Best low cost Chest Protector

[Hawkman]

Just took delivery of the Schutt XV - sleek, light, fits VERY well, and seems to cover close to exceptionally. It's a bit lumpy under a shirt, but that doesn't bother me much. The harness makes me feel like I'm WEARING it rather than CARRYING it in front of me. I'm pretty sure there is some adjustability to it, but I'm always afraid to start moving stuff right away. All in all, without using it in a game, I'm happy so far. 

 

Thanks for the initial feedback; please give us your impressions after some game action as I'm strongly considering purchasing one myself.

[midtnump]

I just purchased a new Champion P210, 15" with velcro attached padding, and wore it on four plates from yesterday and today, I didn't  even get a whiff of a ball in its direction. It is very lightweight and sturdy, it has basicly the same harness design that comes stock on the Wilson Gold and Platnium. The only thing I didn't like was the side padding that wraps around your ribs is 1/2" thick and very rigid, you can't compress it with your fingers. It hinders your arm movement and basicly rubs against my bicepts. Good lower rib coverage and good collar bone coverage. 

[gnhbua93]

@midtnump where you purchased it with Velcro and not riveted?

[siz]

@gnhbua93

I bought one last year from Ump-attire that was velcro.  $55 for the 13" version 

[midtnump]

@gnhbua93  www.ondecksports.com out of Maine. $77 shipped for the P210 15".

[kylejt]

This:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Champro-Pro-Plus-plate-armor-umpire-baseball-chest-protector-NEW-CP23-CP235-CP24-/131445942851?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e9ac9ea43

 

Or this:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Champion-P220-Umpire-Chest-Protector-13-BLACK-/381198081763?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c12d1ee3

 

If you want the Champion, offer him $40, he'll take it.

 

Do your homework, fellas.