Umpire Articles

All-Star 4-Dial Die Cast Metal Umpire Indicator Featured In Referee Magazine

Apr 22nd, 2021

All-Star 4-Dial Die Cast Metal Indicator is the heavy duty umpire indicator with no-look notches.

Mar 5th, 2021

We share this season’s solutions for plate umpires. Discover pros, cons, & best practices of 6 masks & gaiters. Find the best to add to your uniform.

Jan 5th, 2021

Watch the top videos of 2020 from our library!

Jan 4th, 2021

Safety PSAs, Product Innovations and other tips for sports officials make up the most popular articles of 2020!

Dec 30th, 2020

All-Star Cobalt Line, UMPLIFE, supplemental head protection and COVID-19 Items dominate sports officials’ top 10 gear & apparel of 2020.

Nov 2nd, 2020

The CDC released new guidelines on 10.29.20 on protective face coverings including masks & gaiters.

HeatShields Shoe Inserts Featured in Referee Magazine

Oct 21st, 2020

HeatShields Shoe Inserts are the latest innovation for umpires and referees to keep their feet cool on turf surfaces.

Oct 15th, 2020

Coronavirus resources and communications for sports officials: Unemployment resources, state-by-state updates, safety best practices and business messages.

Oct 1st, 2020

2020 Umpire Clinics & Umpire Camps in the United States along with information, dates and links to register.

Sep 30th, 2020

Cincinnati Red commentator Chris Welsh and MLB umpire Ted Barrett have created an online platform where every baseball rule - from MLB, NCAA, NFHS, Little League and more - can be easily searched and compared. We are proud to be the Official Umpire Gear Supplier of BRA.

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Related Reviews

All-Star Cobalt Umpire Chest Protector

Eric C., Mount Sherman, KY

4/21/2021

Four weeks after purchase took a foul ball right off the color bone pad. What would have been a season-ending (not to mention horribly painful) injury with my old protector was almost nothing. Worth every penny - and then some!

All-Star Cobalt Umpire Chest Protector

James P., Collierville, TN

4/21/2021

I bought this protector for the ability to wear at all levels of play: Youth ball through High School. I have worn this chest protector for 28 games. It is comfortable and fits well. The straps need to be taped or secured as they tend to slide easily once adjusted to your level of protection. I have only taken two hits. One a glancing hit from a thrown wild pitch with no issue. The second concerned me as it was a direct hit from a foul ball pitched from a 12 year old. It hit to my left side rib area near the extension pad and I was surprised by the impact I felt and slight discomfort. I would have felt no impact from my former Wilson Gold. I am concerned now about wearing this at a higher level of play.

All-Star Cobalt Umpire Chest Protector

Daniel R., Yonkers, NY

4/20/2021

The Cobalt umpire chest protector is definitely a sight to see. I got it to fit just how I like it. Had to adjust the vest so many times but I finally got it right. At first, the shoulder cap's didn't fit how I wanted it to they were too short. Took a couple things off added some of my pieces on and I love it now.