[RPatrino]

I'll try to answer the "unasked" questions. HAHA

I use the K1 and have no problems with it at the Varsity level. I did take an untouched fastball in the chest and I felt it. But once the paramedics left I was ok (Just Kidding!!!).

If money is tight, I would budget high for your chest protector and plate shoes. Lower on the list would be shin guards. If you absolutely can't afford plate shoes, I'd recommend some athletic style shoe's or work boots with steel toes. At Honigs you can order metatarsal pads that attach to your shin guards. I used that combination for several years.

Bob P.