{"product_id":"glove-break-in-catchers-mitt","title":"Glove Break-In - Catcher's Mitt","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n#lbd-glove-options{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0e0e0e,#1a1410);border:1px solid #B8733340;border-radius:6px;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-family:''Barlow Condensed'',system-ui,sans-serif;}\n#lbd-glove-options h3{font-family:''Bebas Neue'',Impact,sans-serif;color:#C88840;font-size:1.2rem;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin:0 0 0.3rem;text-transform:uppercase;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-sub{color:#888;font-size:0.78rem;letter-spacing:0.04em;margin:0 0 1.15rem;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.85rem;margin-bottom:0.85rem;}\n@media (max-width:560px){#lbd-glove-options .lbd-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n#lbd-glove-options label{display:block;color:#C88840;font-size:0.72rem;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:0.35rem;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-req{color:#DBA870;}\n#lbd-glove-options select,#lbd-glove-options textarea,#lbd-glove-options input[type=text]{width:100%;background:#0a0a0a;border:1px solid #2d2d2d;color:#ddd;padding:0.55rem 0.65rem;border-radius:3px;font-size:0.92rem;font-family:inherit;}\n#lbd-glove-options select:focus,#lbd-glove-options textarea:focus,#lbd-glove-options input:focus{outline:none;border-color:#B87333;}\n#lbd-glove-options textarea{min-height:60px;resize:vertical;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-full{grid-column:1\/-1;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"lbd-glove-options\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomize Your Break-In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lbd-sub\"\u003eTell us how to shape your catcher’s mitt — specs go straight to the technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eThrowing Hand \u003cspan class=\"lbd-req\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Throwing Hand]\" data-required=\"1\" data-label=\"Throwing Hand\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eRight Hand Throw\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eLeft Hand Throw\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePlayer Age \u003cspan class=\"lbd-req\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Player Age]\" data-required=\"1\" data-label=\"Player Age\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect age range...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e10 \u0026amp; Under\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e11–14\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e15–18\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e19 \u0026amp; Over\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePocket Style\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Pocket Style]\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect pocket style...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eShallow \/ Circular (framing pocket)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eDeep \/ Hinged (power hinge)\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eClosure Feel\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Closure Feel]\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect closure...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eFirm (more resistance, tight closure)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eSoft (easier close, faster snap)\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-full\"\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/label\u003e\u003ctextarea name=\"properties[Additional Notes]\" placeholder=\"Any special requests, league level, or quirks about your mitt...\"\u003e\u003c\/textarea\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA catcher's mitt out of the box is a board. A properly broken-in catcher's mitt is a target\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft enough to catch cleanly, firm enough to frame every pitch. We build you that mitt using conditioning oil, mechanical press, and mallet work — never steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"no-steam-callout\" style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #B87333;padding:1rem 1.25rem;margin:1.25rem 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#DBA870;\"\u003eWhy No Steaming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteam forces open leather fibers with heat and moisture. On a catcher's mitt, this accelerates breakdown of the thick palm padding and can cause it to droop and shift toward the fingers — ruining the catching platform. We use professional conditioning and mechanical press shaping to build a lasting, durable pocket.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Break-In Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e — We inspect your mitt for any pre-existing wear or damage and note your order preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e — Professional leather conditioning oil worked into all surfaces, laces, the pocket, and hinges by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Press Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Controlled press to form the round catching pocket and break the mitt hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMallet Work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Targeted mallet work to deepen the catch pocket and form the circular shape specific to catcher's mitts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Final forming to your specified closing style (standard round catch, hinged two-piece, or rolled edge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal \u0026amp; Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e — Final conditioning pass to seal and preserve the leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Include in Your Order Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you check out, leave a note with your preferences so we can shape your mitt exactly right:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — Right-Hand Thrower (RHT) or Left-Hand Thrower (LHT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Style\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shallow\/Circular (standard framing pocket) or Deep\/Hinged (power hinge style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Firm (more resistance, tight closure) or Soft (easier close, faster snap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny Special Requests\u003c\/strong\u003e — league level, preferred feel, or any quirks about your mitt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard: 3–5 business days from receipt | Rush: 1–2 business days (+$15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelect Standard or Rush and add to cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude your mitt preferences in the order notes at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShip your mitt to our Prosper, TX location (address in your order confirmation email)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe process and ship back within your chosen turnaround window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatible with all leather catcher's mitts — any brand, youth through pro model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Limit Break Diamond","offers":[{"title":"Standard (~60%) \/ Standard (3-5 days)","offer_id":48563079413985,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-CATCH-STD","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (~60%) \/ Rush (1-2 days)","offer_id":48563079479521,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-CATCH-STD-RUSH","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Game Ready (~85%) \/ Standard (3-5 days)","offer_id":48563079512289,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-CATCH-GAME","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Game Ready (~85%) \/ Rush (1-2 days)","offer_id":48563079545057,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-CATCH-GAME-RUSH","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/4076\/3105\/files\/370c030a3bcbaab8674e6093ae39102c.png?v=1784016302","url":"https:\/\/limitbreakdiamond.com\/products\/glove-break-in-catchers-mitt","provider":"Limit Break Diamond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}