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Old Fri Feb 13, 2009, 12:13am
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It's not bad! I think I have a few things around the house that will do the job
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 )
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 02:58am
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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?
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 08:54am
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Durham...are you referring to the Titanium mask?? good to hear you're okay...88 mph is indeed a bell ringer.
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 10:18am
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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....
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 10:19am
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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.
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 10:27am
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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).

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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 11:32am
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Some places will guarantee the frame for a year, try and find out if where you bought it does.
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 12:02pm
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I feel like a 1yr "appropriate use" warranty is fair.
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 12:30pm
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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?

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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 12:31pm
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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.
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 02:13pm
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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.)
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 02:14pm
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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.
Wait until you take your first good drilling with the wrap-arounds ... you'll love it.
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 02:16pm
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I'm not sure I'll ever love being drilled. Maybe the Titanium will change my mind!!
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 03:21pm
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Wait until you take your first good drilling with the wrap-arounds ... you'll love it.
My question is has anybody ever had a problem with the regular "squared off" pads?
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Old Mon Feb 16, 2009, 03:36pm
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Personally, no. I'm sure you'll find guys on here who have a problem w/ nearly everything.
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