Catching Gear

Son found that the AllStar hockey mask is his favorite.

He tried the Easton and found it heavier and the vision not as good as the AllStar.

He has the option of wearing a two piece in College where he is issued Wilson gear. He is going to try the two piece but thinks he will use the AllStar hockey style when all is said and done.

He rarely takes his mask off (just for pop flies) and does not look forward to having the two piece come off on his throws.

I guess after using the AllStar for the last 8 years he has become comfortable with it.

Son actually prefers the two piece face mask. Didn't like the Nike chest protector as the model he had wasn't thick enough. Some of the Mizuno catching gear is pretty good.

All Star is definitely top of the line when it comes to the hockey style. They have their new System 7, looks a bit odd, but new things always do. I still have my MVP2200 from high school, and it was great. I've since gone back to the 2-piece.

System 7


Definitely know what you mean about finding those in Japan, didnt see a single one when I went there.

try pro nine its good and very cheap only 50 bucks

For masks it is All-Star for sure.

For chest protectors and leg guards I like and recommend Nike or Rawlings to my catching students.

Rawlings or Easton