Can you not layer padding without making it wider?
Absolutely ridiculous 100mph shots throw them off mentally after a lifetime of being used to something
If you can't see how dangerous it is to be distracted at those speeds I don't know what to say ......but Soft wouldn't be it.... unless you are in thier equipment/ or situation saying they are soft is just ignorance .
You don't think your play/ concentration/ safety would be hindered?
Imagine something as simple as walking in a pair of shoes to small for you or wearing glasses that aren't your prescription ? Lol are you soft if you mention it , or if it affects your performance / confidence / safety
Playing through a minor injury or discomfort is normal for athletes but to be battered regularly and unessasarily for something when thier are other solutions ....that's just foolishness .
If you have ever had a deep muscle bruise you would know how difficult it is to play with and how long it takes to heal ..... If these guys are getting them daily because of lack of protection I don't know how you justify letting that continue no matter how old school you are .
Before you come in here and call me soft or a snowflake I'm harder than Xmas candy don't bother.
These are multi million dollar assets you need to protect for the sake of your business if nothing else .
Just identify where they need layers increased it's not rocket science .....I'm not saying go back to that ridiculous over sized gear ...that's just temptation for guys to try get an edge .