How Do You Loosen Up A Baseball Glove?

It’s a common question: “How do you loosen up a baseball glove?” Here are a few tips to get your glove game-ready.

The Problem

One of the most common questions we get here at Wilson is how to break in a new baseball glove. It seems like a simple enough question, but the answer can be pretty complicated. The thing is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question because every glove is different and every player has different preferences.

So, what we’re going to do instead is give you a general overview of the most popular methods for breaking in a baseball glove. We’ll also provide some tips on how to choose the best method for your particular glove and your particular needs.

The Solution

The day has finally arrived. You have your new baseball glove, and you can’t wait to try it out. But there’s one problem: the glove is too stiff. It feels like you’re going to have to wear it for a week before it loosens up enough to be comfortable.

Don’t worry – there are a few things you can do to speed up the process. With a little bit of effort, you can have your new glove feeling broken in and ready for action in no time.

Here are a few tips on how to loosen up a baseball glove:

-Soak the glove in warm water. This will help to soften the leather and make it more pliable. Use a mild soap if desired, but avoid harsh detergents or chemicals that could damage the leather. Soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight if possible.
-Work the glove with your hands. Once it has finished soaking, gently massage the leather with your hands. Work all of the different parts of the glove, including the webbing, palm, fingers, and back of the hand. This will help to loosen up any stiffness in the leather.
-Stuff the glove with paper towels. Once you have worked the stiffness out of the leather, stuff the glove with paper towels. This will help to hold its shape as it dries. Be sure to use enough paper towels so that they don’t bunch up inside the glove – this could cause creases or wrinkles in the leather.
-Leave the glove stuffed overnight. Allow plenty of time for the glove to dry thoroughly before using it – overnight is best if possible. If you are in a hurry, you can use a hair dryer on a low setting to speed up the process, but be careful not to overdo it or you could damage the leather

The Result

The results of trying to loosen up a baseball glove are not always ideal. In some cases, the glove may become too loose and affect your ability to grip the ball. In other cases, the process of breaking in the glove may damage it, making it less effective.