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Old Wed Feb 24, 2016, 08:46pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu View Post
I was at a clinic recently where it was mentioned that the padding for most chest protectors only lasts for 3 or 4 years. And that they should be replaced at that time.

Given that I've used "the ump" for 10 seasons now, I was wondering if anyone has thoughts or experience with this. Supposedly, it has something to do with the cell padding material breaking down..

I have a Rawlings ribbed chest protector I bought in the late 60s that was working fine for over 40 years.
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