Diamond Featherweight Shin Guards

[tankmjg24]

So after 10 years with the same set of shin guards I have finally decided to update them.  Currently, I can get the Diamond Featherweight (http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DLG-LITE&Category_Code=SHIN-GUARDS&Product_Count=7) at a discount for $40.  I have some friends who use these and swear by them, however reading some of the reviews some state that they do not provide much protection for high school and above.  I tried on a pair and they are really comfortable and you feel as if you do not even have shin guards on.  I had a baseball thrown off them while I was wearing them and did not feel anything, however this was not at 80+ mph haha.  Anyone have a positive or negative experience with these?  Thanks

[midtnump]

If you want them Homerun Monkey has the best price at $32.99 plus they have a 15% off all purchases right now. You can buy them for under $30 plus shipping now. I just purchased a few things from them.

[BigUmpire]

Perfect for 14u and below

[Mike Prince]

I used these all the way up to HS ball and they were OK. The original 17's had a gap in protection but they have fixed that. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

[Richvee]

I've had 2 pair. I loved the light weight. Protection seemed OK. My 1st pair were the older model with the gap below the knee. Used them for 3 years, and last spring, the beginning of the 4th season, the knee plate began to crack at the rivet. I figured not bad for 3 years, $40, and bought another. Lasted the season, but in fall ball, I took a fastball off the knee. Hardest shot I ever took off the knee. Felt it, but I was fine. Get back to the car, and the knee plate is cracked from the rivet, completely across the whole knee plate. (vertically)

 

I don't think the pitch was even 75-80mph. I've upgraded to the force 3 for this season. If the snow ever stops, and melts, maybe I can give them a try! 

 

I wouldn't recommend them for anything over youth (14u) ball. 

[umpstu]

I've had 2 pair. I loved the light weight. Protection seemed OK. My 1st pair were the older model with the gap below the knee. Used them for 3 years, and last spring, the beginning of the 4th season, the knee plate began to crack at the rivet. I figured not bad for 3 years, $40, and bought another. Lasted the season, but in fall ball, I took a fastball off the knee. Hardest shot I ever took off the knee. Felt it, but I was fine. Get back to the car, and the knee plate is cracked from the rivet, completely across the whole knee plate. (vertically)

 

I don't think the pitch was even 75-80mph. I've upgraded to the force 3 for this season. If the snow ever stops, and melts, maybe I can give them a try! 

 

I wouldn't recommend them for anything over youth (14u) ball. 

Not a knock on your buying habits here. If you're going to have to spend $40 every 3 years for shin guards, why not spend the money for good shin guards like Unequal or Wilsons? They provide a lot more protection and will last you for years. Invest wisely in your safety. 

 

And I love those Unequal Force 3 shin guards. Best pair I've ever owned.

[Richvee]

 

I've had 2 pair. I loved the light weight. Protection seemed OK. My 1st pair were the older model with the gap below the knee. Used them for 3 years, and last spring, the beginning of the 4th season, the knee plate began to crack at the rivet. I figured not bad for 3 years, $40, and bought another. Lasted the season, but in fall ball, I took a fastball off the knee. Hardest shot I ever took off the knee. Felt it, but I was fine. Get back to the car, and the knee plate is cracked from the rivet, completely across the whole knee plate. (vertically)

 

I don't think the pitch was even 75-80mph. I've upgraded to the force 3 for this season. If the snow ever stops, and melts, maybe I can give them a try! 

 

I wouldn't recommend them for anything over youth (14u) ball. 

Not a knock on your buying habits here. If you're going to have to spend $40 every 3 years for shin guards, why not spend the money for good shin guards like Unequal or Wilsons? They provide a lot more protection and will last you for years. Invest wisely in your safety. 

 

And I love those Unequal Force 3 shin guards. Best pair I've ever owned.

 

You can knock my buying habits. It probably wasn't wise to buy them again. Like I said, I liked the light weight, and the protection had seemed adequate. I thought maybe with the newer design, (eliminating that gap under the knee) that perhaps they took care of the cracking @the rivet problem. Live and learn.

 

Maybe it was for the best. Had I upgraded to wilson's or something similar this past spring instead of a 2nd pr of diamond-lites, I would not have been in the market this fall when the force 3's were introduced!  I did get to wear them for some cage work a few weeks ago and I was happy with the feel, and I'm sure the protection will be 2nd to none. 

[catsbackr]

My recommendation is to steer clear of these shin guards. I bought a pair, used them a couple of games, took a foul ball off one of them, really felt it, gave them away.

[VAUmp]

I have them as well.  I took a shot in a HS fall ball game last year that really hurt.  It felt like I got bit by a dog (I know the feeling).  As others have said, they are fine for lower level ball, but not for JV or above.