2010 Wilson Umpire Gear: What's New, What's In

We were very excited to see our first shipment of Wilson come in 2 days ago for 2 reasons. For one, we had some new things on order and were eager to make them available to you.

Secondly, our Wilson inventory quickly dissipated for more items than we would have liked in December.

WHAT'S NEW THAT'S IN

• The New Shock FX 2.0 Umpire Helmet
  In both titanium and steel frame options, the one we've been talking about for some time with the multi-featured improvements. If you missed it, there's a great blog post on Wilson's engineer discussing the improvements.
  
  Our backorders for the titatinum cage took up our first shipment but we have more on the way the week of January 11th.
  
  
• MLB Logo Replacement Mask Harness
  Yes, that's right. You can order a replacement harness for your Wilson or other brand mask with the MLB logo on the back without having to buy an entire mask. I believe we are one of only a few stores currently with this option available. (Note: Edited 1/11/10)
  
  
• Shock FX Helmet Replacement Padding
  A new item from Wilson this year, it's the same doeskin padding at forehead and chin to replace any worn ones you might have on your helmet now (fits any original or new Shock FX 2.0 helmets).
  

WHAT'S NEW AND LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY

• Wilson MLB Titanium Umpire Mask with Black Padding
  A special order we're very excited about provides you with that sleek silver on black look, similar to the Nike Titanium Catcher's Mask that started this shift toward silver frames. And yes, it is in a standard profile with the Wilson wrap around padding.
  
  So now, if you want the best umpire mask on the market and you want it with black padding, then we have it. I don't see anyone else as of yet carrying this this year except for us. So enjoy.
  

• Two-tone replacement padding
  Now giving us all 3 Wilson colors/combinations instead of just doeskin replacements.
  

WHAT'S DIFFERENT

• The popular A3019WV Dyna Lite West Vest Umpire Mask's logo is changing. Instead of an embroidered gold "W" logo, the logo is a screenprinted "W" logo on a red square - not as sharp but padding and frame remain the same still making it the best value mask for overall protection and price.
  

WHAT'S IN (STOCK)
We have great stock of the following:

• All Wilson Umpire Mask including two-tone padding titanium masks*, standard two-tone mask* and the A3019/A3017 mask*
  
  
• All Wilson Chest Protectors including Gold* and Platinum
  
  
• All Wilson Shin Guards - Charcoal Double and Pro Triple-Knee
  
  
• MLB Umpire Equipment Bag*
  
  
• All Non-New Accessories - Plastic plate brushes, throat protectors and doeskin replacement padding*

*Denotes items that were previously out of stock

WHAT'S OUT

• Wilson is discontinuing the popular A9775 gear bag.
  
  
• We will no longer choose to carry any Davis models by Wilson as the new styles do not fit into our price points/protection levels/product mix very well, especially considering the competition factor of their retail store against ours. We still do as of writing have 3 15" umpire shin guards remaining at a great price.