In my experience, New Era is closer to proper sizing than the ASA hats.
Does your state have any authorized ASA uniform dealers? We have that in Georgia, and the dealer attends many camps and association clinics so that people have access to purchase what they need. Years back, it was my franchise, which has passed on to another. The benefit to umpires is, obviously, the ability to try on hats (and other items), and to see what you are buying.
If not, ask your commisioner (Gerald McDonald) and state UIC (Mike Addison) why not!! Or, you can drive to Duluth, Georgia (about 60 minutes south of Clemson right off I-85).
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Steve
ASA/ISF/NCAA/NFHS/PGF
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