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[waltjp]

Originally Posted by justanotherblue

I'm not very familiar with Lacrosse, so just out of curiosity what type of ball do they use? Is it even comparable to a baseball going 90+ MPH and hitting you in the head? If not, why would you even consider wearing such?

Okay, I'm bored.

A lacrosse ball is the solid rubber ball that is used to play lacrosse. It is usually between 7.75 and 8 inches in circumference (about 2.5 inches in diameter) and weighs between 5 and 5.25 ounces.

A baseball is generally between 9 and 9¼ inches in circumference (about 2.9 to 2.9 inches in diameter) and 5 ounces in weight.

For you physics buffs

5oz lacrosse ball @ 110mph = 126.40 foot-pound Kinetic Energy
5oz baseball @ 95mph = 94.28 foot-pound Kinetic Energy

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

I have never been hit by a foul tip. I have, however, been hit by a foul ball.

I can't believe no one else jumped on this.

On topic, I'll stick with my mask.

Hardy har-har.

Get a life.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

We don't bother correcting umpires who emulate the stupidity of baseball announcers because they are proving that they are completely ignorant of the rules (as the statement from one zm1283 shows) and will never learn.

I await the onslaught of unintelligent announcer emulators

Like what, that a foul tip is always live and it's always a strike?

I know what a foul tip is. If you want to argue about how ridiculous a lacrosse helmet would look while umpiring, I'm up for it.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Like what, that a foul tip is always live and it's always a strike?

I know what a foul tip is. If you want to argue about how ridiculous a lacrosse helmet would look while umpiring, I'm up for it.

Let me prove a point! If you know what a foul tip is then how (as an umpire) can you make the statement:

Originally Posted by zm1283

Aside from the fact that those lacrosse helmets look incredibly stupid, I wouldn't trust one while taking a foul tip on the face.

This statement is almost as dumb as someone suggesting the use of football or lacrosse helmets for use by baseball umpires.

Point made and I will not detract any more from this extremely, intriguing subject of helmets for umpires!

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Let me prove a point! If you know what a foul tip is then how (as an umpire) can you make the statement:

This statement is almost as dumb as someone suggesting the use of football or lacrosse helmets for use by baseball umpires.

Point made and I will not detract any more from this extremely, intriguing subject of helmets for umpires!

Sorry! Foul BALL to the face. Are you happy now?

Maybe that's the problem with this board (Any sport): Everyone trying to one-up each other by "making a point" all the time.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by waltjp

5oz lacrosse ball @ 110mph = 126.40 foot-pound Kinetic Energy
5oz baseball @ 95mph = 94.28 foot-pound Kinetic Energy

That's why I never played lacrosse - I couldn't hit the damn googly! Wait a minute....that's cricket - or Seinfeld.

JJ

[Kevin Finnerty]

Wise a** vs. thin skin ...always a bad mix.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by JJ

That's why I never played lacrosse - I couldn't hit the damn googly! Wait a minute....that's cricket - or Seinfeld.

JJ

That was a wicked googly!