New Glove

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Permalink Reply by Sawyer Bowen on August 6, 2009 at 11:32pm

Alot of different things you can do. The Rubberband trick and putting it under your bed. Or the Oil/Microwave method.

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Permalink Reply by Logan Krupp on August 14, 2009 at 2:16pm

Park under your tire with the rubber band around it.

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Permalink Reply by Todd Campbell on August 15, 2009 at 4:53pm

massage shaving cream and play catch.

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Permalink Reply by Angelo Marrone on August 17, 2009 at 11:02am

I have found the best way to break in a new glove is to,
coat the glove with minkoil, wrap in tinfoil, put in oven on
300-350 for 15-20 mins. Repeat process as needed.
Be sure to wrap in tinfoil very good, or the next thing your
wife pulls out of the oven will smell like your mit.
To keep your form, ball and rubberband trick

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Permalink Reply by Andy Katz on August 18, 2009 at 2:04pm

Dylan: This is a great article written by a glove expert:

http://baseballthink.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/caring-for-your-glove/

Andy

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Permalink Reply by Dylan Badura on August 19, 2009 at 12:53am

Thanx

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Permalink Reply by Dick Drago on August 24, 2009 at 1:31pm

I always used shaving cream all over the glove to help soften the leather. Also put a ball in the pocket then tied a shoelace around the glove and let it sit for a few days

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Permalink Reply by Jarrod Brissenden on August 25, 2009 at 6:20pm

The ONLY product I use on my glove is Old Master Leather Conditioner. I have used many different products over the years and nothing compares to it. Do not use anything with alcohol as it can tend to dry out the leather. Also, a bad habit of spitting into you glove can damage the leather as well. This was difficult for me to break. I have a glove mallet that I use when I'm not playing catch to break in the pocket. Also, put a ball in the pocket and tie it shut. And be sure to play lots of catch.

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Permalink Reply by Angelo Marrone on September 15, 2009 at 3:56pm

How does spitting in your glove damage the leather?

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Permalink Reply by The Glovedoctor on February 9, 2010 at 9:31pm

Spitting in your glove WILL damage your glove. Over time. So will sweat.

The enzymes in your saliva will begin the digestive process. Over time, you will notice the affect spit/sweat have on leather - the leather will actually crack in the areas you spit!

I have an old Rawlings PROTB Trapeze Heart of the Hide glove that proves this. I never oiled that glove, only spit in the pocket and wiped my brow with the pinky finger. Both areas are the only part of the glove that are cracked and splitting.

All these little things will affect you glove over time. If you are only planning on using it for a year or so, by all means - cook that baby! These are only tips to help you keep your glove for a long haul.

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Permalink Reply by Jacobsultd on January 22, 2010 at 4:50pm

Dylan.. Go to shoe store and get Mink Oil w/Lanolin.. Massage liberal amount into pocket everyday. Stick a ball in pocket and tie close... Play catch or toss ball to ceiling and catch.. That's how i worked in my catcher's mitts..

What brand is it?

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Permalink Reply by Dylan Badura on February 11, 2010 at 2:33pm

Mizuno

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