The Glove Lab

The Glove Lab

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The Glove Lab is a small business that specializes in the relacing, reconditioning, and repairs of Baseball and Softball Gloves.

We are based in Arizona, but serve customers nationally.

Operating as usual

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 07/24/2024

The A2000-XL. Restored.

Such a classic glove. I still see so many of these classic gloves in use today! This gem has been restored and ready for several more years of use!

New handstall, binding, and patchwork courtesy of

Leather care products:

07/21/2024

I love this GIC-4. The leather is incredible - soft! I just got done conditioning it and thinking of adding this back into my rotation.

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 07/13/2024

Glove Clips Updated and Restocked!

On website now while supplies last!

Our new version of glove clips have a new style of clip which is stronger as well as new straps and buckles that have a stronger hold once tightened.

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 07/03/2024

Looking for some insight - working on this new Rawlings Hypershell. Noticed that the inserts are a foam material. Anyone familiar with this material?

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 07/02/2024

I have deep admiration for goods that are hand made - even more so I love the individual nuances that each handmade item has. Typically, you wouldn’t see some of these details in massed produced products - but sometime the perfection lies in the imperfection.

Last year at this time, I had the chance to have a conversation with Bob about the use of water for breaking in gloves. He shared that they used water quite often on gloves they were breaking in out of the SLCS. I thought that was pretty awesome, his insight into glove break ins, water usage, and overall process was fascinating to hear.

06/26/2024

Had a blast hanging out with KC Mack () this morning in my new workshop! Although we have known each other for years, this was our first time meeting in person. KC is one of the great guys in the glove community and a wealth of knowledge. Could have hung out with him all afternoon! Thanks again KC for driving into town!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/22/2024

Another great restoration working with ! All new handstall, binding, shearling, grommets, and repairs to the palm. Leather care products:

Got a glove that needs professional care? We can help!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/20/2024

Worked on this beauty during spring training for Joey Ortiz, forgot to post it but recently saw some great photos of it in action! Loving the shape and way it turned out with some great baby blue laces.

06/19/2024

Finishing up my new workbench today! Using reclaimed barn wood for the new workbench that I planed down, sanded and stained. Very excited to get it installed later today!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/18/2024

Another collaboration with on this complete restoration of this older ! New handstall, binding, and restitched palm. One of my favorites so far!

Leather care:

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/16/2024

One of my favorite projects in awhile! The leather on this beauty took so well to the Pro Glove Conditioner - the feel of the leather is unreal! Thank you for sending in this gem to be serviced!

06/11/2024

Lace tension! It’s critical when finishing up a glove. It’s all in the feel, but proper lace tension will allow your glove to perform better and allow the laces to last longer. If you are working on gloves, take time to check your lace tension.

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/10/2024

Last week I received an email from a woman who was looking to find a new home for her dad’s old glove. I met up with Betsy this morning to pick up the glove and learn a little more about her dad. He was born and raised in the Bronx where he used this glove as a young kid and through high school. When he and his wife started a family they moved to Long Island where he would play catch with his daughter. I could tell this glove meant a lot to Betsy. Unfortunately, she has no family to pass this glove along to, so I promised to restore it and keep it amongst my collection of gloves in my workshop.

Excited to clean it up and learn more about the glove maker, model, and try to track down more information that I can share with Betsy.

06/08/2024

Come see me this Friday (6/14) and Saturday (6/15) in the Omaha Baseball Village! I’ll be posted up at the booth (in The Bullpen) doing live demos as well and lacing up some gloves! Stop by and say hello!

06/08/2024

When two of my favorite companies collide! Excited to get this beauty put back together and shipped back to

I’d love to see a small batch of these again! Whaddaya say .times ??

06/08/2024

Been breaking in some gloves this weekend! In a few weeks I’ll be moving into the new workshop and will hopefully have the up an running shortly thereafter! 🤙🤙

Orders for break-in services can be placed through our website!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/07/2024

Worked with on this restoration. It got a new handstall, wrist strap, and binding as well as repurposed labels to complete the restoration. The glove was serviced with products from

06/03/2024

Pouring the first batch of our Glove Lab palm adhesive! We have received great feedback from our testers and it will be available on our site in the next few days!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/03/2024

‘24 small batch are now available! Here are a few in this release! Limited quantities available.

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 06/01/2024

has been a long time supporter of The Glove Lab. Each year he designs a few mitts to add to his growing arsenal. His designs this year did not disappoint! I think some Joe Donovan exclusives are expected in the next batch! What do you think?

05/31/2024

Working on a mint condition, MacGregor G180H catchers mitt. The foam is in immaculate condition! Typically I see these dried out and crumbling. Excited to show the final product.

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 05/30/2024

As my daughter makes 10 card packs that will go in all relace orders, I found these gems of Bill Buckner. Will you remember him on the Cubs or Red Sox? Or other team?

God Speed Bill! In Hoc Signo Vinces

05/28/2024

Coming June 3rd, 8 different models.

2 youth models (10.75” + 11.25”)
3 baseball models (11.5”)
2 12” models great for baseball or softball
1 softball model 12.5”

For those who pre-ordered, watch for tracking information hitting your email in the next couple days!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 05/20/2024

My son has had the chance to try and test tons of different gloves over the years. This has been his gamer for the last year, a custom 1200. This glove is constructed with their tan American Kip (Horween Ballglove X) with a SuperSoft handstall. While the patina on the shell is beautiful, nothing compares to the feel of the SuperSoft handstall. The SuperSoft leather molds to you hand over time creating a custom fit to your hand. I’m excited to see how this glove continues to patina and wear over time.

05/17/2024

There is a saying, “Good work isn’t cheap, Cheap work isn’t good.” We have had our fair share of gloves come through our shop lately that had just been relaced by “a guy” or a new relacer. Most often, it’s more affordable to have it done right the first time than do it twice. We are here to help! 🤙🤙

05/17/2024

Glove Review: Nokona EdgeX “Born Ready”.

Like every Nokona that I have owned or that has come through my workshop, there is a distinct difference in the quality of leather. This EdgeX is no different! Constructed with Japanese CalfSKN, the glove will require some break-in but has a rich buttery feel.

The EdgeX experience is unique. The glove shapes and molds to your hand differently than a traditional machine seen glove. I have found that it contours with my hand to function as my hand would close, rather than my hand functioning to how the glove was designed to close. This makes for a very comfortable fit and function of the glove.

The EdgeX glove line has come along way since their first offering almost 2 years ago. Design and material improvements over the last year have helped with improvements to structure and durability of the glove.

05/13/2024

Making progress on the new workshop! My dad and I are almost finished hanging this reclaimed barnwood on the south wall. Will also be using reclaimed barnwood on the north wall. Little by little, we are making progress! Getting excited to move my workshop in here! Appreciate my dad taking the time to help!

05/12/2024

Just wrapped up a few hours of working in the shop! Going to be doing an updated video this week on tools. Tools you need to get started working on gloves, as well as other miscellaneous tools that have helped me along the way. If there is anything specific you want covered, please let me know!

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05/10/2024

Ryno was my favorite childhood player! My dad and I would scour baseball card shows to find every single card of his. This wooden jersey from is incredible! The quality of craftsmanship and finish are impeccable. Amazing job Brad!

This is such a great gift idea for that baseball fan in your house!

I can’t wait to hang this up in my new workshop!

Photos from The Glove Lab's post 05/09/2024

Another beautiful restoration working with KC Mack (). New handstall, new Spalding patch, and patched tear in the pocket of the glove. Leather took well to a cleaning and conditioning using products.

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Videos (show all)

Heel Pad lace runs.  Recently had a friend ask how to properly lace one.  I have seen them terminate in a knot by the th...
Heel Pad lace runs.  Recently had a friend ask how to properly lace one.  I have seen them terminate in a knot by the th...
So cool to see and hear Jeff McNeil talk about The Glove Lab before last nights Mets game!
Not all laces are created equal! Poor dude has now had this happen twice in a matter on a few months. Need to wonder if ...
How To: Cleaning! The cleaner and brushes are critical! But so is water temp, suds/lather, and tempo! I hope these tips ...
Double X web:  Need to lace the bottom of an I-web with “Double X’s”?  Here is how we do it.  Hope this helps!
We get a lot of parents and players reaching out who need help lacing up a wrist strap.  Well, here is how we do it to a...
Episode 3: Palm Lace! Have had a few requests pertaining to the Palm Lace - here is a brief overview that is not compreh...
Episode 2: How to relace a traditional 4 hole pinky lace run.  #baseball #baseballglove #softball #fastpitch #fastpitchs...
Episode 1: How to relace hidden thumb run.Earlier this week I shared that each Sunday I will be posting a short video th...
Scrub a dub dub. Cleaning is about the details - no shortcuts.  Cleaner & Boar’s hair brush: @ballplayersbalm
I love working on @44progloves - I love seeing the variety of customizations and personality in each glove.  Had the cha...

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