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How To Break In a Softball/Baseball Glove
In this video I show how I break in my glove and different methods to help maintain the gloves shape.
Here are 2 of the leather ointment I use on my glove:
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In this video I show how I break in my glove and different methods to help maintain the gloves shape.
Here are 2 of the leather ointment I use on my glove:
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amzn.to/2Slwmdg
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Honestly after playing SB for 40+ years, I love the pancakey glove.... They tend to allow the ball in better and it pops out quickly when opened. I'm against the grain I suppose. :) This is great advice for the new mitt.
@RipsteinBuilds
Жыл бұрын
My 14 year old daughter loves a pancake glove
@ivanvalentin3898
Жыл бұрын
I call it the waffle maker. It's the best. Just needs oil to prevent from slipping out
@avenlyfox915
Жыл бұрын
Totally I love my pancake glove because I can open it easily
@4eversteena
11 ай бұрын
Me too. I love the pancake glove
@HoopsCossey
4 ай бұрын
Same! My sloppy glove can catch anything. I have played since I was 8!
I like your transparency, not pretending to “know it all.” I think you’re good!
@MegRemSoftball
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I always tell my players (especially if they are just starting) to always put the glove away with a ball (or two) in it, and NEVER shove it in a bag with nothing in the glove. I explain to them that if the glove is flat (pancaked) you have to open it and close it to catch or field. I can't tell you how many times a kid could have fielded a grounder easily, but didn't because the glove was squashed and they couldn't open it fast or wide enough. If you have more than one in a bag, put a glove inside the other and then put a ball in it. I have gloves from the 70s and 80s that still have perfect pockets because of me being pedantic about it. Glad you covered this. I have heard about putting it in the oven, it's to break down the leather fibers (basically cooking the glove,) but it will cause the lifespan of the glove to be shortened. I would never do that nor recommend that. As far as the slick problem. Try leather shoe cream in the right color. It gives the glove a nice touch up, but also keeps it from being slick.
I love how she helps me get so much better and I thank her for that LOVE YOU MEGREM SOFTBALL
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, girl! Im glad my videos are helping!
@brittanychancellor7492
3 жыл бұрын
@@MegRemSoftball thank you so much I think I am about to cry
@syedhossainsoftnmart4683
3 жыл бұрын
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literally finally got a new glove after 4 years of use so broken in. Thank youuu 👍
This was such a helpful video! You explained it very well while being open minded about other options. And you did this all in one take!
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
If everyone that's needing to break in a glove looks up, how to break in a glove in one day, there's actually 2 guys out there. One guy is a Japanese guy who breaks in gloves for the pros he has a video to show him doing it. There is another guy who used to play Double-A & Triple A ball, well they both use hot water and I follow there process to the T and it works great. I wet the glove in hot water but don't drench it and I also put it in the oven to loosen up the leather and then I use vaseline to keep the leather form drying out so I basically do everything she said not to do in this video but it does work. One thing that makes a hudge difference is, don't buy a cheap glove or else it will get messed up.
@Professionalhaterlol
2 жыл бұрын
Japanese is aso and the other one idk
love trying all your techniques with my 12 yr old daughter then bring them to my practices with my girls. Keeping fundamentals easy always goes a long way.
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad they are helping.
If only you made this before! it took weeks to break in my softball mitt
This is amazing. Thank you. My daughter just got a new glove and this will help it not go flat this time!
@mdsmith1019
2 жыл бұрын
Ugh. Too late for my daughter's glove but there's always next season.
Just saw this Megan, this is the truth. I own ProLace Gloves and I haven't heard a better explanation! Just earned a sub!
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John!
I Had a lot of success oiling my glove, putting a softball in the palm, wrapping it with a hair tie, and throwing it in the dryer on low for 15 min. The tumbling does some of the work for you. Then rinse and repeat a few more times.
Hi Meg my daughter and I really love your videos and have really helped us learn the game and made her a better player. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Mizuno Supreme 12in fast pitch 2021 glove? My daughters 10 and I wanted to get her a nice glove. Thanks for any help:)
Your 44 glove is sick!
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
I heard using shaving cream to keep the leather soft i tried it and it works great it don`t soak in and make the glove heavy
Please make a comparison video of baseball & softball gloves. Thanx!!! Blessed be
Really like the blue glove!🇨🇦
Thank you so much I have tryouts in a few days and I had no idea how I was going to send g to work it in
@MegRemSoftball
3 ай бұрын
Good luck!
Thanks really helpful for the big game I have.
How can I break in a catchers mitt because it is harder because it has more padding
Do you have recommendations for a 7yo softball player who complains of the sting after catching the ball? She has a Mizuno Prospect Finch glove.
Do you have recommendations for cleaning it? In UK we play on grass in all weather so it can get quite muddy from the balls - you've said to avoid water but is it alright to just wipe it to clean the mud off etc?
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Just wipe with a light damp cloth. That'll be fine to get the mud off.
@tarkansas2788
Жыл бұрын
Mud gives it character
Can you do a video on diving in the infield and outfield?
This will help Elles tigress mitr finally break in! It is as hard as a rock right now.
thank you I had a glove for one year and it was already flat I just got a new one and this is very helpful thank you
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Take good care of it!
@syedhossainsoftnmart4683
3 жыл бұрын
For more information on baseball and softball gloves read: bestbaseballreviews.com/difference-between-softball-and-baseball-glove/
@tracigrad1906
Жыл бұрын
What if my daughter uses my glove that I used it works great but a little pancake is there a way to fix that??
@hiiro24
Жыл бұрын
@@tracigrad1906you will need to get it relace and have the lacer put some palm adhesive in the palm during the relacing.
What should you clean your white glove with daily or weekly??
Did you opt for the softball or baseball model in the pro44? Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!!!
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
I chose softball!
Omg thank you I’m starting softball and just bought my mitt
Hi Megan. First of all my daughter and I love watching your videos and have been to a few of your clinics over the years. Thank you for all that you do!! My daughter plays center field going into 14u. She loves center and really plays the position well. She has been using the same glove for probably the last 4 years 12.5 inch Rawlings 50 dollar glove that has seen better days. I really like the Pro 44s and was wondering if you had any opinions on the Pro 44 gloves and also the best size and the web style as she moves on towards high school ball. Thank you for any insight you can proved.
@MegRemSoftball
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you! I really like the Pro44 because it’s affordable and easy to break in. In my opinion 12.5 is great for outfield!
Meg, thank you so much!!
is a 11.50 glove too small? i usually play baseball but i’m starting softball in a couple of days i play shortstop btw
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
Not for infield! I prefer 11.5
I figured since I owe a lot of it to you I would tell you I made my teams softball team.
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
This is so great, Sloan! Congrats to you! Your hard work paid off!
@sloanzachary4412
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!! I really do appreciate all the effort you put it to your videos because they really do help. If you have any tips on how I can be a better 3rd baseman that would be great!!
Hey Meg! Is this glove the sky blue option? Love that color!!
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@syedhossainsoftnmart4683
3 жыл бұрын
For more on baseball and softball gloves check out: bestbaseballreviews.com/difference-between-softball-and-baseball-glove/
Hello! I’m not sure if you’ll respond or not but hopefully someone will! I am 20 about to be 21 years old I’m only 5’4 so I would say I have a pretty small hand. People are telling me I need at least 12” glove for outfield positions but you can’t really see my hand at all and I can shift my hand so far over that the pinky and ring finger sections of the glove is unused because my fingers can fit in just the middle and pointer fonger with my thumb being in the thumb obviously. Also when I go to clutch the ball in my hand the glove bends diagonally instead of the thumb and pinky touching so when I catch my thumb just barely grips the softball. I think the glove is too big but others are saying that’s how it’s meant to be. Can anyone help me with this issue or figure out what size to get?
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I think 12 is good for outfield. Are you making sure your fingers are in the right spot?
@hiiro24
Жыл бұрын
Trying using your glove as tip, two in the Pinky.
Hi meg, u have a flappy glove just like yours the brown one,what should i do with it? How can i shape it? i just recently put a softball in it. Thanks
@masagung928
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry i meant i have a flappy glove
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
It may be too late to fix it if it's that floppy :(
@hiiro24
Жыл бұрын
You can get it relace and have the lacer put some new palm adhesive in the pocket as well. That job will probably run you $60 to $80.
Hey! Does any of yall have any tips to get your glove less slippery? Mine is pretty smooth and I wanna try sanding it but idk
@djayk9692
2 жыл бұрын
Same!! Our daughters Easton glove we’ve had for months continues to be slippery and, though broken in, she loses about 50% of her catches.
@Lauren-vd4qe
2 жыл бұрын
apply self stick velcro strips.
@hiiro24
Жыл бұрын
You will need to get some ball player balm game conditioner, it will make the pocket less slippery.
My daughter just switched to softball after playing travel baseball for 3 years. She has an 11.5” A2000 baseball glove. Would this be a good size for 12in fastpitch?
@MegRemSoftball
25 күн бұрын
Yes! That’s the size I use.
@Kyty_4
25 күн бұрын
@@MegRemSoftball awesome. Thank you!!
what about a catcher’s glove?
How do like the 44 for softball? Particularly for youth?
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
So far I really like it. Depending on how young, it may be too stiff for youth players.
will these tips be the same for slow pitch softball gloves?
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
yep!
thank you for me breaking the glove
Could I use aquaphor as the paste substance. I don’t have any glove oil or anything and that’s the closest I have at the moment.
@MegRemSoftball
5 ай бұрын
I would only use ointment made specifically for leather so you don’t ruin it.
I saw a video where they heated up shaving cream and put it on the glove to loosen up the leather a little bit. Do you think that is bad and shouldn’t be used on a glove as well? (From your perspective)
@MegRemSoftball
5 ай бұрын
hmmm. I personally wouldn't do that to my leather glove but can't say if it's wrong or not!
I love your glove, was it limited edition? I need one haha
@ajaiajanaannaanah2274
Жыл бұрын
custom 44 pro glove
How often should we use the paste on the glove?
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Only when necessary! When the glove starts to get dry and slick, you can apply some.
What do you think of the quality of the 44 gloves, and quality of leather?
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
I think the quality is great. I've only had it for a week so I will check back in and let you know how it hold up and breaks in!
@Quasimoto44
3 жыл бұрын
@@MegRemSoftball Structurally it seems to have the right shape or form. Thanks! Looking forward to your opinion.
What size of glove do you recommend for each position?
@scottiebumich
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on age and sport. Softball needs larger gloves
Thanks this is very helpful!
Having my DD walk around with her glove she would be prone to losing it, So I do have her put it in her bag but its on top of her helmet so the pocket stays open.
That teal glove is so cool!! Can you link it??
@MegRemSoftball
7 ай бұрын
I love it! The brand is Pro44. I designed it.
Great video. For kids tye pancake glove works better.
What brand/size is the glove on your left? The one from your brother?
@MegRemSoftball
10 ай бұрын
Rawlings Heart of the Hide - 11.25
@user-bi1fl2ej2v
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I binged your videos. Helping coach my 7 and 9 yo daughters. Hope to make it to one of your clinics in the future!!
Hi! Quick question! What size is that 44???
@MegRemSoftball
Жыл бұрын
11.5in!
What if it already a pancake
@MegRemSoftball
3 жыл бұрын
Too late haha
What size glove are you using for the pro 44 glove?
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
11.5
I am sorry what glove pastes do you recommend
@MegRemSoftball
7 ай бұрын
I’ve been using Maven Glove Balm lately
@user-xk7hj8vb1t
7 ай бұрын
Ok thank you
Can you play baseball with a softball glove
@MegRemSoftball
2 ай бұрын
Yes
What size do you use inch?
@MegRemSoftball
2 жыл бұрын
11.5
For me I love loose gloves gives me free mobility
Where did u get ur glove fromm?!!
@MegRemSoftball
10 ай бұрын
44 Pro Gloves
@Babyimcoo
10 ай бұрын
@@MegRemSoftball thank u!
Water is not gonna hurt the glove at all
It really isn’t that bad if your glove and loose and flat like a pancake.
Hmm. I ran over my daughters glove with the truck. I wanted fast results and a loose glove .
She is the girl version of ball glove king
3:19
hi fraesn sun 11
@user-eq2ko4ws4v
Жыл бұрын
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His Hi Megan
Only 2 mins in and I've already said "thats what she said" way too many times.
Woohooo first comment
I want to catch in the web not the palm