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Message: [QUOTE="DoctahLexus, post: 5438940, member: 6798"] Exactly. Getting whacked on the shoulder is not going to slow you down. The so called chest protection on older shoulder pads is very thin and would provide nothing in a situation where the ball is coming at you at 90mph. You never see them in any live game action post college whether it is summer league or pros. Maybe a conversation to be had about players actually protecting their chest when playing lacrosse due to the obvious risks of getting hit with the ball, but actual padding covering the shoulder area has been unnecessary for a long time in the field game. Granted I never played in any sort of pro league, but I have never worn them at any time post-college. On attack all I ever want padded up is my elbow and funny-bone area. The rest you gotta suck it up. Box lacrosse is another story. [/QUOTE]