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Originally Posted by Ump29
I am also interested in comments. Looking at both. I am 5' 10" and about 185.
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I agree the Platinum appears better designed to accomodate umpires working a scissors stance or a stance that exposes their shoulders while the Gold appears to be designed to better protect umpires working a more traditional "box" or "heel to toe" stance as they are more squared off and their shoulders are not really exposed. The neck area on the Gold is also smaller and a bit more snug. However, I dont think there is a significant issue with an umpire working the scissors wearing the Gold and somebody wearing a Platinum who works a box stance. A MLB guys who come to mind who wears the Gold is Paul Emmel.
I am approximately the same size as Ump29 and wore a Platinum for about 2 seasons and jumped at an opportunity to pick up a Gold when it was on sale for $100 at Ump-Attire. I am glad I switched and cannot imagine wearing anything else. It is more form fitting and more comfortable. I found the Platinum riding up a bit and felt a little too bulky for my liking. I have worn the Gold for about 3 seasons and absolutely love it. I wear the M-L size and it fits great.
I also know guys in our association who are much larger who wear the Platinum. I was watching a game the other day and noticed Tim McClelland wearing a Platinum as well. When I had mine, Wilson only made the 13 1/2 inch size. In my opinion, there is no way the same protector at 13 1/2 inches would fit me & Tim McClelland (and other larger guys in my associaton who I work with) equally as well.
Youre not going to go wrong with the protection of either protector. However, the Gold is by far more comfortable for me.