Dumb newbie question - Catchers Gear

[4xACharm]

If a chest protector has one shoulder protector, does it typically protect the shoulder of the glove hand or the throwing hand?

 

[JayIndy]

Thats more a baseball thing. Most softball gear does not have that. In baseball its on the throwing arm

 

[4xACharm]

Thats more a baseball thing. Most softball gear does not have that. In baseball its on the throwing arm

Ok thanks for the reply. I have seen it on both and always thought it was throwing arm. I guess it could be useful on the catching arm in case a foul ball conveniently makes its way towards your catching shoulder.

 

[The Man In Blue]

As a former baseball catcher, no. You want as much protection as you can get, but you don’t want something interfering with your throw.

Wear it on both sides, wear it on one side, or don’t wear it at all. It is all just your preference. There is no “real” answer, despite numerous theories.

The only truly correct answer is that a manufacturer who only gives you one is just being cheap and trying to make an extra nickel. A proper protector should come with all the pieces.

 

[LEsoftballdad]

Thats more a baseball thing. Most softball gear does not have that. In baseball its on the throwing arm

That's not entirely true. Jen Schro, Paige Halstead, and Rawlings Renegade sets all come with the extra shoulder flap. Under Armour and Mizuno are the ones who build it in on both sides or include both flaps.

 

[tim_s]

That's not entirely true. Jen Schro, Paige Halstead, and Rawlings Renegade sets all come with the extra shoulder flap. Under Armour and Mizuno are the ones who build it in on both sides or include both flaps.

Force 3 has removable flaps on both sides.....DD2 removed both immediately lol

 

[Chad504boy]

If a chest protector has one shoulder protector, does it typically protect the shoulder of the glove hand or the throwing hand?

I rather be protecting my throwing shoulder. Makes sense to me. That flap isnt interfering w a throw

 

[4xACharm]

Force 3 has removable flaps on both sides.....DD2 removed both immediately lol

Their stuff looks really nice, padded, and well thought out. My purchase is for an 8-year old though, so we are on a champro budget.

 

[Chad504boy]

Watching cws, Tennessee catcher has it on glove side

 

[Orange Socks]

I have seen flaps on both sides, throwing arm side and glove side. Personal preference I guess. I personally prefer glove side.