Fast pitch gear

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Hey guys I been doing slow pitch for the last couple of years actually called 400+ games last year. This year I want to get into doing some fast ball one of the other umpire friends has asked me to come into High School play. My question is about gear mask and chest protector mostly is it worth it to a try to buy top of the line gear or have you found out that middle to low cost gear is just as good. Anyway thanks for any info you can gave me.