Product Specifications

• Brand: HATAKEYAMA

• Series: Special Order Series

• Position: Infielder (SS / 3B / 2B) - Engineered for rapid ball transfer, shallow pocket control, and dynamic infield play.

• Size: 11.75 inch

• Color: Pure White Back & Web / Rich Chocolate Brown Palm / Hot Pink Welting & Stitching / White Lacing

• Leather Type: Special Selection Premium U.S. Hardball Steerhide

• Target Player: Competitive infielders seeking custom-tier aesthetics, lightning-fast exchange speed, and elite structural rigidity.

Brand Heritage: The Hatakeyama Standard

Since 1985, HATAKEYAMA has defined the peak of professional baseball equipment. Renowned worldwide for its uncompromising leather grading and master craftsmanship, Hatakeyama’s legacy is built on structural durability and flawless pocket retention trusted by pro athletes.

While world-famous for their market-leading catcher mitts, Hatakeyama infuses that exact same obsession with structural stability and leather firmness into their infielder series, crafting top-tier field gloves for serious players.

Infielder Mastery: I-Web Architecture & Rapid Ball Transfer

This Special Order 11.75-inch infielder glove combines a high-contrast Pearl White shell, deep Chocolate Brown palm, and vibrant Hot Pink welting to project a bold, stylish presence on the dirt.

• Classic I-Web Design: The 11.75-inch pattern paired with a classic I-Web creates a wide, quick-indexing pocket structure. It prevents dirt build-up during ground ball fielding while enabling split-second ball indexing for lightning-quick double plays and strong throws across the diamond.

• Pocket Depth Control & Flexibility: Engineered specifically for infield dynamics, the I-Web allows optimal flexibility at the top of the web, ensuring precise glove manipulation when fielding tough short-hop grounders or making diving stops.

High-Grade Leather: Special Selection U.S. Hardball Steerhide

Hand-Picked Pro Grade

Upgraded to HATAKEYAMA's Special Selection Premium U.S. Hardball Steerhide. Hand-selected from top-tier North American steerhides and tanned for hardball play, this dense leather offers maximum shape retention, outstanding impact resistance, and an unmistakably firm, premium feel.

Technical Performance & Build

• Structural Integrity & Shape Retention: Built with a rigid finger-back frame and high-density palm leather, this glove retains its shape under hard-hit grounders without folding or softening over time.

• Professional "Firm yet Elastic" Feel: Delivers Hatakeyama’s signature responsive break-in journey. The leather gradually molds to your hand's unique mechanics within two weeks of receiving practice, creating an intuitive extension of your hand.