West Gold

[LakeErieUmp]

Received my West Gold today ($99 from Purchase Officials, ordered it Sunday night). Upgrading from the Davis and I can't believe how light the Gold is! I'm tempted to tell my catcher to let a few past him just to see how it feels.

[JeremyByrd]

LEA,
What previous protector did you use?

I have been using the Honig's K-1 Pro Elite for years now and was wondering if anyone has used both and if you can tell the difference on those hot days where you do 2 or 3 plates?

[LakeErieUmp]

I've used the Davis exclusively, but I don't work over HS. I've been pretty lucky so far with it but you all sold me on the hardshell.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by JeremyByrd

LEA,
What previous protector did you use?

Let's see. He posted: "Upgrading from the Davis ..."

There might be a clue there somewhere.

[JeremyByrd]

Let's see
Gerry Davis offers the Davis and the Davis-Wilson

Garth,
Why be a smart ***? Does it make you feel better about yourself? Unlike some, I don't have time to live on this site and when I am here I skim through all the posts.

Forgive me deeply for wasting 5 seconds of your time reading a post that he already answered, sir.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by JeremyByrd

Forgive me deeply for wasting 5 seconds of your time reading a post that he already answered, sir.

Apology accepted.

[ctblu40]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Apology accepted.

You are a gem... I giggle daily...

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by LakeErieUmp

Received my West Gold today ($99 from Purchase Officials, ordered it Sunday night). Upgrading from the Davis and I can't believe how light the Gold is! I'm tempted to tell my catcher to let a few past him just to see how it feels.

WV gold AND platinum on sale for 99 at purchase officials. great deals

[LakeErieUmp]

Like I said in my post Sunday night, I don't know what there stock is but you're right - it IS a great deal.

Haven't tried it out yet, but my new Gold fits like a dream and actually feels about as light as my Davis. I was a very surprised because the posts here seemed to suggest the thing was bulky and heavy like shoulder pads!

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by LakeErieUmp

Like I said in my post Sunday night, I don't know what there stock is but you're right - it IS a great deal.

Haven't tried it out yet, but my new Gold fits like a dream and actually feels about as light as my Davis. I was a very surprised because the posts here seemed to suggest the thing was bulky and heavy like shoulder pads!

I ordered a Platinum the night you posted that link. I'm looking forward to see how it is.

[JeBa]

I got WV Platinum during the recent Gerry Davis sale.
I previously used the Wilson Gray MLU for over 5 seasons.

I like the Platinum alot , it is much lighter than the Wilson Gray.
However, it seems to push up & float over my shoulders when I go into my stance.
The 1 piece molded upper chest-collar bone plate isn't really shaped to my body yet. I've only worn it for about 10 games, so far.

I believe that I'm wearing it high and tight enough.

Maybe it's due to the fact that I'm only 5'8" (160 lbs), and almost out of harness adjustment.

I'm wondering if I should have bought the Gold. The upper chest & collar bone plates are seperate (similar to my old Wilson Gray).

Jeff

[JeremyByrd]

I just bought a WV Platinum today as well. I am not sure how much I will use it because I do like my Honig's K1 but I thought maybe the WV would provide more protection for the college games. Anyone that has both have any opinions?

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by JeBa

I got WV Platinum during the recent Gerry Davis sale.
I previously used the Wilson Gray MLU for over 5 seasons.

I like the Platinum alot , it is much lighter than the Wilson Gray.
However, it seems to push up & float over my shoulders when I go into my stance.
The 1 piece molded upper chest-collar bone plate isn't really shaped to my body yet. I've only worn it for about 10 games, so far.


Jeff

This is why i'm hesitant to buy a gold or platinum because it seems as though it wouldn't sit on your shoulders as nicely as the MLU since the MLU has 2 separate plates for the shoulder and chest.

[TussAgee11]

Originally Posted by JeBa

Maybe it's due to the fact that I'm only 5'8" (160 lbs), and almost out of harness adjustment.

I'm about 5' 10'' and 150 (160 while at college ) and have similar problems. The shoulder straps on my Platinum are tight as can be, yet I still feel as though when I lock in my collar bone is a bit exposed. I put everything on and stood in front of the mirror locked in and had someone with a baseball attempt to, while holding it, find a hole under my mask but above my platinum. Indeed, there was a hole, so I thought that my chin must be too high in my stance. I lowered my chin, and my collar bone on each side was still exposed.

Try tightening the straps that go around the sides of your body. You can get those pretty tight which then can hold the protector in place where you want it height wise.

[LakeErieUmp]

By the way, Purchase Officials PA has the top-line Wison leg guards (A3409, the black ones) for $69.
http://www.pa.purchaseofficials.com/home.php?cat=180