Umpire Gear

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Originally Posted by fastpitchfan

I'm looking for some lightweight gear for 12U fastpitch and I'm considering the following and wondered if anyone had any comments.

Diamond DLG-UMP Lite Shin Guards

All Star FM1500UMP Mask

Honig K2 Fastpitch Elite Chest Protector

DaviShield Chest Protector

Go with this mask.....the All Star is a POS and this Wilson mask is cheaper and much better IMHO.

Wilson Single-Bar Lightweight Umpire Mask

I have both the Honigs K1 and K2, I prefer the K1.

Shin guards are a decent choice. I have the Rawlings Titans which are very similar. I had a pair of All Star double knee shin guards that were quite good, but they got stolen out of my car when I had a two game break to run over and watch a HS Baseball game. Stole my shin guards and one of my masks......left the other mask though.

Joel