How can i break in a new baseball glove?

Answer 1

There are products that you can buy that you rub onto your glove and microwave. I heard these are the most effective, but also damaging to the glove.

I broke my gloves in by constantly opening and closing and using the glove whenever I could.

Try these websites:

http://www.baseballgloves.com/breakingin/index.html

and

http://www.decatursports.com/articles/base/breaking.htm

Answer 2

here are a number of different oils and lotions that can be used to soften the leather on your baseball glove (break it in)
Foam Shaving Cream
Vaseline
Saddle Soap
Manufacturer's Solutions - Most of the major glove makers offer their own oils.
Mink Oil or Neatsfoot Oil
Tanners Glove Oil
"Hot Glove" Treatment. This treatment consists of putting a special foam on your glove and then baking it in your oven for 4 minutes. This method is very controversial among baseball glove owners - some swear by it, others call it harmful to the glove.
One of the few things people will generally agree upon when it comes to breaking in a baseball glove, is that in order to soften the leather - more oil, soap, cream is not better! Use cream and oil in small amounts and wipe it around your glove, don't slop it on and allow it to soak it - this will make the leather deteriorate faster.
Besides actually playing catch or spending your afternoons throwing a ball into your glove, there are a number of ways to form a pocket in your baseball glove. Another great method (especially if you don't have a partner to play catch with) is to visit a batting cage and instead of batting, use the machine to simply catch balls and help break in the glove.
The most popular method for forming the pocket of your baseball glove (other than playing catch) is to place a baseball (or softball) in the pocket and tie the glove shut with shoelaces, string or even a belt. There are also several products that are designed to hold the baseball glove shut and in the proper position while it is not in use. Hope this helps you in your adventure of breaking in ur new glove! :D

Answer 3

Look for linseed oil or flax seed oil same thing,take a rag and rub it evenly into the mitt of the glove do not over saturate it punch the mitt and webbing of your glove as much as possible when you arent breaking it in manually put a baseball in the mitt and tie a string around it to keep it closed put it under your mattress I would apply the oil for 3-4 days again dont let it saturate the glove it takes some time but once you break your glove in your good for years.

Answer 4

Breaking In A New Glove

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You have just taken the plunge; purchasing that leather ball glove you always wished you had for yourself for your son or daughter. There it sits: shiny, tight and stiff as a board. Time to break it in. But how do you go about ensuring that the glove will work properly and last a long time.

First, dismiss the fables :
Gloves do not break in properly by:

soaking them in linseed oil or other oils
saturating them with water
heating them in the oven or microwaves
beating the leather with a hammer or bat
wrapping it up with rope and then sleeping on the glove
You could probably add hundreds of home remedies to this list. Yes, some methods will bring about a quick solution but endanger the long term life of your investment. How then can you ensure a long life for your quality glove as well as bring it to playability in a reasonable length of time.


Second, plan on a two week process
Glove oil or conditioner must be used sparingly and allowed to absorb into the glove for 24 hours after its application. Excessive amounts of oil will saturate, damage the leather and actually shorten the life of the glove. Used to an extreme the glove will have no structural strength and will be too floppy for adequate control. I have used Neats Foot Oil, which can be inexpensively purchased at any hardware store, for many, many years.

Apply glove oil with a cloth only on areas where the glove needs to be more flexible. Do not oil the entire glove. Place a small amount of oil on the cloth not on the glove and work it evenly into the leather in these areas, such as the hinge, the pocket or base of the web. Pouring or placing oil directly on the glove will cause concentrations of oil within the leather and not give the best results.

Play catch daily for the first two weeks you own the glove, at least 100 good tosses. Do not apply any more oil until the end of the second week. Once you have determined which areas still require softening the you may apply a very small amount of oil at that location, allow it to be absorbed and go back to playing catch.


Third, the lacing
When a glove leaves the factory its laces are generally set for the stiffness and tight spacing the company feels is optimal for the glove. Remember this tension and adjust the glove constantly to maintain the factory settings. Always keep the knots tied and replace broken laces immediately and properly.


Fourth, daily storage
Every company recommends keeping a ball in the pocket when the glove is put away for the day. Most gloves will accommodate a softball for this storage. Encourage your child to clean the glove, inspect it and put the glove away properly each day. The glove should be stored in a dry location and not in direct sunlight.


And, how about Glove Guard
Have you ever heard of a product called "Glove Guard" made by DC Enterprises in California? This lightweight plastic liner is easily form-fitted to your ball glove in less than three minutes using some hot water. Once fitted you put it in your glove every time you put it away. As a result your glove lasts longer and retains its shape game after game. I know it extends the life of my gloves significantly. Glove Guards are $16.95 (us) each and in my book, worth every penny. DC Enterprises is located at 3857 Birch Street, Suite 475, Newport Beach, CA, 92660-2660. Ph: [phone] or [phone].


Finally, at the end of the season
At the end of the season use only the smallest amount of oil, on a cloth, wiped all over the glove. Do not neglect the inside linings and between the fingers.. Take care doing this so as to avoid brittle or hard leather patches when you bring the glove out next year. Place a softball in the pocket or use a Glove Guard. Placing the ball in a cloth bag and setting it in a protected location, such as the top shelf of a clothes cupboard, will ensure the glove is in good for next season.

The off-season is also a good time to have the glove professionally relaced if it requires this work. There are many companies that offer this work in addition to complete rebuilding and repair services.

Properly cared for a quality glove will perform for many seasons. Improper handling, cleaning, adjusting and, in particular, oiling can greatly shorten the life expectancy and enjoyment you will receive from your baseball glove.

Answer 5

Put the oil on it then put a baseball in the web. Tie the glove up with some string and leave it alone for a day or two. Then put the glove on your hand and open it and close it for awhile.

Answer 6

baseball gloves are leather. every day for a month press and fold the fingers back and forth for half an hour EVERYDAY. get some shaving cream an moisten lightly all over the glove. work it in work it in work it in. lets be honest the more you stretch the leather the more flex it becomes. i don't reccomendglove oil. makes the glove become heavy and oil doesn't evaporate. use the shaving cream spairingly. all over the glove.

Answer 7

put a baseball or softball in the glove. close the glove around the softball then put some large elastics around the whole glove.. make sure to keep it closed. do this every night for a while and it will break it in faster

Answer 8

first you put the ball in and put the glove around it however u want it shaped. then you tie it together or bind it or somethig. then you put it in water for about a day so it gets stiff. then you use somekind of oil to make it soft and shiny again. trust me this works i have had 9 baseball gloves and it works everytime. also it is as soft as when you bought it

Answer 9

I played softball but whenever I broke in my mitt I would put the ball in my glove and tie it shut. then I would put it under my mattress where it wouldn't affect my sleep. But by putting the ball in the glove that allows the glove to not just fold in two but cup around the ball.

Answer 10

A trick is to oil it, then park ur car, not completely, but over the first half or so of the glove. The tire trick works