This season, Louisville Slugger is proud to introduce the American Crafted Series of gloves. Made up of two lines, the Evolution Series and Icon Series, these gloves are made by hand right here in the U.S. With these gloves, Louisville Slugger looks to bring back that classic sense of pride associated with American craftsmanship. For these gloves, Louisville didn't have to go all over the world for their materials, because the best materials are right there in America. They've brought in the best steer and buffalo hide from Wisconsin and the highest quality laces from Texas and Pennsylvania, and have combined them to craft each glove by hand. What you get is more than just a glove. It's a hand-crafted tribute to America's pastime that's built to stand the test of time. The American-made Evolution Series is hand crafted from premium American steer hide into patterns used by top professional players. A perforated palm pad provides an enhanced feel, while extra-wide alum tanned laces give these gloves unwavering durability. Louisville Slugger: Made By Hand in the NEW America!

Evolution Glove Series
Handcrafted premium American steerhide for strength and lightness.
Extra-wide alum tanned laces for ultimate durability.
Perforated palm lining for enhanced feel.
Top professional patterns.
Made in the USA.

Glove Specifications
Pattern: 11.25" Infield Model
Web:  Pro I-Web
Back: Open back

TIP: Many of the premium gloves including Rawlings Pro Preferred & Heart of the Hide, Wilson's A2000 & A3000, Mizuno's Classic Pro and Pro Limited, etc. are somewhat stiff when brand new. A quality glove conditioner will do much to reduce the break-in period for any stiff new glove . Almost all glove conditioners will generally darken the leather and appearance of lighter colored gloves. If you buy a new glove and don't like the look of the pre-oiled palm area, condition the glove with a premium product such as Wilson's Pro Stock Glove Conditioner and the pocket/palm area will darken and blend in more with the rest of the glove.

TIP: Regardless of whether you prefer the natural method of breaking in a glove, sooner or later you will have to recondition your glove! Personally, I recommend cleaning and conditioning a glove each and every year after a good season of use. All leather gloves will start to dry out and laces will become brittle when subjected to regular use. Prolonged exposure to sand and dirt, wind, rain, hot sun, etc. will take its toll on even the very best glove. PLEASE stay away from those cheap oils, foams or other liquid products out there on the market. The foams don't work and liquids such as oils are absorbed deep into the glove, add a tremendous amount of weight, and are nothing more than a magnet for attracting dirt and debris. Also, PLEASE don't ever bake your baseball glove in the oven or microwave or soak it in the tub to aid in the break-in process. You will invariably destroy a very fine piece of leather and take years off a gloves life!

Personally, I never use anything but a paste type glove conditioner. Although I prefer Wilson Pro Stock Glove Conditioner, there are comparable products on the market from manufacturers such as Easton, Nokona, etc. Regardless of what brand of paste type conditioner you choose to use, do yourself a favor and make sure it contains lanolin and vitamin E. Nothing is better at restoring and revitalizing the leather on your glove! With a little care, your glove should last for many years and most likely outlive your baseball career.    

SHIPPING / HANDLING  

Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO & US PROTECTORATES add $3.00 to S/H.

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Good luck!

Tim