Mizuno Japanese Umpire Mask

[LomUmp]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Wow. It's called the "I-Bar." It's so ugly it should be called "E-Gads."

Hey all,

Or maybe FUBAR because it is so FUGLY!

LomUmp

[LomUmp]

Hey all,

Here is the front and side view of the new All Star mask.



LomUmp

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LomUmp

Hey all,

Here is the front and side view of the new All Star mask.



LomUmp

This mask certainly does not fill me with confidence, for sure. Maybe for slo-pitch softball. It's so hideous that it probably repels the ball rather than deflects it.

[kylejt]

While I agree about it not looking so great, there are some things I like about the design.

More throat/neck coverage.

No flat spots, and lots of angles. You are less prone to get a square shot with this mask.

The ear protection is bent backwards. Again, a shot there won't spin your mask off, unlike the masks we all wear.

The lower pad looks like it will distribute the energy better, and over a larger area.

Think of it as the Volvo of umpire masks. It may not be sexy....