Catcher gear

[GoRight]

Don’t know if I should post this on here or the Equipment forum. I’m going to go with here since this is where the most catching people are. Here’s my question…I haven’t had to buy catching gear in a few years. What’s good now? College freshman, 5’8” 180lbs. She’s worn the Wilson pro max for years. Still wearing it but she had it since at least 9th grade. (Maybe earlier) She says it’s holding up ok but I’m not convinced it is. We don’t have anywhere she can go try on gear.


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[JOHNN]

Im a big fan of the Schutt catchers gear since its made for girls bodies and also bc of the safety aspect of their helmets.

Alot of girls also like the Jen Schro gear but just know that you cant mix and match sizes if needed. The All Star AFX gear is really good as well and you are able to mix and match different sizes.

 

[Stryker93]

My daughter is a fan of the All Star AFX. 2nd year 14s and she catches a lot. Has held up well.

 

[Eric F]

My 17yo DD's current gear mix...
Legs - All-Star System 7 Axis
Chest - Wilson ProMotion (found new on eBay, but they are almost impossible to find now)
Helmet - Easton Pro-X (baseball version of the Jen Schro model)

My DD has been using All-Star legs since 10U, and hasn't ever wanted to try anything else. She has used All-Star and Wilson chest protectors. The Wilson ProMo is, by far, her preference. The Eason Pro-X helmet is a huge step forward for protection over her previous Easton. The All-Star helmet is really good, too, but it doesn't fit my DD's head comfortably.

 

[Jaysus]

Easton's Jen Schro The Very Best line seems to get a lot of love. My daughter has the chest protector and generally likes it. There is something about the buckles she is not super fond of, but she got over it quick. We know a couple girls with the full set who are all about it.

 

[lynx]

My catchers like the All Star gear...they've worn the jen Schro and it's good but they prefer All Star especialyl the helmet

 

[#10]

DD just got issued Evoshield as team gear. She loves it thus far, but man, it's expensive!

 

[LEsoftballdad]

Easton Jen Schro Very Best is great and gets a lot of positive reviews. Someone above said you can't mix and match, but that is incorrect. You will pay more to mix sizes and colors, but it can absolutely be done.

All-Star is very good gear, as well.

And Evoshield is great stuff, but as was pointed out earlier, it is *very* expensive compared to other gear.

 

[hb_hound]

All-Star

 

[jmdub]

We use an AllStar helmet with the Mizuno chest and legs (newer style with the strap under the foot).Has been a really great combo (the shins stay in place better than her previous wilson promotion)