pitcher leg guards need reviews for samurai and schutt air maxx
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MaverickAH
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If we're talking about wearing for pitching, neither are, IMHO, optimal. A triple knee design, even if it's lightweight, is going to hamper mobility somewhat. A single knee design is better for the task.
Personally, I use the following combo:
Personally, I use the following combo:
- Honigs Soccer/Softball Shin Guards ($35.95)
- XProtex Deflectr Knee Guards ($9.99 ea.)
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
It's all about personal preference. Lots of pitchers wear the full shin guards.
I wear something like what you wear Maverick.
I wear something like what you wear Maverick.
- G-Form Pro-X shin guards-got them for $30
- Bike softball knee pads-$5 a piece.
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
UPDATE
As far as pitching goes...This ain't cutting it. lol
While it will keep you from getting broken bones, you will still get injured on direct hits.
I took a one hopper directly off the knee. It kept my knee cap intact, however, I was on the DL for 2 weeks from the bruise it left.
In conclusion, This setup is ok for fielders, but inadequate for pitchers.
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
It was a Classic M. Never been hit so directly before. It was my own fault for not thinking he was going to swing.
Yeah, lesson learned. Hard shell and full leg support from now on. lol
Yeah, lesson learned. Hard shell and full leg support from now on. lol
Rojo Johnson
Coach
Look at motocross or field hockey guards. There are also a couple of really long threads on here with lots of reviews.
I'm looking for something now but I've got like 20 inches of shin to cover...
I'm looking for something now but I've got like 20 inches of shin to cover...
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
yeah, I looked into the Mountain Bike shin guards. I ordered "Adult" size and they were about 10" too short. what Adult is wearing these???
Rojo Johnson
Coach
I don't think I'm going to have many choices.
east bay j
The Polish Hammer
I got myself a pair of Fox Launch Knee/Shin guard combo's & they work great. Light weight, easy to remove/attach, hard outer shell. I got mine for about $50 a few years ago on the Am..... Not sure what deals are out there now but I think the list price was $69--well worth it. FYI-My L/XL's fit perfectly (I'm about 6' tall)
JJ
JJ
If I ever decide to get knee shin guards they're either going to be catcher guards or Hockey shin guards. The hockey ones are popular around here, and they seem to have hooks instead of velcro so it's not a problem to take them on and off a lot more.
I got a similar shot with my field hockey guards this past year, but it was a cut instead of a bruise. The hard plastic Shell has holes every so often for venting and it was hit so hard that it compressed the foam down and the edge of the hole in the plastic broke the skin.
By all means though, I hope we keep using classic ms so that every Tom **** and Harry can hit home runs.
oppotaco13
Active Member
I'm going with ice hockey shin guards this year. Cover the knee and shin and are quick to put on and take off.
I play senior ball so the bats are juiced and we use the Rock softballs which go farther faster but also have the added feature of knuckling like a bastard. The ball that hit me was crack of bat, ball hit shin with no chance to step away nor get a glove on it. The guy who hit it said it was the hardest he had ever hit a softball.
Mine was hit hard, but it was just bad visibility. A field with not the greatest lights, it was particularly hazy, and I being lazy since it was league and I'd already injured my knee.
oppotaco13
Active Member
Wear them over pants?
They fit better over pants. I feel I lose what little mobility I have with the drag of the pants/guard combination. I feel I am more mobile with shorts/guard. I guess I should do more leg exercises.
oppotaco13
Active Member
Stop skipping leg day bro!
RECKLESSxRUBEN
New Member
you can also look into kickboxing/muay thai shin guards you can cut off the foot pad but they do not cover the knee. but there is companies out there that make some nice light weight ones that i could see working
wcoastsoftball
Moderator
I play third and wear a rip it, wrist guard and cup. Actually was thinking of finding some shin pads, though not necessarily hockey or soccer shin guards. I won't pitch unless there is a screen.
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
Just got these. Perfect. Very light and fit under my pants. Didn't take them off all tournament. 15" are the perfect length for anyone around 6'1"
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https://www.purehockey.com/product....RrkcpVKOwmMZmByM_ZX-hWwMpuNZLmiRoC6ZMQAvD_BwE
https://www.purehockey.com/product....RrkcpVKOwmMZmByM_ZX-hWwMpuNZLmiRoC6ZMQAvD_BwE
blakcherry329
Well-Known Member
It is what it is, at this point. That ship has sailed.
Unless you play with Clinchers, then suit up.
LOL, did you not see my post above? I would not recommend any soft padding. You need the a hard plastic shell for maximum protection
I went with that hockey style, but mine definitely won't go under pants. Only one brand had a long enough strap to go around my calves. I still have a knot from a shot last year with my field hockey guards which do have the hard plastic shell. Classic ms are just nasty.
