I used the same glove for a long time, probably close to 10 years. I retired the glove because it had no padding in the palm left and I really bruised my hand last year so every time I caught a ball it would put me to the ground in pain. Getting a new glove was tough for me, it was like I lost my gf, or my dog just died. I don't let anyone use my glove, that would be like letting someone sleep with my gf. I like fstorm play a ton of ball, so being really comfortable in a glove is very important. The one I have now is an Easton, its pretty good, but nothing compares to my old one.