I’ve been breaking in an Under Armour 12.75” pro stock and haven’t felt great about it to date, partly because it’s an absolute tank and has taken a ton of work to even make it serviceable, but also because it feels shallow for an OF glove. Watching this, I loosened the pinky loop and threw on a couple glove locks. Three in the pinky fits perfectly and the glove instantly felt more secure. I like the extra inch or so of length this gives too. I’ve been debating whether to keep this glove, which is a dang beauty in all other respects, but now I think it can become a perennial gamer for me. Thanks, Chris!
Bro I found your channel and I cannot get enough. Coaching my son's baseball team for the first time and all the advice, information, and break-in guides have been invaluable. Thank you.
This was a revelation to me! I got a 12.75 gg elite in the fall, broke in two hinges, two in the pinky but never could get it to close thumb to pinky. After trying this its more comfortable, deeper and closes perfect!
as someone who loves 3 in the pinky as a outfielder i love it i was curious to see if it was doable in a japanese glove since im thinking about getting a wilson staff but seeing the jax helped me want to buy a wilson staff even more great video
i am getting a new glove in a few weeks and I may try the dual hinge and 2 in the pinky...it is SO against how I have worn a glove for 55 yrs but I am going back to infield and the biggest problem I have is the Doinking of the ball in the glove ...in the outfield I caught 95% of the fly balls in the deep, DEEP 13.5 glove playing softball...a baseball gets literally lost in this thing even though I haven't played since I was 18...softball since I was 16 LOL.....double dipped on Sundays.....baseball at noon, softball at 6...anyway, will try the different break in and finger location to see what happens
I use a 12.75 rawling HOH for softball outfield, I love it. Pocket is deep and the ball is bigger so you can feel it more. Only thing that isn’t favorable are scooping balls off the ground
I recently started going 2 in the pinky and 2 completely out. So pinky and ring finger in the pinky, middle and pointer finger outside of the glove and almost overlapping the 2 on the inside. My hand closes more like a crab claw. It’s changed my whole game. It’s the most comfortable grip I’ve ever had.
I played all the way through college (2003) and I recently broke out my college glove as a center fielder. My glove technique is the same as you are suggesting. break in looks the same as Max's but I go two in the pinky with the thumb to middle finger. It is the best feel for catching line drive and fly balls. off the ground it was great. It never bothered me. I go 12" on the glove so I can still get the ball out really quickly.
i wear my glove 3 in the pinky (primarily an outfielder) but when i play infield i dont like the feel, becuase it feels like i cant feel the ball as well and playing infield i wanna feel the ball more if that makes sense
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Wilson DP15 model. I have had the A1K version for seven years now, all through high school and loved it, specifically because of the lack of a heel pad. But I do have a little bit of an issue with doinkage. Do you think this is due to my break in, or due to the model? Love the videos so much, thanks
I used 3 in the pinky, when I was injured a few years ago. I am from Germany and I had a tournament in California at the Twin Creeks Sports Complex. I made like 4 diving catches with it, but I like 2 in the pinky more.
I saw a video a while ago where Byron Burton mentioned he used 3 in the pinky and went pinky to thumb on close. I am full time 3 in the pinky in my OF glove now.
I do three in the pinky for a shortstop and second base! I know that sounds crazy, but I feel like I had to faster transition and more ball protection like that. I got everything up in the infield no balls ever pop out.
Would you be interested in a "Judge my Glove" series? Fans send in gloves to you and you judge the 'break-in' of the glove? Run fun tests on it and such. Could lead to a bunch of funny situations and get you hands on with an even wider variety of gloves. Have fans write an explanation of what they were going for, or list video they were trying to follow to get their break-in done.
I’ve actually just started doing 3 in the pinky 2 month ago thinking no one did it. Now I definitely won’t stop knowing that there’s nothing wrong with it
I wear my outfield gloves with 3 in the pinky because it gives me more length for the glove because your wrist moves down while still being able to squeeze the glove well
Is Zach your fungo guy? 😁 It would be nice to get his "feel & fit" for gloves with his bigger hands. I have massive hands and still don't feel comfortable with my Wilson 1799 going 2 in the pinky. Not your target audience I know, but it would be good info. Thanks
Do you know anything about the Japanese Rawlings Hypertech? I see a few of them on Amazon for just north of 100 dollars. What would they be comparable to stateside quality wise?
So which is generally better for outfielders? 1 hinge or 2 hinge? I may have missed the answer 😅 Seems like 3 in the pinky shifts more towards a 1 hinge
I've always thought that 3 in the pinky aids to the outfielder idea of "trying to trap the ball as well as possible", but it does give me less feeling for the ball and every now and then it doesn't stay in the pocket
Hey ball glove king i have a question how should i break in my glove if i dont have a position in baseball/softball yet Also I haven't bought a glove yet Also should i flare it?
How do y'all even get 3 in the pinky?! I recently got a custom 44 glove and it has the strap for the pinky finger hole, can barely get 2 in the pinky. Do you people get rid of those finger straps inside the glove? Also, how do you keep the heel so stiff?
So i am looking for a new pitching/infield glove that I can play all my catch with I have a nokona outfield glove which I love but it is way too big for the infield it is 12.5 I want a custom glove so can you give me your favorite one for me please
lol great salesmen right there 👆👆 I can definitely break it in but otherwise I suggest the Pedroia break in. Look it up I made a video last year on it!
how do you get the heel to stay still like yours??when I close my heel collapses like into my hand but I want to to stay still??I do 3 in the pinky also btw
Fellow players that rock 3 in the pinky ---->❤
Please do a bo Bichette break in
Why?
@@Lukasishim99Bo could be his favorite player
Yessss please
@@Natey11 he’s not a very good fielder so I don’t know it would be worth it to break in a glove like him but that’s just an opinion
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I’ve been breaking in an Under Armour 12.75” pro stock and haven’t felt great about it to date, partly because it’s an absolute tank and has taken a ton of work to even make it serviceable, but also because it feels shallow for an OF glove. Watching this, I loosened the pinky loop and threw on a couple glove locks. Three in the pinky fits perfectly and the glove instantly felt more secure. I like the extra inch or so of length this gives too. I’ve been debating whether to keep this glove, which is a dang beauty in all other respects, but now I think it can become a perennial gamer for me. Thanks, Chris!
Bro I found your channel and I cannot get enough. Coaching my son's baseball team for the first time and all the advice, information, and break-in guides have been invaluable. Thank you.
please do Bobby Witt Jr. break in, brother
Im a catcher who very rarely plays outfield, but Ill definitely be trying this when I get a new fielders glove. Really cool break in
Got adult softball practice this week and I’m about to see how I like 3 in the pinky. Thank you!
Gotta give it a try!
I have rocked 3 in the pinky for about 3 years now and it's great it's a lot more comfy and gives you a lot more room to catch the ball which is great
Do a Julio Rodriguez break in!!
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Yeahhh
Yes
Yes plz!
Plz!
Please do a Bobby Witt glove break in
Glad you like the Jax break in!
Big thanks my man!
This was a revelation to me! I got a 12.75 gg elite in the fall, broke in two hinges, two in the pinky but never could get it to close thumb to pinky. After trying this its more comfortable, deeper and closes perfect!
as someone who loves 3 in the pinky as a outfielder i love it i was curious to see if it was doable in a japanese glove since im thinking about getting a wilson staff but seeing the jax helped me want to buy a wilson staff even more great video
i am getting a new glove in a few weeks and I may try the dual hinge and 2 in the pinky...it is SO against how I have worn a glove for 55 yrs but I am going back to infield and the biggest problem I have is the Doinking of the ball in the glove ...in the outfield I caught 95% of the fly balls in the deep, DEEP 13.5 glove playing softball...a baseball gets literally lost in this thing even though I haven't played since I was 18...softball since I was 16 LOL.....double dipped on Sundays.....baseball at noon, softball at 6...anyway, will try the different break in and finger location to see what happens
Great video man I do three in the pinky and finger out and over. And I do that because it is still stiff so it is making it perfect.
Nice Attaway 👌
I use a 12.75 rawling HOH for softball outfield, I love it. Pocket is deep and the ball is bigger so you can feel it more. Only thing that isn’t favorable are scooping balls off the ground
Ball glove king your amazing I have been watching for a year
Dude thank you so much for watching!
Best youtuber
@@ballgloveking you should do a mookie betts break in
@@KalebSeibwl-oj7ctI second that
Same
I recently started going 2 in the pinky and 2 completely out. So pinky and ring finger in the pinky, middle and pointer finger outside of the glove and almost overlapping the 2 on the inside. My hand closes more like a crab claw. It’s changed my whole game. It’s the most comfortable grip I’ve ever had.
That’s wild my man!
@@ballglovekingdudeee you should try that! just as a fun experiment😂
I played all the way through college (2003) and I recently broke out my college glove as a center fielder. My glove technique is the same as you are suggesting. break in looks the same as Max's but I go two in the pinky with the thumb to middle finger. It is the best feel for catching line drive and fly balls. off the ground it was great. It never bothered me. I go 12" on the glove so I can still get the ball out really quickly.
you should experiment with 3 in the pinky for infielder gloves, also love your vids you helped me so much
He says the ball disappears, which is bad for infield and transferring the ball to your other hand.
I agree I should experiment a little
i wear my glove 3 in the pinky (primarily an outfielder) but when i play infield i dont like the feel, becuase it feels like i cant feel the ball as well and playing infield i wanna feel the ball more if that makes sense
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Wilson DP15 model. I have had the A1K version for seven years now, all through high school and loved it, specifically because of the lack of a heel pad. But I do have a little bit of an issue with doinkage. Do you think this is due to my break in, or due to the model?
Love the videos so much, thanks
Best content creator in TH-cam!! Thinking of doing a glove break in. Is there a way to contact you first with questions? Thanks again!
Emailing is often the best thing!
bgkbreaks@gmail.com
@@ballgloveking sweet just emailed you - no rush in reply!
I used 3 in the pinky, when I was injured a few years ago.
I am from Germany and I had a tournament in California at the Twin Creeks Sports Complex.
I made like 4 diving catches with it, but I like 2 in the pinky more.
I saw a video a while ago where Byron Burton mentioned he used 3 in the pinky and went pinky to thumb on close. I am full time 3 in the pinky in my OF glove now.
Let’s go, love hearing it
i started once i saw Eric hosmer talk about then Byron talked about it
@@Drewskizzer I think it was a @WhatProsWear YT video.
Been 3 in the pink since I was 10 playing outfield. Thumb to pinky close. Even new gloves are deep that way
Love it 👌
I do three in the pinky for a shortstop and second base! I know that sounds crazy, but I feel like I had to faster transition and more ball protection like that. I got everything up in the infield no balls ever pop out.
3IP at short is crazy bro!
Way to rock it 🙌
I’ve become a fan of 3 in the pinky for a 1B mitt
Are you going to do another batting glove review? Should I get the "white Franklins" from your last vid?
I still LOVE those. Been gaming them in softball
I wanna do another though and include some Bolts
@@ballgloveking cool, thanks. Love your vids, just got an A2K 1786 and it is 💯
Can you make a video on how will smith holds and shapes his catcher mitt, please.
i do 3 in the pinky at third because that is what is most comfortable and i do the best with
Nice nice 👌
can u give some tips on how to close my glove without the palm collapsing please 🙏
Can you do a review on turn2 gloves?
Can you please review a Rawlings 93 pattern I’ve had mine for a couple of months now and I love it a lot. Mine happens to be a pro preferred as well.
Only one I have is a R2G with styrofoam padding so I need a new one lol
Would you be interested in a "Judge my Glove" series? Fans send in gloves to you and you judge the 'break-in' of the glove? Run fun tests on it and such. Could lead to a bunch of funny situations and get you hands on with an even wider variety of gloves. Have fans write an explanation of what they were going for, or list video they were trying to follow to get their break-in done.
I’ve actually just started doing 3 in the pinky 2 month ago thinking no one did it. Now I definitely won’t stop knowing that there’s nothing wrong with it
Love to hear it 👍
Do an Alec Bohm break in. He's breaking out this year both at the plate and on the field
Going to break records for errors this week😢
You deserve 1 million subscribers😊
One day 🥹
@@ballgloveking you will😊
Can you also do an Anthony Rizzo break in?
I’m did this with my A2000 and it was the best glove I ever have had
I wear my outfield gloves with 3 in the pinky because it gives me more length for the glove because your wrist moves down while still being able to squeeze the glove well
I’ve been doing three in the pinky for a while and love it
Please do a Bryson stott break in
Is Zach your fungo guy? 😁 It would be nice to get his "feel & fit" for gloves with his bigger hands. I have massive hands and still don't feel comfortable with my Wilson 1799 going 2 in the pinky. Not your target audience I know, but it would be good info. Thanks
2:20 the instant regret 😂😂
Fire Vid Chris ‼️
Thanks Leo!!
Still waiting for the man that started flashy gloves. DatDudeBP
He’s a legend
Do you know anything about the Japanese Rawlings Hypertech? I see a few of them on Amazon for just north of 100 dollars. What would they be comparable to stateside quality wise?
So which is generally better for outfielders? 1 hinge or 2 hinge? I may have missed the answer 😅
Seems like 3 in the pinky shifts more towards a 1 hinge
I think generally the answer would be 2 hinge but it’s really up to you
I've always thought that 3 in the pinky aids to the outfielder idea of "trying to trap the ball as well as possible", but it does give me less feeling for the ball and every now and then it doesn't stay in the pocket
I actually do 3 in the pinky even in an infield glove. I had to start doing it because of a hand injury I had as a kid.
Whatever works 🤷♂️
Please do a review on 44 catchers mitts!!!
I should you’re right
I’d love to see an Austin hedges break in. Seems like one of the more interesting break ins for pro catchers.
i also do 3 in the pinky and i LOVE it
Hey ball glove king i have a question how should i break in my glove if i dont have a position in baseball/softball yet
Also I haven't bought a glove yet
Also should i flare it?
The safe bet especially if you’re newer to the sport is to make it deep and have two hinges. God Bless my man!
Thanks im a big fan!
Can’t wait for my break in 🙌🇺🇸
Yessirrr thanks for sending it in 🙏
Your Awesome!!! Definitely my favorite TH-camr. Anybody agree?
He aight
Dude thank you so much 🙏 😊
Lol
I do 3 in the pinky for my outfield glove
How do y'all even get 3 in the pinky?! I recently got a custom 44 glove and it has the strap for the pinky finger hole, can barely get 2 in the pinky. Do you people get rid of those finger straps inside the glove?
Also, how do you keep the heel so stiff?
No so 44 is pretty inconsistent with sizing and they tend to have really tight/slightly uncomfortable gloves. So that makes sense.
The heel stays stiff because of how I close it. If you squeeze the heel everytime you close it will get floppy
Gotcha! Thanks so much for both replies.
can we please get more catchers mitt vids and break ins
Working on one right now
Do any kind of breaking that you want to surprise me right handed because I’m a lefty
Can you do a Josh Jung break in please
Would love to see a Javy Baez glove break in, he recently switched to a Np pattern, PP, 11 inch, which Idk if you can get
please do a trea turner break in
He did a what Pros wear vid years ago but I'd love to see a recent one. Loving his glove this year. That color with the old school P❤❤❤
have you tried any Kubota slugger gloves they are a Japanese brand pretty popular and have heard a lot of good things
Can you do a Bobby Witt jr break in please?
Please do a video on pitchers gloves.(Colorsync 8.0 Pitcher PLZ)
Three in the pink is diabolical work
So i am looking for a new pitching/infield glove that I can play all my catch with I have a nokona outfield glove which I love but it is way too big for the infield it is 12.5 I want a custom glove so can you give me your favorite one for me please
5 in the pinky😂
I’ll find a way 🫡
Do a breaking in a catchers mitt like Yadier Molina
Thanks man
I like flaring my a2000 on the pinky and thumb a lot is that bad for the glove? Just wanting some advice, i dont want to ruin my glove
Dansby Swanson break in next pls
Dude I love your content I have a dp 15 and I can’t break it in what should I do
If you want you could send your glove to ball glove king to break it in
lol great salesmen right there 👆👆
I can definitely break it in but otherwise I suggest the Pedroia break in. Look it up I made a video last year on it!
@@ballgloveking I think I’m gonna get a ta7 a2000 for my bday and send it to you to get it broken in
Love your videos
Thanks brother 🙏
Is the Rawlings heart of the hide contour catcher glove a good glove
I use 3 in the pinckie for outfield
How do you get your fingers to roll smooth like that
You gotta keep on pushing them in and training them to stay put!!!
You should try to do a pitcher break in, like Paul skenes
What would your top infield gloves for slowpitch be . I use a Louisville slugger lps270 12.5. From play it again ( two in the pinky
I think all of my gloves have had the middle-of-the-heel hinge, and it seems like a good compromise
Will you do a Bobby Witt jr break in pretty please
Can you do Juan Soto please?
Do the Yadier Molina break for the catchers
Do a Mookie Betts break in pls
I love a good trapeze
This is what I do to my gloves unintentionally minus the finger bending thing.
Could you please do a review on heart of the hide yadier molina model?
Do a Julio rodregiez break in
Is a hoh r2g still extremely noticeable better than the Mizuno mvp?
Yeah 100% but it’s obviously more expensive
how do you get the heel to stay still like yours??when I close my heel collapses like into my hand but I want to to stay still??I do 3 in the pinky also btw
Can you do a review on the Wilson a2k b23
Honestly there’s a lot of guys with weird break ins could you do a video on the weirdest ones you have seen
That’s a good idea
Max Clarke’s glove is RTG or just says RTG? … food for thought
Dangggg your making me think 🤔
Do a Bobby Witt Jr glove break in pls!
Video idea: Traditional vs 2 int the pinky vs 3 in the pinky
Dude you should do Jackson holiday
Well, I suppose if I want to reach my Max potential, I've gotta follow what he's doing.
10/10 comment
@ballgloveking
Dang wrong account, the joke should be better.
Last names Clark.
@@pumpbustersv1hi
REQUEST: love /curious to see a review of an ambidextrous glove like the Rawlings Hyper Tech GR3FHTCALR or the Rawlings GAMER XLE
Can you please review a Vinci glove.
Please do a Jose Altuve break in