On this page I am going to have a review baseball equipment that has to do with catching. The reviews will be written by me and are based on my experiences with that brand. I am going to rate them with the star system. The star system works like this:
Quality:
Lowest Quality: ★☆☆☆☆
Highest Quality: ★★★★★
Cost:
Lowest Cost: ★☆☆☆☆
Highest Cost: ★★★★★
With that said, you don't always have to buy the most expensive equipment on the market. However, like a lot of things, sometimes you do “get what you pay for”. Buy equipment that fits your body type and is comfortable. Some players prefer a large mitt, and others prefer a small one...and that is perfectly ok! You should use the equipment that feels right to you.
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Quality: ★★★★★
Cost: ★★★★☆
I believe that All-Star makes the highest quality catching equipment available. This is one of the situations where you get what you pay for. Their gear is a little more expensive than some other companies, but it is also the highest quality. They have the most popular mitt in the major leagues with the CM3000SBT. Currently 34% of Major League catchers wear the CM3000 Mitt, 19% of Big League catchers wear the chest protector and shin guards, and 23% of catchers wear the MVP400 (System Seven series mask). Currently, there is only one other catcher in the Major Leagues, Ryan Hanigan of the Reds, who wears a hockey style mask other than All-Star (6-25-10)! The only reason that these numbers aren’t higher is because that All-Star is a family owned and operated business, and they don’t try to compete against the “big name” companies by writing athletes big endorsement checks. I dare you to find a catcher who doesn’t prefer All-Star catchers gear! Here is a picture of me in 2006 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Atlanta Braves organization)...notice the mitt that I’m wearing! Big Leaguers that wear All-Star: Coming soon!
Quality: ★★★★★
Cost:★★★★★
The Nutty Buddy protective cup is, without question, the best protective cup on the market. When looking for a cup, there are really only two things to consider: Is it comfortable, and does it keep you protected. The Nutty Buddy doesn't disappoint in either of these areas. The design is a little different than some of the other protective cups on the market and that is what makes it so comfortable. There was a lot of thought put into this design! It is a little more expensive than some of the other cups, but spending $30 on this should be a no brainer!
