Tired of the mallet?
I built a reciprocating saw attachment that breaks in stiff gloves in minutes. Meet the ImpactX.
If you’ve ever bought a brand new, stiff-as-a-board Steerhide or Horween leather glove, you know the absolute pain of the break-in process. You spend hours sweating over a traditional wooden mallet, your wrists are sore, and you’re still barely making a dent in the pocket or hinges.
Some guys try massage guns, but let's be real—they don't have enough punch or stroke depth to actually stretch dense glove leather.
That’s exactly why I engineered the ImpactX. Patent Pending.
It’s a heavy-duty, specialized forming tool designed to lock directly into your standard reciprocating saw (Sawzall). Instead of giving your wrist a workout for three weeks, the ImpactX delivers high-speed, mechanical hits that simulate thousands of pitches in a fraction of the time.
How It Works & How to Use It:
Lock it in: Insert the ImpactX attachment directly into your reciprocating saw just like a standard blade.
Prep the glove: Apply your favorite light conditioner or use your preferred dry/moist heating method to prime the leather fibers.
Shape the pocket: Run the saw at a controlled, steady speed and work the forming head directly into the pocket, deepening it exactly where you want to catch the ball.
Form the hinges: Target the thumb and pinky break points. The mechanical force softens up the stiffest heel pads in about 10 to 15 minutes, giving you a perfectly tailored, game-ready closure without the weeks of manual labor.
Whether you're a coach prepping gear for a whole squad, a parent trying to get a young player's glove ready before tournament weekend, or just a glove enthusiast who hates the manual grind, this completely changes the game. It gives you maximum punch and precision shaping without tearing up the leather.
Grab Yours Today
We just officially launched the latest iteration on both Etsy and TikTok Shop! Drop by our shop to secure yours, check out the demo videos of it in action, and skip the breakout headaches this season.
Search "ImpactX Glove Tool" on Etsy
or TikTok Shop to find us!
Let me know if you have any questions about the design, settings, or the best way to form specific pocket types (two-pounding vs. traditional)!
Additionally, I am in the process of making a pneumatic glove forming device. Should retail around $600. What are your thoughts on the market for this?
Caleb