Franklin Sports Midnight Baseball Glove Right Reviews Summary

Break-In and Readiness

Pros:

• "He is really pleased with this glove. Doesn’t need broken in, ready to go out of the package."
• "This glove is so soft and ready to use! Literally no break in or oil needed. Highly recommend."
• "It breaks in quickly, can hold five softballs already after a few weeks of use."
• "Break-in was really quick, just as the description stated which is what we needed."
• "Got this for my 9yr old son, he still learning to play so we started with this mitt, it wasn’t stiff when it arrived which made it easy to break in."
• "This glove is awesome. I bought some oil to help break it in more but this thing is 90% broken in and ready to go."
• "Doesn’t need to be broken in either. Just put it on and go play!"

Cons:

• "The glove I purchased could not be used to pick up a ball when I first got it."
• "It’s very firm, even after two years it hasn’t softened at all and is now cracking in the palm of the glove."
• "The glove is very stiff when you first get it."
• "Also in spite of its claim to be pre-broken in, it still is very stiff."
• "This glove is about as stiff as it can get upon arrival."
• "Glove was way too small for my adult hand. Advertising says doesn't need broken in but that's a lie, it is really stiff so will take some time to break it in."
• "It’s really stiff and it won’t break in like a leather gloves."

Fit and Comfort

Pros:

• "Catching and handling the ball feels natural and effortless, enhancing my overall playing experience."
• "It’s so comfortable and fits great."
• "I got the 12.5, I have small hands (medium mechanix fast fit) and it fits fine with room."
• "Great fit. Well made."
• "Once I get it on it’s fine and feels comfortable."
• "Very comfortable and even though it was new he felt it soft and manageable."
• "Perfect craftsmanship, well made with excellent room for his hand to grow into as well."

Cons:

• "The opening to get your hand in is so small an no stretch to even try to shove your hand in."
• "It also fits weird, too tight & the fingers are so long."
• "I wear XL gloves so I find this one a little too small but, again, I expect things will loosen up over time."
• "Couldn’t get my hand in the glove. Would be okay for a small child. Leather stiff."
• "The glove is a little snug on large hands but after loosening it the glove fit better but is still snug."
• "Very smug fit for an adult's hand and is not adjustable."
• "The glove is a little hard to get on for me, and my hands are fairly average size. it’s not adjustable at the opening."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "This is a really nice mitt for a young baseball catcher. It is good quality, and doesn't need much breaking in."
• "Loved the quality of this glove and how fast it came."
• "It's a really nice durable, soft material."
• "My boy is 7. This glove didn't need a lot of work breaking in. He likes it, it's a good size for him and good quality."
• "Glove is well made, very well shaped, and pliable; still needs some shaping and softening."
• "The kids have used it non-stop since getting it. On the baseball field, backyard and out camping. It's still as if it's brand new!"
• "The construction is sturdy enough to withstand regular use, making them suitable for both baseball and softball."