Bauer Elite Goalie Chest Protector & Pants Review — Mid Price, Pro Features
Chest and pants — mid-price with pro-level features
On this week’s InGoal Radio gear segment, Kevin Woodley sits down with Cam from The Hockey Shop to break down the Bauer Elite goalie chest & arm protector and Elite goalie pants — a mid-price setup that borrows real pro-level features from higher up the Bauer line. What’s carried over, what’s new, how it protects, and who it’s for.
- The Bauer Elite chest & arm protector is the second price point in Bauer's lineup, offering genuine pro-level features without the top-end cost.
- Molded floating sternum protection and HD shoulder foams with Pro Style Double Caps deliver high-level coverage in the most exposed zones.
- A Dynamic 3-point flex arm system improves rotation and mobility for goalies who need freedom in their butterfly movement.
- Supreme Shape spine protection uses a Thermomax liner to reduce weight and heat buildup down the back.
- The matching Elite goalie pants integrate cleanly with the chest protector for a unified fit suited to a modern butterfly style.
The Bauer Elite chest & arm protector sits at the second price point in Bauer’s goalie lineup, borrowing real pro-level features from higher up the line and pairing with a matching set of Elite pants — a lightweight, well-protected setup that lands as one of the smartest values Bauer makes.
Belly and spine
An updated belly wrap sharpens the fit and cleans up the tie-in to the pants for better gear integration. Down the back, Supreme Shape spine protection runs a lighter, more breathable Thermomax liner to keep weight and heat down.
Sternum and shoulders
Molded floating impact protection over the sternum adds high-level coverage on the most exposed part of the chest. Up top, HD shoulder foams wrap the shoulders and are finished with Pro Style Double Caps for a pro look.
Arms and mobility
A Dynamic 3-point flex arm system opens up arm rotation and mobility, while a lightweight external build of leather and advanced nylons handles abrasion. The chest & arm protector comes in senior sizing.
The Elite pants
The matching Elite goalie pants pair cleanly with the chest for an integrated fit, with lightweight protective construction and the mobility a modern butterfly game demands.
Who it’s for
Goalies who want pro-style features and confident protection at a mid-tier price, without stepping up to Bauer’s top-end gear. Questions on sizing or fit? The goalie experts at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports can walk you through it.
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