Pittard vs other types of leather
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Pittard or leather

Pittard
- 16 (76.2%)
Sheepskin
- 3 (14.3%)
Calfskin
- 2 (9.5%)

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FraserJames123

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Pittard vs other types of leather
« on: August 25, 2022, 01:34:41 PM »
Hi guys, just wondered which everyone preferred in their gloves. Which do you think last longer and stay supple for longer?
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2022, 02:23:42 PM »
I like the thicker palms of sheepskin or calf skin, but it really is a personal preference thing.
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2022, 03:19:35 PM »
Have you found that their longevity is similar aswell?
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2022, 04:04:48 PM »
I don't like sheepskin.  Find it too spongy and it tears to bits after minimal use.

Calfskin is fine from the packet but I have incredibly sweaty hands and moisture on calfskin very quickly hardens the leather and reduces grip

Definitely pittards for me
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2022, 04:10:43 PM »
Quote from: SD on August 25, 2022, 04:04:48 PM
I don't like sheepskin.  Find it too spongy and it tears to bits after minimal use.

Calfskin is fine from the packet but I have incredibly sweaty hands and moisture on calfskin very quickly hardens the leather and reduces grip

Definitely pittards for me

Exactly this.

I also find I get a better feel on the grip/bat with pittards than the other thicker/spongy leathers.

What you also have to put into the equation though is the grip type you are using as I find some will also tear up gloves more than others eg. GM Hex or Octopus.
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2022, 04:21:31 PM »
I’m a huge fan of pittard palms due to being a big sweater, the best pittard’s I think are the quartz pittard palms as they dry out better and last so much longer
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2022, 06:37:17 AM »
Another sweaty hand batter - so pittards hold up better
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2022, 07:36:38 AM »
If the gloves are comfortable and I can feel the bat handle properly, it really doesn't make a difference.
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Re: Pittard vs other types of leather
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2022, 08:00:18 AM »
I wouldn’t buy a pair of gloves without pittards, obviously as @Buzz alluded it’s a personal preference
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