I got this jersey because my old jt jersey was beat up and starting to rip all over, so I figured I'd try empire clothes I got this shirt and it is the bomb! It is tough and durable, it doesn't rip like my old jt jersey, However I did notice the elbow pads were kinda thin but still this jersey actually HAS padding. This jersey also looks great I don't regret it at all it was well worth the money I spent.