[Panda Bear]

If possible, try before you buy. Not everyone is built the same. Last winter/spring I decided it was time to buy a new protector. I tried on the Honig's UMP, K5, & K2, all on recommendations here & from fellow umps, as well as some offerings from Wilson and others. The UMP just didn't fit me well, and the K5 wasn't comfortable on my arms. A couple others were just too big or too little. Not because they aren't good products, they just didn't fit me the same as some others with different builds. I liked one from Nike, but hated another. I eventually settled on a Mizuno Vintage that happened to be on the rack at a local store. Couldn't be happier with it. (Took a couple of baseball shots that would have dented any hard shell, felt them, but was just fine.) Bottom line is you have to find what fits your build and style. Then you will be comfortable and confident.