2023 youth baseball/softball check-in

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TarponChaser
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9:19p, 6/3/24
The R9 are pretty close to broken in when you buy them but you can go to Dick's and they have a steamer to help accelerate the process as needed.
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In reply to TarponChaser • 10:02p, 6/3/24
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Steamers aren't great for the leather.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:51p, 6/3/24
Farmer1906 said:
Steamers aren't great for the leather.


And dunking it in water is?
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11:41p, 6/3/24
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Been a big fan of Nokona glove conditioner for a long time. That and pounding a baseball in the pocket will get you 90% of the way there.
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11:45p, 6/3/24
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We've gone to getting better gloves and using a glove break in service. We have some local to our area where they do their magic for a week or two and it comes out great. There are services available online where you can mail it in too.

Finally did this when no matter how much I worked on the glove it was so stiff. Well worth the money
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In reply to TarponChaser • 5:55a, 6/4/24
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TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
Steamers aren't great for the leather.


And dunking it in water is?


Doesnt damage anything.

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6:53a, 6/4/24
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Got my 9yo an R9 for Christmas and I would say the glove is mostly broken in now after his spring season. It did come partially "broken in" but that means it's just not stiff as a board. I endlessly slammed balls in the pocket, beat it with a mini bat and had it wrapped tightly many times. Takes more to break it in for a 9yo versus an adult who has a lot more hand strength.
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7:28a, 6/4/24
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Thanks for all the recommendations and info!
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:03a, 6/4/24
Farmer1906 said:
TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
Steamers aren't great for the leather.


And dunking it in water is?


Doesnt damage anything.


There's a lot of folks who disagree and people on both sides of the debate for this and steaming a glove.

We've never done either but they are options. I'm much more traditional- liberal use of glove oil rubbed into the glove, then beat the hell out of it with the mallet, and lots of catch. I'll use both Rawlings Gloveoleum and Gold Glove Butter.
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In reply to TarponChaser • 11:08a, 6/4/24
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Oil makes the glove heavier. Try conditioner.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:15a, 6/4/24
Farmer1906 said:
Oil makes the glove heavier. Try conditioner.
An ounce or two of oil conditioning the glove doesn't make a difference.
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In reply to TarponChaser • 11:20a, 6/4/24
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TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
Oil makes the glove heavier. Try conditioner.
An ounce or two of oil conditioning the glove doesn't make a difference.


It literally does.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:22a, 6/4/24
Farmer1906 said:
TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
Oil makes the glove heavier. Try conditioner.
An ounce or two of oil conditioning the glove doesn't make a difference.


It literally does.
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In reply to TarponChaser • 11:24a, 6/4/24
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TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
Oil makes the glove heavier. Try conditioner.
An ounce or two of oil conditioning the glove doesn't make a difference.


It literally does.


Would there be a difference swinging a 33-30 and 33-31 bat? Of course. So why would could there be a difference holding and moving a glove that weight an ounce or two difference? Especially for youth who need a light glove.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:35a, 6/4/24
Farmer1906 said:
TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
TarponChaser said:
Farmer1906 said:
Oil makes the glove heavier. Try conditioner.
An ounce or two of oil conditioning the glove doesn't make a difference.


It literally does.


Would there be a difference swinging a 33-30 and 33-31 bat? Of course. So why would could there be a difference holding and moving a glove that weight an ounce or two difference? Especially for youth who need a light glove.
It's all relative. 1-2oz in a glove that weighs maybe 32oz is not a discernable difference, even for a 9-year old. With bats it's much more about the balance point. A 31oz bat that is balanced or has the weight more towards the handle will have a lighter swing weight than a 30oz bat that's end-loaded.
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9:10p, 6/4/24
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I turn the shower on hot and turn the glove upside down and get it just wet enough. Then I take a tee ball bat and beat the hell out of it inside out and right side out. Then I get a massage gun and just sit there with that making the pocket and the hinges. Works well for us.
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In reply to Cru • 9:23p, 6/4/24
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Massage gun is a great idea
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8:39p, 6/7/24
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11 inch softball makes a perfect pocket.

Google Wilson and glove break-in and you'll find step by step method.

As for the original question, given the age and price range, the Wilson A1000 is the ticket.
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