Product Specifications

• Brand: HATAKEYAMA

• Series: Special Order Series - Viper Molding

• Product ID: HA-M8 White / Chocolate Brown / Hot Pink

• Size: 33.5 inch

• Leather Type: Special Selection Premium U.S. Hardball Steerhide (Top 5% Grade)

• Target Player: Competitive & Professional Catchers demanding ultra-stiff leather, custom aesthetics, and elite receiving feedback.

• Visual Palette: Pearl White Outer Shell & Back / Chocolate Brown Pocket & Accents / Hot Pink Binding & Stitching / Crisp White Lacing

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: Custom Tri-Tone & Dynamic Field Presence

This Special Order Viper Molding mitt combines pristine Pearl White, deep Chocolate Brown, and vibrant Hot Pink for catchers who demand custom-tier individuality alongside uncompromised performance.

• Hybrid Viper Engineering: 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 vivid Hot Pink binding paired with a deep Chocolate Brown receiving area creates a high-definition visual target. This "Pro-Sync" contrast helps pitchers zero in on the strike zone while enhancing battery communication.

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

Hand-Picked Pro Grade

Upgraded to HATAKEYAMA's Special Selection Premium U.S. Hardball Steerhide. This leather is strictly hand-selected from the top 5% of high-density North American hides and tanned specifically for hardball play. It features ultra-dense leather fibers that provide maximum structural stiffness, exceptional impact resistance, and long-lasting shape retention under high-velocity pitch loads.

Technical Performance & Build

• Reinforced Defensive Build: Our rigorous leather selection process ensures the mitt is thick and rigid enough to handle 150+ km/h fastball impacts without collapsing, maintaining its professional shape season after season.

• Elite Grain Finish & Signature "Pop": Smooth, hand-selected grain provides outstanding tactile feel and the unmistakable Hatakeyama "pop" that echoes across the field with every strike call.

• 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.