Umpiring
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Winners of the Umpire Merchandise Products of the Year (U.M.P.Y.) Awards as selected by Midwest Ump. For more information and reviews, visit Midwest Ump and read the UMPY Award articles for 2010 and 2009.
2010 Best Umpire Hockey Style Mask
All Star System 7 Umpire Helmet sold by Baseball Plus for $309.95 (titanium) or $199.95 (steel) with free shipping. The All Star System 7 Hockey Style Helmet is redesigned and more comfortable that ever! Read all about it at the MIDWEST UMP REVIEWOther prices:
Lester's Upstate Sports, $325.00 (titanium) or $220.00 (steel)
Ump-Attire, $219.99 (steel)
2009 Best Umpire Hockey Style Helmet
Wilson Shock 2.0 FX Titanium Umpire Helmet (WTA5590 BLA)
Wilson Shock FX 2.0 Titanium Umpire Helmet (WTA5590 BLA) sold by CAT Sports for $195.95. The Shock FX 2.0 is the second generation of this helmet and loaded with improvements. Read all about it at my MIDWEST UMP REVIEWOther prices:
Lester's Upstate Sports, $230.00
Ump-Attire, $229.99
Epic Sports, $194.89
2010 Best Umpire Mask
Diamond Umpire Mask DFM-UMP
Diamond Umpire Mask (DFM-UMP) sold by Amazon for $64.65 with free shipping. Read about this fantastic mask at my MIDWEST UMP REVIEW. Exceptionally light at 16 ounces with pads and harness. Sold with Diamond Quik-Dry chin pads.Other prices:
Ump-Attire, $69.99
Lesters Upstate Sports, $70.00
Epic Sports, $71.29
Between the Lines, $69.90 (Rex advertises a 7.5% discount for association members)
Baseball Savings for $59.95 and $6.99 flat rate shipping.
2009 Best Umpire Mask
Champro PRO-PLUS Gold Super-Xtreme Lightweight Face Mask
Champro PRO-PLUS Gold Super-Xtreme Lightweight Face Mask (CM-58) sold by The Official Call for $125.00 with free ground shipping if you mention my MIDWEST UMP REVIEW. The Champro CM-58 is a "feather weight" category mask weighing less than 1 pound with pads and harness! It is made of super-strong magnesium and has performed exceptionally well with extreme use over the course of a season.Other prices:
Ump-Attire, $99.99
Amazon.com, $85.89
2009 Best Umpire Chest Protector
Wilson West Vest Platinum Chest Protector
Wilson West Vest Platinum Chest Protector sold by HQ4Sports for $139.95 with free shipping. The WV Platinum and Gold are the best chest protectors available. Read about this CP at my MIDWEST UMP REVIEW.Other prices:
CAT Sports, $139.95
Ump Attire, $147.99
Honig's, $149.95
Lesters Upstate Sports, $145.00
Between the Lines, $159.90
Gerry Davis, $164.90
Sports Authority, $199.99
Joe West, $149.00
Jim Evans, $149.95 (plus 10% discount for ABUA members)
2009 Best Umpire Leg Guards
Wilson DaviShins (WTA3491)
Wilson DaviShins (WTA3491) sold by Gerry Davis Sports for $79.90.Other prices:
Lester's Upstate Sports, $79.00
2010 and 2009 Best Umpire Shirt
Ump-Attire Ultimate Umpire Shirt
Ump-Attire Ultimate Umpire Shirt sold by Ump-Attire for $32.99 with free shipping for orders over $300. The Ultimate Umprie Shirt was ranked first in a comparison review of seven different shirts at MIDWEST UMP REVIEWThe Ump-Attire Ultimate umpire Shirt is sold exclusively at Ump-Attire.
2010 and 2009 Best Umpire Pants
Honig's Poly-Wool Umpire Pants
Honig's Poly-Wool Umpire Pants sold by Honig's Whistle Stop for $79.95. These are the best pants available. Read about them at my MIDWEST UMP REVIEW.Honig's Poly-Wool Umpire Pants are sold exclusively at Honig's.
2010 and 2009 Best Umpire Plate Shoes
Reebok Field Magistrate Plate Shoes
Other prices:
Ump-Attire for $114.99.
2009 Best Umpire Accessory (TIE)
Nutty Buddy
Nutty Buddy sold by Nutty Buddy starting at $29.95. Read about this essential piece of equipment at my MIDWEST UMP REVIEW.The Nutty Buddy is sold exclusively by Nutty Buddy.
2009 Best Umpire Accessory (TIE)
Ump-Attire Ultimate Pro Style Umpire Ball Bag
Ump-Attire Ultimate Pro Style Umpire Ball Bag sold by Ump-Attire for $17.99. This roomy ball bag features a zippered pocket and a waterproof lining. Read about it at my MIDWEST UMP REVIEW.Ump-Attire Ultimate Pro Style Umpire Ball Bag is sold exclusively by Ump-Attire.
Best Resources for the Beginner to Intermediate Umpire
- Midwest Ump Blog
- My blog. Tips on getting equipment, getting started, and getting better.
- Amateur Baseball Umpire's Association
- This umpire association has recently merged with Jim Evan's Academy. It has one of the best umpiring forums around and the association provides good insurance to its members.
- umpire-empire.com
- Outstanding forum site and resources for umpires.
by PeteReiser
PeteReiser
I am a baseball and softball umpire living in the midwest. I have officiated at a variety of levels from 9U to NCAA.
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