Feb 7th, 2018
Take running shoes. How many brands can you name? I thought of 6 before I even began to think.
Brands
Now what about umpire plate shoe brands? If you are a veteran umpire, you can likely name more umpire shoe brands that are no longer being made (Spot-Bilt, Pentagon, Honig's, Davis, Pluspos and the…
Read MoreMar 5th, 2017
Warning. Below could be the most comprehensive buying guide on umpire shin guards ever written or the driest. Most likely, it's both. Regardless, reading it should help you choose which shin guard is right for you. This is why you are reading it, right?
Umpire shin guards today do offer greater protection…
Read MoreMay 17th, 2014
Note: This mask guide is currently a little dated and is undergoing revisions. You may still find information of interest below in the meantime.-Jim
With umpire masks, you normally pay more for lighter masks - especially those made with titanium frames, greater protection, better padding and increased…
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