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Using the Catcher's Gear Fit Guide
Disclaimer: As with any fit guide or sizing chart, there is a margin of error. This guide is designed to provide an accurate assessment of the needed size for each individual piece.
- Please note, the "fit" from one manufacturer to the next may differ
- Age is not always indicative of the correct size needed, but more times than not is accurate
- At times, sizes will overlap in the charts below. This can be due to the different manufacturers sizing. Be sure to size accordingly
- Generally, catcher's gear designed for Tee Ball, Jr Youth, or Youth play are gender neutral as far as the fit is concerned
How to Determine Catcher's Helmet Size: - Place a measuring tape around your head, just above the ears where your hat would naturally rest
- Take the total circumference (distance around) in inches and reference the chart below
- This measurement will determine your "Fitted Hat Size" which is how catchers helmets are sized
- For example, if you measured 22 ¾", then your fitted hat size is 7 ¼"
- Each individual helmet's size range will be provided in the Item Description
- Typically, there are two sizes of catchers helmets available:
- Youth (Small)
- Most Youth helmets are generally sized between: 6 1/8" - 7" (Individual sizes may vary)
- Adult (Large)
- Most Adult helmets are generally sized between: 7" - 7 3/4" (Individual sizes may vary)
Helmet Sizes | Youth | Youth | Youth | Youth | Youth/Adult | Adult | Adult | Adult | Adult | Adult | Adult | Adult |
Inches: | 20 ¾" | 21 ¼" | 21 5/8" | 22 | 22 ½" | 22 ¾" | 23 ¼" | 23 5/8" | 24" | 24 ½" | 24 ¾" | 25 ¼" |
Fitted Hat Size: | 6 5/8" | 6 ¾" | 6 7/8" | 7" | 7 1/8" | 7 ¼" | 7 3/8" | 7 ½" | 7 5/8" | 7 ¾" | 7 7/8" | 8 |
How to Determine Chest Protector Size: - Using the illustration above, you will measure from the center of your collarbone to bottom of your torso (natural waist line)
- The overall length (inches) will determine which size will work best
- Each individual chest protector's size will be provided in the Item Description
- The chart below will provide an approximate recommendation based on size and age
- This chart is not exact. Your personal measurements should outweigh the chart below*
Baseball: Chest Protectors | Tee Ball | JR Youth | Youth | Intermediate | Adult |
Inches: | 9" - 10" | 11" - 12" | 13" - 14" | 15" - 16" | 16" - 18" |
Recommended Ages: | 5 - 7 | 7 - 9 | 9 - 12 | 12 - 16 | 16 and Above |
Fastpitch: Chest Protectors | Tee Ball | JR Youth | Youth | Intermediate | Adult |
Inches: | 9" - 10" | 11" - 12" | 12" - 13" | 13" - 14.5" | 14.5" - 16" |
Recommended Ages: | 5 - 7 | 7 - 9 | 9 - 12 | 12 - 16 | 16 and Above |
How to Determine Leg Guards Size: - Using the illustration above, you will measure from the middle of your knee cap to the top of your ankle
- The overall length (inches) will determine which size will work best
- Each individual leg guard's size will be provided in the Item Description
- The chart below will provide an approximate recommendation based on size and age
- This chart is not exact. Your personal measurements should outweigh the chart below*
Baseball: Leg Guards | Tee Ball | JR Youth | Youth | Intermediate | Adult |
Inches: | 9" - 10" | 11" - 12" | 12.5" - 14.5" | 14" - 16" | 15.5" - 17" |
Recommended Ages: | 5 - 7 | 7 - 9 | 9 - 12 | 12 - 16 | 16 and Above |
Fastpitch: Leg Guards | Tee Ball | JR Youth | Youth | Intermediate | Adult |
Inches: | 9" - 10" | 11" - 12" | 12.5" - 13.5" | 14" - 15" | 14.5" - 16" |
Recommended Ages: | 5 - 7 | 7 - 9 | 9 - 12 | 12 - 16 | 16 and Above |
How to Determine Knee Saver Size: - Knee Savers are recommended by overall height
- Small:
- Large:
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