UMP Guard Retrofit LLC

[Umpiresrock74]

Hello everyone, Michael here. So we are now official. We are UMP Guard Retrofit LLC. So I wanted to give a brief description of what me and the team does at UMP Guard Retrofit. We basically do the same thing Team Wendy did back in the day, replace your old couch cushion foam with brand new closed cell foam, recreating the pad jacket. To get your pad replaced the cost is $160 not including shipping, we offer rivet replacement, fidlcok attachments, and so much more. You might be asking yourself, why should I get my CP pad replaced by you guys? That is a great question, first, let’s start with breathability, not only is our pad a half inch thick it is also breathable, why is this, the main reason our pad is breathable comes down to 3 things, lightweight, breathable materials, and breathable foam. Our pad weighs about 10 ounces, compared to a traditional west vest that is about 9-11 ounces lighter. We like to pride ourselves in that we have retrofitted chest protectors for umpires from Little League all the way to the MLB. This year you will see MLB umpire John Libka wearing our CP pad when he is behind the dish! Following are some photos of our work, more to come. 
 

Rivet Replacement, Fidlock Replacement, and Pad Replacement… only at UMP Guard Retrofit

[johnnyg08]

Looks great! Nice job

[bluetick48]

It’s been an absolute pleasure doing business with Michael. @Umpiresrock74 knows his stuff and is a great young man. I’ve enjoyed talking gear, baseball, umpiring, and life in our phone conversations! Keep up the great work my man!!! 

[Umpiresrock74]

1 hour ago, bluetick48 said:

It’s been an absolute pleasure doing business with Michael. @Umpiresrock74 knows his stuff and is a great young man. I’ve enjoyed talking gear, baseball, umpiring, and life in our phone conversations! Keep up the great work my man!!! 

Hey Man, I appreciate that! Thank you for all the kind words! I should have your protector out to you next week!

 

[Umpiresrock74]

12 hours ago, johnnyg08 said:

Looks great! Nice job

Thanks man! I appreciate it! 

[umpstu]

19 hours ago, Umpiresrock74 said:

Hello everyone, Michael here. So we are now official. We are UMP Guard Retrofit LLC. So I wanted to give a brief description of what me and the team does at UMP Guard Retrofit. We basically do the same thing Team Wendy did back in the day, replace your old couch cushion foam with brand new closed cell foam, recreating the pad jacket. To get your pad replaced the cost is $160 not including shipping, we offer rivet replacement, fidlcok attachments, and so much more. You might be asking yourself, why should I get my CP pad replaced by you guys? That is a great question, first, let’s start with breathability, not only is our pad a half inch thick it is also breathable, why is this, the main reason our pad is breathable comes down to 3 things, lightweight, breathable materials, and breathable foam. Our pad weighs about 10 ounces, compared to a traditional west vest that is about 9-11 ounces lighter. We like to pride ourselves in that we have retrofitted chest protectors for umpires from Little League all the way to the MLB. This year you will see MLB umpire John Libka wearing our CP pad when he is behind the dish! Following are some photos of our work, more to come. 
 

Rivet Replacement, Fidlock Replacement, and Pad Replacement… only at UMP Guard Retrofit

Looks great. Best of luck to you.

[Umpiresrock74]

34 minutes ago, umpstu said:

Looks great. Best of luck to you.

Thanks man!

[blue32]

Can’t wait to get mine back!

[Umpiresrock74]

5 hours ago, blue32 said:

Can’t wait to get mine back!

Yours is getting sent out early next week.

[catsbackr]

I just got my Gold back from Michael at Ump Guard Retrofit and could not be happier!

 

Great people to do business with!  Highly recommend!

[Rock Bottom]

Can people stop including pictures of their bare feet in these threads?

[FranklinT]

On 3/28/2024 at 11:38 PM, Umpiresrock74 said:

Yours is getting sent out early next week.

No feet here. Can you do Douglas CPs? @Umpiresrock74

[Umpiresrock74]

29 minutes ago, FranklinT said:

No feet here. Can you do Douglas CPs? @Umpiresrock74

Yes sir! I can do Douglas CPs.

[Umpiresrock74]

2 hours ago, Rock Bottom said:

Can people stop including pictures of their bare feet in these threads?

Haha! Feet!! Lol.

[catsbackr]

I wore my CP for the first time last night.  It felt great, noticeably thinner.  I haven't taken a shot yet, will report when I do.

 

(Look, NO FEET!)

[Umpiresrock74]

6 hours ago, catsbackr said:

I wore my CP for the first time last night.  It felt great, noticeably thinner.  I haven't taken a shot yet, will report when I do.

 

(Look, NO FEET!)

Hey man! So glad to hear that your journey with your protector is going great! Cant wait to hear peoples feedback on the protection! 

[Umpiresrock74]

On 4/7/2024 at 10:49 AM, catsbackr said:

I just got my Gold back from Michael at Ump Guard Retrofit and could not be happier!

 

Great people to do business with!  Highly recommend!

How does the front look? 

[Thunderheads]

On 4/9/2024 at 12:57 AM, Umpiresrock74 said:

Yes sir! I can do Douglas CPs.

Ahhh ....but can you do the Original West Vest by Douglas?

[Umpiresrock74]

10 hours ago, Thunderheads said:

Ahhh ....but can you do the Original West Vest by Douglas?

Yah. Lol. 

[Umpiresrock74]

John Libka is wearing my CP tonight.

[Fittske24]

@Umpiresrock74 what happened to your instagram page? I'm still interested in getting a chicago screw upgrade. What's the best way to get in contact?

[Umpiresrock74]

Can someone say Retrofitted shin guards, half the thickness of Wilson shin guards? Well they are here! Pictures to come within the next few days. 

[Baseballer]

Shout out to @Umpiresrock74. He retrofitted my chest protector. It's essentially Wilson plates on a medium Riddell pad. This thing is low profile and fits just like the Riddell I had years ago. I took a shot to the chest in a college game and felt nothing. Definitely protects better than the Force 3 in my experience with that rig. I highly recommend Michael for anyone wanting to retrofit a CP.

 

[Umpiresrock74]

15 minutes ago, Baseballer said:

Shout out to @Umpiresrock74. He retrofitted my chest protector. It's essentially Wilson plates on a medium Riddell pad. This thing is low profile and fits just like the Riddell I had years ago. I took a shot to the chest in a college game and felt nothing. Definitely protects better than the Force 3 in my experience with that rig. I highly recommend Michael for anyone wanting to retrofit a CP.

 

Feet! Toes!!

[Baseballer]

4 hours ago, Umpiresrock74 said:

Feet! Toes!!

Lucky that's all that's there hahahah