Product Specifications

• Brand: HATAKEYAMA

• Series: PRO Series - Viper Molding

• Product ID: HA-M8 Navy / White

• Size: 33.5 inch

• Leather Type: Elite North American Steerhide (Top 5% Grade)

• Target Player: Competitive & Professional Catchers

• Visual Palette: Midnight Navy Body / Arctic White Lacing & Binding

Brand Heritage: The Hatakeyama Standard

Since 1985, HATAKEYAMA has defined the peak of professional catcher gear. Known globally as the "King of Mitts," our equipment is the first choice for over 50% of NPB professional bullpen catchers.

Choosing Hatakeyama means trusting the same Japanese craftsmanship and durability that elite athletes rely on for their daily professional performance.

Viper Tech: Midnight Contrast & Elite Commanding Presence

The Viper Molding series in Navy and White is engineered for catchers who command the field with a sharp, professional look.

This high-contrast design utilizes a deep Navy shell paired with crisp White accents to provide a visual edge during the heat of competition.

• Hybrid Viper Engineering: This design merges Hatakeyama’s legendary structural stability with a modern open-back system. It delivers a firm, responsive catch while maintaining the agility needed for rapid-fire defensive movements.

• Viper Pattern Breathability: The back of the mitt features intricate Viper Pattern stitching. This specialized architecture significantly reduces weight and improves airflow, ensuring your hand stays cool and focused throughout the longest games.

• Pro-Sync Target Design: The Arctic White binding and lacing create a brilliant frame around the pocket. This high-definition "Pro-Sync" target helps pitchers zero in on the strike zone, enhancing battery communication and receiving accuracy.

Premium Leather: Selected US Steerhide

The Premier 5-Percent Precision Selection

Crafted from Selected US Steerhide, this mitt utilizes only the top 5% of high-density American steerhide.

Favored by pro players for its superior fiber density, this material ensures the mitt retains its professional shape through rigorous use.

Technical Performance & Build

• Reinforced Defensive Build: Our leather selection process ensures the mitt is thick enough to handle high-intensity professional play without collapsing, maintaining its integrity season after season.

• Elite Grain Finish: Featuring sophisticated and smooth leather striations, this premium steerhide provides an exceptional tactile grip and the unmistakable Hatakeyama "pop" that echoes with every strike.

• Viper Articulation: The strategic openings in the Viper Pattern allow for enhanced finger flexibility, enabling the split-second glove movements required to block balls and frame pitches with precision.