what's the deal with all the padded jerseys?

[Fubarius]

Oddly enough the material that worked the best for removing the sting was a stiff new Carhartt jacket. Good old duck canvas. The stiffer material spreads out the impact over a larger area, yet lets you feel it and doesn't seem to prevent breaks.

I would love to see a paintball shirt (not necessarily a "jersey", I ain't playing soccer out there) with duck canvas in the usually protected places. Shoulders, forearms, etc.

[Chuck E Ducky]

You just described a “Renagade” I like 12oz bull denim but it takes a bit to break in. After a few years of use they loosen up a bit.

[Cyberpyr8]

I personally don’t want bounces, I want breaks. Bounces fuggn HURT, especially with that rubbery field paint. I’m over 50 now and what used to not even make a mark now leaves a bruise that lasts weeks. I’d like to reduce the severity of that sort of thing and if that makes me look like I’m doing it the easy way, again, I’m over 50. Nothing is as easy as it used to be.

Preach!