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Built for catchers who want a larger target, dependable structure, and a mitt that can control the game, this model delivers the field-ready presence expected from Heart of the Hide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium Heart of the Hide steerhide leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the CR29 is designed to form a smooth, reliable pocket over time while holding the strength and shape catchers need through real innings. 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Finished in a bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enavy and seafoam colorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Rawlings Heart of the Hide CR29 brings a pro-inspired look with the durable performance serious catchers demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCal Raleigh player-model catcher’s mitt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34-inch catcher’s mitt built for receiving, blocking, and controlling the pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Heart of the Hide steerhide leather for structure, durability, and long-term pocket formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatcher-specific pattern designed for dependable control behind the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-Piece Solid Web for strength, stability, and pocket security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to form a smooth, reliable pocket over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger 34-inch size creates a strong target with added pocket depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for framing, blocking, bullpen work, and game-speed receiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy and Seafoam colorway for a bold, pro-inspired look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Rawlings construction with field-ready performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlove Conditioning Service Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know the routine – your season opener is a week away and that brand new glove on your hand – well, it feels like it’s never going to break in. Balls bounce out of the pocket and you are left wondering how you’ll ever have it ready in time for first pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can worry no more! At ProRollers, our goal is a simple one. We want your gear to be in PEAK CONDITION long before that critical first game. Our bat rolling service optimizes every hit you make and now our glove conditioning service makes that new glove feel just like an extension of your hand – like it’s been there for years. Nothing beats the feeling of a well-conditioned glove!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, we have perfected the process of optimizing equipment. There is no guesswork with our Baseball Glove Conditioning Service. We have the entire process down to a science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Glove Conditioning: Quality and Perfection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe right tool for the job: Our shop has six different glove-shaping mallets, and every glove needs something different. Your glove is unique, so it gets special treatment as well. We use each specially designed mallet to break down each glove at its specific flex points, form a pocket, or help break in the palm with a weighted head. This particular working of the leather increases the effectiveness of the manual labor process. Since every glove is built differently, this is where our knowledge and experience come into play. Forming the leather on these proper crease points while holding the integrity of the rest of the glove is the key to success. This process is completed in 4-5 sessions over 2-3 days. 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This extra conditioning step helps keep dirt and debris out of the newly stretched-out leather pores. Hydrating the leather will also help the glove last longer as it will resist absorbing water, which can lead to early dry rot. We recommend hydrating the leather at the end of each season to stay ready and prevent dry rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProper form: To get the perfectly formed pocket, each glove has 100 weighted baseballs\/softballs caught in the web, helping form the pocket and laces. Once the glove has a nice pocket formed, we must ensure it maintains its proper form en route back to you. After the glove conditioning process is completed, we put a ball in each glove and wrap it up with rubber bands prior to shipping it back to you. This ensures the glove holds its form on its way back to you. It is imperative that the glove maintains its form during use and does not collapse when fielding a ground ball. Gloves will not come back floppy rags as this is not a helpful tool on the ball diamond. We take these extra steps to provide the full effects of our break-in process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Glove Maintenance:  Once you receive your glove back, there is nothing you need to do immediately to use it. Remove the rubber bands holding the ball in place and get the leather accustomed to your hand so it gets the proper fit. Once you have it situated, play catch with it right away so you can feel the softness and squeezability of the glove while getting used to it. 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