I've worked with hundreds of gloves over the years and I dare say I've never seen one that impresses me as much as a Carpenter. I was smitten from the second I slipped the Carpenter on my hand; truly a Thoroughbred among mules. Carpenter gloves are, bar none, the most advanced baseball gloves available. A few things stand out: It's really light, the fit is comfortably snug (no pinching or binding), the design is modern but perfect in function, and the craftsmanship is impeccable. Most importantly the ball stays caught. If I could only own one glove for my whole life, this would be my choice.
— quoted from online review by Paul Cunningham,
former Senior Glove Craftsman for a top baseball glove brand
As a lifelong baseball player and as a coach with a part-time glove repair business, I’ve come across countless gloves. My Carpenter is clearly one of my favorites! This glove is unbelievable. It is so well-crafted I can't even really put it into words. The finger/thumb stalls are incredible. It was made to fit my hand, and feels very comfortable. My Carpenter glove spits in the face of a mass produced good. I am really in love with this glove - true American ingenuity.
— Gabe Meiki a.k.a. The Glovedoctor (one of many)
When I saw four of my teammates using the incredibly light weight Carpenter gloves I immediately wanted to try it. The first time I wore my custom made Carpenter it fit comfortable, caught true, and had impeccable craftsmanship. I know this is the glove I will be wearing every time I take the field.
— Matt German, Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player
I have more gloves than I care to admit. I have several Rawlings customs, Wilson A2K, Mizuno, etc. However, I picked up a Carpenter glove three months ago and it is by far the best glove I have ever owned. It is truly a modern enhancement of the baseball glove.
— Brian McAtee, Indiana
Scott Carpenter displays immense passion for designing such advanced and well manufactured gloves. There are so many details on the inside that make this glove different from any other glove out there. It is totally customized to fit your hand and is very comfortable. Your fingers slide into the cushioned inner portion and grasp the inside as if it was already part of your hand. Very cool, comfortable, and durable, which is why I am glad to wear his gloves.
— Mike LaLuna, Detroit Tigers Minor League Player
LOVE THE GLOVE! You are a MASTER CRAFTSMAN. It's amazing what an advantage LIGHTNESS is. I have already made flinch-like stabs at balls that I thought I had NO CHANCE AT, and they're in there, SNAGGED! So anyway, I just want you to know that I will be an unpaid salesman for your little company, showing off the new glove.
— Robert, Pacific Coast League player
I love my glove. Reflex stabs at linedrive comebackers to the mound that I'd never catch with my other heavy leather gloves are now becoming commonplace. The ball stays in the pocket like it was a magnet attracting a thumbtack. Carpenter Trade is my favorite glove maker in the world!
— Peter Huang, Singapore
Henri’s friend Paul tried the glove on the other night while we were watching the World Series. He said, “I feel like I’m slipping a Porsche on my hand. Makes my glove feel like an old Chevy or something.”
— Johanna, Oakland
Special thanks to photographer Glen E. Friedman for contributing the photo on the homepage of his gamer under the lights at his NYC home field.
