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The Custom Elite exceeds anything we have ever produced.  We have scoured the world to find the select materials from which to make a limited quantity of the finest gloves ever created. Each glove is cut from flawless steerhides, stuffed with premium padding, and laced using hand selected rawhide.  We did not just stop at using the best materials; for added durability each glove is pattern split, triple stitched, and bend cut. The attention to detail of each glove is unmatched.  Finally, each glove is hand pounded and formed.

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Features:

  • Choice of Patterns

  • Choice of Webs

  • Choice of Back Designs

  • Choice of Leather Type & Colors

  • Choice of Welt Color

  • Choice of Lace Color

  • Optional Index Finger Pad

  • Embroidered Name on Back of Thumb

 
Custom Elite Specifications:

Bend Cut Shell

Triple Stitched Welt
custom_baseball_glove_bend_cutThe bend area is the strongest and
has the most consistent fiber structure
of all leather in a given hide.		 custom_baseball_glove_triple_stitched_weltEach welted back seam is sewn three times for shape retention.
Branded Break Lines Metallic Gold Labels
custom_baseball_glove_branded_break_linePilot lines are branded into the palm of the
glove to assist with break-in.		 custom_baseball_glove_metallic_labelsEach Custom Elite is adorned with our unique metallic gold labels.
Pattern Split Shell Individually Registered & Numbered
custom_baseball_glove_pattern_splitEach part is thinned more in one
area than in another. It remains thicker around the lace holes for strength.		 custom_baseball_glove_registered_numberedEach Custom Elite is numbered & registered

 

 

Why a Custom Elite?
Because our Custom Elite’s are produced in such limited quantities we are able to bend cut the entire glove: the shell, the lining, and the lacing.  The bend area, which is the back section of the hide; is usually the thickest, cleanest, and has the most consistent fiber structure of a hide.  By contrast every other glove on the market uses the bend area for the palm of the glove.  The neck and shoulder areas are used for the webs because the leather is strong.  Unfortunately, the neck tends be wrinkled and scared; the weaving and stitching that most webs receive mask these imperfections.  The bellies are the least dense part of the hide these are usually used in backs and linings because the leather tends to be softer.

After the Custom Elite’s are cut they are then pattern split.  Splitting thins down the leather by slicing through the underside of the leather; generally glove backs are split to a uniform thickness.  With our Custom Elite’s we leave the stress areas, around web holes and finger tops, full thickness while thinning down the rest of the back of the glove.  We never split the palm of any glove.  Why not leave the back at full thickness?  Two reasons, first splitting the leather makes the gloves more workable which allows for better craftsmanship; second, splitting takes out unnecessary weight.  Why don’t others pattern split?  Splitting is done with a machine that takes no skill to operate.  Pattern splitting by contrast is still done by machine.  But, the machine must be set with much more precision than normal.  Also, the operator needs to be skilled and know the nuances of both the machine and the leather they are working with.

The Custom Elite’s back welt is triple stitched; this adds firmness to the glove.  Like all gloves our Custom Elite backs are welted together with a small piece of leather but unlike others we go another step and triple stitch them.  After the back pieces are welted together we then glue down our specialized reinforcing stabilizers over the welted seams and then sew these down.  These stabilizers increase the rigidity and enhance the overall durability of the glove.
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