ABOUT

About Hatakeyama

What “HATAKEYAMA” creates

At Hatakeyama, we take pride in providing gloves and mitts that give you a sense of all that Hatakeyama has to offer, no matter where in the world you pick up a Hatakeyama product.
This is because we deliver products made by the same process as a ”craftsman” to all people, regardless of whether they are for professionals or amateurs,based on our stance of ”ALL THE BASEBALL LOVERS”

We have gained the trust and achievement of many professional advisory staff members, bullpen catchers, and others, and all the gloves and mitts in our catalog (hardball) and those ordered are made by the same company and by the same craftsmen. This is a very rare case for a manufacturer, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the only one.

Many people want the same gloves and mitts used by the pros, but in terms of the manufacturing process, the quality of Hatakeyama's products means that we always provide the same gloves and mitts to everyone as the pros do.
In addition, we manufacture each and every one of our products with ”confidence and determination as a craftsman” so that you will feel that a Hatakeyama product you pick up somewhere in the world is all Hatakeyama has to offer.

What “HATAKEYAMA” creates

At Hatakeyama, we take pride in providing gloves and mitts that give you a sense of all that Hatakeyama has to offer, no matter where in the world you pick up a Hatakeyama product.
This is because we deliver products made by the same process as a ”craftsman” to all people, regardless of whether they are for professionals or amateurs,based on our stance of ”ALL THE BASEBALL LOVERS”

We have gained the trust and achievement of many professional advisory staff members, bullpen catchers, and others, and all the gloves and mitts in our catalog (hardball) and those ordered are made by the same company and by the same craftsmen. This is a very rare case for a manufacturer, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the only one.

Many people want the same gloves and mitts used by the pros, but in terms of the manufacturing process, the quality of Hatakeyama's products means that we always provide the same gloves and mitts to everyone as the pros do.
In addition, we manufacture each and every one of our products with ”confidence and determination as a craftsman” so that you will feel that a Hatakeyama product you pick up somewhere in the world is all Hatakeyama has to offer.

The ”hardness” Advantages.

The phrase ”Hatakeyama's leather is hard” is often heard, but this is to ensure that the leather can be used in the best condition for the longest possible time. Hard leather takes time to break in. However, once you get used to it, you can use it for a long period of time in the best condition. Have you ever experienced that your leather was at its best before the repair? Hatakeyama wants you to use the leather in that condition for a long time, so we stick to hard and firm leather.

The ”hardness” Advantages.

The phrase ”Hatakeyama's leather is hard” is often heard, but this is to ensure that the leather can be used in the best condition for the longest possible time. Hard leather takes time to break in. However, once you get used to it, you can use it for a long period of time in the best condition. Have you ever experienced that your leather was at its best before the repair? Hatakeyama wants you to use the leather in that condition for a long time, so we stick to hard and firm leather.

The ”leather” pattern.

HYOMENMOYOU

TORA

SUREKIZU

YORIJIWA

IROMURA

CHISUJI

SUPIRU

KAMAKIZU

KIZU

HADAARE

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HATAKEYAMA's hardball gloves and mitts are made of pure Japanese black cowhide leather. As you may have noticed if you have actually used or seen them, HATAKEYAMA's gloves and mitts have ”OMOYOU”, which is a unique characteristic of natural materials. This is a proof that each piece of leather we use has a different natural expression. We are sure that some people may be concerned about the fact that the leather is not uniform as a single product, but HATAKEYAMA judges the leather to be the most suitable with the eyes of a solid craftsman, and all our products are sent out with confidence. We hope that you will love our ”mask style” as your individuality. (The notation is our original name.)

To ”engrave the heart.”

HATAKEYAMA's hardball series are engraved with kanji characters that express the thoughts of the makers.

G stands for ”遊(Yu)” (playfulness), which implies flexibility.
PBW is ”和心(Wagokoro)” (peace of mind), which expresses equanimity.
V is ”悳(Toku)” for compassion
K is ”悠(Yu) ”for expansion
J is ”志(Kokorozashi)” a powerful feeling that motivates one toward a goal.

The kanji is ”spirit” a powerful feeling that motivates you toward your goals, and ”spirit” is used as part of the kanji and its connotations.
The ”spirit” that loves baseball, the ”spirit” that thinks of others through baseball, and the ”spirit” that takes good care of tools. Because we put our heart and soul into our gloves and mitts, we want the players who use them to use them with their hearts as well.

In addition, all Order Series gloves are engraved with “心(Kokoro)”, which means ”spirit” in Japanese. This is engraved on every glove and mitt ordered, and is proof that HATAKEYAMA responds to each player's request with ”spirit” one by one, regardless of whether the order is from a professional or amateur, soft or hardball player.

To ”engrave the heart.”

HATAKEYAMA's hardball series are engraved with kanji characters that express the thoughts of the makers.

G stands for ”遊(Yu)” (playfulness), which implies flexibility.
PBW is ”和心(Wagokoro)” (peace of mind), which expresses equanimity.
V is ”悳(Toku)” for compassion
K is ”悠(Yu) ”for expansion
J is ”志(Kokorozashi)” a powerful feeling that motivates one toward a goal.

The kanji is ”spirit” a powerful feeling that motivates you toward your goals, and ”spirit” is used as part of the kanji and its connotations.
The ”spirit” that loves baseball, the ”spirit” that thinks of others through baseball, and the ”spirit” that takes good care of tools. Because we put our heart and soul into our gloves and mitts, we want the players who use them to use them with their hearts as well.

In addition, all Order Series gloves are engraved with “心(Kokoro)”, which means ”spirit” in Japanese. This is engraved on every glove and mitt ordered, and is proof that HATAKEYAMA responds to each player's request with ”spirit” one by one, regardless of whether the order is from a professional or amateur, soft or hardball player.

increase strength

The seams at the back of the glove are coated with a special resin to increase strength.
The construction also prevents the glove from losing its shape and resists sharp hits.

Do not be lax.

The fastback clasp is HATAKEYAMA's unique buckle, which does not loosen like conventional clasps, so it fits snugly on the back of the hand.

To be adhered to closely.

The pocket section is made of a proprietary grease that does not change with temperature differences between the summer and winter seasons, and is used to keep the front and back leathers in close contact. This prolongs the life of the leather and creates a pocket with a good fit.

Sweat-resistant.

It is made of 　　　　　　　(man-made leather: Toray's registered trademark), which is superior to conventional deerskin.
It is highly sweat absorbent and quick-drying, so it does not slip or become sticky due to perspiration. It is also highly durable.

To reduce stress on the index finger.

EX

When catching the ball, the index finger is inevitably stressed by the leather part of the heel.
Therefore, HATAKEYAMA can reduce the stress by inserting a piece of leather with an original pattern.

To reduce stress on the index finger.

EX

When catching the ball, the index finger is inevitably stressed by the leather part of the heel.
Therefore, HATAKEYAMA can reduce the stress by inserting a piece of leather with an original pattern.

Resistance to tearing

slitless

Conventional catcher's and first mitts had slits in their pockets, and these slits were often torn.
HATAKEYAMA's catcher's and first mitts have eliminated the slit and are slitless, which is durable and makes a good sound when catching the ball.
(Compatible with M1, M2, M19, F03, and HT models)

inside stitch

Perforations on the Oyayubi(thumb) and Koyubi(pinky) pad portion of the catcher's mitt have been eliminated, and tear prevention has been achieved with hamidashi.

The flat core of the pocket section.

Catcher's mitt, core

HATAKEYAMA's catcher's mitts use a unique felt core (flat core in the pocket) that we devised.
It is durable, lightweight, and hard to lose its shape.

Reducing impact.

zabuton sponge

HATAKEYAMA's catcher's mitts use a unique felt core (flat core in the pocket) that we devised.
It is durable, lightweight, and hard to lose its shape.

increase strength

pinky pattern

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

In the conventional structure, the pinky side of the care entrance was subjected to strain and sometimes tore.
To solve this problem, HATAKEYAMA adopted a unique pattern.
By extending the leather part and inserting a slit, the durability is improved. The size of the grooming area can also be adjusted by loosening the strap.

increase strength

pinky pattern

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

In the conventional structure, the pinky side of the care entrance was subjected to strain and sometimes tore.
To solve this problem, HATAKEYAMA adopted a unique pattern.
By extending the leather part and inserting a slit, the durability is improved. The size of the grooming area can also be adjusted by loosening the strap.

Facilitating the grabbing motion.

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

The bellows design of the back of the catcher's mitt is designed to facilitate the “grabbing“ movement that is unique to the catcher's mitt.
The design was inspired by the smooth and powerful movements of crustaceans.

Facilitating the grabbing motion.

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

The bellows design of the back of the catcher's mitt is designed to facilitate the “grabbing“ movement that is unique to the catcher's mitt.
The design was inspired by the smooth and powerful movements of crustaceans.

Together with unique features Evolution

AS Back

(Design registered)

It is a back model that can support players at a higher level by combining the good points of both the “A-back“ model, which has high operability and deep-rooted popularity, and the “Shellarmove“ model, which has been supported by many players due to Hatakeyama's unique structure that facilitates the gripping movement.

Together with unique features Evolution

AS Back

(Design registered)

It is a back model that can support players at a higher level by combining the good points of both the “A-back“ model, which has high operability and deep-rooted popularity, and the “Shellarmove“ model, which has been supported by many players due to Hatakeyama's unique structure that facilitates the gripping movement.

Less sagging Improved fit Structure

U Back

(Design registration pending)

The instep side is not easily sagged by inserting “Shellarmove“ HAYAKEYAMA's original structure that facilitates gripping movement, and U-shaped Hamidashi, and the fit has been improved by inserting a leather pad inside the finger pocket.

Less sagging Improved fit Structure

U Back

(Design registration pending)

The instep side is not easily sagged by inserting “Shellarmove“ HAYAKEYAMA's original structure that facilitates gripping movement, and U-shaped Hamidashi, and the fit has been improved by inserting a leather pad inside the finger pocket.

To improve catching ability.

(Trademark registered)

The “AnkBLC” is our original heel shape, which serves to stop the ball when it is caught.
The heel is cut into the leather to raise and angle the leather, which improves the catching power of the ball when it tends to escape.
AnkBLC Adoption
existing product

Responding to the catching motion.

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

Even a single method of heel weaving can greatly change the nature of the grab. Normal knitting tends to spread the pinky outward.
Inverse knitting tends to spread the thumb outward.In the ”Both Heel”,invented by HATAKEYAMA, the knitting is crossed in the center of the heel so that both the thumb and pinky finger spread outward more easily.
This widens the frontage of the glove and makes it easier to catch the ball. It can be used for a variety of catching motions, such as inverted singles.

normal knitting

reverse knitting

Responding to the catching motion.

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

Even a single method of heel weaving can greatly change the nature of the grab. Normal knitting tends to spread the pinky outward.
Inverse knitting tends to spread the thumb outward.In the ”Both Heel”,invented by HATAKEYAMA, the knitting is crossed in the center of the heel so that both the thumb and pinky finger spread outward more easily.
This widens the frontage of the glove and makes it easier to catch the ball. It can be used for a variety of catching motions, such as inverted singles.

normal knitting

reverse knitting

Restricting the movement of the pinky finger.

TIFIX

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

A string has been added to the child finger portion of the glove and first mitt to limit the play (movement) of the pinky finger in the glove and provide a better fit.

Restricting the movement of the pinky finger.

TIFIX

(Design registered)
(Trademark registered)

A string has been added to the child finger portion of the glove and first mitt to limit the play (movement) of the pinky finger in the glove and provide a better fit.

The movement of the hand at the time of catching the ball.

When catching the ball, the fingers used vary depending on the position and the player.
When you use your 〈Oyayubi(thumb)〉 and 〈Koyubi(pinky) or Beniyubi(ring finger)〉to make sure you catch the ball deep.
〈Oyayubi(thumb)〉and 〈Hitosashiyubi(index finger) or Nakayubi(middle finger)〉 are used to catch the ball quickly for the next delivery.
HATAKEYAMA's glove is designed to accommodate such players by making it easy to move each finger, and providing a feeling of catching the ball that is closer to that of bare hands.

Hitosashiyubi
(index finger)
Nakayubi
(middle finger)
Beniyubi
(ring finger)
Koyubi
(pinky finger)

The movement of the hand at the time of catching the ball.

Hitosashiyubi
(index finger)
Nakayubi
(middle finger)
Beniyubi
(ring finger)
Koyubi
(pinky finger)

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When catching the ball, the fingers used vary depending on the position and the player.
When you use your 〈Oyayubi(thumb)〉 and 〈Koyubi(pinky) or Beniyubi(ring finger)〉to make sure you catch the ball deep.
〈Oyayubi(thumb)〉and 〈Hitosashiyubi(index finger) or Nakayubi(middle finger)〉 are used to catch the ball quickly for the next delivery.
HATAKEYAMA's glove is designed to accommodate such players by making it easy to move each finger, and providing a feeling of catching the ball that is closer to that of bare hands.