Would a wrist sleeve (this) or an arm sleeve be better for a first baseman?
459690
Either one would be fine. My son has both and switches off using both of them equally.
459691
My opinión is that an arm sleeve is usted to keep your arm warm For any action, The wrist band keeps You wrist supported in order yo minimize any soreness or pain and also protect Your wrist
459692
Depends if its on the throwing hand. If you are trying to protect the wrist this brace or the one with a flexible metal pad would be better. Arm sleeve doesn't do much mostly just for show
459693
Wristbands will help the batter to a defensive position, but has no effect on Do not buy arm sleeve
221249
I wouldn't think so. I got it to help with tendinitis and carpel tunnel but I'm also 30. If they are a catcher or infielder it certainly couldn't hurt anything though. It would help the stability of their wrists if they happen to be weak. Evoshield does make a wrist guard that has a protective layer inside a compression sleeve that would also be good for a catcher or for protection in general. Hope this helps.
1151313
Yes ma'am, bought it for my fiancé and it does have a sleeve on both sides for bats.
451847
I play in Southeast Asia in 100 degrees. I have to sometimes leave it off, due mostly to just the overall sweating, never mind with a glove on or off. So, during warmup I'll use it, but then during the game I leave it off and just take whatever impact may come (I play shortstop,so not as bad as say, 1st base). We do get the occasional day at only high 80s & 90s and on those days I'll use it pretty much the whole time.
313183
There is no differences in preformance. It is if you like a more cushion feel or a not when you make contact wth the ball. I personally like the thinnest grip to feel immediately how the ball made contact with the bat. I would say Miken, Worth, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger all use a grip similar to Lizard Skins 1.1 mm. Easton uses a thinner cloth-like grip.
1990616
Yes, but they would look funky, bulky, and, frankly, unprofessional. I would try soccer shin guards. Nobody would even notice you have them on with good protection. I took at line drive to the shin during an open class softball game last season so I get the want for them. I still have a lump from it. I wore soccer shin guards the rest of the year, both plate and bases, for slow pitch.
1577175
Smallest size avail.You can also "cuff" the top to make sleeve a little shorter up the arm, which will reduce the bicep diameter a little.
1730909
It is usable on either arm. We bought it for our baseball player and he uses it on his arms and sometimes legs.
110246
I would consider purchasing the small / medium. Take into consideration if you're using hand wraps you always want to be able to get the glove over the hand wraps. So those should be fine for you.
714266
It's technically worn on your forearm. The sleeve is wider than a wrist guard.
1132270
Hello, my cuff is great for me. I have small arms, he"s probably going to need a bigger cuff.
1732051
I have a sleeve and I teach so it goes from my wrist over my bicept. Drifit material. Well worth the money by far. Way cheaper than any name brands I found.
743189
I think it would protect the sternum. My son wears his for baseball and often forgets he has it on. It really does a nice job of molding to their body. Just follow the directions bc you have just one shot. Once it molds to his body you can't go back and remold. I hope this helps.
973923
I'm not sure this will be the right product for you. It does provide compression it is minimal the closer to the wrist you go. I bought this for my son who plays football and uses it to prevent turf burn. If you needed compression higher like elbow area I would say yes.
743190
My son plays catcher for his travel baseball team. And he wears the shield under his catchers gear and has no problem throwing the ball or throwing someone out at second. Range of movement is not restricted even under his catchers chest protector. It fits so well he wears it hours after the game, and I have seen him shot basket ball with it on too. So it shouldn't be a problem.
2152071
I personally recommend anything by Ultra Pro or KMC, they are expensive, but they will protect the game. Buy more than you need, since eventually the sleeves are going to start breaking, especially if you use the game A LOT.
743187
This product is outstanding. Yes the front- it will shield across his sternum. Our son has been hit by baseballs and been fine because of this product, the MLB players wear it because it protects them. You can't go back in time and put this on after an injury so I would definitely buy it now to protect him. It takes some getting used to because it is very fitted but the product absorbs the shock of fast baseballs which can be literally life threatening. I can relax as a prent know he has this on and my son is confident at the base even up against a pitcher twice his size. Kids are amazing because if they know the shield on them is protecting them from a injury they will get used to it, gain confidence and most importantly wear the product without hesitation. They also make one without a back shield which might be better for basketball because it is a very very fitted product, ours is going into its second full year of baseball(we play year round travel & league)