A trusted repair team with decades of experience
Kubota Slugger, Zett, Hatakeyama, SSK, Wilson A2K, IP Select, Mizuno, and more. Japanese mitts feel different in your hand — and when a lace snaps or the palm lining gives out, you want a shop that treats that glove carefully.
Family-owned since 1978. Mail-in from anywhere, or drop off locally. Send photos for a quote — we reply within 24 hours.
Most popular brands serviced
Kubota Slugger: Kubota Slugger is known for factory “katazuke” (型付け) shaping — often called yumomi — that forms the pocket and hand fit.
Zett: Japan-made Pro Status hardball gloves use Pro Status leather (North American steerhide processed by Japanese tanners). Pro Status SE uses European kip.
Hatakeyama: catcher’s mitts & fielders’ gloves made of pure Japanese black cowhide — firm by design, longer break-in, built for long life.
SSK: premium Proedge lines include Japan-made Proedge JAPAN and special editions that use high-grade kip (such as Seto Kip on limited models).
IP Select (アイピーセレクト): a Japanese premium glove brand. Its Luxury Collection uses fine kip leather on Japan-made models; other series (such as G-REAL) use steer.
Mizuno: the most recognized Japanese glove brand, and Mizuno Pro is its top Japan-made line. We relace and repair Mizuno Pro, Pro Select, Global Elite and other Mizuno fielders, mitts and softball gloves.
What our services entail
Every glove is different. After we see your photos, we tell you what’s realistic — and what isn’t. Typical work includes:
Deep clean & condition — remove dirt and surface grime, then condition the leather to create a safe seal
Partial or full relace — replace brittle, broken or mismatched lace; match color from our stock or pick something new
Interior leather replacement — a full custom interior leather rebuild, includes new binding, thumb + pinky straps, and a full relace
Leather tears, rips, holes — for all other leather damage, including patchwork and rebuilds of missing leather parts
Pricing breakdown
Partial relace — from $20
Full relace — from $65; pricing depends on lace amount and pattern complexity
Interior leather replacement — starts at $165, includes a full relace
Deep clean & condition — $25 per glove
Web replacement — Rawlings, Wilson or custom (non-branded) webs when you get a relace (limited stock; not sold alone)
Exact price comes with your quote. Return shipping is a flat $25.
Turnaround time
Most gloves ship back within 1–2 days of arriving at our shop. Interior replacements can take 2–4 days. Our repair shop is open 7 days a week.
See our work
Real repairs from our shop:
FAQ
How much does it cost to repair a Japanese (Made in Japan) glove?
Partial relace starts at $20, full relace starts at $65, interior leather replacement starts at $165 (includes a full relace), clean & condition $25 per glove. Mail-in return shipping is a flat $25 for most domestic orders. International shipping may incur additional charges. Customers may provide their own return shipping postage if preferred.
How long does mail-in take?
We typically ship the glove back 1–2 days after receiving. Interior replacements can take 2–4 days in shop.
Do you accept international mail-in?
Yes. Request a quote first — we’ll reply within 24 hours with pricing and the off-site shipping address.