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I've had my West Vest Platinum for a year. I do everything from Little League to High School. There have been times I'm happy I wear it for a bunch of 10 year olds, I'll tell you. Those kids can't catch, so even though the ball is coming in slower, you get hit more, therefore overall an equal chance of getting hurt. Unless you're doing slow pitch, I don't think a Platinum is overkill at all. Its what, 60 more dollars? That can almost be paid off by working just one game. I don't think you can be too overkill with the chestprotector, its the most important piece of equitment (ok maybe face mask). One hard blow to the heart and we can be dead. I don't trust a soft shell to protect me. Not worth the risk in my mind.
Just my opinion...
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