need help looking for gear
 

I'm 17 and looking for a chest protector that wouldn't be too expensive, i've done some research of my own and the Davis-Wilson and Gerry Davis Chest Protectors seems like they would be good. if anyone knows anything about those or some that you could suggest it would be a lot of help. and if you know of any protectors that fit better on skinnyer guys let me know. thanks a lot.

I recommend the V-Sport hardshell model. I like it, I've taken some shots, and it absorbs the hits quite well. It is the generic version of the All-American at a lower price. The All-American is worn in pro ball, so that says alot right there. They come in 13, 15, and 17 inch models.

I think it will protect better than the GD protector. Gerry doesn't wear one, so that tells me something about it.

http://www.lestersupstatesports.com/...tegory_Code=CH

Ebay
 

Get something on Ebay. If you like it, keep it until you make enuff to buy a new one.
If you dont, buy another model on Ebay and sell the old model that you dont like.

Repeat.

I also use the V-Sport and I have never been hurt by a ball off of it. It's a best buy for the money.

The Davis protectors are only suitable for Freshman ball, and that might be a stretch.

My advice: Save up a little more, and buy pro gear. You'll never regret buying the best. It's not that much more, and well worth it in the long run. It will last longer, protect better, and have a larger resale value on eBay down the road.

Find a used West Vest Gold or platinum.

Id say ebay. I got some of my stuff off there. I would recommed for your price range; Diamond baseball gear. www.betterbaseball.com :D I got my Pronine chest protector from there.

and also, if u are a skinnier person...i wouldnt go out and buy a bulky chest protector. A. You dont need it B. you wont like it. Look on ebay for some cheap deals, and also check out the website www.betterbaseball.com

I suggest saving your money and buying a good protector. Money shouldn't be an object when it comes to your safety. Besides, it will pay for itself whenever you don't have to make a trip to the hospital.


The only thing I found that I'd trust on this site is the Wilson equipment....JMO of course.

Funny. I got my Pronine XL from there. I trust it. :D Instead of the plates on the outside, they are inside the padding itself.

Another thing, what levels of ball are you doing BBlanco?

I'm in the process of getting certified to be a high school umpire, but this season i umpied a 13-14 year old Pony Baseball League.

I'm loving my new gear...
 

I just bought a new chest protector this season. I was in the BB2000, but wanted something smaller.
I went with the 'douglas vest'.
Not only is it smaller and lighter, but the protection is fantastic.
The price is great, and the service was amazing.
Take a look at douglaspads.com - I'm glad I did.

Bainer.

I own their leg guards, and I love them! You're right, the service is terrific.

I wouldnt trust the ProNine one for any serious baseball. And yes, I have seen it in person.

The Pro Nine is almost a verbatim knockoff of the Honig's K1. I've owned both, and the Pro Nine is not less protective than the Honig's. And I like Honig's and the K-1 was fine while I used it, although I prefer the West Vest Gold for maximum, the ultimate, in protection.

If you are going to do HS ball, the only recommendation I have is a hard shell chest protector. Being one that got creamed, during a varsity game using a soft protector a few years ago, I have the experience of the white hot searing pain after a foul ball nails you square in the chest. It was a interesting afternoon of meeting paramedics, doctors and nurses. It was also expensive after they had to chop off all the gear. It took several hours and a lot of drugs to get my heart back to a normal rhythm.

I bought a WV Platinum after that incident and never regretted it. It gets a little hot but the protection is unmatched. I did experiment with a K1 but I think I was a little gun shy of soft protectors after that incident. Besides, when you get hit, all you hear is the sound - you don't feel a thing!

Hey all,

I also have the V-Sport, 17" version, and I love it. I do also own the Pro-Nine CP and I NEVER had a complaint about it until I took a foul ball in one of the lesser protected crease areas.:eek: The shoulders are fine for a lot more than the body is, hence, I now use the V-Sport for anything over LL Minors.

LomUmp:cool:

yeah, thats my only thing where the creases are..but it should be fine. I know a guy that uses a flimsy Diamond chest protector (the one that looks like a catchers protector) doing upper level games on the 90' diamond. So im protected then he is :D