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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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'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’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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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!
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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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Fellow players that rock 3 in the pinky ---->❤
3 in the pink is actually very comfortable
Dang I never thought I’d meet others
I do it in infield
@ I do it in infield too at ss
please do Bobby Witt Jr. break in, brother
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.
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
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
Please do a Bobby Witt glove break in
Do a Julio Rodriguez break in!!
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Yeahhh
Yes
Yes plz!
Plz!
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!
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!
Softball is the reason why Ive always done 3 in the pinky. More pocket, less stingers.
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 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 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
Glad you like the Jax break in!
Big thanks my man!
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😂
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 do 3 in the pinky at third because that is what is most comfortable and i do the best with
Nice nice 👌
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 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.
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 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 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.
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’ve become a fan of 3 in the pinky for a 1B mitt
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.
Do a breaking in a catchers mitt like Yadier Molina
Can you make a video on how will smith holds and shapes his catcher mitt, please.
I do 3 in the pinky for my outfield glove
Please do a Bryson stott break in
can u give some tips on how to close my glove without the palm collapsing please 🙏
Can you do a review on turn2 gloves?
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
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’m did this with my A2000 and it was the best glove I ever have had
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
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
Can you do a Josh Jung break in please
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😢
How do we stop the ball from sliding out like in 14:50
Dansby Swanson break in next pls
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❤❤❤
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
can we please get more catchers mitt vids and break ins
Working on one right now
I use 3 in the pinckie for outfield
I’ve been doing three in the pinky for a while and love it
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
Your Awesome!!! Definitely my favorite RUclipsr. Anybody agree?
He aight
Dude thank you so much 🙏 😊
Lol
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?
i also do 3 in the pinky and i LOVE it
I’d love to see an Austin hedges break in. Seems like one of the more interesting break ins for pro catchers.
I hinge that allows 2 hinges for infield or outfield
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 👍
Please do a video on pitchers gloves.(Colorsync 8.0 Pitcher PLZ)
2:20 the instant regret 😂😂
5 in the pinky😂
I’ll find a way 🫡
Can you do a Bobby Witt jr break in please?
You deserve 1 million subscribers😊
One day 🥹
@@ballgloveking you will😊
Can you also do an Anthony Rizzo break in?
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
How do you feel about the new momentum video about breaking in a glove?
Best content creator in RUclips!! 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!
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
Should u where a first base mitt three in the pinky
Do a Julio rodregiez break in
Can you do a Joel Vargas break in? Thank you
Is the Rawlings heart of the hide contour catcher glove a good glove
Do any kind of breaking that you want to surprise me right handed because I’m a lefty
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 💯
You should try to do a pitcher break in, like Paul skenes
Can’t wait for my break in 🙌🇺🇸
Yessirrr thanks for sending it in 🙏
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
What a glove softball recommends for all positions
WHICH PATTERN? 331 OR 303? (303 is on the glove list, but did you consider the 331 for it?)
I think all of my gloves have had the middle-of-the-heel hinge, and it seems like a good compromise
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
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
Can you do Juan Soto please?
have you tried any Kubota slugger gloves they are a Japanese brand pretty popular and have heard a lot of good things
How do you get your fingers to roll smooth like that
You gotta keep on pushing them in and training them to stay put!!!
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.
Wilson 1810 or Rawlings Bryce Harper model?
Dang I might have to say 1810 but it’s super close and mostly up to your preference and hand size. Smaller hands= Wilson
Is a hoh r2g still extremely noticeable better than the Mizuno mvp?
Yeah 100% but it’s obviously more expensive
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
Could you please do a review on heart of the hide yadier molina model?
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!
Do a Mookie Betts break in pls
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
Will you do a Bobby Witt jr break in pretty please
Still waiting for the man that started flashy gloves. DatDudeBP
He’s a legend
You should show the aria gloves
Do a Bobby Witt Jr glove break in pls!
I have been doing 3 in pink sense last season
Please do one of the best 3rd baseman Nolan Arenado
I love a good trapeze
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
Do the Yadier Molina break for the catchers
I go through the pinky with one in the middle finger
Three in the pink is diabolical work
Please do a Jose Altuve break in