Vinci sighting- Elmer Dessens plays Major Role in Mets win
From the New York Daily news article:Out of nowhere,a 39-year-old righthander who couldn’t make the ballclub out of spring training has emerged as a savior for the Mets’ bullpen crisis. Elmer Dessens, the very definition of a journeyman, is a very nice story indeed.
The Vinci BMB-L is one of our latest additions to the Limited Series. This 13 inch glove is constructed with our 5 oz. Kip leather, has a dual post web, and a flex-closed back. Designed for outfield baseball positions and any softball position. The BMB-L is available in either Right or Left Handed Thrower in 4 bold colors, Red, Black, Blue or Bordeaux. The interior leather-lined finger stalls are made with high-quality Deer Tanned Cowhide which is specially treated for a more comfortable feel.The BMB-L also features our signature Vinci exclusive deep pocket design to allow for better control and less spin. Like all Vinci Gloves, they are individually handcrafted by Master Craftsman with years of experience and training to produce the finest handcrafted gloves on the market.
Check out the NEW Vinci BMB-L in your choice of Red, Black, Blue or Bordeaux at Vincipro.com where you can leave comments, ratings and reviews on this glove and other models.
The TJ1952-L is dedicated to the memory of Timothy Jones, a hard working truck driver, husband, father and hero! Tim battled cancer for 21 months after being diagnosed with two good months. During Tim’s battle, Mark Jones, his son, started purchasing Vinci products. Pete Vinci, president of Vinci became Mark’s mentor as Pete had helped his father, Benjamin Vinci (whose signature is in every Vinci glove) battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. Because of this Mark had become more involved in the Vinci company. While Tim was still with us, Pete had started working on a softball specific glove and needed some input. He asked the opinion of Tim. Pete’s blueprint with Tim’s input became the TJ1952-L, a 13.5 inch H-web built like a Mack truck!
Unfortunately, Tim never saw the official release of the TJ1952-L as we lost Tim to his battle with cancer on March 22,2010. However, his name will be remembered by many as the TJ1952-L model is named after him.
Mark Jones
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The TJ1952-L is the glove softball players have been waiting for! Beautifully designed and handcrafted with 13.5 inches of high quality 5oz Kip leather.Kip Leather is known for its durability, softness and weight. Our Kip Leather is roughly 20% lighter then our US steer hide model gloves, breaks in much faster and yet retains its shape longer. The TJ1952-L features a dual post web and flex-closed back. Available in either right-handed or left-handed thrower in 4 stunning colors, Black, Bordeaux, Blue and Red. As part of our Limited Series the TJ1952-L is a limited addition that has been added to the line for a short amount of time. We utilized sheepskin finger linings which are found on the top of the line gloves, put a solid palm pad in thee for beefed up protection where you need it most. The leather is pre-treated to allow for quicker break in time, and with all of that still have a glove that is one of the lightest on the market today.
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Among the first things you will notice with your new Vinci glove is the sturdiness of its construction. Each glove is handcrafted using only the highest-grade leathers and materials. All baseball and softball gloves need to be “broken in” before use in order to provide a proper fit and to play a better game. Many companies use industrial machines to simulate the natural breaking in process. At Vinci, we find that this method often results in “floppy”, ill-fitting gloves with significantly shorter product lives. The individual nature of a player’s hand size and shape, catching style and glove preference lends itself better to a more customized break in process. The steps below will provide you with some basic tips on how to quickly and effectively incorporate your new Vinci glove into your game.
- Pete Vinci
The 2 basic goals of breaking in a glove are softening the leather and forming the pocket.
1) To properly soften the leather, Vinci includes a complimentary jar of exclusive Glove Conditioner with every new glove.** Using latex gloves, apply conditioner to all leather areas of glove including the pocket, laces, and rear. Too much conditioner can actually shorten the life of your glove by speeding up deterioration, so a good rule of thumb is to never apply more than a pea sized amount at a time. Usually 3 – 5 pea sized applications will
sufficiently treat each side of a new glove.
2) Let your glove sit for 24 hours allowing conditioner to fully absorb into leather. Wipe off any excess using a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply more conditioner for at least 2 weeks.
3) Move the heel of the glove firmly back and forth in a “shoe shining” motion. Do the same with the fingers and where the bottom of the web meets the glove. This movement will help to loosen the fibers of the leather and interior linings.
Besides playing catch there are many ways to form a pocket into your baseball glove.
4) Get a baseball or softball depending on your needs for the glove (some players prefer using a hollow plastic ball like the one pictured in the Vinci Break In Kit). Place the ball firmly into the pocket area of the glove.
5) Using 2 Vinci Glove Bands (string, elastic bands, belts, or bungees will work as well), wrap the outside of the glove in an “X” pattern, closing the ball firmly into the pocket. Allow the glove to sit overnight.
6) Remove the bands and toss a ball firmly into the pocket area 50 – 100 times.* Taking time to press and twist the ball into the leather.
7) Repeat steps 3 through 6 until your glove is sufficiently broken in.
* You may also use a glove mallet like the one included in the Vinci Break In Kit to hammer into the pocket. The tapered handle of the mallet can be used to size the finger holes of the glove if they feel too tight on your hands. Place the tapered end of the mallet into the fingers of glove and rotate slowly to expand the size of the openings.
We are running out of room in our warehouse and in doing so came across about 100 pairs of Vinci baseball and softball pants that we need to sell.
Enter coupon code: pants before checking out and receive 50% off any pants order! All sizes we have left available are listed on our website. Hurry! Once they are gone… they are gone!
Vinci glove model RV19 61-L is 12.75 inches available now in piercing blue and striking red leather. Vinci Limited Series is just that – a limited addition that has been added to the line for a short amount of time. We searched all over to find a high end leather that met our standards, but was closer to the feel of our original gloves. Well we found it and made the Limited line with it. These gloves have a very similar feel to our original model gloves, with higher quality materials. The RV1961-L has dual web and open back, this baseball glove is perfect for outfield positions and any softball position. This mitt embodies all the extensive quality that Vinci gloves are known for,our exclusive thumb and pinkie loops and our sturdy stays in the fingers, the thumb and pinkie that reinforce the rigidity of the glove, allowing years of use without getting floppy.
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The new Vinci JC3300-L is the latest addition to the Limited Series. Featuring a Net-T web and open back this 11.5 inch glove is perfect for infield and pitcher positions. The JC3300-L is available in red and blue leather.
The Vinci Limited Series baseball gloves utilize 5 oz. Vinci exclusive comfort feel genuine leather, for the best feel and comfort in the industry. Our Comfort feel genuine leather is pre-treated at the factory allowing for a much shorter break in time
Check out the JC3300-L Red and JC3300-L Blue.
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