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Neither DD or DS like using them. But, they don't like batting gloves either. When they first started catching they wore them. Then, as they actually learned to catch, they both came to the conclusion that they weren't needed. Some may like them. My catchers do not. I also notice (and there may be some bias involved) that most of the top end catchers I see in either youth baseball or softball don't use them. I do wonder as they age and the inevitable happens to their knees, if they might come full circle.
However, there must be some value in them. I see plenty of MLB catchers using them. But, MLB players also use giant weights on their bats when they are on deck.
However, there must be some value in them. I see plenty of MLB catchers using them. But, MLB players also use giant weights on their bats when they are on deck.