Wal-Mart football equipment?

19delta
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Wal-Mart football equipment? Jun 12, 2010 20:58:09 GMT -6

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Post by 19delta on Jun 12, 2010 20:58:09 GMT -6

I'm looking around for some youth football equipment and I came across this link:

www.walmart.com/browse/Team-Sports-Football/_/N-5qpwZaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p4g?catNavId=434036&ref=125872.267908&ic=96_0&depts=&search_sort=6&tab_value=All

I was pretty surprised...apparently Wal-Mart has a whole line of football equipment. Has anyone ever bought gear from Wal-Mart?

I'm specifically interested in the Pro Down blocking dummies and bags:

www.walmart.com/ip/Pro-Down-Collegiate-Blocking-Shield/4016438

and the Pro Down 7-piece soft pad set:

www.walmart.com/ip/Pro-Down-Youth-Ultra-Lite-7pc-Set-Slotted/11997336

Any thoughts or opinions? How do these prices compare to what you guys pay to equipment wholesalers?

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ftbll7801
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Wal-Mart football equipment? Jun 19, 2010 15:57:09 GMT -6

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Post by ftbll7801 on Jun 19, 2010 15:57:09 GMT -6

My question is..is that the GST ball I am using and paying about 55-60 a ball for. Cause if it is I am heading down to walmart and picking up a few lol. I never knew they carried this stuff. Alot of it is tailored to youth, but looks like good quality.

mitch
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Wal-Mart football equipment? Jun 21, 2010 8:37:54 GMT -6

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Post by mitch on Jun 21, 2010 8:37:54 GMT -6

I had some pro-down dummies when I first took this job. They were comparable to dollar store quality. Just terrible. We couldn't even go thru the chutes they were so flimsy.

I don't think anything you'll find at Wal-Mart will be quality stuff, or will be NCSA certified.

You get what you pay for.

Last Edit: Jun 21, 2010 8:39:32 GMT -6 by mitch

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