by BretMan » February 23rd, 2008, 12:33 am
Just searching the web, doing some glove research and ran across this on the Wilson company web site. It's from a question and answer page with Wilson master glove designer Shigeaki Aso :
Dear Aso,
I own a Wilson A2000 XL (with a dual hinge web). Just recently my glove broke while I was playing catch with my Dad. It was kind of old to begin with, but I was wondering how to fix this.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jack
Jack
It is always hard to diagnose a glove repair without physically holding and seeing the glove in person. It depends on which part of the glove or stitch is broken, what part of the lace broke, etc.
Glove repairs can be very difficult at times. If you don't repair it correctly, the problem can occur again. Or if you lace the wrong section or stitch the wrong area, the break point in the glove might change or another part of the glove might break.
Personally, I recommend Earl Malone for glove repairs. Earl was the official Glove Designer in the U.S. based Wilson A2000 factory for 40 years. With his long history of designing gloves, Earl knows the ins and outs of every Wilson Pro-Stock glove. After retiring from the factory, Earl opened up his own glove repair business and has been taking referrals from us for almost 20 years. His experience working with Wilson gloves in unmatched.
As much as I would love to help answer everyone's questions about glove repairs and the necessary steps to repair broken gloves, I must refer you to Earl. We are always providing him with the newest leather and patterns, to keep him updated for repairs on the newest Wilson gloves. His expertise and craftsmanship ensure that your Pro-Stock glove will be fixed and back in Championship Performance condition!
Earl Malone
Malone Glove Repair
127 Township Rd. 150
P.O. Box 201
Pedro, OH 45659
(740) 533-0622
There is a Wilson A2010 on eBay right now that was restored by Mr. Malone. It's a beautiful glove with all new binding, laces and patch. The seller in his auction refers to Earl Malone as "the Kenny Jenkins of Wilson gloves".
Not a bad compliment! Has anyone here ever dealt with Mr. Malone before?