Supreme x Rawlings Catcher's Chest Protector
The original behind the Supreme x Rawlings Catcher's Chest Protector is the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN) — $170 retail vs Supreme's $198.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN) is a 17-inch NOCSAE-certified chest protector built for high school, college, and adult catchers ages 15 and up. Founded in St. Louis in 1887, Rawlings has supplied Major League Baseball since 1977 and is the official ball supplier of MLB. The Mach uses an Arc Reactor Core of impact-absorbing polyurethane bonded to an arched engineered polymer plate, with a Dynamic Fit System 2.0 four-point harness. The Supreme version prints a box logo across the chest; the protective construction is the same.
About Rawlings
Rawlings is an American sporting goods manufacturer founded in 1887 by brothers George and Alfred Rawlings in St. Louis, Missouri, originally as a retail store selling fishing tackle, firearms, and team sports equipment. The company entered manufacturing in 1898 and patented the first football shoulder pads in 1902. In 1920, Cardinals pitcher Bill Doak proposed a leather web between the thumb and index finger of a baseball glove, and Rawlings bought the patent. It became the standard for every fielder's glove since. Rawlings introduced the Gold Glove award in 1957 and is the official baseball supplier of MLB. Supreme has collaborated with Rawlings on co-branded baseball gloves and bats.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $198 |
|---|---|
| Rawlings retail | $170 |
| Hype tax | +16% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x Rawlings Catcher's Chest Protector?
The Supreme x Rawlings Catcher's Chest Protector, released in Spring/Summer 2020, is based on the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN). Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $198 for the Supreme x Rawlings Catcher's Chest Protector; the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN) retails for $170. That's a 16% markup — buying the original saves you $28, or 14% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN)?
You can buy the Rawlings Mach Adult Catcher's Chest Protector (CPMCN) direct from Rawlings or from SPC Sports. Retail price is $170. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
