Mercian Hockey Evolution 1 Chest & Shoulder Protection

The Mercian Hockey Evolution 1 Chest & Shoulder Protection gives goalkeepers the perfect balance of elite-level protection and unrestricted movement. Designed for international and professional play, this body armour allows you to perform confidently and freely — without compromising safety.

Built for High-Performance Goalkeeping

Developed using dual-density foam with plastic plate overlays, the Evolution 1 Body Armour delivers superior impact resistance while maintaining a lightweight feel. Its anatomically shaped design offers complete upper body coverage while ensuring mobility and flexibility for modern goalkeeping techniques.

With an innovative removable inner layer, you can customize your fit and comfort level, while the bicep caps and Velcro upper-body strap keep the armour securely in place. Designed for use at the international and Olympic level, this protection represents the peak of performance and confidence.

Why Goalkeepers Choose Mercian Evolution 1

• Elite-Level Protection – Dual-density foam and plate overlays ensure maximum impact resistance.

• Freedom of Movement – Anatomical design and lightweight build allow full mobility.

• Customizable Fit – Removable inner foam layer provides tailored comfort and protection.

• Secure & Stable – Bicep caps and single Velcro strap keep armour positioned correctly.

• Versatile Use – Compatible with lightweight arm guards for added flexibility and hand speed.

Key Features

• ✅ Level 5 Protection – Suitable for international and professional play.

• ✅ Dual-Density Foam with Plastic Overlays – Combines strength with flexibility.

• ✅ Removable Inner Layer – Soft, cushioned, and customizable for comfort.

• ✅ Anatomically Shaped Design – Secure fit with full upper body coverage.

• ✅ Lightweight Construction – Maintains agility without sacrificing safety.

• ✅ Available Sizes:

  • XSmall: Chest 81–91cm (32–36")

  • Small: Chest 91–102cm (36–40")

  • Medium: Chest 102–112cm (40–44")

  • Large: Chest 112–122cm (44–48")

  • XLarge: Chest 122–132cm (48–52")

The Mercian Evolution 1 Chest & Shoulder Protection delivers professional-grade performance trusted by elite goalkeepers worldwide. Whether you’re defending at club, national, or international level, this body armour offers the ultimate blend of strength, flexibility, and comfort.

Model Name: Mercian Hockey Evolution 1 Chest/Shoulder Protection

✅ Ideal for: Field hockey goalkeepers, Mercian goalie gear, elite goalkeeper protection, professional hockey body armour, advanced goalkeeping equipment, Evolution collection.

There are so many differnet elements that make up a Goalkeeper we have broken it down to make it easier!

• Goalkeeping Helmets - One of the most important pieces of equipment for goalkeepers, make sure it fits well and does not move the you shake your head.  Most helmets in the market are the "Ice Hockey" stifle with the "Cats Eye" grill giving you better vision.  These helmets will have a back plate which is fully adjustable allowing for better fit ad comfort.  Make sure that on a regular basis (once a week) you take a baby wipe to the inside the the helmet to clear up any dried sweat which helps prevent mould.
• Throat Guards - There are a few different types of throat guard, 1) wrap round throat guard goes around the neck and is velcroed at the back 2) dangle which is attached to the helmet grill and hangs freely off the helmet.
• Chest Protection  - you can buy either a chest guard on its own and have separate arm/elbow guards.  The chest pad should fit well around the body giving enough length to just overlap the padded shorts.  Most chest guards will need some adjustment to the strapping system to allow it to fit each goalkeeper better.
• Arm Guards - There are two different type of arm guards 1) Elbow, this is just a set of guards which protect the elbow joint with a little protecting above and below the joint. 2) Arm guard, these tend to fit a style of chest pad and give more protection to the whole arm and not just the elbow
• Adbdo Guards - Another vital piece of protective equipment for both male and female goalkeepers.  These are also available at different levels of protection from kids to school/Club to senior levels.  Make sure you get the right level and size for your requirements.
• Padded Shorts - Different shorts give different levels of fit and protections, you can either have a short which you step into and close with a belt or you have the style which you wrap around your legs and belt at the top.  Please note this type of short requires an overshort 
• Overshorts - The go over the padded shorts and can go over any pair of shorts, they help protect the shorts underneath.  Some overshoots come with the padded shorts, others you need to buy separately.
• Deflectors/Hand Protectors - These come in left and right pads swell as a pair of gloves.  Pairs of gloves come at the lower levels of gloves, and the separate ones allows the goalkeeper to mix and match to fit their needs.  There are inner gloves to help with fit if needed, but players need to make sure that the glove is comfortable and stays on the hand well.  Right hand gloves come in a range of styles, tubular, block etc. the stick is held in the right hand and you need to make sure you have a good grip on it, inside the gloves there are straps to hold onto, just make sure you find the best way to holdout these as well as being able to hold the stick too.
• Legguards - These come in a range of styles and sizes, they will also interlink with the same Brands kickers.  There is a wide range of appropriate legguards for players, remembering for young Keepers it is best to make sure they fit and not buys something which "they will grow into" as this can be detrimental to the goalkeeper. 
• Kickers - As already mentioned most Brand kickers only match wither Brand legguards you want to make sure that kickers fit well and that they are appropriate for the level you are playing at.

If you still have questions or need more info on goalkeeping equipment please get in contact with us and we will help you ever bit of the way!

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• If ordered before 2pm the order will be dispatched the same day where possible, unless it is a public holiday
• If you order after 2pm there is no guarantee that the order will be dispatched on the same day, but we will try our very best to get it out on the day, if not it will leave us the next working day.

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• If the order is placed late Friday, Saturday or Sunday we will aim to dispatch this order on Monday, unless it is a Bank Holiday, then it will be on the Tuesday.

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• Our Carriers deliver from Monday to Friday.

• If an Express Order is sent out on Friday then you will receive the package on Monday. If the Monday is a Bank Holiday then you will receive the package on the next Working Day.

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Where possible we have tried to get our shipping costs correct at the time and we up date it each month.  Sometimes we will have to make contact with you if the shipping costs you have paid for do not cover the actual costs.  You will be contacted and given the option on what you would like to do.  Please note we will also refund any extra costs on shipping if we can get the items to you at a better price with our selected courier.

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Total Hockey reserves the right to refuse a refund if the item(s) are returned in a non-saleable condition or are damaged and we reserve the right to withhold a percentage of the refund value of the item(s) if the packaging or product are in such a condition that the product needs to be reduced in price for resale.
If you are looking to exchange/return any item(s):

• They MUST be returned in an unused/unworn condition. i.e tags on clothing, shoes, bags etc.
• Sticks MUST undamaged with their manufacturers stickers, barcodes etc. still on the stick.
• All Club Clothing MUST be sent back to our Brentford Store.

The following cannot be returned or exchanged:

• Special offers where it is stated on the products description that no returns, refunds or exchanges are available against the listed product.
• Personalised or bespoke items e.g a player’s shirt or keepers smock with a printed name and/or number on it as well as any garments with club badges embroidered.
• Under garments including, base-layers etc.

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