HONIG'S K2 or Schutt Kool?

[Steve M]

I'm too much a coward to try the K2. I wear the Schutt for high school and college ball. For ISC ball, I wear the Pro-9. I haven't decided yet which I'll wear for the NPF games - but I'm adding that group this year. For BB, I've got the cheap Wilson West Vest.
The Schutt does not make me any hotter or sweat any more than I already do, so I wouldn't be too concerned about that.

[Big Slick]

I just knew Steve would reply.

I have the Schutt and love it (actually I now have two . . . different sizes). I have used it for all levels, including men's ball. It is "battle tested" in a DI college game, collarbone protection is very good.

It think it keeps you warm in the cool spring days (ironically named the Kool Vest), and it isn't so bad in the summer. The ice packs last maybe two innings at best.

[DaveASA/FED]

I have the Shutt Kool vest. And I like it!! I eat under armour under it, and it has the "same type" of material on the back (I know it's not identical patents and all ) but it wicks mositure and really doesn't feel as hot as my UMP protector used to. I also have not used the ice packs, but have talked to someone that had and they had a fellow blue that brought fresh ones about the 4th inning and it seemed to help in the OKC heat. I have not worn the K2 but have seen people take hard shots just under it and don't think I would risk the injury for the heat difference, but JMO

[derwil]

I've got the Pro 9 and it protects well. I took two rib shots with it last week and felt nothing. I think it looks pretty good too.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Steve M

I'm too much a coward to try the K2. I wear the Schutt for high school and college ball. For ISC ball, I wear the Pro-9. I haven't decided yet which I'll wear for the NPF games - but I'm adding that group this year. For BB, I've got the cheap Wilson West Vest.
The Schutt does not make me any hotter or sweat any more than I already do, so I wouldn't be too concerned about that.

LoL, for ISC - west vest.

Forget that.

[Scooby]

I have had the K2 for 6-7 years. It covers the things that can break. I use it for JO and College. And it is great for those games. I have a full chest protector for mens ball.

[SergioJ]

For what it's worth: I have the Schutt and I love it! I have seen the K2, but still not sure about the protection level. I have worn my Schutt for pretty much all levels, including men's. And I have taken some pretty good shots, and it has always held up. I also am one of those who doesn't really use the ice packs that come with it. But, in the summertime, I do alright, including OKC.

Serg