What mask to buy

[tip184]

Rather than a moderator, we need a babysitter who calls it both ways.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by JimKirk

Brian,
My hunch is a moderator deleted all the not-so-nice previous posts and somehow clipped mine as well.

Correct. Rather than trying to figure out which posts were "valid" and which weren't, and trying to edit those that referrred to posts that were deleted, I simply deleted all posts from (about) 10:45 Saturday evening (central time) to (about) 7:30 Sunday evening.

I apologize to the 10% who had valid posts deleted.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Correct. Rather than trying to figure out which posts were "valid" and which weren't, and trying to edit those that referrred to posts that were deleted, I simply deleted all posts from (about) 10:45 Saturday evening (central time) to (about) 7:30 Sunday evening.

I apologize to the 10% who had valid posts deleted.

Apology accepted, as mine were completely valid.

[Kevin Finnerty]

"Valid posts."

Valid to whom?

[JimKirk]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Jim, that was me. I guess my post was one of the ones caught in the cross fire.

I noticed that you carry both the low profile and "regular" profile Wilson titanium masks. Have you noticed a higher demand of one over the other?

Great question. Yes, we are noticing a higher demand for the standard or "regular" profile as we had suspected - about 2 to 1 so far this year.

However, some of this may be due to the fact that we are one of the only ones who has this mask in that frame shape.

Jim Kirk
Owner
www.ump-attire.com

[Kevin Finnerty]

I bought the Wilson Titanium in the first week, and I got the low-profile, because that's all they came in at the beginning. I was disappointed when I saw that they were offering it in the standard profile soon after, and even considered asking Wilson to swap my cage for a standard cage.

Then I took a full-on 88-mph shot between the eyes, and it really was not nearly as severe as a similar shot to the chrome-moliben low-profile or standard profile (my other two masks). With that experience, I stuck with the low-profile in the titanium and it has been remarkable. The light-colored bars are easier to see through, and the low profile makes it easier to see the bottom part of the strike zone, allowing me to set up a little higher. It's a superb view. Its reputation for taking blows that stick is well-founded, I suppose; but the thing's so light that it doesn't shake you up like a standard low profile. It's worth the trade off--so far.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by JimKirk

Great question. Yes, we are noticing a higher demand for the standard or "regular" profile as we had suspected - about 2 to 1 so far this year.

However, some of this may be due to the fact that we are one of the only ones who has this mask in that frame shape.

Jim Kirk
Owner
www.ump-attire.com

Thanks, Jim. I did not know that you were one of the only suppliers carrying the standard profile mask. Unfortunately, I think the mask is out of my price range for now but it is definitely on my wish list.

[tip184]

How about all the posts lambasting the OP for his punctuation? Delete those as well.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by tip184

How about all the posts lambasting the OP for his punctuation? Delete those as well.

I think those are the ones that got deleted. At least mine did. Punctuation is important in writing. And, it's just common courtesy to mix in commas and periods occasionally.

[beachbum]

Is there any masks that any of you used, and had trouble with? Seems as though most newer styles are well built.

I guess another question is, ...what makes an expensive mask better, besides the weight?

[MajorDave]

"Q: Is there any masks that any of you used, and had trouble with? Seems as though most newer styles are well built."


The SUL carbon/plastic frame is a no-no. I have seen a cracked one and heard and read of many stories of injuries due to this mask. There is a thread on that very problem and how it was a big factor in the demise of +POS as a company/supplier by Don Parsons of +POS ownership/family here on another forum back in December.

Another +POS mask made of coated aluminum/metal with hollow tubing. Also called a Super Ultra-light with a number (I think SUL300). I had a partner with a big dent in that model mask over his right eye area. I asked him why he was still wearing the mask? His reply: "I paid $80 for it. I'm going to wear it until it doesn't protect me anymore." I certainly hope he does not find out the hard way.

Since +POS is now out of business you don't have to worry too much. I would not buy a used +POS mask of any model though.

I don't know of any of the newer model Wilson's like dyna-lite, Chrome Moliben/New-view denting. Of course, Titanium is your best be so far for lightweight and strength combination.

The Schutt/Diamond that is now selling in silver and black rubber coating have weld spots where the horizontal and vertical bars meet and are made of what appears to be a light aircraft grade cast aluminum. I have seen a black one with the rubber coating cracking off but have heard of no problems with these masks.

Hope this helps.

[kylejt]

I'm pretty sure my Schutt is hollow tube steel. +POS had the aluminium mask, but the tubes were a bit thick.

So far, so good with the Schutt. I've got standar size WV Amara pads in it, as the original pads are junk, and I got clocked pretty good on the chin. It's a bit lower profile than my Honigs and Dynalite, but not as flat as the New View. I like this current rig a lot.

[JR12]

I looked your mask up. I see it has the bar at the top, like the Diamond mask.
I'm thinking of getting one with that bar. I have had the top of my head skimmed (only twice in 17 years) it smarts a little. I like the diamond in the silver/grey, since some posters say the light color seems easier to see thru.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Any blow that glances doesn't really hurt, including the dome scrapers. No need for extra bar.

[JR12]

Yea, your probably right. It smarted for a couple minutes, but never left a bump or anything.