[cowbyfan1]

I use the allstar helmet with the steel cage. Paid $110 and will never use a regular mask again. Yeah a little load when hit but nothing that bad and never been hurt. I took one shot that slightly bent the steel cage and was ready for the next pitch as if nothing ever happened.
I have the gray wilson chest protector and a cooper ump1000 that I flip flop. Have taken serious shots to all both and never felt a thing. I got the wilson for about $95 and the cooper I got on EBAY for $62 with shipping (they are usually around $100-110). So I spent about $270 for all 3 and am perfectly safe.