- Oct 16, 2019
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I purchased, at different times over the last two months, catching equipment for my daughter - much thought went into all of it - too much thought actually LOL. She is 10, just a bit over 5' tall at the moment, and I didn't want to spend $400+ on equipment that may or may not fit her after the next growth spurt she will have; so that mostly ruled out sets of The Very Best and AFx. So I went with safe and affordable bets for the most part. I bought 14" Optimus Pro Leg Guards and a youth sized Optimus Pro Chest Protector, both from ChampPro, a brand I trusted when I umpired. But for the helmet, I debated between an All-Star MVP and a Jenn Schro Very Best - and the Jenn Schro won out for two reasons...(1) it was lighter and it seemed to fit her better - All-Star felt much heavier; and (2) the sizing worked out better for my DD. The "youth" helmet went to a size 7 on the All-Star MVP and to 7 1/4 on the Easton - so the Easton seemed like a better selection as she can use it for a couple of years likely.
After 4 games this past Sunday, everything has worked great - she is happy with the equipment. I am too. But after her next big growth spurt, I am thinking All-Star gear...it looks like quality...although, the Jen Schro helmet worked out great and she says it is super comfortable.
After 4 games this past Sunday, everything has worked great - she is happy with the equipment. I am too. But after her next big growth spurt, I am thinking All-Star gear...it looks like quality...although, the Jen Schro helmet worked out great and she says it is super comfortable.