So did I, but ordering a mask bag from an umpire gear web site made the titanium experience somehow feel more complete.

(I loved your I-expected-it-to-come-with-a-Crown Royal-kind-of-bag reference ... GREAT stuff :D )

I can't believe it ....
 

Ok, 3 plate jobs this year with the new mask. Got hit for the 1st time with an 88 mph fastball, I know b/c I asked the guy charting after the game. It was a right handed pitcher that uses a drop down, side arm delivery and the ball sailed on the catcher. I got hit in what would have been my left nose/cheek area. And I tell you all this, because the freaking mask bent and bent good. I was so pissed. I mean, if I buy a $80 mask and it bends, that is one thing, but when you spend top dolar, you don't expect the damn thing to bend like that the first time you get hit. I am sending it back on tuesday and getting a new one sent to me, but the point is wow, didn't expect it to cave in like it did. Anyone else been hit hard durring a live game with the mask yet?

Durham...are you referring to the Titanium mask?? good to hear you're okay...88 mph is indeed a bell ringer.

and to that which new mask the Wilson one....

I got to wear my new Wilson Titanium mask at a scrimmage at Mizzou and it was frickin awesome I couldn't even tell it was one. i did feel like I could see better through it to.

Hey Durham,
 

Take some pictures if you can and post here or somewhere so we can see the damage. Inquiring minds want to know (see).

Thanks.

Some places will guarantee the frame for a year, try and find out if where you bought it does.

I feel like a 1yr "appropriate use" warranty is fair.

Dangler on the Titanium?
 

For those who have the Wilson Titanium, did you add a dangler? Looks like the cowcatcher on it is about 1/2 shorter (or, perhaps due to it sticking out more toward the front) than the previous single bar Wilsons.

What have you done with pad color? Are you using the 2-tones that came with it, all black, doeskin, other combinations?

Hock9

I will not be adding a dangler. I will start w/ the two-tone. I'm getting used to taking it off...the wrap-around pad seems to require a bit wider grip.

Dangler.

I had a gnarly experience where this kid took a foul ball in the throat even though he had an extension (but no dangler). The kid looked pretty scared before he started coughing and breathing after a few seconds. On the way home, I got the only dangler they offered at the local sporting goods giant (the one with the garish Wilson logo, which I blacked out with model airplane paint). I wasn't going to do another game without it. I obey the gods.

The dangler's not a hassle, once you get used to it.

(Thank you, departed dangler inventor Bill Buhler, the legendary Dodger trainer.)

Wait until you take your first good drilling with the wrap-arounds ... you'll love it.

I'm not sure I'll ever love being drilled. Maybe the Titanium will change my mind!!

My question is has anybody ever had a problem with the regular "squared off" pads?

Personally, no. I'm sure you'll find guys on here who have a problem w/ nearly everything.