Hey ggk, I went with pro nine this yr. I have yet to take a good shot in the chest. I have however taken a foul ball on the shoulders and felt a little pain. The only reason I went with this one because I needed one fast. I used to wear the douglas chest protector, but I kept over heating during the hot summer days. I am going to move up to the Honigs elite next yr and use the pro nine for back up. Nothing against the pro nine chest protector, I just think the Honigs is alot better. just my opinion
