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Originally posted by mrm21711
Hey guys, I am moving up to varsity next year and will be taking on some 17-18 year old games this summer/fall. I would like your advice on good equipment, mostly on a top notch chest protector you guys recommend for varisity & up pitching. Price is not an option, so feel free to recommend and please be thorough, this is a big purchase for me. Thanks very much.
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Based on what I have seen written on this site, the West Vest Platinum would be a good buy for someone for which price is not a problem. Opinions on equipment will vary widely, about like opinions on rules. I use two protectors, a West Vest clone (VSport for about $85) for Varsity High School and above, and a lightweight Cooper for JV and below. I have Rawlings shin guards. I have two masks, both are Honigs single bar lightweight, with doeskin pads (I tried the leather and they did not last). I use Honigs high top plate shoes and Nike base shoes. I plan to get a new pair of base shoes next year, probably the New Balance shoes that are currently the rage. I use Honigs combo pants for plate, and base for double headers. If I only have one game on base I use base pants I get from Sears. I use two bags and a belt from Honigs. I have a huge equipment bag I got from Honigs but it mainly stays in the trunk of my car. It has only been out of the trunk twice this year. I have 2 blue shirts, 1 powder blue shirt and 1 cream shirt. If my partner has them I like to wear powder blue or cream on hot days. And, very important for games after mid-May in the South, I have a fair amount of clothing for hot weather (I don't have any UnderArmour, but a lot of similar clothing to wick away moisture).