MLB style jacket

[MikeStrybel]

I spent the past six years living in Asia. Just prior to returning home, I gave away all of my gear to the guys I trained to work ball there. The season is still a month away and I now have to stock the trunk again. I am looking for the MLB style jacket - black and white, zip off sleeves and the back gusset. I could care less about the MLB logo, I just like the style and practicality of the jacket (saves me from buying a shorty later). Do any of you know where this model is available for purchase? Thanks in advance.

[johnnyg08]

ump-attire.com has the majestic jacket you're referring to.

good luck

[MikeStrybel]

My wife is going to whine about the cash outlay for new gear but it pays to buy the good stuff. Thanks for the advice on the jacket. I saw the Majestic Therma jacket on their site a while ago but never looked deeper. The zip off seems like a good investment. Any Illinois (Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio) umpires wearing them who can advise whether it's worth the investment?

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

ump-attire.com has the majestic jacket you're referring to.

good luck

I think he's talking about the one with the white pinstripe around the torso and the two white stripes under the armpits that run to the waist. I could be wrong though. Only Honigs carries this one now as far as I know. Officials Choice used to but I don't see it on their site anymore.

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

My wife is going to whine about the cash outlay for new gear but it pays to buy the good stuff. Thanks for the advice on the jacket. I saw the Majestic Therma jacket on their site a while ago but never looked deeper. The zip off seems like a good investment. Any Illinois (Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio) umpires wearing them who can advise whether it's worth the investment?

I have the Honigs convertible and I love it. It's my favorite jacket (The Thermabase will probably take that title soon though).

Is it this one?

[MikeStrybel]

That looks like the one. Does it have the back gusset (an overlap of cloth that allows it to breathe)?

Thanks again for the help!

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

That looks like the one. Does it have the back gusset (an overlap of cloth that allows it to breathe)?

Thanks again for the help!

I think I know what you mean: No, the Honig's convertible jackets have a thin white stripe that runs around the jacket but the back is not like this. There is no overlap.

Im not a big fan of any jacket with zip off sleeves. I like the idea of a lighter windbreaker, but the zip off sleeves is a dealbreaker for me on these jackets.

[kylejt]

I heard Honig's is making the matching poly-wools, with the zip off legs that convert to shorts.

Can't wait!



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