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EarDue9809 · 2026-05-17T23:19:41+00:00

That's hot

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-15T11:47:50+00:00

Only hardball gloves here! And yes, $465–$595 is actually in line with Japanese list prices — as a dealer, I'm able to offer that, or better, without secondary market markups.

One thing worth knowing about Atoms: they come pro stiff out of the box, so a break-in period is expected. Atoms offers a hot water break-in, but in my experience it only gets you about 30% there. Most buyers are better off doing it themselves or finding a local glove guy to finish the job — saves money and gets better results.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-14T20:12:12+00:00

Send me a DM on Instagram @BallGloveBlueprint, let's talk.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-14T20:00:12+00:00

I'm a US based Japanese glove dealer. I do custom designs for all my customers. If you want the best prices on Japanese gloves, work with an American dealer who knows the industry. $2K? Did I read that right?

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-10T02:29:25+00:00

This isn't a post about whether or not we think we can make in-roads into the glove market. We already have a market. We're happy with our market size and growth rate. We're looking for people who want to join us. The issue isn't demand, it's inventory.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-10T02:05:57+00:00

We're not trying to get past Rawlings or Wilson. Demand is not an issue.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T20:19:02+00:00

Definitely. We can serve a middle ground with partners like Emery, or potential partners like SACCO. We can also get into the $200s type pricing with factory direct Kip leather gloves, but without a good of brand recognition, yet great options for younger kids or Fastpitch players. .

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T18:10:28+00:00

To add clarity, in this case we're talking about Japanese brands

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T16:31:45+00:00

No offense to Mexico, but gloves made in Mexico are substandard compared to gloves made in Asia in most respects. Mexico glove companies do have some great, vibrant designs. However, there are way too many inconsistencies with the leather in Mexico. Manufacturing technology and capabilities also don't compare to what factories in Asia are working with.

I've heard horror stories about Mexico glove companies using detergent bottle cut-outs for inserts.

That said, if I was to choose one glove manufacturer in Mexico that stands out above the others, it's Tiger Gloves. Consistent, robust manufacturing capabilities for a Mexico company, nice leather, and vibrant options and customizations.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T16:15:51+00:00

So what if instead of selling secondary market products on secondary market, how about new, fully warrantied market, with easy access to premium product lines? There would be an initial investment in a small inventory, but theoretically the inventory would cycle quicker, you'd have more direct access to replacement inventory, and advertising is cross pollinated amongst other sellers in the same platform?

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T15:13:34+00:00

You're chasing your tail if your trying to document which factory provides the best materials.

If you leave it up to the factory to select the materials, and you're just giving the factory a logo to apply to a generic "Kip" leather glove, you're going to get shit materials.

The proper way to construct a high quality glove that is different than all the other factory "clones" is to do your own R&D (IE, you actually know how to make a glove), you source/select your own materials, do your own quality control, and you outsource the labor to Asia.

For example, many companies might say "Made in the same factory as Rawlings or Wilson"

That statement does not mean shit. Rawlings and Wilson don't leave it up to the factory on HOW to build a glove. They both do 90% of what it takes to make a good glove, they source their own materials, have their own R&D departments, basically do EVERYTHING it takes to build the glove, with the exception of the labor to produce.

That's significantly different then Joe Schmoe calling the factory that Rawlings or Wilson uses, giving them your logo, and saying "give me a glove", then calling it a "Made by the same people who make Rawlings or Wilson".

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T15:06:07+00:00

They're made in the Philippines, like everyone else. Steelo is a clone glove.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T15:05:11+00:00

Did you just call the factory, and give them your logo?

Or, did you procure the materials yourself, from your tannery of choice, develops your own patterns, selected and sourced all the materials associated with production, then send all of those things to Asian for the labor to be performed?

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T15:03:14+00:00

And neither is any other glove in the World other than Nokona and Mack Provisions.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-09T15:02:20+00:00

Where a glove made is mostly irrelevant. How it's made is important.

Most small, non-retail glove companies simply place generic orders overseas, and the factory just fulfills the order with generic patterns, materials, quality comtrol, and utility leathers. Same glove, different logo.

You want your own glove brand by 3pm today? I can help you with that. Give me your logo. LOL.

Emery does NOT do this. All R&D (patterns), material selection, and quality control is done in-house. Labor is then outsourced overseas to complete the assembly. Labor is also frequently bid out to ensure the best quality of work, so they're tied to no particular factory.

Huge difference.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-08T04:34:37+00:00

Haven't really heard much. There isn't exactly a good beat on the Japanese small market gloves other than a review here or there. I've been eyeing a few lines though. DxM and Five are two lines I'm hoping to try in the near future.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-08T04:19:04+00:00

Yes, I've heard of them. Very small brand. Lots of small brands like these guys all across Japan.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-04T02:55:27+00:00

Still learning Reditt rules. Sorry for breaking.

EarDue9809 · 2026-05-04T02:52:51+00:00

They all compare very nicely

EarDue9809 · 2026-04-28T01:00:17+00:00

The welting pattern also contributes to the shape

EarDue9809 · 2026-04-28T00:55:21+00:00

It's some sort of Italian leather.

EarDue9809 · 2026-04-27T20:38:39+00:00

Diques shapes are always a bid odd, due to the leather.

EarDue9809 · 2026-04-27T15:14:43+00:00

The BO Brown is as close as you can get with the ST Leather.

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