DaviShield

[Nate]

Are you kidding me? I just called GDSports and asked about the DaviShield. One the lady was kinda rude. And two she said it's for lower-level High School... Rip off of a chest protector.

:shakehead:

Edited November 12, 2009 by Nate

[slo8140]

They have always been kind of rude on the phone, but they take care of you and make sure your order is correct. I have never had a problem...they just to learn some phone skills.

[Thunderheads]

A couple things ...

First, is anyone surprised by the "level" this CP is rated for? GD stuff is never highly recommended by anyone.

And, I can't remember who's mentioned it before, but ....what is a guy like Gerry Davis doing putting out "so-so" stuff?

Second, ...there is no excuse for being rude on the phone! None whatsoever!:confused:

[Stan W.]

a poster on Officiating.com did a pretty good review of the Davishield.....(kyle)....he was not impresssed.....other than light....

I would not invest in any CP that is only good for lower level baseball......

[Bailey8]

I will admit, I purchased one last year. Being a first year, I bought the combo with sg and mask. I worked games from LL to HS JV with it. Fortunately, I only took one real shot off of it during a JV game in the upper left. It was felt! I plan on getting a different cp for HS games. However, will continue to use it for lower level play games.

What I did like was the lightness and flexibility. It seemed to conform to my body well.

BTW, I do like the sg and mask very well.

[kylejt]

a poster on Officiating.com did a pretty good review of the Davishield.....(kyle)....he was not impresssed.....other than light....

I would not invest in any CP that is only good for lower level baseball......

Guilty as charged.

I still have it. It's okay for little kids, but doesn't offer proper protection once kids start throwing 70+. For my area, that's LL Majors.

It's a nice idea, and well constructed. But the little panels absorb too much energy, and don't disperse it over a larger area. And that's the whole concept of these devices. It probably looked good in paper, though.

Oh, and when I called to tell them I wanted to return it for safety reasons, they said once it was worn they will not take it back. I think they should market as a softball protector.

Edited November 13, 2009 by kylejt

[Thunderheads]

Guilty as charged.

I still have it. It's okay for little kids, but doesn't offer proper protection once kids start throwing 70+. For my area, that's LL Majors.

It's a nice idea, and well constructed. But the little panels absorb too much energy, and don't disperse it over a larger area. And that's the whole concept of these devices. It probably looked good in paper, though.

Kyle, do you think this concept could be pushed for 90 mph? If so, what do you think it would take?