I love the ability to customize a glove with high quality leather at this price. The thumb is too tight but I've been able to stretch it out enough with the handle of my mallet. I've broken in many gloves and this was the hardest one I've ever done. I wound up with a crease in the palm and that has never happened to me before. I love the stiffness of the fingers and how easy it was to flare the glove. Great design as the ball pops right out with what I feel is still a decenlty deep pocket. Overall I would recommend 44 gloves.