Watcher, Amen on the Nokona mitts. Once broken in they are the best.
I just ordered my daughter the new Scorpion Schutt gear. My 13 YO daughter loves it. It is cut to fit the girls nicely. The foam is dead, breaks in the foam knock the ball down in front and is as light as the Comfort Lite.
I was concerned with the leg gaurds as well. My daughter loves the because they are sleek and not bulky.
Give it a look.