HP29 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I feel this is the most stupid question I’ve ever asked, even going back to the GSBB, but here goes... Is it possible to gently manipulate and reshape a glove break? (i.e. heat, moisture, elbow grease, etc.) I have a Brian’s Alite, and the 35° break really isn’t for me. I’ve always much preferred the 60° break on my 590 iterations over the years, and that has only been dethroned by playing around with a Warrior G4 (75° option.) Anyhow, I’m stuck with this mitt until probably the new year, without the immediate option to sell and flip, or have a guy like Dave Wilcox rip it open and create a new break. It feels unnatural and I am always very conscious of my glove hand. The bigger problem, though, is stick handling. I can still launch bombs, but there just isn’t enough depth in the palm to have good control with my bottom hand. It almost feels like the T is in the way of my palm, and I can only get a bit of the palm heel on the stick So, the actual question - could I possibly coerce this poor mitt into a slightly different shape or closure without cutting it open? Any tips are greatly appreciated. Just looking for any improvement until I can upgrade in a few months. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I can't imagine this actually being possible. A glove's break is the way it is because of the way it is designed, cut, and constructed. You could very likely change the way it opens/closes by breaking some of the internal components (by crushing, cracking, twisting, etc), but I would say definitively that that is a very bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 ^This unless you have a interchangeable palm like with warrior, there’s really no good way to go about reshaping a glove break into something it’s not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP29 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 hours ago, seagoal said: I can't imagine this actually being possible. A glove's break is the way it is because of the way it is designed, cut, and constructed. You could very likely change the way it opens/closes by breaking some of the internal components (by crushing, cracking, twisting, etc), but I would say definitively that that is a very bad idea. 1 hour ago, southpawtendy48 said: ^This unless you have a interchangeable palm like with warrior, there’s really no good way to go about reshaping a glove break into something it’s not. Yep... figured this is what I'd get. I can't see any conceivable way either, but held out hope lol. Thanks anyways for chiming in. I've been in the game long enough that I can make anything work (this mitt has been in use since before Christmas), but I'll most definitely be switching at the first opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, HP29 said: Yep... figured this is what I'd get. I can't see any conceivable way either, but held out hope lol. Thanks anyways for chiming in. I've been in the game long enough that I can make anything work (this mitt has been in use since before Christmas), but I'll most definitely be switching at the first opportunity. Nice. What are you switching to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP29 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Leaning heavily towards a G4. I really liked the feel, and managed to get my hands on the blocker as well for some stick handling. Felt super light and natural in my hand. I've read that the GT2 improves upon that feel, but my only gripe is no interchangeable liner. Although, if it ain't broke... Anyhow, Warrior is really winning me over these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 20 minutes ago, HP29 said: Leaning heavily towards a G4. I really liked the feel, and managed to get my hands on the blocker as well for some stick handling. Felt super light and natural in my hand. I've read that the GT2 improves upon that feel, but my only gripe is no interchangeable liner. Although, if it ain't broke... Anyhow, Warrior is really winning me over these days. If you're sticking with the 75 degree break on the G4, then the removable liner isn't super necessary. Unless you're real set on being able to wash the internals of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 How about finger curl? I have a glove i like but it's curled up so much ... it's risky using it now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 19 hours ago, southpawtendy48 said: ^This unless you have a interchangeable palm like with warrior, there’s really no good way to go about reshaping a glove break into something it’s not. All the warrior palms do is change the finger angles. That should be able to be done with just about any glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: All the warrior palms do is change the finger angles. That should be able to be done with just about any glove. While you're correct on the first part, changing the thumb/finger stalls on a traditional glove isn't easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: While you're correct on the first part, changing the thumb/finger stalls on a traditional glove isn't easy. Exactly . That'd require a very a thorough deconstruction and reconfiguration. That's a lot of stitching. It does bring up a good point though: how do multiple different palm/finger stalls work in the same glove that doesn't physically change ...yet it is perceived as changing the break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 23 minutes ago, seagoal said: It does bring up a good point though: how do multiple different palm/finger stalls work in the same glove that doesn't physically change ...yet it is perceived as changing the break? I've used it in store and played with all three liners. There is a noticeable difference. You aren't getting a full 60/90 break, but the overall feeling is there enough for it to feel like a different glove. Though I'm sure if you're coming from a 590 and want to try a G4 with a 60 degree liner, you're going to be thrown off as the overall glove is still a 75 break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP29 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 18 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: If you're sticking with the 75 degree break on the G4, then the removable liner isn't super necessary. Unless you're real set on being able to wash the internals of course. Good point! Exactly what I was getting at. I'm sure the term "more natural" is pretty subjective (re: the GT2), but I'll still give it a go when the time comes. As I said, I love the stock G4, so this could potentially provide a greater feel for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP29 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 I love that this is sparking up some conversation on what defines the glove break, and potential for circumventing stock breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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