I'm a noob as well and i've got to say i wear one and it gives me extra confidence, i have played without but i think it gives me more confidence to run towards or around someone at close range. Also i know what people are saying about the top paint being more brittle so it doesn't help but i disagree i've had bounces from dye cg, all star and marb. I think you get mixed batches in the boxes some drop test ok and others bounce forever so if you just get a few here and there that keep you in a game then your winning
Forgot to add i am hoping to drop the vest when i eventually grow a pair
Forgot to add i am hoping to drop the vest when i eventually grow a pair