DaviShield review

[kylejt]

I bought this for a guy that works at our field, and here's my first impressions.

It's very light. I got the medium, and it's a bit smaller than a standard platinum.

It's thin in the chest, and it molds to your body. The velcro straps are a neat adjustment feature.

I really like the lining, and the mesh back. Very comfortable. My friend worked the dish in it this afternoon, and said it was much cooler than his standard WV.

He didn't feel confident in its ability to protect him, and this was a LL Majors game. He does adult league stuff, and will not use it there. He didn't like the way it fit around his collarbone at all. And he really didn't like the straps that hold the shoulder/arm guards in place. He never took a shot, but he wasn't "feelin' it".

I'm not sold on a bunch of little plates, as opposed to a few big ones, deflecting the blows. I'll run a few experiments (i.e. had someone hit me with a bat) and see how it stacks up with my Platinum, Douglas, K1 and Cooper. I'll wear it later this week, and let y'all know how I like it.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I'll run a few experiments (i.e. had someone hit me with a bat) and see how it stacks up with my Platinum, Douglas, K1 and Cooper. I'll wear it later this week, and let y'all know how I like it.

Please take video of this and post it on Youtube for us. This would be awesome.

[MajorDave]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

Please take video of this and post it on Youtube for us. This would be awesome.

That would be EFFIN AWESOME!, i.e. wickedly funny. Right up there with the Nutty Buddy guy. Do it, man, just do it.

[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.

[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.

[zm1283]

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.

I'm surprised. I like mine quite a bit.

Maybe you got one that was too big?

[midmoump]

Really great info, kylejt! Thanks for posting!

Please post more after you get a chance to give the DaviShield a test run. The Davis website advertises hard plastic panels that overlap without gaps and conform to your chest. Is that right? Are there gaps when you wear it? The photo makes it look like the neck opening is wide and doesn't offer good collar bone protection.

I love my Platinum protector, but it really is big and cumbersome. Something lighter and cooler would be great if it offers the same protection.

Looking forward to hearing more!

[umpduck11]

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.

I wear the Nutty Buddy for every plate I work. I have had no problems at all walking, or running with it in place. And the thing I love the most about it is that you don't get tagged by a bouncing ball from underneath.