Just arrived in England from Japan. Stiff as a board so will need a good amount of breaking in.
u/Psweeting — 13 days ago
r/japanesebaseballglove
US slowpitch
Been looking at options on trying out a Japanese made glove.
For US slowpitch softball (12"), are there any specific patterns / manufactures that those on here have used for slowpitch infield? 12.25-12.75" size, 12.5" would be perfect.
Essentially are any of these patterns/manufactures known to play well for the larger softball size, or are most going to play too shallow or narrow? If there aren't any good options or they would play awkward that's fine to know as well. Even some us outfield baseball gloves play awkward with the larger ball.
For reference, Rawlings pro 208 pattern as a benchmark, would anything be close? Pro 208 attached for reference.
u/SLR107R — 10 days ago
NGD - Yamamoto limited edition 33cm
With a side of Japanese news.
u/CryptographerLow9676 — 6 days ago
GS was the one glove maker I was looking for while in Japan but wasn’t able to find any for lefties. They finally got more stock online so ordered through FromJapan proxy. Love the quality and color!
Also got a break-in ball and glove conditioning oil.
u/tkblingx2 — 7 days ago
Anyone know anything about this glove?
It’s for sale on marketplace for $110, this is the only photo. Any ideas on brand?
u/arrbez — 6 days ago
Two Way Baseball Gloves
Hello all, going to Tokyo at the end of this month. I will be visiting Kubota Slugger, Baseball Mario, and Baseman. Just wondering about this brand. Has anyone heard of this brand of glove, used it, or been to this store?
Website is https://twoway-baseball.com
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1syoWWXfZC8H6uxT7?g\_st=ic
The you tube video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1\_28aXJu8
Any info that anyone has would be appreciated. Thank you
u/myminge — 7 days ago
NGD: Big (actually quite small) BEN
u/Fourtwoitous — 3 days ago
NGD: When in Japan...
My wife and I are visiting Japan from the US and I stopped in at the Mizuno Flagship store in Tokyo. For a glove fan, ascending to the 5th floor is like a trip to heaven. When I exited the elevator I was stunned to see a full rack of lefty gloves. As a southpaw, that’s just not something I am used to seeing! I quickly honed in on a gorgeous Haga outfield glove in Osaka Red with Cream laces. It felt very stiff at first, and I could barely get my hand in it. Initially, I couldn’t even get two fingers in the pinky. The sales guy assured me not to worry, as they would do a quick break in for me while I waited and that the glove would fit just fine, even with my large sized hand.
He was right, and very quickly I realized how insanely comfortable the glove is. The leather is buttery soft, and I absolutely love the color. While it’s the Mizuno “equivalent” to a 12.75” glove, it feels smaller than my existing Wilson and Rawlings outfield gloves. There is just something about the design, materials and craftsmanship that makes it incredibly comfortable and molded to my hand already. Now I understand the fuss over Haga gloves.
u/Ike582 — 1 day ago
Katana jp glove price increase
I don't know if anyone noticed but the price for a glove went up on their website. The japan series is now around 2k $ cad!!! I was on the verge of buying a glove(native series). But with the price increase, it's not going to happen. I also noticed that coupon codes also stopped working. I should have ordered before I guess.
Too bad because their glove builder and site are very user friendly and it makes it easy to order from north america. Anyone knows of another japanese company with a user friendly glove builder?
Thanks
u/Live-Olive-1767 — 9 hours ago
Mizuno Global Elite H Selection 00, size 16N (12.75). From Japan, made in the Philippines.
u/sabishiiyo — 15 hours ago