Mizuno Youth Samurai Baseball Shin Guards - Protective Leg Gear for Kids Baseball & Softball Games, Practices & Training

I have 3 boys who are catchers and to say the least they are pretty particular when it comes to the gear they like. I have tried all of the gear available on the market and I coach as well so i have gear for my teams. The Mizuno Gear seams to be a favorite among players due to its lightweight design with great padding. The only downside to the mizuno samurai line is they don't make gear for kids under I'd say around 9 years old. This set is labelled as youth but the legs and chest really won't fit kids much younger than 9 years old. They have some cheaper mizuno gear but this set is top notch. I don't know anyone who has worn it that doesn't love it. All my sons started with easton sets and 2 of them now prefer this gear over easton because its more comfortable. I will say the helmets are not as good as the Easton Pro X or Easton Elite x helmets. I do think it is comparable to the easton gametime helmet.My son's prefer the Easton PRO x or Elite x helmets but like the chest and shins on this gear better.One thing that is unique to mizuno samurai set is the shin guards have an extra strap on the bottom of the foot protector that runs underneath the players cleat. Some kids like this feature, others don't. I prefer it to the easton gear for this feature because it prevents their shin guards from shifting around when they are sliding around on their knees as much. If you are looking for some great gear for your kid you can't go wrong with this set. The youth size will fit most kids age 9-15 depending on their size.