So, playing in Cooperstown for eight games took a toll on my catchers' gear. I had a full set of Louisville Slugger System 7 catchers gear:
http://www.slugger.com/en-us/series-7-adult-3-piece-catcher-s-set
While chasing down a foul pop-up, I ripped off the hockey-style helmet and two of the snaps broke rendering the helmet useless. Then, after returning from the tournament, I replaced the helmet with my older Easton model so I could continue playing the season at home. In our final game (elimination game from the playoffs), I took a foul tip off the knee with the LS shin guards on, only to find out they don't offer the greatest protection to the inside part of the knee - instead they offer a smaller design geared more toward mobility than protection. It turns out, that I really need better protection and less mobility at this stage in my "career."
So, I need a new set of catchers gear. Anyone have any preferences? I've been researching the new Boombah gear and it looks great. I've never tried any on nor do I know anyone who uses them, but they are a direct online seller and the company has been around for a while (selling other things like uniforms, bats, mitts, spikes, etc.). I also like the Force 3 specs but they appear to be a bit more expensive than the Boombah.
http://www.boombah.com/
http://www.force3progear.com/
It'll be worth every damn cent.
"Hey man. What happened to your old gear?"
"Tore it up playin' ball at Cooperstown."
"Wow"
