- The Platinum and Gold chest protectors will undergo minor cosmetic logo-related changes. This includes adding back the "WV" (West Vest) logo, that was on these several years ago, underneath the Wilson "W" and MLB logos. So yes, if you currently own a Wilson Platinum or Gold you'll need to upgrade to the 2010 model only if you want 3 logos instead of 2.
The "W" logo also moves up on the Platinum for more prominent placement on the sternum or neck padding that is specific to the Platinum... again, all minor. - The Shock FX umpire helmet cage is being changed to provide added durability to the shell and shock absorbers. I wanted to use the word "re-shaped" or "tweaked" but it's more than tweaked and less than re-shaped. Will share more when I receive new pics.
- There will be an offering of all-black full grain leather replacement padding option in wrap-around style. I know many of you have been asking for that. Your next question will be what the price will be, and the answer is it will likely be the same price as the A3815 deerksin pads.
- Shock FX umpire helmet replacement padding for forehead and chin padding will be offered. The helmet's been out for a while, so the time is ripe to have those available.
- Wilson will no longer being offering the Davis gear umpire chest protector and shin guards that we have sold for years, and instead will offer the newer Davishield and Davishins. We currently do not have plans to sell these items, and I'll share more info as to why in a separate post should that continue to be the case.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
2010 Wilson Umpire Gear Changes: What I Know Now
I plan to meet with Wilson in Chicago at the end of the month and will have more to report at that time, but for now here are some additions and changes to Wilson's Umpire Gear lineup for 2010 to keep you as informed as I can.
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Whats the rationale for bringing back the WV logo?
Joe West's ego? JK. :)
Hopefully, the cage will be more durable. I am on bent cage number 2 on my FX titanium. I'm thinking about replacing it with a steel cage.
I don't know the answer to the rationale on the WV logo but will ask if you want to know. Joe West's ego? I'm not touching that one. :)
My hunch is the steel cage configuration is changing as well. I just received some new pics in from Wilson and should have time this week to post them for you to see.
what about the urithane spacers/bushings on the top and bottom of the fx mask? will they sell those as well? mine are so hard and crusty from out here in the socal sun? thanks Jim for any updates.
Are they going to sell the two-tone wrap around pads that come with the titanium mask sepertely? I was able to play "lets make a deal" last year to get me two tone pads but it would have been much easier and nicer if you had sold them (could have bought them when I bought my mask from you)
Regarding your question Mike on the spacers/bushings, I don't think so. But I will bring it up with them.
Regarding your question on the two-tone wrap around padding sold separately Arik, I don't think that is on the menu either. Perhaps we can discuss this with them as well so that more options are available.
Jim,
Does Wilson make a non-Wrap Around version of the doe skin pads? I've seen several guys wearing what looks to be the non-Wrap Around style in their Wilson Titanium frame. For example, Tom Hallion: http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0agHefIgHebjT/610x.jpg.
How can I find these? I just ordered the Titanium standard curved frame mask from you.
Thanks!
AB
Few comments here about non-wrap around Wilson pads. We have discussed our desire with Wilson on these and will have them in black and in doeskin for Spring 2011.
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