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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"
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.
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'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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
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 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..
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.
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.
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.
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
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