I recommend the V-Sport hardshell model. I like it, I've taken some shots, and it absorbs the hits quite well. It is the generic version of the All-American at a lower price. The All-American is worn in pro ball, so that says alot right there. They come in 13, 15, and 17 inch models.
I think it will protect better than the GD protector. Gerry doesn't wear one, so that tells me something about it.
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