SPECIFICATIONS:
Tool Type: Baseball glove leather awl
Shaft: Hardened, tapered steel
Tip: Sharp point for controlled leather penetration
Handle: Solid stained hardwood, shaped for grip and leverage
Primary Uses:
Piercing leather to punch new lace holes
Opening, clearing, and realigning existing holes that have tightened, shifted, or collapsed
Compatibility: Baseball and softball gloves
Made in: USA
Leather laces and the tools for your next baseball or softball glove relace. This is the set of tools John Golomb, the Glove Doctor, uses in our New York studio, paired with American-made leather laces, relacing tips and a portable pouch.
What’s included: Four 72" leather laces: two in 3/16" width and two in 1/4" width. Plus a wood handle pull needle, small and large lace lockin’ needles, leather awl, needle nose pliers, clippers, and helpful relacing tips and instructions.
Choose your color: Select one of 18 lace colors from the menu. Both lace widths are included in the kit.
Which gloves does it suit? The included lace quantity is intended for a fielder’s glove. Check your glove’s original pattern before starting; larger mitts and more complex webs may require additional lace. Match the original lace width and construction.
The laces are cut from American hide, the same laces we use in our own restoration work. Every element in this kit is made in the USA. Keep the tools at your bench or bring them along in the compact pouch.
Need extra lace or help choosing supplies? Browse our baseball glove laces and glove-specific sets or read our guide to using glove relacing tools.
FAQ
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This awl is used to pierce leather to create new lace holes and to open, clear, or realign existing holes during glove relacing and repair. It’s a foundational tool for preparing leather before lacing.
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An awl is used when a hole needs to be created, reopened, or adjusted. Needles are used after the hole is prepared, to pass lace through during relacing.
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GOLOMB tools are designed and used in our workshop by John Golomb, The Glove Doctor. Each tool reflects decades of hands-on glove restoration experience and is built for durability, control, and real-world performance. Made in the USA.
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Free shipping on orders over $60. Standard USPS delivery in 3-5 business days. 100% satisfaction guarantee with 30-day returns for exchange, credit, or refund.
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Questions about lacing your glove? First time relacing? Not sure which width or how many laces?
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