ordered one a month ago with the intentions of having it for christmas, but gave myself allowance of about a month and a half just incase something made me unhappy and i had to send it back. very happy with the outcome, although the flag stamp on the thumb is a bit hard to see with printed leather. definitely recommend if you have a creative mind and want a medium priced glove
@@Apo529 I'm looking at a 44 glove myself, what exactly were you not thrilled about quality wise? Would i be better off buying an off the shelf wilson or rawlings for the same money?
@@jeremy12ga26 Love rawlings Heart of the hide. I'll never get a glove off the shelf because everyone's hands/them squeezing. It also depends on what type of a 44 glove you get. They also have cheap laces
Because I grew up in the '60s, I thought I'd share a good laugh with you guys. My first glove cost me all of. . $5. That's right, sports fans. It was an "Al Kaline" black model. Not even sure who made it. I paid 50 cents a week on a payment plan from Western Auto. Our little town didn't even have a sporting goods store. I loved that glove and used it until I got to HS. I played college ball and a couple of years in A ball, then later continued to play amateur baseball until I was 50. My "go to" glove was the Wilson A2000. I know it cost under $75. A couple of years back, for fun, I was walking through the glove dept at Dicks Sporting Goods. Picked up a Wilson A2000. Price. .$325. I just held it on my hand. Now I know what it feels like wearing something "gold". The times have changed things for sure. Oh, btw, while some around me still used mules to plow their cornfields when I grew up, I'm happy to say that cars DID use gasoline.
@@ballgloveking Glad you enjoyed it. I share your appreciation for a good ball glove. I don't have to apologize about being a "fossil" because I am one but it's true, the baseball glove often plays pivotal roles in life. Many a father started his kid out with a good "catch". In the movie "Field of Dreams", the scene involving Kevin Costner being able to have a catch with his father who "comes back to life" is one of the most powerful ever. It makes the movie complete and solidifies the link between father and son using an item most every little boy gets. . a baseball glove. In time, I hope you have a couple of sons. With your cache of gloves, you'll need "catchers" to use them all. Keep 'em oiled.
I think 44 is perfect for pitchers, a good way to express yourself with a custom look, but you aren’t to hindered by the quality, because you aren’t consistently making plays with the glove.
I have a Japan Select and it also came super loose. I think just because that's how Japanese players prefer their gloves. TK Ishihara discusses this in one of his videos.
Stephengroot, was the Japan Select worth it? What were the positives and negatives with that glove and do you recommended it because I'm thinking about buying the Japan Select 44 glove.
@@ballgloveking yeah I think that makes sense. I think my main reason is that it’s so hot all the time during softball season so my hand just sweats a ton in my glove. Then the fur just starts to get pretty gross
I'm glad they improved their leather over time! I have one from when they were a newer company and it's fine, but no where near the level they seem to now be!
I had one waiting in my cart, just went ahead and ordered a 12.25 Pro model. I play a lot of infield, usually SS or third, and have been using a $40 Rawlings leather glove for the last few years. It's held up well but I wanted to treat myself.
Is a 12.25 glove good for third? I just ordered a 44 and also got a 12.25 and am currently using a 12.5 at third, kinda big Ik but I don’t mind it, I’ve heard that I should use a 11.5-12 at third
I just ordered a custom Rawlings Pro Preferred last night for $506.00 total. I know Rawlings gloves will stand the test of time, but for $506.00 is really ridiculous especially when you can’t customize everything, the lack of colors and options. Wilson is worse, but they have the custom options people look for. Without tax a custom Wilson is $549.00
I have two 44’s and love them. But my A2K will still always be a much higher quality. But my Wilson is just stock. It’s really nice having that freedom to do what you want with 44
Shipping makes sense due to it having to be hand crafted to a customers liking. 44 is also only custom gloves and they don’t have any pre made to sell and ship immediately
Purchased a 44 Glove, a size 11 for a young player. Have worked on it for hours and hours, little to no improvement. I can't recommend this glove, the price was attractive, and the website worked well, it just won't loosen up. I purchased an R9 Rawlings 11.25 at the same time, broke in perfectly with reasonable attention. My 44 is a great looking glove that will never see the ball field.
Have you noticed the 574 model not being the size advertised? I have a pro 44 and a 574 both supposedly 12 3/4". The 574 feels way better on my hand, but is also 3/4" shorter than they claim. They said it's supposed to be that way, but my pro 44 is exactly 12 3/4" and the 574 is 12" when taking standard measurement.
I have 3 44's. I have used every Glove in the game from Wilson A2000, Rawlings pro preferred-heart of the hide etc. The Best glove quality for the price. These 44's are as good as Wilson and Rawlings and definitely as durable too
good tip, always get softball 1B mitts, and if you plan on using it in only baseball just get the smallest size and the basic web as its almost fully closed
I’ve bought 3. I like one of them. Definitely don’t go with a c2. I just bought one of those out of curiosity and was very let down. But at $120 I don’t know what I expected. They say the C2 is like a heart of the hide. I have 2 heart of the hides and the c2 isn’t even in the same ball park. The pro customs I have are ok. Not on the level with Wilson a2000 or HOH despite being marketed as good as a pro proffered. If they never compared their gloves to HOH and Pro Proffered I wouldn’t be making those comparisons at all but I am just for you all so you know.
What exactly seems low quality and what model did you get, Signature or C2? Also friendly reminder that they are significantly cheaper and part of the reason is because the gloves are less consistent when it comes to overall perfection. So it’s a great option for those who can’t afford the other more expensive brands. But 44 is not the best glove to get whatsoever
@@ballgloveking craftsmanship and colors is not what it is shown when building ur glove. White is not white, blue is not blue and the embroidery is offset. 😤. I've always used Mizuno for over40 years and from now I'll keep that the same when purchasing another glove.
So my daughter needs a new glove she plays outfield and infield Fastpitch softball. Obviously you’re a big fan of 44. What glove would you recommend from 44 for her?
i have a 10.5 inch rawlings and a 11.5 inch wilson. just took them both to a place called glovesmith to have them relaced. they are older gloves. but they are both made from good leather.
what size do you have for your slow pitch or can you recommend a size? I play 2nd and outfield so looking for an all around utility glove that has a deep pocket but won't get in the way. Thanks in advance great videos!
I’d go with 12.5 or even 12.75 if your comfortable with a glove that big at second. In softball the ball is so big that it doesn’t make a huge difference when it comes to transfers so I’d say you might as well go big and go with something like 12.5”
what model is the glove with the obsidian? I'm trying to recreate it but I don't know which model that is. I love the work too man, keep it up, been following for a while and just love to rewatch your old videos
If you’re talking about the one with the 44 logo all over the leather then you don’t need to worry. It’s simply a print so the leather is not different than anything else it just has a heat stamp on it for the 44 logos
44 feels like a cheaper version of an A2000. Bought the JP11 and ended up selling it for a loss. I’d look into the Wilson Glove Bonanza. Bought an A2000 for 185 and also a A2K for 235.
My son has been asking for one for awhile now, thanks for the video...I didn't notice the flag color option for the 44 logo, I'll check that out he is a sucker for American flags for some reason...
Well it mostly comes down to what position you play. Typically you would get something around 11.25 or 11.5 on the infield but in the outfield I would recommend getting either 12.5 or 12.75. If you are getting a 44 you could try requesting a tighter hand stall or if you’re getting a Wilson you should get one that has the “Pedroia fit” which means it’ll have a tighter wrist/ hand slot
@@陳歪歪-e6b The Japanese models are light but shallow pockets. My last 44 was a Japan Select 11.5 and it's great for middle infielders. Also surprisingly loud when catching w/it. I wouldn't want to take a fastball to the palm though.
Do people just not know about Nokona gloves anymore? I've never in my life felt a better glove than the ones Nokona makes. Nolan Ryan even has a story about buying his first Nokona. Granted, it could still be a Texas thing since they're out of Nokona, TX, but I would've figured they'd be more popular today based on how it was back in the 90s and early 00s.
I would actually say that they aren’t better than a hoh or pp They are sold at an incredibly cheap price and they are just slightly less high quality I’d say 44 is simply the best bang for your buck
Love the channel. I was wondering what you think about 44 VS Rico youth glove. My son has a A2000 11.25 Pedroia fit now and he loves it. I am looking for a quality gloves for when he plays the outfield 11.75. I already looked into Rawlings and Wilson gloves in that size for youth players, and they don’t have any, so I was thinking about going with the 44 or Rico. Thanks.
I’m debating buying a infielder like glove for outfield I just love the webs and feel of a much smaller glove just feels more secure to me. Everyone thinks I’m stupid for that but it’s my glove I’m gonna pay for it. Yk?
Looking at the first 44 gloves it makes me think "Wow! That looks like a piece of s***!", but looking at their latest gloves it makes me think "Wow! That looks so good!"
What was the color of the web of the glove with full blonde and dual welting? I couldn’t tell and couldn’t find it on their website. Was it just gray because it looked a little blue? Or was that the navy Great video like all the others btw
Hey great vid. What color is the webbing on your blonde pro44 gamer from last year? Also when you order do you order it stiff? Thanks keep up with the content!!
Can you give us more info on your slow pitch glove please I’m looking at getting one but I’m not sure which model is good for that so could you make a more in detailed video on it
Bought a 44 glove and its just so tough, we have tried everything to break it in!! Im not impressed so far.. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! It seems to be good quality but the ball definitely pops ou the glove when the kid tries to field with it..had to switch back.
What your thoughts on the crown tip 44? Pros/cons? I think it's sick looking but, would it be a good option for a 9u SS, or should we go youth model for him
Love your videos. What glove do you recommend around $200 around 12.5-12.75"? I play middle infield in slow pitch and bought a 12.25" 44 Pro, but it's a bit small.
They feel different for sure and it’s all about preference so everyone is different but I’d say dual welting is going to cause the finger stalls to feel thicker/stiffer
Thanks so much for the video. Out of curiosity how do the 44 gloves play in sizing compared to Rawlings and A2000. I play mens softball with a 12” ball and the 13” Bryce Harper HOH felt small for my liking. I also ordered a A2000 13.5 inch (Model 135SS) and it felt about the same size as the Rawlings 13” HOH…small. I wanted something that played about .5 inch bigger than the two gloves mentioned and had a deeper pocket. Do you think the Pro 44, 13.5 inch, Softball, H-web would suit me well given the info above?
@@ballgloveking I put an Rawlings H web into a Nokona glove, replacing the basket weave. Franken-glove. Looking forward to trying out a 44 in the near future.
Would you reccomend a 44 or a nokona? Is 44 as good as it seems for as cheap as it is. or go with a 350-400 dollar glove in nokona where they seem extremly nice compared to 44.
So 44 is great for the price For $300 you could get a fantastic glove Nokona sells a fantastic glove for closer to $400 My point is that you could get the same quality from other brands for cheaper Rawlings Heart of the Hides for example, fantastic glove for around $280 (never get a Rawlings heart of the hide R2G)
Hey bud Looks like you know what your talking about when it comes to gloves My kid is young 7 years old Small hand I want an 11 inch What would be be for his next step Youth infield glove Thanks
I coach highschool baseball and i have alot of kids who use 44 pro gloves and EVERY SINGLE glove of theirs ive used i hate how shallow the pocket feels. I’m talking outfield / catcher / infield / first they all feel very very awkward to catch bc of the pocket. Cant get myself to get one even if they do go on sale a ton . Rather get something that feels more quality on the hand .
I understand what you mean, I’ve seen a ton of 44’s and the problem is more to do with the person breaking it in. With that being said it may not be the case for the ones you’ve seen lol you could have gotten super unlucky. Companies like Wilson and Rawlings do better at making a glove that feels pretty good even if it was broken in terribly
@@ballgloveking you know I thought that bc some kids did traditional others did 2 in the picky but i had a player who wanted me to shape his gloves (he likes the shape of all the gloves i carry around) and brand stinking new i didnt like how it felt either , 3 months later its more broken in and i still cannot get comfortable with it . Its so weird bc im not someone whos picky about glove brands/web shapes or anything but theres something about 44 pros thats noticeably uncomfortable for me
I know you posted this a couple years back, but I was wondering what size did you get your blonde "gamer from last year" for slow pitch in? I have a perfect a2000 for baseball but recently joined a slow pitch softball league and want to make sure I get one that can handle a softball with a med-deep pocket while still giving me the ability to make swift transfers. Any recs? Also have you experimented with different webs for your softball gloves enough to give a recommendation? I would really appreciate your expert opinion. Thanks
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I need to go to bed
Lol
Same
Same
it’s 4:30 am and i’m shopping for baseball gloves 😢
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The b roll of you playing catch with the gloves was really helpful, nice touch. Love your vids Chris
Thanks for the feedback!
ordered one a month ago with the intentions of having it for christmas, but gave myself allowance of about a month and a half just incase something made me unhappy and i had to send it back. very happy with the outcome, although the flag stamp on the thumb is a bit hard to see with printed leather. definitely recommend if you have a creative mind and want a medium priced glove
That’s great to hear!
Thanks to this and your break in videos I’m about to order one for slow pitch, my first new glove in 17 years, Thanks for the videos!
No problem!
Just so you know quality is not great. I just got mine and I'm not thrilled
@@Apo529 I'm looking at a 44 glove myself, what exactly were you not thrilled about quality wise? Would i be better off buying an off the shelf wilson or rawlings for the same money?
@@jeremy12ga26 Love rawlings Heart of the hide. I'll never get a glove off the shelf because everyone's hands/them squeezing. It also depends on what type of a 44 glove you get. They also have cheap laces
Recently bought a 44 because of you Chris and I got my friend to get one to. Thanks man
That’s awesome man!
they worth it? thinking about getting one
@@connorsalvatori1721 did you watch the vid?
bro got one too because of him
I regret it. U can go walmart for the same glove for $30
Because I grew up in the '60s, I thought I'd share a good laugh with you guys. My first glove cost me all of. . $5. That's right, sports fans. It was an "Al Kaline" black model. Not even sure who made it. I paid 50 cents a week on a payment plan from Western Auto. Our little town didn't even have a sporting goods store. I loved that glove and used it until I got to HS. I played college ball and a couple of years in A ball, then later continued to play amateur baseball until I was 50. My "go to" glove was the Wilson A2000. I know it cost under $75. A couple of years back, for fun, I was walking through the glove dept at Dicks Sporting Goods. Picked up a Wilson A2000. Price. .$325. I just held it on my hand. Now I know what it feels like wearing something "gold". The times have changed things for sure. Oh, btw, while some around me still used mules to plow their cornfields when I grew up, I'm happy to say that cars DID use gasoline.
Love this, thank you for sharing!!
@@ballgloveking Glad you enjoyed it. I share your appreciation for a good ball glove. I don't have to apologize about being a "fossil" because I am one but it's true, the baseball glove often plays pivotal roles in life. Many a father started his kid out with a good "catch". In the movie "Field of Dreams", the scene involving Kevin Costner being able to have a catch with his father who "comes back to life" is one of the most powerful ever. It makes the movie complete and solidifies the link between father and son using an item most every little boy gets. . a baseball glove. In time, I hope you have a couple of sons. With your cache of gloves, you'll need "catchers" to use them all. Keep 'em oiled.
Love the Jesus bobble head 😂🙏🏼✝️
Praise god brother😂😂
Amen
Tat right! ❤
@@Hotdogs77yes sir
Preach brother hallelujah
I think 44 is perfect for pitchers, a good way to express yourself with a custom look, but you aren’t to hindered by the quality, because you aren’t consistently making plays with the glove.
This is crazy! My Rawlings was $45 in 1990. Still in great shape and fantastic build quality.
Rawlings will forever be the best
@@lucianoamoroso3395 delusional
His glove 🧤
@@lucianoamoroso3395 Wilson>
@@waltanthony7879 Ong 🤣
I have a Japan Select and it also came super loose. I think just because that's how Japanese players prefer their gloves. TK Ishihara discusses this in one of his videos.
That’s actually great info thanks!
Stephengroot, was the Japan Select worth it? What were the positives and negatives with that glove and do you recommended it because I'm thinking about buying the Japan Select 44 glove.
Love all the praise given to God through the gloves!!🙌🏼
I just bought a 44 glove yesterday it's going to be my first leather glove,I can't wait to get it in 4 to 6 weeks
Now I know what gloves imma buy
I loved the air flow wrist liner on my A2K so I’ve gotten that on both of my 44’s
I think I like fur just cause it’s a more classic look, in reality I think the other style makes more sense
@@ballgloveking yeah I think that makes sense. I think my main reason is that it’s so hot all the time during softball season so my hand just sweats a ton in my glove. Then the fur just starts to get pretty gross
I ordered a 574 model from 44 a few weeks ago. It's almost all blonde, can't wait for it to arrive.
I'm glad they improved their leather over time! I have one from when they were a newer company and it's fine, but no where near the level they seem to now be!
They are infinitely better!!
Still quality not great
always a great day to see when you post man
I love the vid. I just bought my first 44 and your vid helped me so much when I was designing my glove. Keep up the good work!
Hey man so I got a blonde snake skin and green 44 u should get a green glove because I’ve seen the textures be different then other colors
Hey I really liked this vid cant wait for mine it’s on stage 3
Waiting is the hardest part good luck
@@ballgloveking 😂 it feels like forever like waiting on your parents to wake up on Christmas. 😂
what is it at now
@@juliangorman4066 stage 5
@@outsideworld9246 Nice! Mines on 4
I had one waiting in my cart, just went ahead and ordered a 12.25 Pro model. I play a lot of infield, usually SS or third, and have been using a $40 Rawlings leather glove for the last few years. It's held up well but I wanted to treat myself.
Attaway it’ll totally be worth it!
Is a 12.25 glove good for third? I just ordered a 44 and also got a 12.25 and am currently using a 12.5 at third, kinda big Ik but I don’t mind it, I’ve heard that I should use a 11.5-12 at third
If you’re talking about baseball then yes 12.25” is big but great for third if that’s what you like
I would still use the Rawlings.
@MIGGYꪜ nobody told them to get a 12.5 lol they said they use a 12.5
Thanks man now I don’t need to worry about a expensive glove
I missed your glove videos!
Or not hehehehe 🤭
I just ordered a custom Rawlings Pro Preferred last night for $506.00 total. I know Rawlings gloves will stand the test of time, but for $506.00 is really ridiculous especially when you can’t customize everything, the lack of colors and options. Wilson is worse, but they have the custom options people look for. Without tax a custom Wilson is $549.00
Dude I know! A custom A2k comes out around $600 which is absolutely insane! But you’re also right that pro preferred is gonna be amazing
Yeh but u get what u pay for. 44s is equivalent to Walmart
Thanks for info on where to get a good quality 44 glove at a discount. Great vid also. I subscribed.
Just ordered my first 44 glove. Been a Wilson guy forever so have high hopes for 44.
That’s awesome man! Hope it turns out great
I have two 44’s and love them. But my A2K will still always be a much higher quality. But my Wilson is just stock. It’s really nice having that freedom to do what you want with 44
@@aschmidty11 maybe because it’s double the price?
@@tylerlarosee478 I was just letting the other guy know that even as a Wilson guy, the 44 gloves live up to the hype
If I was u stick to wilson
I use a Wilson a2k mb50 and a custom a2000 first base mit and I love them but I was looking into 44 but shipping is forever. Thanks for the hookup.
👌🏻👌🏻
Shipping makes sense due to it having to be hand crafted to a customers liking. 44 is also only custom gloves and they don’t have any pre made to sell and ship immediately
Purchased a 44 Glove, a size 11 for a young player. Have worked on it for hours and hours, little to no improvement. I can't recommend this glove, the price was attractive, and the website worked well, it just won't loosen up. I purchased an R9 Rawlings 11.25 at the same time, broke in perfectly with reasonable attention. My 44 is a great looking glove that will never see the ball field.
What model was your slow pitch softball glove? Love the dual welting and dual post web.
Good stuff as always 👍. Btw, who was throwing you those balls in the vid? They were all on the money!
This insignificant guy I know, doesn’t really matter
Jk I couldn’t make such a banger without you, THANK YOU SIR
Props for the romans 8:31 🤙🙏
I got my first 44 custom glove and I’m not going back to any other company. Can’t wait to design another glove
You need to try out Marucci and their CMOD, that $200 on a custom glove is pretty nutty.
I want to soon!
Love the bobble head 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Watched the whole thing because I was hoping you'd show the single hole closed back model. But thanks for your honest reviews of the leather.
914 ball gloves has a 44 with the single hole closed back model it’s all blue
Have you noticed the 574 model not being the size advertised? I have a pro 44 and a 574 both supposedly 12 3/4". The 574 feels way better on my hand, but is also 3/4" shorter than they claim. They said it's supposed to be that way, but my pro 44 is exactly 12 3/4" and the 574 is 12" when taking standard measurement.
I just bought one this will be my first brand new glove since I was 7
I have 3 44's. I have used every Glove in the game from Wilson A2000, Rawlings pro preferred-heart of the hide etc. The Best glove quality for the price. These 44's are as good as Wilson and Rawlings and definitely as durable too
How long do they take to come
@@Yurrclipz 5-8 weeks. Honestly very fast and the quality is sick
Great vid. Worth the wait.
Thanks my guy
Best highest quality glove I ever owned the leather is insane I got mine in 2013
Suckered born every minute
Jp11 and the black mesh 👌🔥🔥🔥
Agreed
good tip, always get softball 1B mitts, and if you plan on using it in only baseball just get the smallest size and the basic web as its almost fully closed
I just got my 1st b glove. Quality not good
@@Apo529, what kinds of leather did you get on it?
Love you’re honesty! I want to see you find other small glove companies and compare to your first 44
True, it would be a great way to show what a company is capable of in their near future!
What about titan gloves, can they compare to 44?
I’ve bought 3. I like one of them. Definitely don’t go with a c2. I just bought one of those out of curiosity and was very let down. But at $120 I don’t know what I expected. They say the C2 is like a heart of the hide. I have 2 heart of the hides and the c2 isn’t even in the same ball park. The pro customs I have are ok. Not on the level with Wilson a2000 or HOH despite being marketed as good as a pro proffered. If they never compared their gloves to HOH and Pro Proffered I wouldn’t be making those comparisons at all but I am just for you all so you know.
Yeah I haven’t heard great thing on it but I also need to get one for myself soon
I've just gotten my 44 1st base glove. I'm not happy about it because quality sucks n craftsmanship is half ass
What exactly seems low quality and what model did you get, Signature or C2?
Also friendly reminder that they are significantly cheaper and part of the reason is because the gloves are less consistent when it comes to overall perfection. So it’s a great option for those who can’t afford the other more expensive brands. But 44 is not the best glove to get whatsoever
@@ballgloveking craftsmanship and colors is not what it is shown when building ur glove. White is not white, blue is not blue and the embroidery is offset. 😤. I've always used Mizuno for over40 years and from now I'll keep that the same when purchasing another glove.
Just ordered my 44 on stage 2 now super excited! first Channel I checked out to see if it was legit
How long did it rage for it to arrive
Take *
@@jay916hub like 2 months
@@a1mav how is it holding up?
Mine is on stage 5 now :) excited to see how it'll be different than the rawlings gg elite im using right now
That’ll be a nice upgrade!
Is 44 better than gg elite
Yes, there is not even a comparison
Have you tried Rico customizable gloves?
Nope but I want to soon!
Love the last one
man i want the pasley leather glove so bad man looks so good
Lol sorry
I actually really like the colors you have for your 574 glove, ordering my own 574 glove with the same colors but a little more purple.
So my daughter needs a new glove she plays outfield and infield Fastpitch softball. Obviously you’re a big fan of 44. What glove would you recommend from 44 for her?
Just bought my first 44
i would use the 9.5 inch trainer in game for middle infield 🤣
I’ve thought about doing that for slow pitch softball... probably a bad idea hahah
Great video & a ton of info. Question: What model & size is the one with the US flag “44” ?
I been needing an outfielder glove and this is prob going to be it
Nice!
same
i have a 10.5 inch rawlings and a 11.5 inch wilson. just took them both to a place called glovesmith to have them relaced. they are older gloves. but they are both made from good leather.
I’ll take that jp11 if you don’t want it😅
What’s the best model for outfield? Wanna glove this is not too loose
Not used one yet, but would guess a 547( with its deep pocket) would be the best but not sure 🤔
what size do you have for your slow pitch or can you recommend a size? I play 2nd and outfield so looking for an all around utility glove that has a deep pocket but won't get in the way. Thanks in advance great videos!
I’d go with 12.5 or even 12.75 if your comfortable with a glove that big at second. In softball the ball is so big that it doesn’t make a huge difference when it comes to transfers so I’d say you might as well go big and go with something like 12.5”
I love how Jesus is just chillin on the desk
True
If your an infielder, go with the brands that reliable like wilson and rawlings
That’s not horrible advice
It depends I agree but it does depend
what model is the glove with the obsidian? I'm trying to recreate it but I don't know which model that is.
I love the work too man, keep it up, been following for a while and just love to rewatch your old videos
thanks for watching man!!
It is the normal 44 pro model
They get floppy too fast, I attribute it to the lack of heel padding
I totally agree actually, I want thicker heels as well
Nice collection . Love the last one. I'll do one similar. Buy one I should say . New subscriber
Thanks for the sun my man!
You make it to Ventura County California hit Me up. Love to have you play for me . I'm 55 but I can ball
I dig the videos. I was lookin into getting a 44, but have u seen the leather they offer with the little 44 logos in it, does it look ok?
If you’re talking about the one with the 44 logo all over the leather then you don’t need to worry. It’s simply a print so the leather is not different than anything else it just has a heat stamp on it for the 44 logos
44 feels like a cheaper version of an A2000. Bought the JP11 and ended up selling it for a loss.
I’d look into the Wilson Glove Bonanza.
Bought an A2000 for 185 and also a A2K for 235.
Those were really good deals I remember that
Awesome video and details!
My son has been asking for one for awhile now, thanks for the video...I didn't notice the flag color option for the 44 logo, I'll check that out he is a sucker for American flags for some reason...
Hey bro I was looking to buy a new glove. I was wondering what size I should get as a 11 year old with smaller sized hands.
Well it mostly comes down to what position you play. Typically you would get something around 11.25 or 11.5 on the infield but in the outfield I would recommend getting either 12.5 or 12.75. If you are getting a 44 you could try requesting a tighter hand stall or if you’re getting a Wilson you should get one that has the “Pedroia fit” which means it’ll have a tighter wrist/ hand slot
@@ballgloveking thanks for the help
Hello Chris , this video is awesome!
Could u recommend which 44gloves is deep pocket and light weight?
I’d go with the 574 model, it isn’t necessarily a light model but it isn’t heavy. It does have a deep pocket though
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How about jp11 or jp select ?
@@陳歪歪-e6b The Japanese models are light but shallow pockets. My last 44 was a Japan Select 11.5 and it's great for middle infielders. Also surprisingly loud when catching w/it. I wouldn't want to take a fastball to the palm though.
Do people just not know about Nokona gloves anymore? I've never in my life felt a better glove than the ones Nokona makes. Nolan Ryan even has a story about buying his first Nokona. Granted, it could still be a Texas thing since they're out of Nokona, TX, but I would've figured they'd be more popular today based on how it was back in the 90s and early 00s.
I owned a nokona glove and it got small so I had to buy a new glove, but I went back onto nokona’s website and they were all 500+
I see these 44s all the time. How are they better than the rawlings hoh and pro preferred?
I would actually say that they aren’t better than a hoh or pp
They are sold at an incredibly cheap price and they are just slightly less high quality
I’d say 44 is simply the best bang for your buck
Love the channel. I was wondering what you think about 44 VS Rico youth glove. My son has a A2000 11.25 Pedroia fit now and he loves it. I am looking for a quality gloves for when he plays the outfield 11.75. I already looked into Rawlings and Wilson gloves in that size for youth players, and they don’t have any, so I was thinking about going with the 44 or Rico. Thanks.
I’m debating buying a infielder like glove for outfield I just love the webs and feel of a much smaller glove just feels more secure to me. Everyone thinks I’m stupid for that but it’s my glove I’m gonna pay for it. Yk?
Looking at the first 44 gloves it makes me think "Wow! That looks like a piece of s***!", but looking at their latest gloves it makes me think "Wow! That looks so good!"
What was the color of the web of the glove with full blonde and dual welting? I couldn’t tell and couldn’t find it on their website. Was it just gray because it looked a little blue? Or was that the navy
Great video like all the others btw
Good question, it’s navy blue and it’s got some major fading from the sun after using it
Hey great vid. What color is the webbing on your blonde pro44 gamer from last year? Also when you order do you order it stiff? Thanks keep up with the content!!
It’s navy but it faded cus he hit watered it, He got it pro stiff, he has a vid on it! Also, he got dual welting to make it stiffer.
@@aaronurtez4805 damn I almost ordered the teal. Thanks for answering
I got a custom Rawlings HOH for 400 n got a custom 44 for 150 w sale but it’s would be 210
Can you give us more info on your slow pitch glove please I’m looking at getting one but I’m not sure which model is good for that so could you make a more in detailed video on it
Awesome video! So much good info! Do you have any codes for 44? Thank you
Thanks! But I do not sorry
Bought a 44 glove and its just so tough, we have tried everything to break it in!! Im not impressed so far.. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! It seems to be good quality but the ball definitely pops ou the glove when the kid tries to field with it..had to switch back.
What your thoughts on the crown tip 44? Pros/cons? I think it's sick looking but, would it be a good option for a 9u SS, or should we go youth model for him
youth model is not a bad idea, but the crown tip is great. There isn't any major positives or negatives with them
What colors did you use for the first glove
Love your videos. What glove do you recommend around $200 around 12.5-12.75"? I play middle infield in slow pitch and bought a 12.25" 44 Pro, but it's a bit small.
If I go bigger than 12.25" on 44, it changes into an outfield glove. Does the outfield glove have same shape as the infield?
What size is your softball glove
Hey I was wondering if you have any experience with a Pro 44 catchers mitt? Ordered one during easter sale really excited for it.
Solid gloves, gonna take a TON of work to break in!
Would rather rock with a dual or single welting and what is the difference between both of them in performance
They feel different for sure and it’s all about preference so everyone is different but I’d say dual welting is going to cause the finger stalls to feel thicker/stiffer
So is duel welting a yay or nay?
It’s different for everyone but I’m a pretty big fan honestly
Thanks so much for the video. Out of curiosity how do the 44 gloves play in sizing compared to Rawlings and A2000. I play mens softball with a 12” ball and the 13” Bryce Harper HOH felt small for my liking. I also ordered a A2000 13.5 inch (Model 135SS) and it felt about the same size as the Rawlings 13” HOH…small. I wanted something that played about .5 inch bigger than the two gloves mentioned and had a deeper pocket.
Do you think the Pro 44, 13.5 inch, Softball, H-web would suit me well given the info above?
My experience has been that they play true to size so a 13.5” should work and yes the H web is the best web in my opinion!
@@ballgloveking thanks for taking the time to reply!
@@ballgloveking I put an Rawlings H web into a Nokona glove, replacing the basket weave. Franken-glove. Looking forward to trying out a 44 in the near future.
What you think is the best for short stop and 3rd
What brand would you recommend for adults with smaller hands?
Hey man thanks for the vid, do you have any experience with their C2 gloves? I’ve heard mixed reviews
I’ve actually never had one somehow
I have also heard mixed reviews so I’m not really helpful
@@ballgloveking Right on, may be a good excuse to get yourself another new glove 😊
Would you reccomend a 44 or a nokona?
Is 44 as good as it seems for as cheap as it is.
or go with a 350-400 dollar glove in nokona where they seem extremly nice compared to 44.
So 44 is great for the price
For $300 you could get a fantastic glove
Nokona sells a fantastic glove for closer to $400
My point is that you could get the same quality from other brands for cheaper
Rawlings Heart of the Hides for example, fantastic glove for around $280 (never get a Rawlings heart of the hide R2G)
Thanks for the advice!
Hey bud
Looks like you know what your talking about when it comes to gloves
My kid is young 7 years old
Small hand
I want an 11 inch
What would be be for his next step
Youth infield glove
Thanks
I coach highschool baseball and i have alot of kids who use 44 pro gloves and EVERY SINGLE glove of theirs ive used i hate how shallow the pocket feels. I’m talking outfield / catcher / infield / first they all feel very very awkward to catch bc of the pocket. Cant get myself to get one even if they do go on sale a ton . Rather get something that feels more quality on the hand .
I understand what you mean, I’ve seen a ton of 44’s and the problem is more to do with the person breaking it in.
With that being said it may not be the case for the ones you’ve seen lol you could have gotten super unlucky.
Companies like Wilson and Rawlings do better at making a glove that feels pretty good even if it was broken in terribly
@@ballgloveking you know I thought that bc some kids did traditional others did 2 in the picky but i had a player who wanted me to shape his gloves (he likes the shape of all the gloves i carry around) and brand stinking new i didnt like how it felt either , 3 months later its more broken in and i still cannot get comfortable with it . Its so weird bc im not someone whos picky about glove brands/web shapes or anything but theres something about 44 pros thats noticeably uncomfortable for me
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I know you posted this a couple years back, but I was wondering what size did you get your blonde "gamer from last year" for slow pitch in? I have a perfect a2000 for baseball but recently joined a slow pitch softball league and want to make sure I get one that can handle a softball with a med-deep pocket while still giving me the ability to make swift transfers. Any recs? Also have you experimented with different webs for your softball gloves enough to give a recommendation? I would really appreciate your expert opinion. Thanks
How about have you tried those nokona gloves ? If so how do you like them ?
Whats the glove model for the gamer you used for softball.
The red and yellow glove was inspired by McDonald’s