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redroofwoodworker

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Rock Bottom, I purchased the Schutt XV chest protector before this season.  I have noticed that my TG hangs up on occasion when turning my head.  But when I wear my old CP it doesn't hang up at all.  In my opinion the front plate of the Schutt is curved a bit to much and causes it to sit a little proud of my chest.  If your barrel chested like I am it just adds to the problem.  I'm planning to adjust the CP by taking a heat gun or blow dryer and see if can take some of the bend out of it.   For now though, I just deal with it.   When I don't take the mask off, I have learned to raise my chin a little farther if I need to look side to side.  

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blue32
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Great question RB, but it should not be much of an issue. I say this because, when you are in your stance calling balls and strikes, your head should not be moving while tracking the pitch, especially

Aging_Arbiter
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We recently saw the post about a catcher getting hit in the throat, and leaving in an ambulance.  Trust me, I wish nothing bad on my fellow arbiters, but don't you think it's better than laying in the

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I have to disagree....If you are wearing your CP as high as you *should* be and you have the TG mounted in the proper place, then a 4" should not hit your throat....and if you aren't wearing that CP h

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