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Thunderheads
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Here is mine ...just got in today... Gray shoulder caps and t-hooks, ...very nice!

Cajuncubsfan
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Your not the only Umpire in that boat. I think I put the boat in the water. LOL :-)

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SanDiegoSteve

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Here is mine ...just got in today...

Gray shoulder caps and t-hooks, ...very nice!

That IS some kind a nice!
Thunderheads

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You've got a long one - 15"?

Yep! I had asked for a 14" originally and was sent a 13" and it just didn't catch my bottom rib and I wasn't comfy. When I called Jeff back to talk about it ... he said they weren't doing 14"s anymore. This may have been my mistake as to thinking Jeff did say they made 14's ...but regardless ..... it's a 15 and I like the coverage. And, the t-hooks really bring it in!

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slo8140

slo8140

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I can speak for it. My Douglas is significantly cooler than my WV Gold.

Same here. The Douglas shins are also cooler than the Wilson gold ones as well.

Keefj200

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Thanks for the feedback conerning the Douglas CP and shin guards. Of course I am attracted to the "cool" factor of the Douglas, but I wasn't certain if I wanted to invest in another high end chest protector - thinking I might purchase the Unequaled CP when it arrives. My other alternative for a hot summer was to buy a hard-shell Champion. The WV Gold, as bullet-proof as it is, can get warm in the summer and for most 14-U tournaments, it might be overkill.

Thunderheads

Thunderheads

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Thanks for the feedback conerning the Douglas CP and shin guards. Of course I am attracted to the "cool" factor of the Douglas, but I wasn't certain if I wanted to invest in another high end chest protector - thinking I might purchase the Unequaled CP when it arrives. My other alternative for a hot summer was to buy a hard-shell Champion. The WV Gold, as bullet-proof as it is, can get warm in the summer and for most 14-U tournaments, it might be overkill.

BAD IDEA.

I see you're new, but not sure how long you've been lurking. NEVER underestimate ANY speed and/or any age group!

I did a u14 tourney this weekend and had kids BRINGING it!!!

Mike Prince

Mike Prince

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I have the Champion and the Douglas, and all things being equal would always grab the Douglas first. Nothing wrong with the Champion (it is my backup), but I've not found it to be any cooler than the Douglas and IMO the Douglas is a bit more protective.

JaxRolo

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Thanks for the feedback conerning the Douglas CP and shin guards. Of course I am attracted to the "cool" factor of the Douglas, but I wasn't certain if I wanted to invest in another high end chest protector - thinking I might purchase the Unequaled CP when it arrives. My other alternative for a hot summer was to buy a hard-shell Champion. The WV Gold, as bullet-proof as it is, can get warm in the summer and for most 14-U tournaments, it might be overkill.

BAD IDEA.

I see you're new, but not sure how long you've been lurking. NEVER underestimate ANY speed and/or any age group!

I did a u14 tourney this weekend and had kids BRINGING it!!!

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Even 12u can at time bring it!

scrounge

scrounge

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Seriously...I'm 5'10" and three of the kids in a middle school game last week were a good bit bigger than me.

Thunderheads

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Okay, getting ready to pull the trigger on the Douglas. I'm going to add the t-hooks and the shoulder flaps. I am forgetting anything else?

what are you replacing? size?

Make sure you get the right size and make sure you have the opportunity to customize it if you can. Remember, the new ones are gray w/ navy cushions.

Keefj200

Keefj200

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Okay, getting ready to pull the trigger on the Douglas. I'm going to add the t-hooks and the shoulder flaps. I am forgetting anything else?

what are you replacing? size?

Make sure you get the right size and make sure you have the opportunity to customize it if you can. Remember, the new ones are gray w/ navy cushions.

I am replacing a West Vest Gold. I have opted for the 13" Douglas model.

Fittske24

Fittske24

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Okay, getting ready to pull the trigger on the Douglas. I'm going to add the t-hooks and the shoulder flaps. I am forgetting anything else?

what are you replacing? size?

Make sure you get the right size and make sure you have the opportunity to customize it if you can. Remember, the new ones are gray w/ navy cushions.

I am replacing a West Vest Gold. I have opted for the 13" Douglas model.

Good choice, thats the one I have.

Keefj200

Keefj200

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For those who purchased a customized Douglas / Douglas - how long did it take for the CP to arrive after you placed the order. I am really looking forward to this new gear - especially considering the approaching summer.

slo8140

slo8140

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I live in Texas, so UPS ground is a one day ship from them to me. I placed my order on a Thursday morning and the UPS man dropped it off at my house in time for it to be worn the next night for a little league juniors game. Very fast service.

Keefj200

Keefj200

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I live in Texas, so UPS ground is a one day ship from them to me. I placed my order on a Thursday morning and the UPS man dropped it off at my house in time for it to be worn the next night for a little league juniors game. Very fast service.

Jeff said he would ship out a "stock" CP immediately, but I preferred the extra flap and the T-Hook - so that might take a few days.
Welpe

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I have a fairly new All Star but I'm tempted to swing by Douglas here and check out one of these. My wife is going to kill me...

Fittske24

Fittske24

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I live in Texas, so UPS ground is a one day ship from them to me. I placed my order on a Thursday morning and the UPS man dropped it off at my house in time for it to be worn the next night for a little league juniors game. Very fast service.

Jeff said he would ship out a "stock" CP immediately, but I preferred the extra flap and the T-Hook - so that might take a few days.

It shouldn't take that long. July starts their football season push so get it in before then or it could take weeks.

Keefj200

Keefj200

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Just received an email from Jeff. The new Douglas / Douglas should be here by Monday. I have never worn any other protector than the West Vest Gold - I am looking forward to the Douglas CP.

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