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Old Mon Feb 09, 2009, 09:41am
Andy Andy is offline
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I went from the K2 to the Pro-nine last year.

The K2 worked fine as far as protection for the collarbone and sternum, but I got tires of those shots to the gut that stung for a little while. I like my new Pro-Nine.

I have heard from a reliable medical source that it only takes about 40 pounds of force to snap the collarbone. My opinion is that a foul ball straight back or even a high pitch that the catcher just doesn't get a glove on generates more than 40 pounds of force. Wear the equipment.
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