what are they wearing?

[kylejt]

I think the shot off the mask was the nasty part of the blow. It looked like a Schutt ComfortLite Mask, which I use. They are really light, but the padding, IMO, is too thin. After watching that, and having bouts with concussion myself, I'm swapping out pads before my next plate appearance. Light is nice, but not if it scrambles your brain. I hope he's okay.

A Gold, or Platinum will deny most collarbone shots, but it's possible to sneak a ball in between the mask and protector and get bone.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I think the shot off the mask was the nasty part of the blow. It looked like a Schutt ComfortLite Mask, which I use. They are really light, but the padding, IMO, is too thin.

Is the Schutt a low profile mask?

[bobbybanaduck]

The mask likely wasn't the issue, it was probably the CP. I was out with the crew after game 3 and DC told me that he still uses an old school ribbed style S.O.S. that isn't even made anymore. He was aware of the new technology, but liked his old CP. It's tough to teach an old dog new tricks, but it just may be time for an upgrade...

[waltjp]

Bobby, do you know how many MLB umps are still wearing the old, ribbed style protector?

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

The mask likely wasn't the issue, it was probably the CP. I was out with the crew after game 3 and DC told me that he still uses an old school ribbed style S.O.S. that isn't even made anymore. He was aware of the new technology, but liked his old CP. It's tough to teach an old dog new tricks, but it just may be time for an upgrade...

First of all, he took two nearly identical shots in that game. But the second one looked like it smashed the lower part of the mask into the bone.

Get a Platinum!

[Pensaump]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Is the Schutt a low profile mask?

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Pensaump

I happen to be looking for a new mask and I am gathering as much information as I can find on each mask. Do you have a problem with that?

[SAump]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

How does one suffer a bruised collarbone from a shot to the mask?

[kylejt]

It hit the mask on the jawline, and careened down to his collarbone. Pretty violent.

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Is the Schutt a low profile mask?

It's flatter than my Honig's, but not as flat is a New View.

That shot was right on the jaw, so the profile wasn't an issue here. The padding on the Schutt is very thin.

If DC is wearing an old ribbed protector, that's just crazy. It's true that MLB guys get hit less, but it's just a matter of time.

[Kevin Finnerty]

When I was going to college in the late-70s, I worked at a sports bar near LAX. Cousins, who was then a rookie umpire working as a replacement, was one of my customers. I loved some of his fascinating stories about umpiring in the big leagues. It's part of what got me interested in that part of the game. I played and then coached, but I turned to umpiring too, because of how interesting he made it sound. I look at him now as one of the aging veterans, and it makes me feel pretty old. I'm glad he eventually earned everyone's respect, because he is a good man.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by kylejt

The padding on the Schutt is very thin.

Those wrap-around Wilsons are the ones. Have you tried them? Would they fit? It's a different shot altogether with the Wilson wrap-around deerskin type pads. Very comfortable, too. (It takes an adjustment at first because they seem confining, but then, they're very comfortable.) Oh, and the deerskins are not as hot as the black ones on really hot days.

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

Those wrap-around Wilsons are the ones. Have you tried them? Would they fit?

I'm sure they'd fit, but I just don't like the way they feel. It seemed like I was looking through two throw pillows. Perhaps I'll revisit them, after watching that shot.

[Paul L]

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