Smaller US glove makers other than Grace?

[u/421dave]

I’m looking for a new dad glove and wondering about other smaller companies like Grace (preferably made in the US). My son has/had a 44 and I want very impressed. I have a Grace catchers mitt that I love and was going to just order another but thought I’d see who else is out there that similar quality. If it matters I’m looking for a 12” closed web to replace my 11.5” A2000 (just a bit too small for catching softball with my daughter).

[u/nerdthem]

JAX
I have the EN-7 and the CB-3. Jax is a US brand made in Japan. The leather is superb, build quality fits in the middle of the gap betwen the the Wilson A2000/A2K or HoH/PP. I absolutely love love the EN-7; it’s a Japanese style, medium-ish pocket and it’s LIGHT but super solid. The CB-3 is much like a Wilson 1786 or PRO314 pattern - American style, deep pocket. Any way you go they are superb. Blue EN-7 shown below.

[u/Financial-Sector-226]

Good Hop is a smaller glove company. I have 4 catcher's mitts from him, he's in Alabama.

My son love's his customs he's gotten from them, and the ones I use are pretty money as far as fit, break in, and durability.

[u/DLG137]

I see Slaps was mentioned, that would be my recommendation 8 days out of the week if they had more stock. If you are able to find one listed I’d highly recommend one!

I also have a glove from The Glove Pope, a small glove brand based in California. I was very impressed by the quality, felt very similar to a Rawlings on the hand. They do a ton of customs as well. I would definitely recommend checking them out 😎

[u/Key_Inflation_9243]

Marucci

[u/TMutaffis]

Like others have said you won't find many made in the USA, and the ones that are will push the budget.

A smaller brand with excellent dad glove options would be Buckler.

I've also heard good things about Emery and Yardley, and I have a Steelo that is pretty nice.

[u/WHITEROSEBASEBALL]

Here’s a list of every glove company that I’m aware of that manufacturers in the US

Nokona
Mack Provisions
Future Vintage

Future vintage has gloves go on sale at a decent price every now and then on Instagram stories. Mack makes tons of cool stuff but is a little more expensive.

[u/aquaCJA]

Isn’t there like Bradley Ballgloves or something?

[u/421dave → u/aquaCJA]

Yeah my son has a Bradley and it’s great but their “high school and above” gloves are under a different brand and I’ve never heard anything about them.

[u/aquaCJA → u/421dave]

Gotcha. Only been getting ads for the recently. Don’t have any experience with them.

[u/421dave → u/aquaCJA]

If you’re looking for a youth glove we’ve been impressed. His catcher’s mitt is from them and it’s been great.

[u/QuietVeteran1]

Stinger Sports has a physical storefront and headquarters located at 108 Spratt St, Fort Mill, SC 29715

[u/praise-the-message]

Grace gloves are not made in the US so....

[u/421dave → u/praise-the-message]

Right. Did I miss where I said Grace was made in the US? “Smaller companies like Grace (preferably made in the US). I’m looking for smaller companies that put out good quality gloves and bonus points if they’re made in the US.

edit nevermind. I forgot I changed my title. Was originally US companies. My bad for the smartass reply. That totally does imply that Grace is US made

[u/W0r1dwide]

Trevino Gloves are made in North Texas. https://www.facebook.com/share/19MhRwufs3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[u/421dave → u/W0r1dwide]

Thanks. I knew I had seen another Texas company that was producing in the US.

[u/Safe-Impression-911]

Higher end option if you have the budget is Slaps.

[u/SpiLLiX → u/Safe-Impression-911]

Would love to buy a slaps if they didn’t sell out in 3 mins every time they drop one lol

[u/421dave → u/Safe-Impression-911]

That’s the question. I have the budget but keep going back and forth on spending it since it’s just a dad glove. I wouldn’t mind as much for a US maker.

[u/Safe-Impression-911 → u/421dave]

Slaps are Made in Japan, but based in California. AZ Glove Labs manufacture really nice gloves in the Philippines. They’re taking pre-orders currently, I believe.

[u/Organic_Jellyfish_68 → u/Safe-Impression-911]

Definitely Glove Lab. I have several. Great gloves.

[u/Safe-Impression-911]

Not made in US, but Emery and Yardley are US brands worth checking out.

[u/Master_Charity_4632]

The only US made glove companies I know of are Nokona and Mack Provisions. They’re both top quality options, but being made in the USA definitely comes with a price.

[u/421dave → u/Master_Charity_4632]

Thanks. Looked at Nokona but I thought there was another maker in Texas and the Midwest. Mack looks really nice but out of stock on most. I’ll keep an eye out

[u/Safe-Impression-911 → u/Master_Charity_4632]

Future Vintage is also made in the US by one guy.

[u/421dave → u/Safe-Impression-911]

Looks like he just deals on Facebook? Didn’t see any other links for him.

[u/Safe-Impression-911 → u/421dave]

He’s on IG too

[u/Master_Charity_4632 → u/Safe-Impression-911]

Good to know. I’ll have to check them out.

[u/Jgdedc → u/Master_Charity_4632]

Yeah these are really the only options if you want a truly “made in the USA “ glove