Yu Darvish: What Glove & Cleats Does He Use? (2025)
Yu Darvish's Complete Gear List
Here is a complete breakdown of the baseball equipment and brands Yu Darvish trusts on the field.
- Glove: Asics Custom
- Cleats: Asics Custom
Yu Darvish currently uses a Asics Custom glove, and Asics Custom cleats. A long-time star in both NPB and MLB, Darvish continues to be a dominant force on the mound.
Yu Darvish’s Glove: Asics Custom
Yu Darvish has long been the face of Asics baseball, particularly for their glove line. He uses a model from the premium Gold Stage series. His gloves are often custom-designed with specific webs (like his famous “whale tail” inspired web) and feature a fastback or modified closed back design for pitching concealment. The leather quality in the Gold Stage line is elite, offering the durability and structure required by a top-tier starting pitcher.
Yu Darvish’s Cleats: Asics Custom
For his footwear, Darvish also relies on Asics. Pitchers require a stable platform to generate power and protect their arms, and Asics cleats provide that stability along with comfort. While his specific game models are often custom-made to his exact specifications, they are based on Asics’ high-performance baseball spike technology available in Japan and select markets.
Note: This list is based on my own research. Players frequently change or test new gear throughout the season. Some items may not be available for general sale; if so, I provide links to similar products. Some links are affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
