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Sound has nothing to do with concussions. A concussion is caused by a rapid change of velocity by the head, which causes the brain to move around within the skull.
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You're right. I was thinking of a fluid-percussion type of brain injury, but wanted to dumb it down a bit. Sorry.
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![]() Better physics dictates that the shock absorbers will absorb the component of the force vector that runs along their axis. That should be most of it, since the ball is most likely to hit the mask from the front. The other way to reach your conclusion is to assume that the shock absorbers' job is to absorb 100% of the energy of every collision, which is not likely the engineers' conception.
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The great thing about this whole debate, or any such Mask/HSM debate, is that it is not based on scientific facts, practical reality or anything logical. It is based on the biased belief of many that a mask, which they prefer, is as safe or effective as a helmet. A study is cited, and a trend is cited, but their conclusions are curious at best. I took a really good shot in a Wilson Shock FX, and it was the least impact I have ever felt from a shot of that type.
I prefer a mask. I probably always will. I keep getting a better and better mask with better and better pads, but unless I get an injury, I won't be switching to an HSM. I have caught games and bullpens with an All-Star HSM, and I have done informal demos with the new Wilson, but I have never worked a game in anything but a mask. But I would never hang on to the contention that a mask is safer than an HSM, just because I need validation for insisting on wearing a mask. There are added risks when wearing a mask, but I don't ever turn my head, and I've only been grazed by a bat once, so the added bulk of a helmet for something that virtually never happens is not for me. But a HSM is safer and the Wilson is the safest I have tried and gives the best view. |
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a Wilson Shock FX softens the blow the best ...
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3 major flaws in the choice of HSM: 1) design, 2) comfort, and 3) cost. We could argue about the benefits and drawbacks of either style all night. BTW, football helmet makers spend a lot more money on research. Newer helmets allow for better air flow and upgrade fasemask, padding and shell technology. You may have noticed some recent changes in the look of the LLWS baseball helmet too. Despite the fact, the NY Giants are still wearing the old familiar NFL helmets on TV today.
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