For you equipment junkies

[DG]

Originally Posted by Hock9

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...)

Masks are probably the only thing I have more than I need. I have 4, all Honigs single bar lightweights, K91would be the model number now. I have 1 black, 1 navy, and 2 red. All have tan doeskin pads. I use the reds for HS ball with navy and red trim shirts. I use the navy when I can use light blue shirts in the summer (not approved for HS ball). I use black with cream color shirts for summer ball. The black and red have black harness, the navy has navy. I got the navy and red frames at closeout prices from Honigs and added the pads and harnesses. I am completely satisified with Honigs single bar lightweights with doeskin pads. I have taken quite a few shots to the mask and never missed the next pitch.

[johnnyg08]

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

[cardinalfan]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

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

Still got my first mask. Don't think I'll ever get rid of it. An old Wilson double bar with vinyl pads. Heavy! and the pads are like bricks.

I haven't used this mask in years, but I have it on a shelf in my office.

[cc6]

The Wilson one. A bit heavy, but easy enough to remove, and the vision is fine. It does the trick. Looks better than the HSM's IMHO.