Rawlings Japan HOH Heart of the Hide Glove Infield RHT 11.25 Camel/RichTan Rare

Product Details

• Brand: Rawlings

• Series: Heart of the Hide (HOH) PRO EXCEL

• Model Number: GR6HW2CN52MG

• Position: Infielder

• Size: 11.25 inches

• Color: Camel / Rich Tan

• Condition: Brand New

• Baseball Type: Japanese Rubber Baseball (Nanshiki)

• Design: WIZARD / TWISTBACK

• Outer Leather: Premium US Steerhide Leather

• Lining Leather: Soft Steerhide Leather

• Special Technology: Rubber-Ball Optimized PawPad Structure

Rawlings Heart of the Hide – Legendary Leather Quality

Experience the premium craftsmanship and outstanding leather quality of Rawlings Heart of the Hide (HOH), one of the most respected baseball glove series among professional players and serious baseball enthusiasts.

Heart of the Hide gloves are renowned for their carefully selected premium steerhide leather, offering an excellent combination of durability, strength, and comfortable flexibility.

The leather is designed to maintain its structure while gradually developing a natural, responsive feel through proper break-in.

With proper maintenance, Heart of the Hide leather can deliver reliable performance for many seasons.

WIZARD TWISTBACK – Advanced Japanese Glove Technology

This model incorporates Rawlings' innovative WIZARD TWISTBACK design, developed to support quick and responsive fielding.

The Japanese rubber-ball version of WIZARD has been adapted to handle the unique elasticity and increasingly fast batted balls associated with modern Japanese rubber-ball baseball.

By combining carefully selected leather materials with a specially adjusted PawPad structure, this glove offers an improved range of opening and closing movement.

Key advantages include:

• Responsive Glove Closure: Designed to allow smooth and efficient opening and closing.

• Rubber-Ball Optimized PawPad: Adjusted to accommodate the unique characteristics of Japanese rubber baseballs.

• Quick Fielding Response: Supports fast reactions to sharply hit ground balls.

• Improved Flexibility: Allows the glove to move naturally while maintaining dependable structure.

• TWISTBACK Design: A distinctive construction that combines functional performance with modern Rawlings styling.

This technology makes the glove especially appealing to infielders who prioritize quick handling, smooth closure, and precise ball control.

Premium US Steerhide Leather – Strength & Durability

The exterior is crafted from premium US steerhide leather, selected for its strength, durability, and excellent shape retention.

Benefits include:

• Excellent resistance to everyday wear

• Strong leather structure for consistent pocket formation

• Premium texture and substantial leather feel

• Reliable durability through repeated fielding practice

• Ability to develop a personalized catching pocket

The leather provides the structural support needed for precise infield play while gradually adapting to the player's preferred break-in style.

Soft Steerhide Lining – Comfort & Flexibility

The interior features soft steerhide leather, offering a comfortable and flexible feel against the hand.

The softer lining complements the durable exterior, creating an excellent balance of performance and comfort.

Benefits include:

• Smooth, comfortable hand feel

• Natural flexibility during glove movement

• Responsive opening and closing

• Comfortable handling during extended practice

• Premium leather feel inside and out

This combination of US steerhide exterior and soft steerhide lining is a major advantage of this PRO EXCEL WIZARD model.

11.25-Inch Infielder Design – Camel / Rich Tan

This glove features a compact 11.25-inch infielder pattern, ideal for players who prefer quick handling and precise control.

Its compact size supports fast ball transfers, smooth glove movement, and responsive fielding.

The beautiful Camel / Rich Tan color combination gives the glove a timeless, premium baseball appearance.

The warm Camel leather pairs elegantly with the deeper Rich Tan accents, creating a sophisticated two-tone design that highlights the natural beauty and texture of the premium steerhide leather.

This classic color combination is especially attractive to players who appreciate traditional baseball styling with a refined, modern finish.

Japanese Rubber Baseball Gloves – Important Information

In Japan, baseball gloves are generally divided into two main categories:

1. Hardball Gloves (Koshiki): Designed for traditional hard baseballs used in professional and competitive baseball.

2. Rubber-Ball Gloves (Nanshiki): Designed for Japanese rubber baseballs, which are considerably harder than the soft rubber balls many international buyers might imagine.

Japanese rubber baseballs are very firm and can feel similar to traditional hard baseballs during play.

This particular glove is designed for Japanese rubber-ball baseball (Nanshiki).

Thanks to its premium US steerhide exterior and durable construction, it offers excellent strength and durability for its intended use.

Japanese rubber-ball gloves are especially appreciated because their leather often provides a slightly softer, more flexible, and easier-to-break-in feel compared with traditional hardball gloves.

This combination of premium leather quality, durability, and comfortable flexibility makes Japanese Rawlings HOH gloves attractive to baseball players worldwide.

Although the glove features strong leather construction, it is officially designed for rubber-ball use. Suitability for traditional hardball play is not guaranteed and should be assessed separately.

Why Choose This Glove?

• Premium Rawlings Heart of the Hide PRO EXCEL series

• Innovative WIZARD TWISTBACK design

• Rubber-ball optimized PawPad structure

• Durable premium US steerhide exterior

• Comfortable soft steerhide lining

• Excellent glove opening and closing flexibility

• Compact 11.25-inch infielder pattern

• Beautiful Camel / Rich Tan two-tone color combination

• Premium Japanese-market baseball glove

• Brand-new, unused condition

Condition Details (Brand New)

This glove is brand new and unused.

It has never been used in a baseball game or practice session.

The leather is in new condition and ready for the owner to begin the break-in process and develop their preferred catching pocket.

Please review all photos carefully for the exact appearance and condition of the item.

Important Notice

We also sell our products in Japan and on other online marketplaces, so this item may sell out without prior notice.

If you are interested, we highly recommend purchasing early to secure this item.