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For you equipment junkies
For those who have bought more stuff than they need....but have settled on a favorite....knowing what you know now, if you had to buy one mask, which one would it be - and why? Please include specifics - brand, model, colors, etc.
Thank-you. Hock9 p.s. A self-proclaimed mask junkie who can't make up his mind which one he likes the best. (Wilson single bar, Wilson titanium, All Star double bar, Gerry Davis super-light, gray, black, navy...) |
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well, regardless of what anybody says on here...I'm going to see this spring if my new Titanium can replace my SUL as my favorite. I really like the SUL, took many, many shots...but sprung for the expensive Wilson mask...I want to really like the Wilson...I'm anxious to see the difference the lighter colored bars have on my plate game.
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now i have three masks...i have my 1st every mask an entry-level Diamond...heavier than heavy...defnitely could try to move that mask...to a beginner umpire or something...there's pretty much a 0% chance of me every using that mask again
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I haven't used this mask in years, but I have it on a shelf in my office. |
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I am uneasy about spending around $200 on a titanium frame mask. Last edited by mrm21711; Sat Feb 28, 2009 at 02:13am. |
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I had three masks until I bought Wilson Titanium last summer when it was $199. I immediately put my other three-Gray Wilson New-View, Black Wilson New-View and Blue Honig's single bar with Wilson Traditional style Doeskin pads up for sale. Now only one I ever want. So light, so comfortable. Looks great with everything.
Titanium is the only way to go for me.
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Think of purchasing a mask as similar to purchasing a motorcycle helmet. In most cases you get the protection you pay for.
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Im assuming you are referring to the Titanium mask being more protective than the standard Wilson Dyna-Lite because it is more expensive. If so, I have heard NOBODY make these claims who is knowledgeable on the subject - rather that the Titanium is lighter. In fact, we recently had somebody post that their Wilson Titanium suffered a bent bar from a ~90 mph fastball.
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my .02
I am down to two.....and they are my favorites....
Black +POS lightweight single bar..... Navy Honigs K91 single bar............. Black mask with black, cream and Polo Bue with black collared shirts, Navy with Navy shirts.... Havent tried a titanium......... |
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I bet you'd find a few masks of any type that get dented at 90 mph
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If a $90 mask bends after the 1st time it gets hit, that is 1 thing, but if a $270 mask, after tax and doe skin pads, bends after the first hit on 2 different masks, well then I have a problem with that. I love the feel, look and vision of the titanium, but I usually get hit about 10 times a season in the mask, and if each one absorbes instaed of deflects the blow, then my mask will look like rolling plaines by the end of the season. When wilson fixxes the design issues that I feel they have with their product I will gladly buy a new one regardless of the cost. |
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