Sato's My Glove Introduction, Part 1

And so, TA-DAH!!!

What do you think??
It's simple and cool, isn't it? (・∀・)ﾆﾔﾆﾔ

Sato ordered it back when he was a customer at ShoeSpo.
(I've only ever bought gloves at ShoeSpo from elementary school to adulthood.)


It's a soft-ball Mizuno Pro, modeled after Kajitani-senpai, who played for Yokohama and Giants.
The size isn't the standard 18N, but a slightly smaller "16N".

The finger tips aren't too long, it's compact, and easy to handle, so I highly recommend the 16N outfield glove!

More importantly, though...

You're probably curious about the Mizuno Pro label, aren't you? (・∀・)ﾆﾔﾆﾔ


While Mizuno Pro is known for this gold label,

This custom glove has a blue one! (・∀・)ﾆﾔﾆﾔ
It's the so-called "Diversity Blue"!

This label is a special label that cannot be selected now.
It was created to commemorate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and only Mizuno contract players could use it.
In 2021, it became available for custom gloves for one year only, and ShoeSpo apparently saw an increase in orders!

I remember ordering it immediately because I was drawn to this limited-edition label (lol).

Main Color: Black
Lace Color: Red
Stitching: Turquoise Blue
Edge Leather: Red
Hamidashi: Ball Hamidashi Red
Web: Shock Absorber 21
Palm Lining: Hybrid Mouton

Although it's only available for 5DNA specifications, there's a cushioning material called "Hybrid Mouton" on the palm lining.
Personally, I think...

Players who wear two fingers in the pinky stall might find it interesting to try this.

That's because this mouton puts a little pressure on the base of the ring finger and pinky on the back of the hand.
This makes it easier to move the ring finger and pinky.
It might be easier to understand if I say it makes the ring finger and pinky more responsive (lol).
So you can field the ball without much effort, which also improves handling!


At the time, I broke in the glove myself, even though I was an amateur.
(I've been the type who likes to do everything myself since high school).

≪Key points for breaking in the glove≫

1. Fix the thumb and catch with the ring finger and pinky

I don't really like the type that opens and closes easily...
I think a certain amount of stiffness allows me to catch the ball without gripping it too hard, so I've kept the thumb and the palm area firm.
While it's not as quick to transfer as an infielder's glove, it's easier to switch out of than a regular outfield glove.

2. Twist the index finger towards the web

I've twisted the circled part inwards.
Doing so prevents the ball from popping out when catching a close call.
Many players often bend the web.
Bending the web makes it wear out faster, so I personally don't like it.

I could write a lot of detailed things, but I've summarized it briefly.
The second point, in particular, is highly recommended!
It catches the ball at the fingertips, making you stronger in tight situations!

～Summary～

I have a few other gloves, but I chose this one for today.
It's one of the rarer gloves I own.
The leather on Mizuno Pro soft-ball gloves is so sturdy that you might mistakenly think they can be used for hardball.
The classic black and red color scheme is also nice!