New lace throughout
Old lace is removed and replaced across the glove, so tension is more consistent from the web to the heel.
Glove Relacing FAQ
Baseball glove relacing, explained
Murph’s Mitt Maintenance relaces baseball and softball gloves from Surf City, NC, with local drop-off and mail-in service available. A full relace replaces dry, stretched, broken, or loose lace so the glove can hold its pocket and structure again.
If you are comparing options, start with the services and pricing, review the service process, or check current lace colors.
Full Relace
What a full glove relace includes
A full relace means removing the old lace and replacing it through the web, fingers, palm, heel, and wrist areas. It is different from fixing one broken section.
Structure and pocket support
Fresh lace helps the glove hold shape, close cleanly, and keep the web and fingers from shifting during normal play.
Color and service fit
You can stay close to the original lace color or choose a different look. If the glove only needs targeted work, I’ll say so.
Lace Condition
When a glove needs relacing
A glove likely needs attention when the lace is dry, cracked, stretched, missing, or no longer holding tension. Loose fingers, a collapsing pocket, or a shifting web are also signs to look at.
Common signs
- Broken or brittle lace.
- Loose web, fingers, heel, or wrist.
- Pocket shape changing more than it should.
- Lace that stretches instead of holding tension.
How I review it
Photos help me see the lace, leather condition, pocket, and structure before the glove comes in. I’ll recommend the work that makes sense, whether that is a full relace, targeted lace repair, cleaning and conditioning, or a smaller fix.
Lace Choices
Why lace quality matters
Relaces are performed with quality leather lace selected for glove work. Better lace holds tension, supports the pocket, and gives the glove a more dependable feel after service.
Current customer-facing lace colors are shown on the Services lace color guide.
Real Work
Before and after examples
A few examples of gloves that came in for relacing, cleaning, conditioning, or related lace work.
Local & Mail-In
Service from Surf City, NC
Murph’s Mitt Maintenance is based in Surf City, North Carolina, with local drop-off available nearby and mail-in glove relacing available for customers outside the area.
Local drop-off
Customers near Surf City, Hampstead, Topsail, Wilmington, Leland, Holly Ridge, and Jacksonville can coordinate drop-off after submitting a request.
Mail-in service
If you are shipping the glove, start with the service request. I’ll review the details and send shipping instructions before you mail it in.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about timing, glove types, mail-in service, pricing, and lace choices.
How long does glove relacing take?
Turnaround depends on my current workload, but most relaces are completed within 1-2 weeks once I have the glove and the service plan is confirmed. I’ll follow up after you submit the service request.
Can you relace a catcher’s mitt or first base mitt?
Yes. Catcher’s mitts, first base mitts, trapeze webs, and modified trapeze webs are all welcome. You can also view examples in the gallery.
Do you offer mail-in glove repair?
Yes. Mail-in service is available. Start with the request form so I can review the glove and send the right shipping instructions before it is sent in.
Is it worth relacing an older glove?
Often, yes. If the leather shell is still sound, new lace can bring back structure and pocket tension without replacing the glove. If the leather is too far gone or outside the work I can responsibly do, I’ll tell you before the work starts.
What do you use to clean gloves?
I use saddle soap and glove care products from The Craftsman’s Works for cleaning and conditioning.
Can I choose my lace color?
Yes. You can review available options in the lace color guide and include your preference on the service request.
How much does a full glove relace cost?
Pricing depends on glove type, web style, condition, and the work needed. Standard fielding gloves differ from catcher’s mitts and first base mitts because they usually require more lace and labor. Current pricing is listed on the services page.
Ready to Start
Send the glove details when you are ready.
Include photos if you have them, note any lace color preferences, and choose local drop-off or mail-in service.