A great clays vest can make the difference between winning and losing when it counts. When we set out to create the perfect competition clays vest we spoke with a group of accomplished clays shooters to understand what they needed when they stepped into their “office”. We learned the following–they wanted easy-access shell pockets with an easy way to dump empties, a smooth yet grippy pad for the stock of their gun to find purchase on every shot with confidence, use of lightweight and breathable fabrics for warm days, a place to hold a towel and ear protection when not in use, and a way to clip on their competition numbers without looking dorky. We brought all of these insights into the design studio when we began creating the perfect competition clays vest. The masterpiece we ended up with satisfies all the requirements outlined by the pros, and a whole lot more. We started by sourcing the most premium abrasion resistant material on the planet from Italy–Alcantara®. Alcantara® is commonly found on the seats and steering wheels of Formula 1® race cars due to its grip, durability, and comfort. We used a quilted Alcantara® to craft the large recoil pad on this vest that runs from the chest all the way to the top of the shoulder. This thin yet recoil absorbing pad is streamlined to prevent any gun stock catching and durable enough for hundreds of thousands of rounds. The easy-access front shell pockets utilize magnetic snap closures allowing the shooter to grab a shell and have the pocket snap back closed to keep things tight while shooting. Empty shells can be dumped through the integrated YKK® zippers in the bottom of the shell pockets. On either side of the vest is a towel ring and snap loop for ear protection and a towel. On the back are stealth clips that provide for a discrete way to affix your number bib and can be easily removed when not in use. Inside the front pockets is an attachment point for our VersaPatch® Shell holder system which also works great to hold chokes when not in use. The vest is designed to offer ample area for sponsor logos and embroidery. FEATURES * 5.5 oz Stretch Cotton Twill * 3.8 oz Breathable Mesh * Alcantara® Microsuede, Made in Italy, Quilted Shoulder Patch * Front Shell Pocket Bags with Magnetic Snap Closure & Dump Zipper at Pocket Bottom * Twill Tape with D-Ring Attachment at Right Hem * Twill Tape Loop with Snap at Left Hem * Removable Bib-Clip Attachments at Back * YKK Auto-Lock Zipper at Front * Versa Shell Holder Patch Compatible at Front Shell Pocket * Imported