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We dropped a pre-1976 Spalding National League baseball and a post-1976 Rawlings National League rabbit ball off of the roof of a Century City skyscraper on a semi-deserted Sunday in 78, and the rabbit ball bounced almost an entire floor higher than the Spalding, proving scientifically that the ball was indeed juiced like the players were saying. (College experiments got way more dangerous than that.)
But in terms of overall protection, the HSM is more protective than a mask. In terms of shock absorbing, the very lightweight Wilson Titanium Shock Effects helmet is the softest blow I have ever taken to the middle of the grill by a baseball. Non-scientific, and just one man's opinion, but what is it based on, but some facts and some opinions? Helmet equals more protection, which is a fact, whether you think it's necessary or not. Ask Kerwin Danley. Mask is lighter, easier to handle and looks better in my opinion. But the Wilson is the best blow absorber by a good measure than even the best mask. Also my opinion as anyone can deduce by reading my message. The contention that Mike Metheney had to retire from concussions even though he wore a HSM was a pretty silly contention, but it went right by. A mask being safer than a HSM is also a silly contention.
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