Wilson MLB West Vest Pro Gold 2 Memory Foam Umpire Chest Protector

Lightweight and protects well.

This was my first Wilson vest, and after a few games, it has been great. I am 5'7 165 pounds and the s/m fits well, it's a little tight around the neck area but overall it's very comfortable and offers great protection around the collarbone area. It does get a little warm but overall, I would recommend it.

The best Chest Protector on the market!

I have used this chest protector in numerous games now, having received it in early March. I previously owned the Wilson West Vest Gold. Comparing the two: This version is thinner, giving you the "low profile" look. It's lighter and cooler. As Ty says, "you fit into" this chest protector and it's very comfortable to wear. The Fidlock buckling system is a great improvement. Lastly, it offers the protection level that the West Vest line is known for. I highly recommend this chest protector.

Over the years, I went from the Plus Pos to the All-Star System 7. I used it for many years; absolutely bulletproof but bulky for my husky build. Last year, I went to the All-Star Cobalt. Mixed reviews, but after a few games, it started to grow on me. I've never been a fan of the West Vest, but liked the looks of the new version. I picked one up last week. 1st game, 1st inning. Varsity HS with a brand new catcher. He whiffed a fastball and I took a center punch. I felt it but was impressed. I took a couple foul tips later in the game. Broke it in good that 1st game. More than pleased. Low profile, comfortable and good collar protection. I think it will be my go to.

This is a very light and comfortable chest protector. I have an original Wilson West Vest and this protector is much like it. I removed the pectoral pads and this is almost the original. It is much slimmer and still takes the impact as equally well as the thicker varieties. So far, I am very pleased, but I don't know how hot this will be once summer gets here.

Five games in with this new chest protector and I am impressed. I'm a long time user of the WV Platinum and this one feels like it offers even more protection without any noticeable increase in weight or bulk. The new style harness is a huge improvement over previous models (although I am still hanging on to my UmpLife harness also.) The only thing I question is the formed ridge/crease at the middle bottom. Not sure about the purpose of that. One thing that I noticed right off the bat is that the protection extends up a lot higher to the neck than the Platinum did.

Fits beautifully. I was looking for something that truly has great shoulder protection following a bad labrum surgery. This does that. Snugs the body and is lightweight.

Slapped an UmpLife harness on it and have used it in 5 games so far. Love it. Light and airy. No real break-in period per se. Great right out of the box. My new favorite.

I replaced my tried-and-true Wilson West Vest Gold with the WilsonWest Vest Gold Pro V2, and it is better than advertised! It has the low-profile look I was after and all of the protection I have come to expect from the Wilson West Vest line.

Love this Chest Protector so far. I have very broad shoulders, and as a result, I could not wear the original Wilson Gold without looking a bit ridiculous, given the way the shoulder caps stuck out from my shoulders. This Chest Protector solves that problem. The slimmer profile, combined with thinner padding and the removable pec pads, resulted in a nice low-profile fit for me. I've only worn it for one game so far, but it's a winner already. My Team Wendy's retrofit Wilson Platinum might be up for sale soon.

After wearing this for one game I immediately sold my older Wilson West Vest. They basically address the 2 main complaints everyone had from the old WV: Make the padding thinner and let us remove the “Pec Pads.” Mission Accomplished! Somehow this one breathes a little better too, so it is noticeably cooler in the summer heat. I like the new magnetic clips for the harness too, never knew I needed it, but it makes it easier to “strap on” the protector in my opinion. My primary rig is an All-Star Cobalt because near perfectly fits my body, but the new Wilson West Vest is a close second and I wear it when I feel I need a little more coverage based on the level of pitching and catching I expect to see.

Have tried almost every chest protector on the market and primarily wore the older WV Gold and the All-Star Cobalt. I had been searching for the elusive Gold Team Wendy Retrofit and then Wilson came out with this one. The memory foam is awesome and I love the new buckles as the week before I had a Majestic shirt torn after getting hit in the T-Hook on my older WV Gold by a 59’ curve that the catcher failed to block. The new harness is nice but I still fitted it with the UmpLife harness. This is now my primary chest protector. Two thumbs up!

Protects like a West Vest but is very light, comfortable and breaths. Great for the Texas summer!

Finally!! After many years of a couple of different chest protectors I went the the Wilson West Vest Pro Gold 2 Memory Foam chest protector. I’m so glad I did. Very comfortable fit. Looks good under my umpire shirt. The magnetic buckles are a plus. This definitely passed any expectations that I had. I’m definitely going to recommend this to anyone that asks.

The West Vest Gold was the first and only chest protector I'd ever purchased. I've used it for well over a dozen years and loved the comfort and protection it afforded. When the West Vest was introduced and I saw that it was a lower profile with memory foam, magnetic clips and detachable under arm protection - I didn't hesitate - I ordered it as soon as it came into stock. It was everything I'd hoped it would be. Incredible comfort with the same great protection. It was a great upgrade to a great product.

I bought this almost as soon as I saw it. The reputation of West Vest protection with the upgrade to the low profile memory foam sold me on it. The magnetic locks were the icing on the cake. Feels great and looks great as expected.

This is a fantastic umpire chest protector. It is VERY light and low profile (even coming from a soft-shell!), and takes a hit very well. It also has a really good amount of ventilation, which I didn't expect. Definitely worth purchasing.

This is a great product. From the magnetic clasps now positioned on the side, to the low profile and better body contour, this performs better while making you look better.

Very slim and low profile. I’ve taken a couple foul balls off the shoulder and chest already and I can barely feel it. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to feel protected behind the plate. One of the best on the market.

Been using it 2 weeks now and love it. The fit very comfortable. Great buy.

I really like the low profile. I have already taken one good shot off the chest and barely felt it. The curved lower middle plate took a little bit of getting used to. But overall, I am really satisfied with this new model Wilson has come out with and the upgrades Wilson has made. I do recommend this product for umpires at all levels.

I've worn a West Vest for years and am very pleased with this new design. I like the lower profile and the new buckles. I had upgraded my old protector to the premium harness and am glad it is now included. This West Vest feels much lighter than my old one without giving up any of the protection.

Quality control is TERRIBLE! I received my CP and the plastic plates all had sharp edges. I spent an hour with sandpaper smoothing the edges so I wouldn’t cut my shirts. There were two plates installed BACKWARDS - the bottom two plates by the buckles were wrong side out and bent “outwards” instead of curved towards the padding. All of that not withstanding, I am excited to put it to good use. Buyer beware, you might have to do some work on this (besides fitting) before you can use it.

I really like the lower profile and adjustable wing flaps on this umpire chest protector. It's also nice to be rid of the t-hooks in the front. I never liked the stock harness so I'm glad they've included the premium harness. The Fidlock buckles are a nice new addition. I worked 4 straight plate games for a tournament this weekend and can attest that it was much lighter weight and not as hot as the original west vest gold (which I also own)...very noticeable difference.