Primo Glove Lace Replacement Kit Now Available!

For those of you needing to relace your Primo, there's now a replacement pack of Primo laces available! Primo laces are 100 lb. tensile-strength making them extremely tough and durable. You can find the Primo Relacing Kit at RawlingsGear.com or at your favorite Rawlings dealer!

Primo Laces

Hi there,

We received the following comment from a Primo Owner. You can now purchase a Primo Lace Replacement Pack! Check with your favorite Rawlings dealer or go to http://www.tanners.com and look under "New Products". Hope that helps!


Hello. Is there anywhere I am able to purchase primo-leather lacing? I contacted Rawlings about Primo repair and they said my glove was out of warranty, they referenced me to Kenny J. Glove Repair but he doesnt have any of the Primo lacing. What to do now!? Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. I love my Primo and the heel lacing snapped late this year and I need it replaced, this gloves to young to retire! Thanks.

Two New Models Added to Primo Collection

It's been a while since our last post. We've been hard at work on creating the 09 line of Rawlings gloves! That said, we've listened to your pleas and have created two new Primo models. The PRM1200 features a 12" Pro Pattern that works best for infielders and pitchers. It's Basket Web makes it perfect for concealing pitches at the mound. And just in the past few weeks, we've added a Primo Catcher's Mitt (33") to the line. We hope you

like what you see! Let us know what you think.

Introducing the new Primo Glove Butter

Take a look at the note Ronnie sent us...He asked a good question about caring for his Primo Glove. You guys have been asking for it and we listened! Now there's a new Rawlings Primo Glove Butter that was created by our leather care experts, chemical engineers and researchers, and elite athletes.

Check it out at http://www.tanners.com/pages/newproducts.htm and let us know what you think!!!

Ronnie's note:

I bought the primo last season and it is without a doubt, the best looking glove on the market. at first, the glove seemed a little heavy, but it is fine once you get used to it. the only problem that i am still having with it is the fact that i need to condition the leather and am scared to use anything on it and mess the leather up. any suggestions? other than that, the glove catches a lot of eyes and makes heads turn when im on the field. great glove and one of my best investments!

Fielding some questions

I saw some really good questions and comments out there this month. I picked out a few and will address them here:

Q.) I just got my son the 12.75" Primo (also got an 1150T but that'll be a Christmas suprise) and need to know how to maintain these gloves. I suspect Glovolium is what you recommend but wonder if it will discolor the leather? Also, do you recommend applying anything right out of box or can he just start playing catch to break it in?

A.) Good choice. You can check out the post on the “All Things Gloves” blog about breaking in your glove the right way: http://allthingsgloves.blogspot.com/2006/09/breaking-in-your-glove-right-way.html.
Note that applying any glove oil, including our Glovolium, will darken the leather. We’re currently testing out a new formula made specifically for the Primo.

Q.) I am considering both the Primo PRM1150T and the Pro Preferred PROS15TCB for my son (middle infielder). Is there a weight difference between the two? I have not yet found a store that had both models available for a side-by-side comparison. However, the few Primos we have looked at felt heavy.

A.) Yes, there’s a slight difference in weight between a Primo and Pro Preferred glove. The Primo is slightly heavier because of the Dual Core and the oiled leather.

Q.) When you say we will be expanding the Primo line next spring what do you exactly mean by that. More sizes, different patterns, better leather, etc. And will you be discontinuing the primo gloves that you make now. One last question: is it a sure thing that you will have a personalization option for the primo next spring or are you just considering it?

A.) There will be more sizes offered when we expand the line for next year. The same core specs will remain the same and we won’t drop any of the current models. As for personalization options, yes we are considering it but it’s not a definite option. If it is available next year, it will be during the summer, pending some production capabilities.

Q.) Where will your name go on the PRIMO? Because the thumb has "Dual Core Tech." sewn in and the pinky has "Italian Leather" sewn in.

A.) We’ll replace the Dual Core Tech logo with the player’s name.

Q.) Rawlings Primo outfield model says that the trap-eze web is part of the glove and not an extension. Why is it important that it's part of the glove? What are the advantages of having it this way? Conversely, what are the disadvantages when the trap-eze is an extension?

A.) With the Trap-Eze web, the web is part of the palm. There’s no binding or lacing to stop the stretching in the formation of the pocket. The leather, shell, and lining all stretch together without any restriction. That’s why you get a nice, deep pocket that’s perfect for outfield positions.

Keep submitting your questions and I’ll tackle some more in the coming weeks.

Scott Keene
Rawlings Product Manager, Gloves

Primo gets a shout-out

The Primo was recently featured in Fortune Magazine. Take a look for yourself!

http://money.cnn.tv/2007/08/23/news/funny/100202648.fortune/index.htm

Speaking of the Primo...

I’ve received a lot of good questions and comments related to the Primo over the past few weeks. Rather than answer them individually, I’ll try to pick out a few key topics and answer them for everyone to see. Keep them coming!

When can I get my Primo personalized?

Several people have asked when the option to customize their Primo will be available. Essentially, we currently do not offer the option as the demand is so high for the gloves and we have a limited production capacity. We’re working on the personalization plan right now for the Primo and hope to launch it next spring…

Is the Primo completely waterproof?

I’ve noticed a few comments about the Primo being waterproof. I want to be clear….the Primo does have a water-proof treatment applied to its leather to repel water; however, this does not mean that you can submerge your glove in water. Water can get in into the lace holes, padding, etc. if you’re not careful and cause damage to your glove. So, in summary, never soak your glove!

When will other Primo models/patterns/sizes be available?

We plan to launch a 12” pattern this fall. We’re still debating on what kind of web it should have. Let me know what you think! We’ll expand the line further next spring. Check out your local sporting goods dealer, online retailer, or favorite cataloguer to see if they carry the Primo models you are looking for.

I hope that helps answer some of your questions.

Scott Keene
Rawlings Product Manager, Gloves