“It doesn’t say Heart of the Hide. It just plays better than most of them. Made before Rawlings cut corners. Built to outlast your next three gloves."
This is the Rawlings Pro-1BS Fastback, a glove born in an era when Rawlings built leather for professional players, not retail shelves.
Stamped “Gold Glove Series,” but make no mistake: this glove was made with full-grain tanned cowhide steerhide that rivals, and in some cases exceeds, what today’s Heart of the Hide gloves offer. Why? Because this one was built before outsourcing and mass production softened the standard.
This isn’t a reissue. It’s the real thing.
🛠 Glove Specs:
Model: Pro-1BS
Size: Approx. 13”
Web: H-Web
Wrist: Fastback design with D-ring strap for secure fit
Palm: Cushioned palm pad, reduces sting, enhances comfort
Leather: Vintage full-grain steerhide, thick, durable, and responsive
Markings: Patent stamped. Tanned cowhide. "Gold Glove Series" logo
Throw: RHT
Condition: Fully restored. Leather cleaned, conditioned, reshaped. Game-ready
Who This Glove Is For:
Pitchers: Conceal grip with Fastback security
Third Basemen / Utility Players: Depend on structure and pocket depth
Slow Pitch Softball Players: Want a larger glove that holds its form, not a floppy mesh mitt
Collectors: Know that “Pro” stamped vintage Rawlings gloves are built like tanks and aging like bourbon
Why It Matters
This isn’t a modern Heart of the Hide that was softened in a factory. This glove required work. The kind of glove that broke in on your hand, not in a machine. The kind that stays on your shelf for decades, or follows you through every league you play in.
You’ll feel the difference the moment you put it on.
Shipping & Details:
Ships fast, wrapped with care
Smoke-free home
Stored with a ball in the pocket to maintain shape
Questions? Reach out, happy to send more photos or video
