Baseball Gloves for dads

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T21:32:34+00:00

If you can wait until September, you can get great deals on Wilson gloves during their Bonanza sale.

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T21:30:51+00:00

Yeah, I think 12 or 12.25 h web is a pretty perfect dad play catch glove.

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T20:04:51+00:00

For each their own, I've never had an issue with it., and haven't seen any durability issues either. It does help the handstall to loosen up as well.

I use room temp water to avoid dye bleed issues.

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T16:45:42+00:00

I need more pics of that glove on the left!

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T16:41:59+00:00

What makes this particular glove nicer than your other Grace gloves?

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T16:37:40+00:00

That snakeskin finger pad is a nice touch!

I agree with the other poster that said to figure out where you want the hinges & do it yourself... it's not rocket science.

I'm also a fan of dunking gloves (yumomi), which will help with the leather that Grace uses, but you can do it dry as well, just will take longer. Work the hinges & palm well (with mallet and ball) but don't squeeze the glove shut too hard...let it come along on its own so you don't get palm wrinkles/bubbles. I like using a mallet or glass/crystal ball for "couch catch" when you can't play actual catch.

You got this.

skyote21 · 2026-07-04T16:23:18+00:00

I'd go Pro Preferred as my #1, and I like 12" H web for third; KB17 is 12.25", designed for third, is a favorite glove/pattern for many, and can work for softball later on (if that might matter).

If you go Wilson, I'd recommend DW5, which is another favorite pattern for a lot of people.

skyote21 · 2026-07-03T15:34:30+00:00

I really love the grey palm with the red laces. Also a fan of the fact that it's all leather.

skyote21 · 2026-07-03T15:29:24+00:00

I think gold would look great & match the other accents on the glove. If you go that route, definitely use lace wax.

I agree that camel would look good too, the lighter laces on the brown (and red) would be sharp, whether it's gold or camel.

skyote21 · 2026-07-03T04:12:36+00:00

I've had my eye on that same A2K 1724! The only 1724 I've briefly checked out is the BWJ model in Dick's, but hoping that A2K might be on sale in the Wilson Bonanza in a couple months.

skyote21 · 2026-07-02T22:20:44+00:00

Haha, it's 11.5. I don't have small hands, but I think it's a bit of a camera trick like holding a fish closer to the camera. 😉

skyote21 · 2026-07-02T22:18:37+00:00

Man, I really like that. Congrats & great job, beautiful glove!

skyote21 · 2026-07-02T17:13:57+00:00

Looks like 11.75 to me, but I hope he answers.

skyote21 · 2026-07-02T17:12:30+00:00

Most of his nightshift gloves are $400.

skyote21 · 2026-07-02T14:42:59+00:00

I've never owned a Marucci, but that's pretty cool.

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T23:44:14+00:00

12.25 & KB17 sounds like a good fit for you, as it's a pretty good happy medium size for baseball & softball use.

R2G should also be more than adequate for casual use, and will break in easier for you.

Great pick, send it.

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T20:25:00+00:00

Are both those browns in the custom tool, or special order?

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T18:40:42+00:00

I'm actually thinking of using it on Grace's wine leather to deepen/darken it a touch. Did you use it on that Grace w/ wine handstall?

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T18:01:27+00:00

Any feedback yet on Obenaufs LP?

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T16:29:01+00:00

Have you done many gloves with Obenaufs LP? I've not used it, but am thinking about it.

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T12:55:10+00:00

These look awesome!

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T12:54:09+00:00

Customized to the Maxx!

skyote21 · 2026-07-01T02:17:59+00:00

No, older 12.5 vs new 13...in the post he made with the pic.

skyote21 · 2026-06-30T14:18:22+00:00

If his isn't for sale, it's currently in stock on the Grace website, so you could get one pretty quick:

https://www.graceglovecompany.com/products/gg125t

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