New CP

[mepetty]

I need a new CP my old Gold WV needs to be replaced. Don't think I want a new WV, just never really liked it. I know it's safe, but want something else to try. No on the All-Star System 7. Tried it too bulky. I Mainly do high school, all levels. I want protection but not the bulk. What do you all recommend?

[Fittske24]

If you can find one, I suggest the douglas. Intresting... I've never herd anyone refer to the allstar as bulky. What type of build are you?

[Thunderheads]

I need a new CP my old Gold WV needs to be replaced. Don't think I want a new WV, just never really liked it. I know it's safe, but want something else to try. No on the All-Star System 7. Tried it too bulky. I Mainly do high school, all levels. I want protection but not the bulk. What do you all recommend?

Probably the sleekest CP out there (sleek means low-profile)

Aside from that, ...I agree w/ Fittske

[hckyosgood30]

Some guys "bulky" means heavy.....? Because its not the lightest chest protector in the world. But I guess to each there own. I agree with Fitts if you don't like the Gold, Platinum, and Allstar. Then I guess you'll have to look for a douglas or a champion for a hardshell. Oh wait I forgot there's also the Air Shutt! Mepetty what is your build?

[MidAmUmp]

I wouldn't consider the All-Star as "bulky" either. I think it has a lower profile than the Douglas...at least on me.

I guess if you are looking for low profile and are willing to sacrifice protection, you should consider the Schutt. I saw Pete from MW Ump Blog wearing it this summer and I had to call him over to the fence to see if he was even wearing anything.

[mepetty]

I'm pretty stocky. Put it this way when I put the all star system 7 on I had no neck. Worse than any shoulder pads I ever wore playing football. Maybe I didn't fit it right? I do want protection. But also low profile. Anyone know if the shutt is safe enough for varsity level ball?

[hckyosgood30]

I've seen them, never worn one. I know Pete gave a review on it on MWU see link for your reading pleasure.... http://midwestump.blogspot.com/search/label/Schutt

[Fittske24]

Personally, I wouldn't wear the schutt even if the hardest thing the pitcher threw were insults. :-)

[D62 blue]

Some guys "bulky" means heavy.....? Because its not the lightest chest protector in the world. But I guess to each there own. I agree with Fitts if you don't like the Gold, Platinum, and Allstar. Then I guess you'll have to look for a douglas or a champion for a hardshell. Oh wait I forgot there's also the Air Shutt! Mepetty what is your build?

the douglas CP is indeed a collectiable item . however the champion P220 is available all over the place (there are 2 smaller model#'s )also , pete at MWU gave a very good review on this CP . i have one and it is a good CP , i took a shot the other year , at 80 mph on the shoulder , with no ill effects .

marc

[midmoump]

Ah! Jason is telling on me!

The Schutt and Douglas are the lowest profile chest protectors I have tested. For what its worth, the Douglas is also the lightest hard shell CP tested. To view all of the Midwest Ump chest protector reviews, clink this link: http://midwestump.blogspot.com/search/label/Chest%20Protectors

Is the Schutt safe? Well, compared to what? It's not going to burst into flames when hit by a foul ball. The first Schutt CP I tested was down right dangerous. This redesign still has some issues, but I wouldn't call it dangerous. Is it less protective than the Douglas? Absolutely. Especially against Ken's insults.

Pete

[boyinr]

The All Star does hang over the shoulders more than a Wilson. The shoulders are more like a Douglas. If you did not like the fit of the All Star I am not sure you will like the Douglas either. I would think that you could get the All Star to fit better with some adjustment. It took me about three games to get mine just right. Now it fits like a second shirt. It doesn't slip and I never have to hitch it up.

[rth54]

The feeling of bulk on the all star may come from the fact that the shoulder caps seem to sit quite high. For some this makes them feel like a line backer.....