Not sure if there was a singular stand out this past week, rather it was a week of many really great gloves…
Sonnett six finger style gloves don’t show up every day, and certainly not in this condition. This Sonnett T6TG glove is in near mint shape, features a great design, perfect patch and stampings. As a lefty it fought an uphill battle to earn $304 on 20 bids. One of my favorite Sonnett attributes is the over-the-top stampings (Velvotan?), so I was a little disappointed when this one was a bit more subdued…But don’t get me wrong, this is a great glove. Brett, I’m not sure I’ve seen another Sonnett, without a box, sell for more. I would suspect a high end Clemente could go for more, but I don’t recall one on eBay this year. The Bertoia model that sold in Feb/Mar went for $299. So maybe this glove gets the SOY (Sonnett of the Year) award…
Other forum members are far more savvy and knowledgeable about Doaks than me, and while I know this one stands out, maybe they can offer a little more insight on the "J Special". I had one a while back, I remember it as a great glove, but it seemed as if it was overstuffed. Granted I wasn’t about to go out and play catch, but I was always tempted to try and pull some of the stuffing out. A couple of great patches and what looks like a very rich leather, this Rawlings Bill Doak “J Specialâ€