Saved by my new PADDED Interawear
 

I purchased a couple pair of full length Mac-David Interawear tights, with the new Hex Cell padding.

Tuesday I took an untouched pitch on the inside of my right thigh. Instead of having my leg knocked out from under me (mostly from pain), all I felt was a good sting. The next day, I had a small bruise, but nothing compared to what I used to get. And for once, I didn't feel like picking up the ball and spiking it into the catcher's back. :rolleyes:

If you decide to try them, they run 1+ size larger than the non-padded tights. I bought them one full size smaller than my non-padded version, and they are still a little big.

Now I just need some armor on my forearms, and I'm all set. Maybe we could start wearing those robot looking deep sea diving suits. They have heaters & Air Conditioning. :D

Geez, Nick, you are going to look like RoboCop back there pretty soon ;)

Ha !

Yeah, your right. Especially since I wear a helmet.

But the padded tights do not show at all. You can't tell someone is wearing them. I bet some of the MLB or MiLB guys have been wearing them for a while to test the product, and we never would even know it.

where
 

where did you get them

Honig's has them.

Clears that up
 

"And for once, I didn't feel like picking up the ball and spiking it into the catcher's back."

I always wondered why a catcher would need a HSM.

Does anybody else carry them besides Honig's? I went to the McDavid web sites and they do not have them there, only the shorts. Honig's should be promenently displaying these Hexpad compression tights, but they don't even have a picture available.

Well, I'd send you a picture of me wearing them, but that would be obscene !

They are quite expensive, $55 - $61 a pair.

The Officials Corner also sells them. (831) 625-2209

Cheaper Alternative to Hex Pad Tights-Football Thigh Pads
 

If you are financially challenged like me you can get a pair of football thigh pads (I coach HS football so they were free for me) and slide them into the regular tights or compression shorts you wear. I took two in the inner thigh yesterday due to sucky (is that a word?) catchers and didn't feel a thing. It was 80 degrees and no noticeable extra heat. I wear Honig's plate pants so no one even notices the thigh pads-or if they do, no one says anything like wuss or stuff like that. Both catchers thought I would be hurt or complaining and I didn't even make a sound. Nor did I tell them about the thigh pads. Just a suggestion. And for those of you who think Wuss/Puss or other derogatory comments, I don't care. I just got back into shape after a bad health episode and I don't want to derail my cardio workouts due to deep thigh bruising. My walks are the keys to my newfound physical and mental health.

MajorDave,

You might be interested in the new video, "BigUmp's Toughen Up". Here, Tim takes you through his workout regiment that allows him to umpire without protective gear. Also available is the companion video, "BigUmp's Greatest Hits", where he shows all the Pitches and foul balls he taken in his career without even flinching. Get both videos for $29.95

Order today, they're going fast.:D ;)



Doug

And where can I order these sure to be best sellers?
 

Don't delay, get yours today.

Doug:

Just a thought. You really should consider using a dangling throat protector with that mask!:D


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Tim.

Okay, you got me!
 

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Tim,

Where on earth did you find this picture of me? I thought I destroyed all the negatives!:p

HEY HEY,

Ferris State Hockey!

Go Dogs!

The thighs can be a real problem, especially if you have to do any running (say, on the bases the next night).

I was in a karate tournament once where I took a good shot from a great fighter on the inner thigh. It didn't hurt then, and even later I just noticed a little soreness.

The next day I was practicing softball with my team and I realized I couldn't run. I didn't play that week and barely was able to play the next -- and I was 20!

I have a lot of respect for you baseball guys that stand in there and take it, but I agree with another poster on another thread: make sure you protect yourself. If you are out due to injury, that's one less good man calling balls, strikes, and outs.