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Originally Posted by Bassman
Well, as I said, I'll likely stay with the inside for the most part. The only times I may use a balloon are:
1) where I have an injury that may require the extra protection (like today)
2) lower level (60' basedpath) youth baseball.
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The inside protectors have progressed from catcher's gear to umpire specific gear. Add the HSM and you don't have too many "holes" where you can take a shot. Working umpires need to work, getting injured means no work. If you take a hit and it puts you out for a week, that could cost you $200 to $600 or more? The best equipment, regardless of whether it is an inside or outside, or HSM, is like income insurance.