Great question. The hammer hits harder and is more pin point accurate. I can do more work with less hits on the glove vs the mallet which has a larger ball shaped head and can be used in place of or before throwing a ball. Personally I prefer to use the break in ball for that part of the pocket and palm shaping process. I use the hammer + ball combo for most of my break in work although we make a great mallet as well.
Great information, really glad I ran into this video!
The break in ball is the best glove tool there is. I’m about to order my 3rd one. I have a 2” one and I just saw you guys have a 12.5” one now.
Thank you for the support. Much appreciated ✌️
Def would be interested in a break in mat with that deep bowl if you guys offered one
Checked your site out…might be good to add the glove mat so at least we can have a place in the states to order from.
We're working on all of these suggestions - Thank you.
How do I avoid lines at the hinge point in an infielders glove? Is that possible?
What’s the difference between the glove hammer and mallet?
Great question. The hammer hits harder and is more pin point accurate. I can do more work with less hits on the glove vs the mallet which has a larger ball shaped head and can be used in place of or before throwing a ball. Personally I prefer to use the break in ball for that part of the pocket and palm shaping process. I use the hammer + ball combo for most of my break in work although we make a great mallet as well.
Is your Wilson Staff 87 the limited kip version? I see it has the all black label, but can't see the detail in the palm whether the bear is on there.
Yes it is, this one with the stock kip plays really well.