Velocity VE9 Pro Chest - Arm Protector Senior

Vaughn senior chest protector options, the Ventus SLR and the Velocity VE9 Pro. Although both are top notch quality but there are differences between the two units. The Ventus SLR has a slightly larger look and feel to it, especially in the shoulder area. The Velocity VE9 is a very flexible and tapered unit that VE9 more to the goalies shoulders and body. The Ventus SLR increases the width in the shoulder area making the goalie larger in this area. For a goalie that may consider themselves more of a hybrid goalie, we suggest the Velocity VE8 chest protector and for the goalie that considers themselves to be more of a blocking or butterfly goalie, we would recommend the Ventus SLR. Either way, Vaughn chest protectors move extremely well and have great arm flexibility.

Chest Protector Style - Athletic Hybrid Style

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Chest Protector Features
Light weight
Large segmented shoulder floaters
Reinforced HD foam chest pad blocks
Arm strap adjustments for comfort and fit
Contoured neck guard
Mesh arms for easy flex and break-in
HD molded shoulder caps
Chest pad side extension padding
Full back pad adjustment over shoulder area
Molded elbow pads with four point adjustment
Tapered forearm padding
Athletic Style (Hybrid) Vs. Blocking Style (Coverage) Chest Protectors

There are two basic designs in the goalie market in regards to chest protectors. These are based on the two types of styles that goalies play - hybrid and coverage. The hybrid goalie needs a more athletic style chest protector that allows him/her to move freely and maximize their agility. These units contour around the body with little to no gaps. The shoulder floaters are also smaller and form around the goalie in a more natural manner. Arms and elbow guards move freely and do not bind up, allowing for maximum mobility. The big upside to having an athletic style chest protector is the movement and freedom these provide. The downside to the athletic style chest is a decrease in size and materials. Now we are not saying they are not protective because most chest protectors are built to a very high standard and are have great protection qualities. However to make something move better you have to take something away and by doing this there will obviously be less material. We can say honestly that athletic chest protectors are extremely protective and the added materials in the blocking style are more about taking up space then adding protection.