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<blockquote data-quote="Easdon" data-source="post: 470208" data-attributes="member: 47263"><p>I wear compression shirts during the winter, especially during a pre-match warm up just to work up a good sweat and make sure that my muscles get loosened up but when it comes to playing ability, they won't make you any better. The worst thing is that during the game they can make you too hot and by the time you get the chance to take them off, you've already overheated.</p><p></p><p>Shoulder pads on the other hand help you a lot mentally and if you're in a position like lock where you're constantly hitting, they will be a good bit of cushioning. I wouldn't bother about people who say you can't hit if you wear pads or you're just scared of contact, there are plenty of professionals wearing them and they can't be doing too bad if they're getting paid to play!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Easdon, post: 470208, member: 47263"] I wear compression shirts during the winter, especially during a pre-match warm up just to work up a good sweat and make sure that my muscles get loosened up but when it comes to playing ability, they won't make you any better. The worst thing is that during the game they can make you too hot and by the time you get the chance to take them off, you've already overheated. Shoulder pads on the other hand help you a lot mentally and if you're in a position like lock where you're constantly hitting, they will be a good bit of cushioning. I wouldn't bother about people who say you can't hit if you wear pads or you're just scared of contact, there are plenty of professionals wearing them and they can't be doing too bad if they're getting paid to play! [/QUOTE]
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