Hello! This is Sato, a staff member from ShoeSpo!
In this blog, the baseball-loving ShoeSpo staff will be bringing you information related to baseball.
By the way, when you hear "Xanax," who comes to mind?
There are many players like Orix's pitcher Kuri, Hanshin's pitcher Yuasa, and Carp's player Matsuyama,
but the first person that came to my mind was Hanshin's manager, Kyuji Fujikawa!
That really shows my age, doesn't it? (lol)
I'm not a Hanshin fan, but I really admired his fastball. ( ^^)
The Xanax Trust X series is currently a hot topic, especially among baseball YouTubers and on social media.
Several players from Chiben Wakayama, who were runners-up in the Spring Koshien tournament, were using them!
It's Xanax's highest-grade series, developed and manufactured with passion and dedication.
So, you're curious about what's changed from conventional gloves and how they've improved, right? (・∀・)hehe
I want to convey the good points of Xanax from various perspectives, such as what I felt when I held and touched the glove, feedback from customers after actually selling them,
and most importantly, what it was like when the glove became usable after being treated with hot water molding.
First, the concept of Trust X is:
"The best glove ever for those aiming to excel at the highest level."
I see...
So, what does Xanax consider to be the best glove?
"A glove that reaches its ideal state for the player in the shortest possible time after purchase,
and can maintain that optimal state for as long as possible."
Indispensable for this is "glove leather."
From this year, they are using a leather called "ST Kip Leather."
ST leather is well-known in the glove manufacturing industry,
but it's a top-quality leather that even if you ask a tanner (leather manufacturer) to "let me use it!", it's not easy to get.
Xanax had been asking for several years, and the person in charge of gloves said that the tanner was impressed by their extraordinary passion and decided to allow them to use it this time.
Also, it seems that professional baseball players who use Xanax gloves are also using gloves made from this ST Kip Leather!
Trust X, where professional craftsmen meticulously finish each glove using the same leather as the pros.
That alone makes you want to try it, doesn't it? (・∀・)hehe
"Lightness," "leather's firmness," "fit when you put your hand in."
They are all incredibly good.
It's no wonder professionals prefer them!
Even customers who try them on have positive impressions, saying things like, "It fits perfectly!" and "It seems easy to handle!"
■ 'Grasp Processing' unique to Xanax
Infield gloves of models "IM1" and "IM2" feature a special process called grasp processing. (ShoeSpo has the IM2 model)
As you can see from the photos, in photo ②, the ring finger and middle finger are slightly shifted towards the pinky finger compared to photo ①.
It's not so much a shift as it is oriented outward... This slight difference allows for a firm grip during backhand plays and tag plays, preventing the ball from dropping.
It's a glove that's easy to grip despite being a five-finger glove.
The size feels just right, and it gives the impression that anyone could use it easily.
This unique grasp processing was born from the passion of experts in movement and the body, skilled glove craftsmen, and project planners.
It's a new sensation that combines the advantages of both a closed pinky finger and a five-finger glove!
■ Outfielder's Glove "OL1 Model" that "feels" light
As an ex-outfielder, I can't help but be curious about outfielders' gloves from various manufacturers (lol).
I've touched and tried on many outfielders' gloves from different manufacturers, but this OL1 model is highly recommended!
In recent years, more high school players are using smaller outfielders' gloves.
This is probably because many players believe that a smaller glove improves handling and makes it easier to run, allowing them to reach balls one step further.
It feels overwhelmingly lighter than outfielders' gloves of similar size from other manufacturers.
In reality, the weight isn't significantly different.
So, why does it feel lighter? It's due to the center of gravity of the glove.
It's designed so that the center of gravity is closer to the hand, making it feel lighter.
Even with bats, a mid-balanced bat feels lighter and is easier to handle than a top-heavy one, right?
The design utilizes the properties of objects.
Thanks to my passionate explanation, two high school students purchased it at the store!
One of them was chosen as a player from my alma mater.
I'm looking forward to seeing them go to Koshien with a Xanax glove!!
■ Impressions after hot water molding
Before hot water molding, I thought the leather was hard and firm,
but once it was soaked in hot water, it ended up feeling flexible while retaining its hardness and firmness!
How should I put it...
The leather felt stretched but also chewy.
It was a new sensation, something I hadn't really experienced with gloves before!
ST Kip Leather is truly formidable...
It's definitely a leather that pros would choose to use (・∀・) hehe
It reaches its ideal state in the shortest possible time and can maintain that optimal state for as long as possible.
It truly embodies what Xanax strives for in the best glove!
Our official Instagram (@syunansports) features reel videos of the glove molding process for gloves purchased by our customers!
If you're curious about how they turn out, please take a look.
～Summary～
Many high school students these days look for gloves that are "light," "have good leather," and are "durable."
The Xanax Trust X is an excellent glove that combines all three of these qualities.
As you use it, you'll come to understand just how much effort Xanax puts into making their gloves.
Some gloves have already sold out, but there are still some available in stores.
We highly recommend it to any player considering buying a new glove.
Wataru Sato
The only man on the ShoeSpo staff who enjoys recreational baseball.A man who is particular about baseball equipment.
A man who watches baseball games just to see what equipment the players are using.
A man who participated in national tournaments in elementary school and high school.
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