New Mask

[BigUmp56]

After two seasons of being told it would happen...........it finally happened. My +POS AUL 300 took a shot last night and was bent pretty good. It's off to the trash with it. Now, I need a new mask and would love to hear some of your suggestions. And yes, I said mask not helmet. I'm looking for something as light, or near as light as the AUL was. I didn't see anything at Honigs or Davis that caught my attention though.


Tim.

[johnSandlin]

I use the Davis Feather weight mask. It is extremely light and comfortable to wear and I have taken a solid shot already off it, and did not have a problem.

[ozzy6900]

Tim, I've been using the Wilson Dyna-Lite from Gerry Davis for the last three years. It is very comfortable and not too heavy. I've taken shots and have had no problems. I just got one or my son; he was still using the +POS rosin mask!

[BigUmp56]

Ozz,

This is probably a silly question, but will the doe skin wrap arounds work for that mask?


Tim.

[MajorDave]

Hi. My name is Dave and I am an umpire mask whore.

I now own three plus the two I bought for my son.

1. and 2. Wilson Chrome Moliben a/k/a Davis New View in black and grey. Black has original Wilson doeskin pads. It came with black pigskin? leather wraparound pads that I sold to Ozzy. Grey has grey vinyl/black pigskin? leather wraparound pads. I like them. Good view. Been hit in both multiple times with no dents or cracks. No headaches, etc.

3 and 4. Honig's $13 navy closeout single bar mask with Wilson original style doeskin pads and my son, his first name is Davis, has Gerry Davis navy/leather pads. Not as light as Wilson Chrome but not noticeable. Lots of hits on mine and no dents, etc.

5. Honig's $13 closeout black double bar mask with Davis Black vinyl/leather pads. No visible wear and not as heavy as you might think.

All of these are much heavier than POS SUL. I have seen Davis Feather weight and it is nice and light. I think it is about the same as the SUL 300. Diamond also has same frame with different pads. I want one but cannot justify it right now. Maybe next year or just a frame and exchange pads.

I also have black amara suede wraparound pads. Great when I first got them but not so comfortable now. A little scratchy and washing them did not help with softness so I have them put away.

I worked with a guy this past HS season with a grey SUL 300 it had a big dent at the eye bar on top. I warned him to exchange and he said he will get around to it. I hope he doesn't learn the hard way.

[UmpJM]

Tim,

As of about last August I've been using the Wilson Dyna-Lite that ozzy posted the picture of.

I've been quite happy with it.

JM

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Ozz,

This is probably a silly question, but will the doe skin wrap arounds work for that mask?


Tim.

They might. Just call Davis and they should be able to tell you.