DaviShield review

[Bishopcolle]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I bought the Nutty Buddy based on that video.

Luckily, they take returns, so it only cost me $13.00 shipping it back and forth instead of $28.00 if I kept it.

Once you actually put it on, the odd shape makes it dig into your legs so you can't walk, run or squat with it on. Other than that ...

It was odd returning a protective cup, but $28.00 shipped?! That's a lot for a friggin' cup that you can't even wear. I don't understand who wears these things or how they do.

The video (I just watched it) sold me, but Kevin....no good, huh? Wow, the guy took a shot, didn't he?

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Bishopcolle

The video (I just watched it) sold me, but Kevin....no good, huh? Wow, the guy took a shot, didn't he?

The "anatomically correct" design has two bulges on the sides that make it uncomfortable to wear--especially if you wear it properly. It seems that it would be extremely protective, if you could wear it comfortably. They should just make a standard-design cup with the same material.

[MajorDave]

I HIGHLY recommend that you try the Under Armour cup. It is very comfortable and strong. I have taken some direct shots and some deflected shots in this thing and I have not felt anything greater than a push on the cup. It is made of carbon fibre and some rubber on the sides where it touches the legs. I kid around but it might even have some Kevlar in it. Because it seems as if it would stop a bullet. Price is around $15 to $20.

It fits nicely into the cup pocket of my McDavid tights and shorts. No special rigging like the Nutty Buddy. I almost tried it but was not interested in a jock and shorts/tights.

My two cents. Your mileage may vary.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Oh, I forgot; I had to buy a jock that I no longer need to wear the Nutty Buddy that I couldn't use. So, actually the expense incurred in trying the Nutty Buddy was really a little over $20.00, instead of the $40.00 it would have cost to keep it.

[outathm]

Originally Posted by MajorDave

I HIGHLY recommend that you try the Under Armour cup. It is very comfortable and strong. I have taken some direct shots and some deflected shots in this thing and I have not felt anything greater than a push on the cup. It is made of carbon fibre and some rubber on the sides where it touches the legs. I kid around but it might even have some Kevlar in it. Because it seems as if it would stop a bullet. Price is around $15 to $20.

It fits nicely into the cup pocket of my McDavid tights and shorts. No special rigging like the Nutty Buddy. I almost tried it but was not interested in a jock and shorts/tights.

My two cents. Your mileage may vary.

I cannot imagine a more aptly named piece of equipment than an 'under armor' cup. This is worth the price at twice the cost.

[kylejt]

Alright, I did a game in the DaviShield this evening. My impressions.

It's really light, and very thin. I've got lot of room in my shirt, and it felt like it wasn't there some of the time. I work the box, with my left hand tucking under the c/p. I had to feel around for it when I started, as it's just a hair shorter than my platinum.

I had it in the back of my mind that the collarbone coverage was not as narrow as I'd like. I think I'm covered, though.

I HATE the velcro adjusted arm bands. My shirt kept riding up, and exposing my bare arm to the elastic strap. It bugged me several times.

The small panels DO overlap, but only when laid flat. Once it's curved to your body, it's every panel for itself.

This is a really cool feeling vest. The mesh backing is the best of any c/p I've ever worn. The quality is top notch.

I didn't take any shots, so I tried a little experiment (sorry mates, no video). I use a baseball , drilled and Gorilla glued to a golf club shaft for training umpires. I had a fellow umpire wail away on me with my Davis, K1, an original WV, and my platinum. The last three laughed at the pelting baseball, but I felt every shot to the chest in the DaviShield.

I busted a rib last fall, and one shot reignited the pain I thought I got rid of months ago. F!

I really, really wanted to like this rig. It really looks cool under a plate coat, and it has some nice features that others don't. Just not enough to get hurt over. So back it goes.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Yeah, I prefer the bulk of a Platinum every time I get drilled. You almost feel nothing at all. There is a loud sound, however.

And I have definitely gotten used to looking and feeling like I'm going to run out on the gridiron again and catch some passes.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I didn't take any shots, so I tried a little experiment (sorry mates, no video). I use a baseball , drilled and Gorilla glued to a golf club shaft for training umpires. I had a fellow umpire wail away on me with my Davis, K1, an original WV, and my platinum. The last three laughed at the pelting baseball, but I felt every shot to the chest in the DaviShield.

Does that mean you didn't feel anything on the K1, WV or Platinum?

I overheard Scott Ehret at the NCAA clinic describing the protection of the davis as "the difference between getting hit and getting hurt."

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Does that mean you didn't feel anything on the K1, WV or Platinum?

I overheard Scott Ehret at the NCAA clinic describing the protection of the davis as "the difference between getting hit and getting hurt."

I felt nothing from the Wilson products, and a litte compression, or force backwards in the Honig's vest. But shots hurt in the Davis.

The Davis folks told me this morning that they won't take back the vest, once it's been worn, so off to eBay it goes. Don't buy it from me gents, unless you do softball.


Bob, when Mr. Ehret made that comment, what was he comparing the DaviShield to?