Roman Praetorian Guard Cavalry equipment.

[mcbishop]

Second of all Hamata was generally considered better than segmentata, as it was more flexible, covered more of your body, and was just as effective at stopping blows.

I'm afraid that's supposition, not fact. We have no idea what the Romans thought of the various types of armour available to them and the fact that segmentata continued in use well into the 3rd century suggests it was still favoured by some over the alternatives. Always best to stick to the facts :-)

Mike Bishop