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Hey Guys,
I'm looking to get an upgrade on shoulder/chest protection for my son who's playing attack for his local HS. He plays with a big heart, that being said sacrifices his body with no regards to any pain.
As a father, I always cringe when he gets up slowly after a big blindside hit or a hard cross check. So to give myself the peace of mind that I needed. I need some input on the vets of this forum on what's the best protection out there.
I also want to get something that wouldn't impair his playing style or his mobility for that matter. I know that I probably would have to pay top dollar for this item. But then again. God Help me If his mother ever sees him all bandage up , laid up in the sideline injured. :crying:
countryjoe420
06-10-2006, 03:00 PM
The best shoulder pads you can buy are the Warrior Player's club shoulder pad 4.5
it'll run you about 150 bucks. here is a link to one:
Large:
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=150276
Medium:
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=150352
In fact, anything that is warrior player's club would be the best to buy. But it is extremely expensive, the elbow pads are 100 bucks, here is a link to them:
Large:
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=45&pcount=&Product_Id=150307
Medium:
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=45&pcount=&Product_Id=150377
btw, no suggestion/preference threads in this forum
Well, what does he have now? Also, how old is he?
GRLAXSTR19
06-10-2006, 03:21 PM
id say warrior has the best overall shoulder pads, i personally have the old MLL 4.0 shoulder pads, but the new ones with the blue design are pretty much the same thing, any of warriors higher end shoulder pads would be good, id say the Hitman(MPG5.0)
or any of the Players Club or MLL ones are good, the brine supercrosse and supercrosse pro SP look good too, it all depends on how much you want to spend
He's 17..Tags on his pads says warrior Millennium pro gear on the shoulder and I think Vapor on the lining.
LaxBoy92
06-10-2006, 03:23 PM
these (http://www.lax.com/shop/item.phtml?page=product_2652_front.phtml) are what i use and they're really nice. in my opinion, they're the best shoulder pads for the price.
LaxDr
06-10-2006, 03:25 PM
what about the players club 6.0 those look really good?
GRLAXSTR19
06-10-2006, 03:26 PM
those would be the one of the MPG series probably, check some of these out
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=199114 I'd go with these ones if i had a choice
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=199123
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=150276
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=150353
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=207695
http://www.lacrosse.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=46&pcount=&Product_Id=199300
in making your decision again its all preference and how much you want to spend
these (http://www.lax.com/shop/item.phtml?page=product_2652_front.phtml) are what i use and they're really nice. in my opinion, they're the best shoulder pads for the price.
Looks like the one he's got..I wished that sternum piece is a little thicker
Thank you to everyone that responded. I'll look into those pads asap.
Thanks again
boxlax4life
06-10-2006, 04:02 PM
get the players club 6.0 sp they have great protection and mobility
navyboy28
06-10-2006, 05:47 PM
stop sugesting overpriced warrior stuff. the best sp's ever (and they're cheap too) are the Gait Intrepids. http://www.lax.com/shop/item.phtml?page=product_1097_front.phtml
the next 'one'
06-10-2006, 07:51 PM
honestly, i must say the warrior hitman 5.0 are amazing. they cover everything that needs to be covered, for around 60-70 bucks. i have had mine for over 3 years and dont plan on new ones all through high school. plus, like you mentioned about the sternum piece, they have an extra sternum pad that runs up and down the middle of the pad. these are the upgraded version of the ones Laxboy suggested.
http://www.lax.com/shop/item.phtml?page=product_2650_front.phtml
BigKLaxer
06-10-2006, 07:57 PM
If you want to hear a bunch of reviews on the pads suggested, or want to do some more research on any equipment, I would suggest going to laxshopper.com (http://www.laxshopper.com) . They have a list of all the current equipment, the range of price, ratings, and reviews. I always check out this site before I buy any equipment.
cgv1016
06-10-2006, 08:00 PM
for amr pads too, brine ventilators, warrior 5.0, Brine supercross/supercross pro
marflax33
06-10-2006, 08:06 PM
First off, This is not a preference thread. He asked for flexible pads that have the best protection. Best protection is not "preference" its a fact, it just depends on what shoulder pads you have tried. And my anwser is
Shoulder pads- http://www.lax.com/shop/item.phtml?page=product_2649_front.phtml
These are very protective, the best ive worn for a combination of protection and durability.
Arm Guards- http://www.lax.com/shop/item.phtml?page=product_4979_front.phtml
Simply the best, and i dont think anyone will disagree. They are protective and flexible.
shoebag2000
06-10-2006, 08:14 PM
I can't really answer your question directly, I have only tried a few kinds of shoulder pads. But if you are looking to get the best protection, I would look at box equipment. I know that for rip pads, nothing protects better, so if they make box shoulder pads (I'm not sure if they do) then those should work great. And if you are worried about crosschecks, try to find some of those Gait bicep pads. They are basically hard plates that attach to the shoulder pads that you put on your upper arm. Combined with good arm guards that protect high on the arm, (see post above, best I have ever used) crosschecks shouldn't be as much of a problem.
Does anyone use the supercrosse pros? What are your experiences with them? They look like something his son might like.
flyersrule9733
06-11-2006, 06:02 PM
for arm guards, the best are the Warrior MPG Elbow Guard 5.0
i have heard very few bad reviews about them
spenny
06-11-2006, 09:53 PM
if you are worried, i'd spring for the warrior 6.0s.
thats what i wear these days because i have really trashed shoulders. they have great protection, and i havent had any more lax induced shoulder problems since switching.
most people who have been here a while know i'm not a warrior fan, so you can bet ive looked at most every pair of shoulder pads known to man before giving a bunch of my hard earned $$$ to dave morrow and co. these are simply the best shoulder pads out there. (i havent seen the gait ones that were recommended yet.)
dont skimp on shoulder pads. my shoulders are trashed and i have a lot of pain because back when i played, we didnt have to wear shoulder pads, and i didnt. i delivered a LOT of hits right on my shoulders.
dont skimp, when you are 40 you will thank me.
dont skimp, when you are 40 you will thank me.
Im 42 and holding up fine.. :lol:
Thanks for all the input. I brought him to his first chiropractor appoinment the other day and Chiro said that he was a mess in terms of Spinal alignment and all that mambo jumbo chiro talk. Need to bring him back a couple times to get everything in his body in order..So that will cost me about another $130 in chiropractor bills. So I would definitely be going for the 5.0 or the 6.0 pads and new arm guards.