Warning: Equipment Thread Inside - Plate Gear

[Welpe]

Thank you for the responses so far. Scott, I remember the ump shins and The UMP. Several guys I worked with swore by them and they seemed like pretty solid products. Do you feel it much when you take a hard shot while wearing the Pro9? How's the collar bone protection?

Michael, thanks for the suggestion. I had picked through some older threads on equipment and just wanted to see if anybody had any new opinions.

Thanks again!

Monty

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Thank you for the responses so far. Scott, I remember the ump shins and The UMP. Several guys I worked with swore by them and they seemed like pretty solid products. Do you feel it much when you take a hard shot while wearing the Pro9? How's the collar bone protection?

Michael, thanks for the suggestion. I had picked through some older threads on equipment and just wanted to see if anybody had any new opinions.

Thanks again!

Monty

I use the baseball version of The Ump shin guards - they take a hard shot much better than the softball version.
I use the Pro-9 when I'm working men's, D1, or D2 ball. I've even used it a time or 2 in legion ball. I got the Pro-9 after taking one off the top of the shoulder when using The Ump - and I felt that a lot more than I want to. With the shoulder caps on the Pro-9, I haven't felt any. I've taken a foul off the chest with the Pro-9 and didn't feel it at all.
For youth ball, I use the Schutt chest protector or D3.

[wadeintothem]

I use honigs shin guards and a cheapo chest protector, so I'm also in the market soon for a chest protector. I am considering the:
Schutt - Schutt Sports: Umpire's Gear - Kool-Chest Protector
I think Schutt has a great appearance under the uniform.

ProNine (already mentioned)
and the Honigs K2 (which I really like but am scared of) -
Honig's Whistle Stop Online Store - Products

For the studly 18's or Mens FP or baseball I use a tried and true West Vest and Gerry Davis Shin Guards.

I use a heavier older wilson mask than these feather weight new fangled masks but I've taken a bat to the face with it and I'm still kicken so I'm sticking with it, so no recommendations for you there.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Thank you for the responses so far. Scott, I remember the ump shins and The UMP. Several guys I worked with swore by them and they seemed like pretty solid products. Do you feel it much when you take a hard shot while wearing the Pro9? How's the collar bone protection?

Michael, thanks for the suggestion. I had picked through some older threads on equipment and just wanted to see if anybody had any new opinions.

Thanks again!

Monty

The collarbone protection is the best I have ever found. You always feel a hard shot, of course, to some extent, but it is much better with this chest protector that any previous one I have worn. Another thing about the Pro-9, for the protection that you get, it is a great value. After having one, I can never see using another CP myself.