Love the slim fit, and it disburses shock amazingly smooth… wish the shoulder caps went down a littler further, and formed better to the shoulder. Also wish the chest area was a little bit wider, instead of having the wing flaps on it.
The Enduro CP is made for ALL levels of baseball, including NCAA and professional. The D3O foam sets a new standard in energy dispersement, while giving that low profile appearance we all want. While the weight is very light, this CP is still very substantial. The HDPE plastic is also light but durable. I love the g-hooks which makes it easy to put on and take off, without the concern of it rusting or breaking. It's also easy to tuck into my equipment bag. For just a couple of game checks, you can have this and know that it will last for many years. Well done, Davis and your product team!
It feels good too.
Lightweight is a plus but no ventilation, too hot. Neck is pinched when raising arms for foul calls.
The problem is that there is no instructions with this protector. How do you use it properly???
Hi Fred- A member of our team will be reaching out directly to help answer your questions and help you get the right adjustments.
Before this chest protector, I had worn the West Vest for over a decade. They are very different, seeing as the Enduro D30 is much thinner/low profile. It’s a nice change for me. The padding is very dense even though it is thin. I feel protected, even with 80-90 mph pitches coming in. The construction is very high quality. The clips (or I should say hooks) take a little getting used to, but they are positioned nicely. The harness is the only part that I did not like, as I’m used to using the Umplife Flex harness. So I swapped it out and it works amazingly. I like the customizable neck padding and the pads on the sides can be adjusted too (or removed). Overall, it’s easy to move around in this chest protector but you still feel protected.
This chest protector is the evolution that our industry has needed for a long time. The harness is fantastic and has removed the hassle of getting one of the straps fouled up while putting on a shirt. The front buckles are a subtle improvement that increases the durability of the chest protector and adds to the low profile.
It looks fantastic under a shirt as well as a plate coat.
This CP is now my #1. I am thoroughly pleased with the ease of movement and ability to get a good fit. Also, do to the quality of the foam and the way the ABS pieces connect, it feels broken in from day one. One of the issues I've had with chest protectors is rubbing on the side of my neck (it's 18.5"). With this one, I can wear it up high, like I want, without it rubbing raw spots on the side of my neck. I added the ab extension to mine (I'm 6'2"). Took a foul ball to the upper chest/collarbone area a couple weeks ago. It was loud. I knew I got hit. But, I felt no pain. I can proudly recommend this product.
I am a big fan of the West Vest but this one looked very good so I bought it and now I only use the TGB-BK-2PK. I had to tweak the harness to fit right on me as well as remove the neck guard and put it back on in the proper position for me. Being able to do that so easily makes me smile. I had to have customization done to my West Vest to make it feel right.
If I had to choose between this chest protector and a West Vest I can say that 95 out of 100 times I am picking this one. And don't get me wrong the West Vest would grade as a A. This one is an A+++ and I am not going back to the other one!
This GD chest protector is exceptionally well-engineered in offering such remarkably low profile and lightweight build but without compromising on any levels of protection. The fit is secure and ergonomic, promoting unrestricted mobility and sustained comfort over any periods of use.
Having previously owned and worn models from Wilson, Douglas, Force3, and most recently the Belgard Master Series, I can easily and confidently say the GD surpasses them all in overall performance.
The GD provides superior impact dispersion and comfort, even when compared to other models at double the price point! (such as my Belgard)
After taking three direct hits thus far, the absorption and deflection characteristics have been outstanding—I felt very minimal force with no sting or pain, and with no interruption to gameplay regardless of the coaches automatically assuming I would need to.
A top-tier option for serious umpires seeking elite-level protection and value, I can honestly highly recommend this for all levels of baseball.