Product Specifications

• Brand: HATAKEYAMA

• Series: PRO Series - Viper Molding

• Product ID: HA-M8 Onyx Black / Vivid Yellow

• Size: 33 inch

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

• Target Player: Serious Competitive & Professional Catchers

• Aesthetic: Onyx Black Body / Vivid Yellow Binding & Lacing / High-Contrast Target Look

Brand Heritage: The Hatakeyama Standard

Since 1985, HATAKEYAMA has defined the gold standard for catcher equipment. As the undisputed "King of Mitts," their gear is the primary choice for over 50% of NPB professional bullpen catchers.

When you choose Hatakeyama, you are choosing a legacy of durability and specialized Japanese craftsmanship trusted by the world's most elite athletes.

Viper Technology: High-Contrast Contrast meets Modern Engineering

The Viper Molding edition in Black and Yellow is designed for catchers who demand a sharp, high-visibility, and commanding presence on the field.

This electric colorway pairs a deep Onyx Black shell with radiant Vivid Yellow binding, yellow lacing, and matching stitching to maximize visual contrast during the heat of competition.

• Advanced Viper Molding Tech: This hybrid design merges Hatakeyama’s iconic structural stability with a modern open-back system. It delivers the legendary "firm catch" while offering the agility needed for high-level defensive play.

• Optimized Viper Pattern Ventilation: The glove back features specialized Viper Pattern stitching. This intricate mesh of leather and openings drastically reduces weight and heat buildup, ensuring your hand stays responsive during the most intense innings.

• Pro-Sync Target Design: The vivid Yellow binding and lacing create a luminous, high-definition frame around the deep Black receiving pocket. This "Pro-Sync" target helps pitchers zero in on the strike zone while enhancing battery communication.

Elite Leather Selection: Selected US Steerhide

The Top 5-Percent Precision

This mitt is constructed from the finest Selected US Steerhide, sourced exclusively from high-density American steerhide. Sourced from top-tier hides, this material is the gold standard for professional competition due to its unparalleled structural memory and shape retention.

Technical Architecture

• Ruggedized Professional Build: Our rigorous selection ensures the leather maintains a thick, substantial feel that won't collapse under the impact of professional-level fastballs, maintaining its integrity season after season.

• Superior Grain Finish: The leather is characterized by smooth, sophisticated striations, providing an elite tactile grip and the signature Hatakeyama "pop" that echoes through the stadium.

• Viper Ergonomics: The integrated openings in the Viper Pattern allow for superior finger articulation, enabling the split-second glove movements required to steal strikes and block balls in the dirt.