[officialtony]

I have only worked with 3 umpires who use the hockey style mask. While they all swear by it, I don't see a trend developing. Most ( if not all ) masks provide the necessary protection required to protect us from the knock to the noggin. Conversely, when I ask others about switching, almost all have no desire to change what is working well for them.

. . . .a matter of time ?
I think probably not.

Only my opinion.