How do you break in a glove without a mallet?
If you don't have a mallet or dumbbell, try throwing a ball into the pocket 30 or so times before the glove dries. Pounding the pocket additionally helps the leather conform to your hand for that ultimate break-in.
Re-lacing a glove is something that can be done in just a few hours. It's true that the first few times you do it, re-lacing can be one of the more complicated types of softball and baseball glove repair, but we promise that you'll become more comfortable with the process after having done it a time or two.
| Service | Players | Catchers/First Base |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Glove | $60.00 | $70.00 |
| Complete Glove in Color | $75.00 | $80.00 |
| Top of Fingers | $10.00 | |
| Top of Fingers including Spiral of Web | $20.00 |
Use neatsfoot, mink oil or any other glove conditioning product to condition your glove, but stay away from petroleum-based products like Vaseline. Whichever conditioner you choose, work it into the leather well with a clean rag or small sponge. Dab (don't rub) the excess off with another clean, dry rag.
In addition, Vaseline is useful for sealing and protecting your glove from drying out in hot environments and from exposure to dirt and dust. When applying Vaseline, use it sparingly and work it into the surface of the glove completely before adding more. Too much can make your glove sticky.
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Start With a Ball And a Mattress
Still, Peńa says there's a bit you can do to help. With a synthetic glove, try to give the pocket of the glove some shape by putting a ball inside, holding it shut with rubber bands, and putting it under the kid's (or your) mattress for a day or two.
When should I replace my baseball glove? I replace a glove when the leather seems to be so weak that a hard line drive won't stick in my glove. Sometimes too, if the ball is caught closer to the fingers than the pocket and the leather gives too much, the ball will not be secured.
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When should I replace my baseball glove? I replace a glove when the leather seems to be so weak that a hard line drive won't stick in my glove. Sometimes too, if the ball is caught closer to the fingers than the pocket and the leather gives too much, the ball will not be secured.
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