HS Season over, here comes summer ball

[David B]

Originally Posted by GarthB

With all due respect, when the mask is loose enough a straight on shot will cause it to "bounce" off. I have never had my mask stay in after a hard shot, no matter the location of the shot.

Exactly what I've found. Everytime I've been hit my mask always spins to the side somewhat.

Thanks
David

[DG]

I tracked an inside fastball right to the front of my mask two years ago, catcher didn't get a glove on it. It jumped off the front of my head and landed at my feat. It was a direct shot. Most of the time the shots are not that direct and it spins off.

[PFISTO]

I had asked this question eairler but it fits in here. I tried an HSM about a month ago for all the obiovous reasons SAFETY. Well I didn't like it as it was way to loud calling pitches as I have a big mouth. But I did feel safe with it more than with my Honigs mask. On one game I used a catchers helmet without the brim on it as I was working a low backstop game. I must say that with that combo I felt just as safe as with the HSM. The only problem was I didn't have the proper look....... And just last week I took a good 80mph foul tip straight in the face my mask turned and I was a little stunned and my jaw felt funny for a bit but no headace. How do you guys feel about using the catchers helmet???? I'm telling you it works great

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by David B

Exactly what I've found. Everytime I've been hit my mask always spins to the side somewhat.

Thanks
David

Ditto. I've always hated that, but I realize it's a good thing that my mask gives rather than being too snug on my head.