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Features

  • 12.25 Inch Pattern

  • Handcrafted by Expert Japanese Craftsmen

  • Moisture-Wicking Palm Lining - Becomes Tacky When Wet to Improve Feel and Control

  • Outfield / Utility Model

  • Constructed from Premium Japanese Kip Leather - Renowned for its Tight Grain and Light Feel

  • Strategic Welt Design Eliminates Common Pressure Points

  • Free Shipping!

  • Conventional Open Back

  • Modified T-Web

Description

If your desire to be the best has no limits, it's time to own a glove that was designed with only your success in mind. The Nike SHA|DO Elite J Series baseball gloves are handcrafted in Japan with masterful attention paid to every detail. The SHA|DO Elite combines Japanese Kip Leather with honed shaping techniques, resulting in an ultra-premium baseball glove that is designed for comfort, durability, and ELITE performance. Inside the glove, proprietary moisture-wicking technology actually improves your grip when your hand becomes sweaty, while Strategic Welt Design eliminates common pressure points on the thumb and pinky. The SHA|DO Elite Series was specifically created for high school and college players that put their souls into the game. The name SHA|DO is derived from the Japanese words "SHA", meaning Gratitude, and "DO", meaning Way. This is an homage to those that play the game with a sense of gratitude. The commitment made and skills that have been developed through long, hot practices from dawn to late night stay mostly behind the scenes. But it's these things - these SHADOW efforts - that make you what you are. Embrace it. And use a glove that's made for it. Nike: Become Elite. Free Shipping!

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elite

Pros: super light, quality leather just looks sick

Cons: none

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Tommy

Pros: very light, veliit like palm liner, great leather

Cons: inbetween size

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Questions and Answers

Have a question about the Nike SHA/DO Elite J Series: BF1697 Black? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

Is this glove good enough for an 11 year old to use? Cal
The Nike SHA/DO Elite J Series (BF1697) would be a level of quality often used by professional, semi-professional or collegiate players. Most 11 year old players would take a bit of time to break this model in.
Patrick
How does this glove match up against other gloves in its price range for a varsity pitcher? calebm34
The Nike SHA/DO Elite J Series: BF1697 Black is certainly a good glove for a pitcher, but really better suited for an OF as it has a 12.25 inch pattern. Better pattern for pitcher would be 12.00 as this will be easier for PFPs. As for how this glove stacks up to the others in the industry, the Japanese Kip Leather is one of the better leather qualities out there and thus it compares favorably to other gloves in the same price range.
Cameron
What is the best way to break this glove in? cal g
The best manner in which to break-in any glove is to give it as much use as possible. I would recommend using it at all practices and even on days off from practice. Within a few weeks you should be able to have your Nike SHA/DO Elite J Series (BF1697 Black) ready for game use. (You can use some oil/conditioner starting out if you wish, but be sure and use the minimal amount needed)
Ben
Could this glove be bought with another web type such as the H web? Edgar
Unfortunately, the Nike SHA/DO Elite J Series: BF1697 Black is only made featuring the modified T-web.
Cameron
Does anyone know where I can find this glove for less than $400? I've been experimenting with different glove brands and designs and I've fallen in love with the look of the glove. Please let me know if you can find it! Carter
Sorry, but we are not familiar with the inventories of other retailers or manufacturers, so we would be unable to assist in helping you find one. it is an older model from 2016, and to the best of our knowledge is not manufactured anymore by Nike, so it will not be easy to find. The glove was also $499 as its original price.
Kyle J.
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About the Brand

Glove Properties

Nike SHA/DO Elite J Series: BF1697 Black
Color Black
Feel Extra Stiff
Glove Type Baseball
Position Outfield
Size 12.25
Sub Type Fielders
Vendor Nike
Web Type Modified T
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