Let’s talk gloves!

[volplaya8]

@preacherman20 @greasemachine or for anyone who knows

I have noticed Wilson gloves being used by the team…is this something where Wilson has a tie in with the school and provides each player like a glove or two for the year. I know with MLB teams they come and fit the players for gloves etc…also was wondering could you use Rawlings or whatever brand you wanted etc? Thanks in advance!

 

[Special Ed]

I don't know, but I think Dracula supplies the bats:

 

[number1volfanfrom76]

I don't know, but I think Dracula supplies the bats:
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Har Har Har Har

 

[savannahfan]

@preacherman20 @greasemachine or for anyone who knows

I have noticed Wilson gloves being used by the team…is this something where Wilson has a tie in with the school and provides each player like a glove or two for the year. I know with MLB teams they come and fit the players for gloves etc…also was wondering could you use Rawlings or whatever brand you wanted etc? Thanks in advance!

Chuckie - I expect some type of tie-in. (but have no evidence or knowledge) However for what it's worth back in the early 50s (that's 195) as far as I and most players ( I use the term loosely) in my area were concerned, we used the best (we thought) Wilson. I expect it's the same now, but am sure several will take me to task )I see more of them now than any other on TV or the ballfields other than maybe the majors. See lots of strange names on gloves up there. (strange to me that is)

 

[volplaya8]

Chuckie - I expect some type of tie-in. (but have no evidence or knowledge) However for what it's worth back in the early 50s (that's 195) as far as I and most players ( I use the term loosely) in my area were concerned, we used the best (we thought) Wilson. I expect it's the same now, but am sure several will take me to task )I see more of them now than any other on TV or the ballfields other than maybe the majors. See lots of strange names on gloves up there. (strange to me that is)

Hard following this but Rawlings still is worn by over 50 percent of major leaguers. I never had a preference on brand. It always came down to how good the glove felt and the quality of materials. Just wondering how the team goes about it or are they steered toward a certain brand etc…

 

[BibleHillVol]

Hard to beat an American made Wilson glove. I always loved wearing them.

 

[Grnhead13]

I believe and may be incorrect but I think Wilson and Louisville are under the same umbrella along with Evo Shield, so I think thats why we see the team outfitted primarily in these 3 brands

 

[EZE]

I’m sure the school has some kind of deal for bats and gloves.

For my money, an American-made Nokona is hard to beat. I got my daughter a 12.5” model with reduced heel padding, and that thing was broken in almost immediately.

But any of the known brand-name gloves will work great if they are broken on properly.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Hard following this but Rawlings still is worn by over 50 percent of major leaguers. I never had a preference on brand. It always came down to how good the glove felt and the quality of materials. Just wondering how the team goes about it or are they steered toward a certain brand etc…

 

[volplaya8]

I believe and may be incorrect but I think Wilson and Louisville are under the same umbrella along with Evo Shield, so I think thats why we see the team outfitted primarily in these 3 brands

If that’s the case then probably can’t have another brand glove at all…hopefully preacherman chimes it at some point!

 

[Hank Bukowski]

Question for this generation about breaking in a new glove: how do kids do it these days? We had our methods and tricks back in the day…just wonder what has changed, if anything.

TIA.

 

[Sam I Am]

Rawlings Pro 1000-B

Best infield glove ever made.

 

[Voljlt]

Question for this generation about breaking in a new glove: how do kids do it these days? We had our methods and tricks back in the day…just wonder what has changed, if anything.

TIA.

I bought my son a new glove for little league this year and they broke it in at Dick's with a steam treatment then pounding it with a rubber mallet. Worked like a charm. Cost $20 and well worth it, imo. I've tried the glove oil and rubber band the glove around a ball but it never seemed to work very well. But I could have done it wrong, too.

 

[@1RBFjr]

Question for this generation about breaking in a new glove: how do kids do it these days? We had our methods and tricks back in the day…just wonder what has changed, if anything.

TIA.

I think some kid gloves are made with pigskin, which is softer and more pliable (but doesn’t last as long).

 

[taylorvol]

I always preferred the Wilson A2000-INF or the A2000L, Always had confidence in the quality and workmanship.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

Wilson has to have a tie in somehow considering Dicks sales a specific Tennessee glove

 

[volplaya8]

Wilson has to have a tie in somehow considering Dicks sales a specific Tennessee glove

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Just colors on this or does it have Tennessee lettering or power T not pictured

 

[@1RBFjr]

You probably can have an unofficial UT glove custom made by 44. www.44pro.com Some major leaguers are using this brand, but I guess they’re probably paid to use them.

Our oldest is in town right now. He had this one custom made, with a nod to Tennessee and WVU (I blocked out where his name is stitched). You can make a pretty wild customized glove with 44 Pro.

 

[VolTull]

Hard to beat an American made Wilson glove. I always loved wearing them.

I never was a fan of the A2000. Rawlings and then whoever made the kangaroo leather gloves

 

[NO SIR EEE]

Just colors on this or does it have Tennessee lettering or power T not pictured

No power T, but checkerboard on them

 

[savannahfan]

Hard following this but Rawlings still is worn by over 50 percent of major leaguers. I never had a preference on brand. It always came down to how good the glove felt and the quality of materials. Just wondering how the team goes about it or are they steered toward a certain brand etc…

Rawlings!! I plain forgot them!! Yes back in my youth they were just as big as Wilson.

 

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

You probably can have an unofficial UT glove custom made by 44. www.44pro.com Some major leaguers are using this brand, but I guess they’re probably paid to use them.

Our oldest is in town right now. He had this one custom made, with a nod to Tennessee and WVU (I blocked out where his name is stitched). You can make a pretty wild customized glove with 44 Pro. View attachment 642315View attachment 642316

This is awesome, how is it as an actual glove? Which option of leather did you choose?

 

[UT IE 95]

Wilson A2000 and Rawlings Heat of the Hide are the standards. My sons used A2000's for years but recently switched to 44 Pro. I suspect 44 Pro will continue to chip away at Wilson and Rawlings. Those are some quality gloves.

 

[malkmusvol]

Just colors on this or does it have Tennessee lettering or power T not pictured

My kid plays with this glove. No Power T. Just colors and checkerboard. Same glove as his other A2000's.

 

[@1RBFjr]

This is awesome, how is it as an actual glove? Which option of leather did you choose?

I checked with him. He said it’s the pro stiffness option, but doesn’t recall the leather. It’s a custom designed glove, so you have lots of options.