Rawlings

Rawlings wanted to create a new glove that would revolutionize the defense game with several innovative, performance-driven technologies. Traditional gloves can take weeks or even months to be match-ready, but Rollins sought to shorten that time without compromising durability so that the glove retains its shape and playing form for longer. Additionally, the receiving pocket must be soft, complemented by a firm pinky and thumb to give the player confidence and control while securing the ball on the diamond.

Traditional methods of glove construction use felt inserts to reinforce the thumb and pinky, but to meet these new high performance standards, Rawlings needed a material that could precisely control stiffness without adding weight. Rawlings turned to Carbon and DLS processes to design and print finely tuned lattice stabilizers that make this possible.