Help Me Choose

Before starting the customization process, use this page as a reference to help you decide which selection best suits your specific needs.

Things to consider when customizing your Good Hop glove:

 

 

1.Single or Double Welting 

•  Welting is the thin strip of leather that runs from the bottom of the finger to the top.  It may also be called "piping".  
• Single welting has 1 thin strip of leather and double welting has two.
• It is mostly just a personal preference as to which you should choose, but double welting may be slightly stiffer.

2. Leather Type:

Premium U.S Steerhide (most popular) Great for ages 9-professional Most customizable Good Hop glove  28 leather colors + 7 snakeskins Most durable and will require break-in $274.99 including personalized embroidery

Pebbled Cowhide Great for ages 8 and under and recreational players Easier break-in 15 leather colors $209.99 including personalized embroidery

Japanese Kip Recommended for college level or pro Stiffest glove that will require an extensive break-in period (you've been warned) 15 leather colors $324.99 including personalized embroidery

 

3. Age Group (youth/adult)

• Youth option has smaller wrist and finger openings and requires less break in.

4. Sport (baseball/softball)

• Softball gloves feature a deeper pocket to accommodate the larger ball

5. Position Glove Type

• Be sure to select the correct glove type as each glove has its own customizer
• Fielding glove: for infield/outfield/pitchers
• 1st base mitt
• Catcher's mitt