How to Break in an Easton Baseball Glove
Picking the right Easton glove is only half the battle. You still have to break it in if you want the leather to be pliable and to form a good pocket. The most effective way to break it in is to use the glove to catch balls. As you play, the glove will slowly soften and conform to the shape of your hand. But if you need your glove to be usable in a hurry, the same break-in technique you would use for other brands of baseball gloves will work for your Easton baseball glove.
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Instructions
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Spray a little Easton baseball glove oil on the outside of the glove. Do not apply too much. The goal is to soften the leather with a light coat, not to soak it. Some alternatives to Easton glove oil are bath oil, petroleum jelly, neatsfoot oil, shaving cream and saddle soap.
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Use a soft cloth to rub the oil around. Work from the inside of the glove to the outside, making sure to provide even coverage. The oil will soften the leather and help it resist cracking.
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Place a baseball inside the Easton baseball glove pocket, then tie a string or twine around the glove to keep the ball in place. If you don't have string or twine, you can use a belt, a thick rubber band, yarn or some similar material.
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Store the Easton baseball glove in a safe location for no more than a few days. The glove's softened leather will begin to conform to the shape of the baseball, creating a pocket. A good pocket makes catching baseballs easier.
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Wear the glove often to get it to conform to the shape of your hand. The more you wear the glove, the more it will break in.
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Use your Easton baseball glove as much as you can. The best way to do this is to play catch. Alternatively, go to a batting cage and catch the balls instead of hitting them. Over time, the glove will break in and become pliable and easy to use.
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Tips & Warnings
Applying oil a few times every season will keep your glove conditioned and easy to use.
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