
Easton Pro Hybrids are FANTASTIC gloves even if they cost $300
Would really like to see you review some of the bigger “smaller” glove companies such as JL Glove Co, and a newer but still interesting glove company Emery. Ive seen their gloves being used all over the Minor Leagues and some Major League guys use them too.
as soon as i saw you taking ground balls in burkenstocks i stopped the video and decided im buying a big brand
15-20 yrs ago it was all about the A2000s and Classic Mizuno
My go-to is the zett pro status series gloves. Very underrated glove series in the US. If you look into these make sure it’s made in japan.
44 pro gloves are AMAZING! I’ve had mine for 3 years and is the best purchase I’ve made! I recommend them to anyone!
I have one too there awesome right?!!!
Was wondering what your thoughts are on ssk gloves
Super solid actually
SSK and Zett are just as popular in Japan as Rawlings, Wilson, Mizuno in the US.
All 5 of these companies make the best gloves imo.
Got a custom patriot coming for my daughter for Xmas! Can’t wait!
Need you to review some of the new gloves Marucci is making. Personally think Marucci is hustling hard right now.
Chris how else can I break in my glove I do the php and hitting it then pushing it down I don’t want to do hot water any tips
Also it’s a 44 and it’s pro stiff I’ve had it for like 6 weeks now and I feel like it’s close to game ready
Honestly once it’s able to be closed enough to play catch and field ground ballls you just gotta use it!
Try using a pitching machine if you can
@@ballgloveking perfect I have a machine in my backyard thx BGK!
We found Bradley gloves this last year and got a catchers mitt from them. They feel good and are much less than the big fellas
Great stuff man. I remember when a HOH and A2000 was $150. I’m partial to my Allstar mitt but if I ever needed to get a new fielders glove I would definitely look into 44 after seeing your videos.
My dad bout me a top of the line heart of the hide when I was 11 for just over 100.00. I’m 40 and the thing is still amazing. My 11 yr old loves it. But when I went to look at the new models they were over 300.00. I think it’s overpriced but if it holds up as well as mine did it may be a worthwhile investment. Really like the 44’s though
@@michaeldc951 I’m 43 and still playing/managing.
@@berniestewart1738 that’s awesome man! I need to get back to playing! Keep it up!!
Oh you don’t remember when HoH/Pro Preferred and a2000/a2k were $199 & $299 those were the good days
lol I wish we could go back
You should do a video where you put a 44 pro series glove against a 44 classic series glove
I have been using Vinci gloves for the past 10 yrs+....soft leather, easy break in and very durable...you can get custom made but they usually have coupon discounts so a top quality custom glove will cost $220 or so...love the feel...I play men's softball and baseball gloves are just too small for a 12" ball
Yeah Vinci gloves are my fav too. I am a catcher so their mitts have lots of customization, so I like them a lot.
I know the owner(Pete) and have bought several gloves from him. Very durable, and the guy will go out of his way to make you happy.
you should do a vladdy update and see how he forms his first basemans mitt instead of 3rd
What do you think about Nokona gloves
How about listing all the smaller gloves Company in a thread? (I tried to add the ones I know, thanks for extending!)
Yabai gloves
4him gloves
Patriot gloves
44 (duh)
Lazer Pro
Emery
JL Glove Co
We get Rawlings gloves but we have a Rawlings outlet near us and spend less for blemished gloves which you can’t tell it’s blemished.
What do you like more heart of the hide or pro prefered
HOH
@@ballgloveking same
Don’t know what this guy is smoking, but my Nokona glove is absolutely amazing. Have one for 10 years and just bought my son one two years ago. Still way better than any of the big brands by far. And it’s a small company. Made here in Texas.
Excuse my ignorance, but where does Franklin rank in this convo? My daughters play softball.
Can you do a review on the patriot glove company glove?
Crazy how smaller glove brands are competitive with the big three brands. And offer products at reasonable prices. It's similar to any other industry with big name brands, like the smartphone industry. There are tons of phones that are just as capable of providing a phone on par with the iPhone. It's just that with Apple, your paying extra for the brand. No doubt it's similar with companies like Rawlings and Wilson. Your paying extra for the brand (though these brands are more consistent quality wise, so I'll give 'em that)
is ssk a "small" brand?
what about Rico gloves? Just got my son a custom made glove from them and he loves it so far.
The only thing about 44 is all gloves have a giant 44 on the wrist
And Wilson has a Wilson on the wrist……
You could always get the 44 moved to the side, or do a black leather wrist with a black 44 logo
two things i would pay attention to if i bought a new baseball glove. not price. the type of leather and its flexibility. if you can afford a price driven glove you should buy it. but the other things i just mentioned should be paramount in your reason to buy any baseball glove. good leather will give you a glove that will last a long time. don't forget that. i bought a wilson glove many years ago for $100.00. i still can use it and i do not regret spending that kind of money for it. i bought it in my late twenties. i am now 76 and i can still use it and it does not look that old. good things cost money. suck it up.
My 2019 Rawlings PRO314-2CTI was worth every penny of the 280.00 I paid made in America doesn't happen much anymore
Yeah Nokona consistently has made in America gloves which is pretty sweet but it’s just soooooo much cheaper to have done elsewhere
How durable is the Patriot glove though?
Had ralings wilson Mizuno high end gloves but 44 is the best so far for me. Go for 44 if you are looking for super stiff glove
What I do not get is why lots of players other then catchers and first baseman use gloves that the bottom of hand sticks out on them. Now unless you have massive dinner plate sized hands, this should not be a thing as I see the players look like they are in pain when catching some specific types of catches where they get stung on the edge with the lacing and ball hitting in that spot/near that spot. Also, lots of times I see players wearing gloves so small the glove looks like a compression glove with fingers hurting the glove is that tight on them.
I always used a Louisville or mizuno. My son (9u) has taken them over. My first base and catchers mitt are 30 years old and still rocking.
Ay umm what model 44 glove model is best for a 11 year old infielder he prefers 11-11.25
He also likes shallow pockets
Marucci has quickly become my favorite brand, I love my Oxford and it only cost me $150. Looking at getting a custom Pro 44 for fastpitch
I'm still using the same wilson from jr high over 25 years ago. I have a couple of worths that are in different stages of breaking in but neither feel like an extension of my hand as the Wilson.
The Absolutely Ridiculous X gloves look amazing should try one out
Bro I love the shorts and would love to get a pair! Any chance you could lower the price to maybe $20-30.
Lol I wish I could,
I’m looking into a new provider
These cost me $30 so I can’t really go much lower
Miss Louisville slugger gloves! At least we still have Easton for now!
Buckler is a company everyone should give a try.
Is an H web typically a hard break in, I've pounded w/a mallet for days on my son's youth 44, and he still can't close it?
Steam it
44 gloves are crazy stiff but will last a lifetime. I did the Aso hot water method with a mallet. Then conditioned it. A lot of catch and it helped quite a bit.
Does Kelly still make a glove. I had one and it was great. Took a long time to break in but lasted forever and felt great.
I still have my Kelly black series 12.75 trapeze that I used in college in early 2000s and it looks/ feels brand new. Think they went out of business a while back but could be wrong..
They’re gone. I had a 11.5 back in the 2001
My son has been using a Shoeless Joe glove all through high school and loves it
Where can I buy this gloves around jhb
You should buy a ampidexterous glove and do a review on it
Him: Stop Buying Gloves From These Brands, Continues to name every brand in existence*
What size glove and brand should I use for men’s slow pitch softball shortstop?
Is Bucklers valid ? I got their kip leather glove for $180 sounds like a good deal to me.
Buckler is legit 👌
Please make a wilson a1000 Pedroia fit review
2:25
I've herd of Tommy Bahama- but never Bommy Tahama
Can you do some marruci glove reviews
Trying to make that happen soon
I have my gloves made in mexico full custom and way more durable than any glove ive ever bought from the main line and for a third the price downside big break in time
What brand?
@@keylens.6900 its toro hes a small maker in agua prieta sonora
what do you think of nokona?
I’m looking for a present (glove) for my friend what is the best beginner glove
I used to think Nokona made really great gloves but then you are paying a $100-$200 premium over a HOH or A2000 glove. Are they really worth that extra cost? That is why I got a Mizuno Pro Select glove. If you can find a Mizuno Pro Select Glove for $150 then you are getting a pretty decent price.
I’ve had my original for 10 years. Is it worth it? Absolutely, by far a better product than any of the big companies.
And not made by forced labor in ROC…..I like Japan made gloves, but I don’t buy ROC unless I absolutely have to….
Buckskin nokona here going strong approaching 20 years
Could you do a video on Easton small batch gloves?
Rolins gloves are by far the best……… expensive but worth every penny
I like this video as our company is in the process of launching our own brand of premium baseball gloves. We'd welcome your input once we launch.
What is the link for Wilson I can’t find it
Any thoughts about Akadema gloves?
what is the site? n compang name?
I like the shorts still didn’t catch the brand name even though I watch it like three times. Can someone spell that out for me please?!?
Are Rico gloves any good?
What is the glove’s wed site
Nikcoma is the best Small Glove company ever, and it’s not even close I’ve got friends who bought their Gloves almost 15 years - 20 years ago and they are still in great condition. They’re made by a boot company in East Texas. They are a little on the higher side but they are worth every penny
I remember getting a heart of the hide trapeeze for around 150 bucks in the early 2000s
What about the 661 gloves?
I got 44 glove!! The quality is on par with the big companies and no one else has it either!!
Baseball gloves are not immune to inflation.
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What glove was that?
What about ZETT gloves???
Need a Jose Reyes glove break in
Rico gloves are nice my kids had his for 3 seasons now completely custom under 400$
I bought a marruci ascension and somehow unless some sons cut the laces which I doubt…the laces popped…
Try a Under Armour glove I just bought one and I really like it
NOKONA Y do u never talk about them u don't like made in AMERICA? Or u don't like the gloves
Pls do a aria glove i got some and they are awesome
They just told me they got something coming in the mail for me!
@@ballgloveking Finally i have some they are awesome leather
Can you review ssk gloves
I used to love Louisville tpx and Easton. The last glove i had was Adidas and that was awesome too.
Can you review the Rawlings heritage pro t web that’s my glove
Gloves are manufactured in a "factory" - not a "warehouse".
I bought a a2000 for 3 dollars of my friend who found it on a road and it’s a great glove best 3 dollars I’ve spent
I'm jealous
There goes the sponsorships from glove companies
Lol I deny any sponsorships from glove brands
Not much of an honest review if the company is paying you 🤷♂️
@@ballgloveking That’s pretty smart. your videos are great keep up the great work.
At the end of the day you get what you pay for, you cannot in my opinion even compare a 44 to an A2K, I see 44s come into my shop all the time for repairs, some the leather itself is tearing, or the actual stitching of the glove, not the lacing is coming apart. Don’t see those types of failures in the big 3.
So are you saying your shop wouldn’t exist unless these smaller companies put out products?…………
@@brettbedard7919 No, I sell new and used glove and just also repair them. Repair is a tiny fraction of the business I do. I’ve had in the last 2 weeks, 2 brand new 44s that had been used not even enough to get the pocket dirty with broken lace. The lace is bad enough to rip it with your hands.
I’m always a bit intrigued regarding these cases on 44s. Did owners do harsh oven/Microwave/Steam treatment? Are the laces dyed color and thud made them weaker?
I have two 44s myself (3 boys playing ball) and had no issues with laces, but I get traditional colors like black and tan laces and use Nokona conditioner on entire glove break in. My laces have been identical to Wilson. Rawlings has the best laces I’ve experienced.
Maybe I just get lucky over the years when I did buy 44s, or these other people are doing something majorly wrong. Like I said I’m just intrigued by these failures.
What about Rolin FLY
Gloves aren’t manufactured in warehouses. That’s called a factory.
Buy Nokona. Made in Texas. 35 employees.
I mean yes you’re correct. I used the wrong terminology my bad
Nokona is great though I agree only downside is it’s expensive since it’s made here
@@ballgloveking Sorry. That was snarky. I shouldn’t comment before I’ve eaten.
Yeah, Nokona’s expensive. Almost double what I paid ten years ago.