DaviShield review

[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?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by kylejt

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?

I don't know -- I think some other "hard shell" protector.

[midmoump]

Thanks again, kylejt, for the great information! I've been looking for a lighter, cooler alternative to my Wilson Platinum when working younger divisions. I guess the DaviShield is not a good choice. That's too bad because I liked its price and features. Good work!