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by **jdn4891** » September 15th, 2008, 6:00 pm

Ok I know there are lots of methods out there. I'm not looking for a quick fix, I have plenty of time to break them in.
I have a VinciPro black kip leather infield glove, that came with some "conditioner" (looks like petroleum gel) that says to rub it all over the glove and let it sit for 24 hrs. So, I did that last night and put a couple of balls in it, folded it over and put it under my mattress last night.
Today I've just thrown a ball into it a bit. Other than playing catch when I can, which is about twice a week, and throwing a ball into it, what are some other pointers?

Is there any particular substance tat is good to rub into the glove to facilitate the breaking in period?>

by **MVALZ** » September 15th, 2008, 6:33 pm

Just a light coating of conditioner and catch is the way to go. If you're in a jam the barrel of a bat or a glove mallet work great.

by **Mike_2007** » September 15th, 2008, 6:35 pm

You can use a wooden glove mallet to break it in also. If you don't have one you can also make one using a baseball - drill a hole half way and hammer in a screwdriver. You can now break in your glove while watching TV!

by **Mike_2007** » September 15th, 2008, 6:36 pm

MVALZ beats me to the punch - with a pic no less

by **jdn4891** » September 16th, 2008, 1:30 pm

Thanks for the input. So far I've just been throwing a ball into it, which seems to be working well.

Is there any specific type of conditioner that is really good? Or shaving cream, I've heard that a lot.

by **awarsoca** » September 16th, 2008, 8:30 pm

i'm a huge fan of a light coat of petroleum jelly myself

by **MVALZ** » September 16th, 2008, 9:04 pm

awarsoca wrote:i'm a huge fan of a light coat of petroleum jelly myself

Sounds like a personal issue..we're talking about breakin in gloves :lol:

by **fuzzydogg22** » September 16th, 2008, 9:32 pm

MVALZ wrote:
awarsoca wrote:i'm a huge fan of a light coat of petroleum jelly myself

Sounds like a personal issue..we're talking about breakin in gloves

first time i have ever actually cried laughing on the forum....haha

by **Chicago Red Sox Fan** » September 16th, 2008, 10:19 pm

...not that there's anything wrong with it. :roll:

by **spedrunr** » September 16th, 2008, 11:01 pm

Mike_2007 wrote:You can use a wooden glove mallet to break it in also. If you don't have one you can also make one using a baseball - drill a hole half way and hammer in a screwdriver. You can now break in your glove while watching TV!

or if you're really lazy, have your 2 y/o daughter break in your minty horween :wink:

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