ACK - another gear question (this time, focused on the short catcher)

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Oct 13, 2014
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Metro ATL
Shorty McShort Stuff - she is all of 5'2'' (with metal cleats). She is 14 years old, and friends, she don't have many more centimeters left to grow :(

She needs a new set of gear (at least chest protector and legs).

What say the experts - esp. the experts with short girls.

Thanks!
 
May 24, 2013
12,461
113
So Cal
If you can find it in the sizes and colors you want, it's hard to pass up on the Wilson ProMotion gear while it still lasts.

Catcher | Wilson Sporting Goods

Predicting sizing can be tricky, and has a lot to do with how your kid is put together. My 11yo DD (5'-3") is a whole lot of legs, and a short torso. Currently she's in a 14.5" ProMo chest and is just about out of 14.5" All-Star legs.
 
Feb 4, 2015
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Olathe, KS
Measure her shin from the middle of the knee cap to the top of the foot and for the chest protector from the collar bone under the chin to the waist. Then go to you favorite retailer and select them individually by the measurements you have. From what you have described she will probably fit most youth sizes. Also, look in the men's, boys catchers gear section as they will have a larger selection and it is the same gear usually cheaper. Unfortunately, this time of year color selection is not very good unless you want green or cardinal.

My DD#2 is 5'2" and she is still wearing her Lousiville youth we bought her 3 years ago.
 
Mar 20, 2015
115
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NW Az
If you can find it in the sizes and colors you want, it's hard to pass up on the Wilson ProMotion gear while it still lasts.

Catcher | Wilson Sporting Goods

Predicting sizing can be tricky, and has a lot to do with how your kid is put together. My 11yo DD (5'-3") is a whole lot of legs, and a short torso. Currently she's in a 14.5" ProMo chest and is just about out of 14.5" All-Star legs.

I'm with Eric. Wilson Pro-Mo is probably one of the best you can buy! (If you can buy?)
 
May 24, 2013
12,461
113
So Cal
Measure her shin from the middle of the knee cap to the top of the foot and for the chest protector from the collar bone under the chin to the waist. Then go to you favorite retailer and select them individually by the measurements you have. From what you have described she will probably fit most youth sizes. Also, look in the men's, boys catchers gear section as they will have a larger selection and it is the same gear usually cheaper. Unfortunately, this time of year color selection is not very good unless you want green or cardinal.

My DD#2 is 5'2" and she is still wearing her Lousiville youth we bought her 3 years ago.

Another thing to keep in mind is that not all manufacturers sizes are the same. The 14.5" Wilson ProMo chest is noticeably smaller than the 14.5" All-Star Vela chest.
 
Oct 13, 2014
291
0
Metro ATL
If you can find it in the sizes and colors you want, it's hard to pass up on the Wilson ProMotion gear while it still lasts.

Catcher | Wilson Sporting Goods

Predicting sizing can be tricky, and has a lot to do with how your kid is put together. My 11yo DD (5'-3") is a whole lot of legs, and a short torso. Currently she's in a 14.5" ProMo chest and is just about out of 14.5" All-Star legs.

I looked at these just yesterday. Was thinking the same sizes for DD too. She is not all legs by any stretch!
 
Jul 17, 2016
81
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If you can find it in the sizes and colors you want, it's hard to pass up on the Wilson ProMotion gear while it still lasts.

Catcher | Wilson Sporting Goods

Predicting sizing can be tricky, and has a lot to do with how your kid is put together. My 11yo DD (5'-3") is a whole lot of legs, and a short torso. Currently she's in a 14.5" ProMo chest and is just about out of 14.5" All-Star legs.

Same for my 14 YO tha'ts also 5'2". Same gear. Bought the legs this spring, and just got the chest.
 
Apr 26, 2015
705
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I just bought DD (4'11" and 72 lbs) the 14" Promotion legs. Oh my gosh - she LOVES them.
She has a Schutt chest protector that she loves too. I keep trying to get her to switch to the Promotion but she won't.
 
Jul 17, 2016
81
6
Congrats! :)

I just had my third order cancelled by Wilson as I try to buy various helmets that show in stock, charge my credit card, then get cancelled. VERY frustrated. Like the gear, hate their website.
 

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