We are a small collection of current and former Baseball and Fastpitch players who all played/coached at a high level, love and understand the demands of the game, and enjoy being a part of the next generation's experience.

Each of us picked up a knack for maintaining our glove out of necessity, continued on to expand our glove knowledge, and offer this service now wishing we had it when we were coming up.

We know the demands of the game are higher then ever. Today's athlete needs to make sure their glove is in premium shape to perform at a high level AND benefits more from putting time into their game instead of time into their glove. But neglecting your glove creates a cost that catches up to you when you least expect it and are counting on it the most.

We once had a coach who would preach "there is no such thing as a bad glove ... just bad feet." We all agree this is true, but add that great feet with a confident glove delivers the best version of ourselves.

We can easily be found right here at GLUVWRX.com through the chat feature in the lower corner of each and every screen.

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Our glove lace is full grain US cowhide that we stock in 40+ colors and 3 sizes. This lace was selected for it's balance of strength, flexibility, and durability.

We use hand blended lace wax on all relace installations and custom skive lace when ideal for installing to preserve glove shape, feel, and fit over time.

Our preferred vendor for Glove Cleaner and conditioning balm is Ball Players Balm, who offers a professional grade premium product trusted by ball players. In fact this is the balm we also include in the 5-Tool GLUV Kit we send out to each of our Subscription members for their continued use on their glove between services.

We use quality tools and premium quality palm adhesive when relacing and reshaping gloves.

For break-in we only use break in balls, mallets, and weights with no seams so we don't leave unnecessary marks or abrasions.

Really from beginning to end it is our goal to deliver the most premium experience possible for your glove.

Expanding on our premium service offerings we have built out this site in our commitment to bring you the best service possible.

Selecting Shopify as a trusted tool many customers already recognize, know, and trust.

Through our site we have options to connect with us via email, chat window, phone, and SMS ... all with a connected high level of service.

Your data and your privacy is important to us. While our expertise is in baseball and softball, we strive to partner with tools that help bring us closer and more available to you while maintaining a high level of trust and strong reputation.

Mostly we are are service oriented company.

As part of our subscription service we do send our members a Custom GLUV Stand and our 5-Tool GLUV Kit that is part of our proactive glove care strategy.

If you are a subscribing member looking for an additional stand or kit reach out to us and we'll get you setup!

Our GLUV Kit is meant to make sure you have everything you need to most easily keep your glove in premium shape between services in a size and format that is easy to keep in your bag.

Each kit is a customized EPA foam shell that is light weight and durable that comes filled with:

• GLUV WRX Microfiber Towel
• Needle Nose Pliers w/ built in cutters
• U-Wire Glove Repair tool
• Ballplayers Balm Conditioning Balm
• Extra length of Glove Lace

These items should be everything you need to maintain and repair your glove for game use so you can travel and play with confidence.

Making sure our gloves stay in an appropriate temperature, have an opportunity to dry out, and don't get compressed in our bag means we need to store it someplace of value ... which typically means inside someplace.

If I had a dollar every time I was asked to pick up my glove and put it "away" I would still be a wealthy man. The problem is no matter where I put it ... on the table, on my desk, on my bed, on the dresser, etc ... it was always a bit of an eye sore.

The GLUV Stand is an elegant solution to that issue. The honeycomb design that fits into the hand stall allows air to pass freely, the glove can dry inside and out, it's in a protected position that isn't going to compromise the structure of the glove, and it looks great doing so! Everybody wins.

We do have our stands built out in a variety of colors and have always sent them out based on stock we have on hand.

We have left it to our Glove Pro's who have had a fun time matching stands available with the glove they are sending out.

You are welcome to reach out and ask, but it has long been our stance to leave it up to who's servicing your glove and it's worked out great so far!

We service Baseball and Softball (Fastpitch & Slowpitch) gloves for players at all levels.

Most of our customers come from travel ball, high school, college, and pro ranks, but we also service rec leagues, weekend warriors, and those young athletes just getting their start.

We are proud to offer base services, bundled services, and subscriptions to best serve our customers needs and all their unique cases.

We offer:

• Glove Break-In Services
• Full & Partial Glove Relacing Services
• Clean & Conditioning Services

No. GLUV WRX is built to try to avoid that kind of glove. In order to maintain fast, reliable turnaround times:

• We do not offer sewing repairs.
• We don’t service vintage gloves.

Our work is dedicated to gloves less than 30 years old.

We are proud to offer premium lace in 40+ colors, 3 different sizes, and options to mix and match colors installed on your glove. This gives you the option to customize as you see fit.

All our glove lace is pro-grade and is conditioned with lace wax during installation to keep it in strong shape as long as possible.

Yes! Digital Gift Cards are a fantastic gift for any ballplayer.

Once purchased you will receive a digital code. Use this code to redeem the value you purchased during checkout during the payment flow.

We offer several general amount options as well as specific amount options to cover the cost of a specific service or subscription level.

Follow the link below for more info:
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Combined services to simplify orders and save you time and money. We pre-bundle the most common combinations and work to give you the options you need to customize further.

Bundle Naming Scheme:

• The WRX = Clean + Condition + Relace
• GLUV Smith = Break-In + Relace

Essentials Bundles:

• These are partial relace version of the main bundles.
• Priced lower and delivering you just what you need instead of forcing a full relace when it's not yet needed.

Break-In and Relace Bundles:

• GLUV Smith - Standard Break-In and Full Relace
• GLUV Smith Essentials - Standard Break-In and Partial Relace

Clean/Condition and Relace Bundles:

• The WRX - Clean/Condition and Full Relace
• The WRX Essentials - Clean/Condition and Partial Relace

No, we offer all our base and bundled services individually. We find the most young and even pro ball players are maintaining multiple gloves. Subscriptions are the best way to save money when considering multiple gloves across a few services over the year.

Subscriptions are also a great way to teach athletes the value of Pro-Active glove care. Read more below about subscriptions or visit the subscriptions page here for more info:
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New gloves are a lot of fun, but it has been our experience that your glove refreshed and maintained well is a better experience!

There are a few main components to consider here. What level you play, frequency of use, and the conditions you play in.

We have a Glove Care Calculator meant to give you more info on this topic:
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Level, includes age, which gives us a strong indication of the impact your glove sees from thrown balls and contact off the bat. Age is also a great indicator of glove care maturity as those who are still playing when they are older tend to have a higher level of glove care during and between uses.

Frequency is impacted by how much of the year your play, practice/game frequency each week, and type of glove (or position) lets us guess with experience what kind of use the glove sees while on an athletes hand.

Conditions can mostly be estimated regionally. Each region has a pattern of climate (Heat, Humidity, Precipitation) as well as typical field type that have an impact. Keep in mind conditions are impacted an felt by glove leather both while playing and while stored between uses.

As a baseline it is best practice to assume gloves need to be Cleaned & Conditioned about every 40-60 hrs of use on a sliding scale based on the 3 above factors. Keep in mind your glove is only on your hand for a fraction of the total time at practice or games.

In use impact, sweat, dust, dirt, turf abrasions, turf pellets, bag compression, bag cleanliness, and between use storage all play a major role in sliding that number lower or higher.

Yes, if your team is local to the Greater Seattle area reach out and let us know your interest.

This isn't something we openly advertised, but have a program we have used with teams in the past as it's a great way to

Shipping is part of your order. We will create your shipping label and email it to you.

Simply package your glove(s), print and attach your shipping label, and take it to your local UPS or USPS drop off center.

We will confirm with you when the your package arrives at our shop, keep you informed of progress along the way, and send you the tracking info for return shipping.

Standard in-shop turnaround time is 5-7 days. Add 2 days if you choose the Water break-in method to allow for sufficient drying time.

Options to expedite shipping and in shop service time are available for each service.

We do offer opportunities to jump the line and guarantee improved service times for those that need it.

You'll find these options near the Add to Cart button when you order your service.

Our premium subscription tiers have some included expedited order options built in. See subscription details for more.

A controlled, time-tested technique that involves briefly submerging the glove in water which softens fibers without weakening the hide.

For elite gloves and high-end leathers, our preferred process.

We use room-temperature distilled water to ensure balanced hydration while eliminating mineral deposits.

This method is safe on leather when done correctly as it also involves a proper drying phase and is stored correctly removing the two high risk elements of a wet glove.

We don't recommend this method for light colored gloves that have bright colored laces as color bleed is possible. We do test laces beforehand for color fastness to ensure we avoid this and will reach out and refund you the water method fee if we find this is the case for your specific glove.

Shipping is always handled as part of the order so you know your total cost when you purchase. We will send you your shipping label within a few business hours of placing your order.

Shipping always includes 2 directions (to and from our shop) and is always the same speed in both directions.

For all customers standard ground shipping is free for all orders over $120.

Subscription members who are Gold Tier and above always have free ground shipping on all orders.

Every order has the option to expedite shipping speed during checkout.

Remember the cost of improved shipping speed is doubled because we are accounting for round trip shipping (to our shop and back to you when complete).

We do have a few drop-off locations in the form of drop-off/pick-up lockers in special designated locations. This program will be expanding in the future.

If you have access to one of these Drop-Off/Pick-Up lockers scan the physical QR code on the front, login so we know it's you, and your account will be marked. The Free Drop-Off/Pick-Up locker option will be available to you on all future orders.

Our subscription plans are designed to proactively keep your glove performing at it's peak. This is a concept that was continuously asked for by our clients, part of a format we have been using for years, and we are excited to extend the service to a wider audience.

Each plan was built with proactive glove care in mind and includes exclusive benefits, WRX Credits that you cash in for Service or Bundles Service Entitlements, and all new members receive our 5-Tool GLUV Kit and a Custom GLUV Stand that will be boxed up and sent to you with your first glove service order.

Subscriptions are meant to be a year long term and auto-renew annually. Each subscription has the option to pay the annual commitment upfront or month-to-month.

Our Glove Concierge service, included with each subscription, will reach out to each subscriber and assist with any questions and provide any advice or suggestions needed to make sure you get the most out of your membership.

As the term of your subscription approaches renewal we will reach out and give ample opportunity to choose not to continue.

Our goal is to provide you with highest value.

Yes! You can do so at any time as we know your needs can change unexpectedly over the year as you add/remove gloves from your bag.

To do so just reach out via email or chat with our Glove Concierge service, let us know what you would like, we will review your account, send you an invoice to make up any cost difference, and get you setup for your needs.

No. Each account is only allowed to have 1 subscription plan attached.

We have tried multiple strategies on this front in the past and this is the best way to handle the most requests we receive from our customers.

If you find yourself in the position of needing 2 account consider using 2 different email addresses or combining your needs into 1 elevated account tier.

As always reach out to our team and we can assist by answering any questions you have.

No. This is something we have tried in the past and it gets messy, so we just keep it simple and all subscribing members receive a discounted rate on all additional orders.

Or consider an upgraded subscription tier and as each tier has improved premium benefits.

Yes! You can do so at any time. Our goal is to provide you with premium service at all stages.

To cancel just reach out to our Glove Concierge service, we will review your account, and work with you without hassle.

Our Glove Concierge will review your account for current standing and send you a refund or invoice based on accepted terms outlined in our subscription policy error on the side of doing the most right by you.

Our sport is built on trust and reputation and it is our intent to run our business striving for the same high trust and quality reputation the game demands.

We have done our best to document as much as we can and share those in the footer of every page.

Scroll down to the footer and find what you are looking for.

As always if you have questions we are here to help!

Digital gift cards are available at this link:
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Yes! When selecting the options for your Digital Gift Card make sure to click the "I want to send this as a gift" option, fill out the recipient details, and we'll send them the gift card after it's purchased by you (or on the "send on" date you selected.

Optionally ... you can purchase the gift card yourself, copy the digital gift card code, and generate your own email and send the details to the recipient yourself. If you go this route we recommend you grab a copy of the associated gift card image to paste into the email.

Gift Cards can be redeemed in the checkout flow and used just like a credit card.

In the final checkout page just enter the Digital Gift Card code into the gift card section of the page and click apply like you would in nearly any other online site.

If you run into additional issues or have questions please reach out ... we are here to help!

At a high level the glove care calculator is a tool we've been building to help share concepts around Glove Care, what to look out for, and how to customize as best we can quickly for every use case.

This honestly feels like a tall order, but we after sharing hundreds of ideas while working on gloves we felt like it was something we could tackle!

How your glove is constructed lets us know the build quality of your glove so we can match care requirements with the needs of the materials used.

• Premium - These are top tier gloves made from premium leather and materials. These gloves typically ship much more stiff and take more time to break in due to their additional structure, but perform at a high level for the longest period of time.
  Examples would be Rawlings HOH, Pro Preferred, or REV1X; Wilson A2000 or A2k; 44 Signature or Pro Series; Marucci Capital; or Most Kip leather gloves.
• Performance - This line of gloves typically features a softer leather that is easier to break-in to be game ready right away.
  Examples would be Rawlings R9, Liberty Advanced, Gold Glove (Dick's), or Encore; Wilson A1000, A700, or A500; 44 Classic or Youth; Marucci Oxbow or Accension.

If you are unsure which definition your glove falls under a standard rule of thumb is to go off glove price. Premium glove MSRP is typically $299 and higher. Performance gloves are typically $250 and lower.

Levels are important because it let's us know the time and performance demand on your glove.

• Youth - Rec: 5th Grade or under playing just during spring season
• Youth - Club/Travel: 5th Grade or under practicing and playing all year long, or most months of the year.
• Middle School - Rec: 6th to 8th Grade playing just during the spring season.
• Middle School - Club/Travel: 6th to 8th Grade practicing and playing all year long, or most months of the year.
• High School - Rec: 9th to 12th Grade playing just during the spring season.
• High School - Club/Travel: 9th to 12th Grade practicing and playing all year long, or most months of the year.
• College/Pro: 18+ practicing and playing at an elevated level all year long.
• Coach/Adult Rec: 18+ Recreational players and Coaches who rely on their glove, but don't have the same demand as an everyday player.

Understanding the position your glove will be used on the field allows us to calculate the usage demands it will see when you are using it.

• Pitcher
• Catcher
• 1st Base
• Infield
• Outfield

There are lots of ways we define the gloves we throw into our bags. We've done our best here to define 3 types of gloves that affect standard of care. Match your unique usage style into one of the options below.

• Primary Gamer: This is your highest priority glove that is your go to and most likely used during nearly all practices, games, and showcase events.
• Secondary Gamer: This is a glove you keep in your bag to be used in a position that isn't your primary spot and therefore doesn't see the same kind of usage as your primary gamer, BUT needs to be reliable under pressure.
• Backup: This is a glove you keep around and use on an as needed basis. May see more practices than games, especially if the weather is poor. Very likely an older glove that used to be your primary gamer. This glove sees the least amount of action, but like the others needs to perform when you reach for it.

Key environmental climate conditions can be derived from what part of the country you reside. Temperature, humidity, indoor/outdoor use by season throughout the year, and field types can be generalized across defined regions.

• Deep South + Hawaii: Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Alabama (AL), Mississippi (MS), Louisiana (LA), and Hawaii (HI)
• Mid-Atlantic: South Carolina (SC), North Carolina (NC), Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), Delaware (DE), and Washington DC (DC)
• Texas+ Border Southwest: Texas (TX), Oklahoma (OK), Arkansas (AR), and New Mexico (NM)
• Southwest Interior: Arizona (AZ), Nevada (NV), and Utah (UT)
• Inland West Coast: Dry side of Cascades (Eastern Oregon (OR) & Eastern Washington (WA),
  California - Inland Counties (examples: Sacramento Valley, Central Valley, Riverside, San Bernadino, Fresno, Bakersfield, etc)
• Pacific Coast & Northeast Coast: Washington (WA) - West Side, Oregon (OR) - West Side, Coastal California (SF Bay Area, LA Basin, San Diego),
  New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Connecticut (CT), Rhode Island (RI), Massachusetts (MA), Vermont (VT), New Hampshire (NH), and Maine (ME)
• Upper Midwest & Great Lakes: Minnesota (MN), Wisconsin (WI), Michigan (MI), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Ohio (OH), Pennsylvania (PA), Kentucky (KY), Tennessee (TN), West Virginia (WV), Missouri (MO), Kansas (KS), Iowa (IA), Nebraska (NE), North Dakota (ND), and South Dakota (SD)
• Alaska & Northern Mountain: Alaska (AK), Montana (MT), Wyoming (WY), Colorado (CO), and Idaho (ID)