pro nine chest protector

[ggk]

does anyone have any thoughts regarding this chest protector. pro nine's website indicates that it can handle 95+mph. i also rec'd an email from them indicating that it is used in D1 and minor league ball.

i'm looking for something lightweight, small shoulders and good protection.

http://www.pa.purchaseofficials.com/...age=1&featured

[mandotheman]

Hey ggk, I went with pro nine this yr. I have yet to take a good shot in the chest. I have however taken a foul ball on the shoulders and felt a little pain. The only reason I went with this one because I needed one fast. I used to wear the douglas chest protector, but I kept over heating during the hot summer days. I am going to move up to the Honigs elite next yr and use the pro nine for back up. Nothing against the pro nine chest protector, I just think the Honigs is alot better. just my opinion

[LakeErieUmp]

Purchase Officials is a great house for shoes, pants, shirts, and masks. But the ProNine will not stand up to decent high school varsity, much less and college ball. See if they distribute Wilson or can order for you and pop for the Gold or Platinum. Sweat a little in big ball - it beats the injuries you WILL have. Two game fees and you're in a top hardshell. And set for years at the upper levels.

[johnnyg08]

I use the pro nine for FED ball, Legion ball, and Men's League ball...I've taken a few shots to the chest and haven't felt a thing...I will say, like the above post, that it's a little vulnerable up around the shoulder/collarbone area...to be honest, i can take a very little bruise for the overall lightweight protection...but if you do a lot of college DII and up, you might go w/ the other guys on here...because I don't work above D3 and JuCo yet...

[ggk]

i'm currently using the WV Gold -great protection, but i think its too bulky

[PABlue]

I have had the Pro nine protector for three years now and it has held up to every shot. I work legion to LL ball and it has been fine for protection even with some DII kids throwing for the Legion teams.

[LomUmp]

Hey all,

As a former user of the Pro-Nine, BUY A HARD SHELL!! From my experience, this cp shouldn't be used for any thing over LL Minors, maybe Majors.

LomUmp

[johnnyg08]

Or get better catchers! :-)

[batboy22]

I have the pro nine cp. I've been hit a few times with foul balls and have yet to feel any pain. I know a few minor league umpires that have it, that's why I got one.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by ggk

pro nine's website indicates that it can handle 95+mph.

Perhaps some of Pro Nine's factory reps would like to volunteer to let someone to throw 95+ mph fastballs at them to test their theory.

[johnnyg08]

Pro nine works great for me...lightweight and a little bit cooler than the more bulky ones out there...

[LomUmp]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

sign me i'll tee 96 mile per hour to the chest, off of the shins

Hey all,

No offense, YOU ARE NUTS! I had taken MULTIPLE shots to the Pro-Nine I wore that caused physical pain from pitches that were UNDER 70mph. One was on the main chest pad, one was on the thinner side pads, and one was in between the pads at the break point.

I took a foul ball two days ago, during a Babe Ruth game, that I would estimate in the low eighties off the bat that my V-Sport hard shell took to the upper right chest area. NO pain, bruising, or any negative effects. I'm just glad that I did not have the Pro-Nine on.

LomUmp

[rookieblue]

To each his own, I guess. I've taken multiple shots in various places, calling Babe Ruth and under. Never a bruise, no pain whatsoever. With hits up high, usually the only indication I had that I'd been hit was the noise it made. I honestly did not feel a thing. Shots to the sternum or breast felt like receiving a gentle pop with an open palm.

I cannot and will not speak to higher levels, but for these young'uns, I've had excellent experience with the Pro-9.