Samurai Gears Throat Guard Broken

[grayhawk]

The old thread was locked but this happened yesterday. Guess I should have asked SG if they would replace it but I just ordered a new one. This was a ricochet off the batter (HBP). No damage to me so I guess it did it's job. I've been hit in this TG several times so I guess it finally met its match.

[The Man in Blue]

The sharp breaks are what concern me about that picture.

[grayhawk]

51 minutes ago, The Man in Blue said:

The sharp breaks are what concern me about that picture.

It certainly doesn't shatter like a windshield. SG put a huge disclaimer on their site for this shovel.

[boyinr]

I have always thought that the material was fairly brittle and this was a likely outcome. I have mine on a chopped Mizuno and for that reason I have a spare Wilson 6” TG in the bag. Usually I also have a second mask too. 

[Jimurray]

4 hours ago, boyinr said:

I have always thought that the material was fairly brittle and this was a likely outcome. I have mine on a chopped Mizuno and for that reason I have a spare Wilson 6” TG in the bag. Usually I also have a second mask too. 

Can’t beat the 4” Honig’s. Going strong for 19 years. 

[MadMax]

On 4/12/2026 at 1:04 PM, Jimurray said:

Can’t beat the 4” Honig’s. Going strong for 19 years.

Stunted growth. At 19 years old, it should have grown up to a full 6" by now. 

[jimurrayalterego]

1 hour ago, MadMax said:

Stunted growth. At 19 years old, it should have grown up to a full 6" by now. 

6" would be overkill for this rig. Not that 6" is a bad thing.

[wolfe_man]

I’m starting to think that some of these throat guards should have an expiration date or a shelf life indicated for freshness.

 

Honestly, the plastic always feels brittle or too stiff to me, as if it could break at any moment. Plus, we use these guards year after year, exposing them to all kinds of weather—sun, heat, rain, and cold—which I imagine would weaken the plastic over time and make it even more likely to break.

 

I remember hearing that there were maybe three different companies planning to launch these in the US, but after SG released their version, nothing seemed to happen.  I guess the wind got taken from their sails if they couldn't be first.  It would be nice to have a US option made with a higher-quality plastic.  I'd love to see them keep the shape, but make it a little thicker, like regular TG's, so it would last forever.

 

Of course, the new method I employ is wearing the Davis Mirage with it's extended throat guard removing my need for a swinging/dangling TG.  

[834k3r]

5 hours ago, wolfe_man said:

Of course, the new method I employ is wearing the Davis Mirage with it's extended throat guard removing my need for a swinging/dangling TG.

[Rock Bottom]

On 4/15/2026 at 6:49 AM, wolfe_man said:

 

Of course, the new method I employ is wearing the Davis Mirage with it's extended throat guard removing my need for a swinging/dangling TG.  

I have to say, that was what probably sealed the deal for me in getting the Mirage over the All-Star FM4000Mag.

[grayhawk]

On 4/15/2026 at 4:49 AM, wolfe_man said:

Of course, the new method I employ is wearing the Davis Mirage with it's extended throat guard removing my need for a swinging/dangling TG.  

Interesting that they call it a "chin guard" and not a "throat guard." Might be for legal purposes.