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You said you had a good budget, but that don't mean you have to spend it all, and at your age you should be looking for bargains, and for the level of ball you will call there are plenty.

Go to Honigs and order K46H harness, K47D doeskins, and HPMPLX frame. The frame is a closeout so all three parts will cost you $54.85 and you have a good mask.

If you can get an original WV for $65 get it. If you had been surfing here around Christmas you could have gotten one mail order for $29.95, but that deal is gone. $65 is still a good deal.

The 2 strap Davis Shin Guard will serve you well, if that is what you are leaning to. Otherwise you can get a decent K10 shin guard from Honigs for $44.95, or K20 for $58.95 when you order the mask.

For plate shoes take a look at The Protector from Gerry Davis for $69.90. And for base shoes you can order the Riddell Linesman from Honigs for $29.90, another closeout price.

All of this stuff I have used, or personally seen, except The Protector plate shoe, and for the level of ball you are doing should serve you well. In fact, the mask, WV, and 2 strap Davis, or K20 from Honigs will take you up through varsity high school easily and into college ball.

I am currently using Honigs high top plate shoes but the next pair I buy will be Tanel 360. There are no sales I have seen, they are $120 so if you have a good budget go with everything else listed and spend your extra money on a pair of Tanels.

I always use that go up to the knee with McDavid shorts with cup pocket or McDavid longs with cup pocket, so straps on the shin guard are not a problem. The McDavid wicks away moisture and helps cool in hot weather. Invest some of your extra equipment money on some undergarments that wick away moisture, including tights and shirts.