My son left his glove out in the rain overnight.
It got soaked!
It feels like it weighs 10 pounds....
What would you do?
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Buy a new one. Son had this happen to him a couple of years ago. He kept the glove. What he did was to set it outside in the sun and just let it air dry. He did use the glove some in games and just for practice.
Actually I've heard one of those wild breaking in a glove theories that you soak it in a bucket and then put a ball in it and tie it closed and let it dry. Not that it's something that I would ever do, but if you let it dry it may actually recover. Once it dries out then maybe put a dose of Dr. Glove on it, not oil. Good luck.
Let him play without a glove for a week or so and then buy him a new one
We used to make sure out glove, bat, ball, cleats etc were under out bed every nite when we hit the sack--did that and fed my tropical fish in the ten tanks in my room--it was like a religious ritual--and the equipment was stashed and checked before the fish got fed and trust me I loved those fish--I bred them to sell to local stores but baseball was first
We used to make sure out glove, bat, ball, cleats etc were under out bed every nite when we hit the sack--did that and fed my tropical fish in the ten tanks in my room--it was like a religious ritual--and the equipment was stashed and checked before the fish got fed and trust me I loved those fish--I bred them to sell to local stores but baseball was first
I would tell him that I paid for one glove. Either he can make that one work, or he can work to earn the money to replace it.
It's amazing how "forgetful" kids will start "remembering" when it's THEIR pain if they neglect their gear!
If you buy this kid a new glove, be prepared for a repeat performance, or other similar situations, or both.
BTW, the glove is probably not ruined, just needs some TLC. You may have more trouble with the rawhide strings than with the glove leather; could have to have it restrung.
It's amazing how "forgetful" kids will start "remembering" when it's THEIR pain if they neglect their gear!
If you buy this kid a new glove, be prepared for a repeat performance, or other similar situations, or both.
BTW, the glove is probably not ruined, just needs some TLC. You may have more trouble with the rawhide strings than with the glove leather; could have to have it restrung.
Just to let others know. My son was punished for not taking care of his glove. He had to use one that wasn't in such good shape for about a month. Lesson learned.
A cow can stay out in the rain...why not a glove?
Canesfan5, I use the soaking method you talked about. Works like a charm.
Let it dry out and then rub it down with some Nokona glove conditioner or shaving cream gel with lanolin to condition/ soften it up.
Canesfan5, I use the soaking method you talked about. Works like a charm.
Let it dry out and then rub it down with some Nokona glove conditioner or shaving cream gel with lanolin to condition/ soften it up.
Put a softball in the pocket and wrap it up to give it the shape you want. Hang it to dry someplace that is dry but not too hot. Glove should take about a week to dry out - don't put it out in the sun or in the oven! After it's dry apply a good leather conditioner such as Lexol. Using the Nakona conditioner (really pure petroleum jelly) is also a good method.
gold_glove3:
Cows do just fine in the rain...but turkeys... well that's another story...especially when they look up to stare at the rain...I've heard they've been known to drown. The only way to save them is with a turkey baster!
quote:Originally posted by gold_glove3:
A cow can stay out in the rain...why not a glove?
Cows do just fine in the rain...but turkeys... well that's another story...especially when they look up to stare at the rain...I've heard they've been known to drown. The only way to save them is with a turkey baster!
Had it happen to a brand new (and rather cheap glove). Once it dried out the glove was better than ever.
Heck, even drenched baseballs dry out given enough time...several weeks. Rain can add 30% to their weight but they'll eventually return to about 5 ounces.
Heck, even drenched baseballs dry out given enough time...several weeks. Rain can add 30% to their weight but they'll eventually return to about 5 ounces.