Force3 V3 Ultimate Umpire Chest Protector

I can't say enough great things about this chest protector. I'm 6'3" and 205 pounds. It's perfect for a taller umpire. It's easy to adjust and is a snug fit. You can adjust the shoulder pads, neck and lower pad that comes down to your belly button. I took two fouls tips right to the middle of chest and one to the shoulder, I barely felt a thing. This is a low profile chest protector. It provides a slimmer look when I am working behind the plate. I highly recommend this protector and it's well worth the money. If you are a taller umpire and want to be protected all the way to your abdomen, this is the chest protector for you.

This umpire chest protector is lower profile than my current West Vest Gold. The Force3 is solidly built and easy to configure to your body. The upside to the WV Gold is an added 3" in the stomach which is adjustable/removable. I have not had the chance to use in a game setting so only 3 1/2 stars for now.

Excellent protector. Comfortable, easy to adjust, not as bulky as other protectors can be. Pricey, but well worth it for maximum protection.

I switched to the Force3 from the Wilson Gold. I have a lot of positives for both. With this protector, I like the low profile, the added length versus the Gold, the light weight, and the ability to fit in my bag. I will say, having taken my first foul shot off the chest with this protector, you will feel it. That said, in my experience, it doesn't last. It feels like it spreads the impact out so that any pain doesn't linger. All in all, it's a pretty good protector.

I have not been hit yet after 6 months use. Very easy to slip on and take off. Then I spray it with Febreeze!

You have to wear this protector snug to experience how great it is. Very slim and very protective. I umpire college baseball and feel very protected with this protector. Additionally, Force3 has excellent customer service. I originally received the protector from Ump-Attire and the stomach extension had some loose stitching. I sent Force3 a direct message on social media and they got back to me in five minutes. I had a new piece in my hands in three days - no questions asked.

There are a few positives with this chest protector but just as many negatives. Positives: Lightweight, extremely adjustable, looks good in the bag. Negatives: No break across the chest, so it didn't confirm to your body...outriggers are useless flaps that constantly flip under. Looks like you're wearing a box.

Very comfortable, looks great with a LOW profile. Protection is excellent and I love the extension for the stomach. Worth the $$$!

Low profile, great coverage. Took shot to shoulder first game I wore it and did not feel anything. Took a few times to get it adjusted after getting it out of box, it fits great now. In my opinion it is worth the price. Can't wait to use it for a full season in spring.

This umpire chest protector is low profile and seems to offer good protection, it has good coverage. It is very form fitting and offers protection lower on the stomach that any previous chest protectors I have used. The neck-piece was digging into my neck when the chest protector was adjusted to where I wanted it so I just removed it and it feels much better and still offers the protection for the collarbone. I haven't taken any hard shots on it in the few games I have used it so far.

Nice light protector. It is difficult to adjust since I am a smaller build at 165 pounds. A little disappointing in that respect. I guess the Champion umpire chest protector could have been a better choice at a much cheaper price. The bigger built guys will love this CP in my opinion.

Although you'll need to plan on spending some time adjusting the chest protector out of the box, once you're finished, it will absolutely fit you like a glove. In response to it not fitting the slender build, you'll definitely need to tighten the shoulder straps much more than the torso straps. Having taken a shot off of the collar bone/shoulder area and with how comfortable this chest protector is (I thought that my West Vest was comfortable), I'm giving it 5 stars!

This is just not for the narrow umpire...unfortunately. The wider guys should seriously consider it however. The more this chest protector is wrapped around you, the more the rigid plates will protrude and become visible through your shirt rendering it not low profile. It should be developed in multiple sizes as the Wilson line is. Impact is definitely less dampened contrasted to the Wilson line as well.

Just switched from West Vest Platinum a week ago have done 6 plates with it and taken a couple shots. Felt nothing but pressure and it is much lower profile and flexible and it goes down much farther for protection. Worth the purchase.

Recently switched from West vest gold to the Force3. As a bigger guy, the Force3 being thinner makes for a much better look underneath the shirt. Also it covers more of the torso, almost down to the waist, which is a good feature. Sure it's expensive, but in my opinion worth it. Great piece of equipment, Force3 is putting out the best products lately. I use the mask and now the chest protector, and plan on getting the shin guards soon as well.