Brand Heritage: The Hatakeyama Legacy

Established in 1985, HATAKEYAMA is Japan’s No.1 catcher’s mitt brand, synonymous with elite durability and functionality.

Renowned as the "King of Mitts," HATAKEYAMA is the primary choice for over 50% of Japanese Professional Baseball (NPB) bullpen catchers, proving its ability to handle thousands of high-velocity pitches from the world's best athletes.

Training Series: Skill Refinement & Precision

This 30-inch model is meticulously designed for high-level skill development. Whether used by competitive youth players or as a specialized training tool for adults, this mitt focuses on technical mastery.

• Skill-Enhancing Shallow Pocket: Crafted with HATAKEYAMA’s exclusive mold, this mitt features a shallow pocket that demands precision. It requires the catcher to receive the ball at the optimal "sweet spot," making it the perfect tool for refining receiving techniques.

• Optimized Transfer Speed: The shallow pocket design allows catchers to transition from receiving to throwing with lightning speed. By reducing transfer time, it directly improves a catcher's ability to pick off and throw out baserunners.

• Bullpen-Ready Engineering: While lightweight for increased agility, the leather remains tough and thick, specifically designed to withstand the rigorous demands of bullpen sessions and daily training drills.

Premium Leather & Advanced Engineering

Professional-Grade Selected US Steerhide

This mitt is crafted from Selected US Steerhide, a material chosen for its high-density fibers and long-term shape retention.

This premium steerhide provides a professional-level tactile response while ensuring the mitt remains durable through intense use.

Structural Innovations

• Agile Training Weight: Despite its thickness, the leather is treated to maintain a lightweight feel. This enables more agile hand movements, allowing catchers to react faster to erratic pitches or dirt balls.

• Standard-Sized Wrist Opening: Designed with a standard wrist opening, this mitt comfortably fits players aged 15 and above, including adult catchers looking for a smaller-circumference training tool.

• Consistent "Pop": The high-quality US Steerhide ensures a sharp, consistent sound upon impact, providing immediate auditory feedback to both the catcher and the pitcher.