New Umpire Questions

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Originally posted by Texas Aggie
The GD vest pictured looks like a lot of foam. Is that true, and how does it protect compared to the shells like the West Vest? Pain I can deal with; injury I really can't.

I have seen guys wear the Davis-Wilson chest protector (the one in the picture above) for D-III games. But, I have seen that protector in person, and I would not recommed it for your level. I would say go with the WV Gold or Platinum. If you end up liking baseball, you will be glad you have the protection of the WV, if you end up not liking baseball, you will be able to get a decent price for the WV on eBay.