r/japanesebaseballglove

Really starting to enjoy this glove, great leather

Junkei and Inaba

Kubota slugger Japanese baseball glove
Ksg-br7 hardball glove
Right hand throw
About 11.5 inches
Used but glove is basically new
Broken in and just played couch catch.
Its an awesome glove.
Will include plastic bag and extra patch.
$450 shipped in the USA
Im in SoCal.
Dm for any questions or anything.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to identify this Rawlings glove that I recently came across. I know it’s a Rawlings Trapeze, but I haven’t been able to determine the exact model, year, or market it was originally made for.

Important: these are the seller’s photos, not mine. Unfortunately, this is the best quality/level of detail I was able to get from the seller, so I realize the pictures aren’t great.

A few things I can make out:

Rawlings branding on the wrist

Trapeze web

Very dark brown/black leather

“M. Ohoka” appears inside the wrist

Japanese writing/markings on the thumb side

Rawlings logo on the palm

No obvious model number that I can identify

It appears to be an older, heavily used glove

I’ve searched quite a bit but haven't found another one that matches these markings and construction.

Does anyone recognize this particular Rawlings model, or have any idea approximately when/where it was made?

I’m particularly interested in whether this was a Japanese-market Rawlings model, a US model that was sold/imported in Japan, or perhaps a custom/modified glove.

Also, if anyone can decipher the Japanese markings, that would be extremely helpful.

I know the photos aren't ideal, but unfortunately this is the best the seller was able to provide me with.

Thanks in advance!

I saw an old video from /u/dirty30tn teaching how to the X's for the web spiral and in the comments he mentioned you couldn't do it with the same lace as the finger laces. Which meant you would have 3 tie off points. The X's loop back at the thumb side of the web, one at the index, and the last one at the pink.

I see on a few brands (Teppen, Ryu, Junkei, Zett, and probably more) that they are able to do it with one continuously lace. I did notice it looks slightly different than dirty30s. From the one side both look similar and you can see 5 X's, from the other side you see 4 X's and the last run on both ends are more vertical.

This video of a Junkei shows both sides to show there are only 2 tie off points.

Here is an actually lacing video from Teppen but I can't make out how it works.

This is part of my process before the actual break-in. I like to dry shape the glove first to see what she’s made of and get an idea of where I want to take the shape. I’ll also do a little hinge work just to get her moving and closing naturally.
One thing I’ve learned is not to rush to the mallet. I prefer to get the leather properly stretched and moving first with hand manipulation, stretching, massaging and hinge work. In my experience, forcing a glove closed before it’s ready, whether it’s with your hand or a mallet, is one of the easiest ways to create palm bubbles.
Nothing crazy here, just one of the little steps in my process before the real break-in begins.

I am selling the following gloves in an ongoing effort to slim down my collection.

Open to offers, but looking to sell and prices are shipped anywhere. Located in Canada, prices in USD.

If you buy more than one glove I will take off 10%. If you have questions or would like more photos let me know

1. Wilson staff (red) D33 pitchers model in serious kip leather: 12”, unused new with tags.
$400 SOLD

2. Mizuno Big M pro d up zone reissue: made in Haga (Japan), 11.25”. NWOT reissue of the first Mizuno pro made in Haga factory limited edition (I-web was a USA exclusive)
   $525

3. Rawlings heart of the Hide rubber ball asics collab (made in japan) 11.5”. Game ready used, but not floppy as it still sits open when laying on its side
   $150

4. Nike Diamond Elite Vapor J (made in japan) 11.25” unused, but has some staining from oil oxidation on the leather. There is writing on the middle finger —my research tells me that this is an official glove craftsman stamp of approval leaving production.
   $350

5. Nike shado elite J mvp pitchers glove: made in Japan, 11.75 inches. Used glove, the hand stall lining that is used in Nike gloves from this era has worn down, but otherwise in good shape and still a solid user
   $325

6. Yamamoto glove studio (Ygs) proline (top model) EA3 model: TG North European leather (excellent grip to this leather giving it almost a “squeaky” feel). Hinges are worked in, but otherwise still needs to be broken in to be game ready
   $350

7. Kubota slugger outfield: made in japan, 32 cm (~12.6”). Hinges are 1/3 worked in, but otherwise unused.
   $350

8. Nike Shado Elite J from 2011 (made in japan) 11.5” unused NOS with original tags attached. A collectors piece.
   $650

9. JB Wagyu: made in japan. 29cm (11.4”). Partially shaped, but still needs work.
   $350

"Hey there! I’m looking to buy a couple of specific deadstock Wilson Staff DUAL (Teddy Bear series) gloves and I'm paying a premium to find them. I am offering $650 USD cash per glove (plus shipping/fees) for any of these in brand new condition:
WBW104698 (D8 12.50" RHT Black)
WBW104697 (D8 12.50" RHT Blonde)
WBW104693 (87 11.75" RHT T-Orange)
If you have 2 of the 3, or all 3, I am ready to buy the bundle immediately. If you don't have them but know someone who does, I’d love a referral! Let me know, thanks."

Mizuno HAGA 1AJGH33133-542 harmonious tension J

Leather feels amazing

Just broke it in. First glove I've had that still wants a two hinge break-in, but feels better as a regular (not TIP/finger shift).

Will post video of break in below

Shout out to wilsonball_glover for helping on acquisition!