wilson titanium mask

[Kevin Finnerty]

P.S.

Epic Sports return policy:

Items (which are not defective or mis-shipped) can only be returned for refund within 5 days from receipt of order and will be charged a 20-50% restocking fee, less shipping charges. Items that are not returned in their original "factory" packaging will be charged an additional re-packaging fee.

If you are not familiar with an item or sizes, we suggest that you compare products at your local sporting goods store, before you purchase on-line.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

P.S.

Epic Sports return policy:

Items (which are not defective or mis-shipped) can only be returned for refund within 5 days from receipt of order and will be charged a 20-50% restocking fee, less shipping charges. Items that are not returned in their original "factory" packaging will be charged an additional re-packaging fee.

If you are not familiar with an item or sizes, we suggest that you compare products at your local sporting goods store, before you purchase on-line.

An effective way of discouraging returns (as well as orders).

[UMP25]

That's insane, borderline usery.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by UMP25

That's insane, borderline usery.

Usury, even.

Personally, I'd never order from them. They are more than borderline unfriendly just from that policy.

Reminds me of a hardware store in a town where I grew up that has an owner that posts "rules" all over -- no cell phones, no checks, no credit cards, no loud talking, etc. My comment to my dad (who insisted on going there) was -- would they rather have people go to Walmart?

You like the low profile mask? Really?

[Fittske]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

You like the low profile mask? Really?

Yes I love it. I have taken a hand full of shots directly to the mask from LL 12yr olds, to High school Varsity to D1-D2 College pitchers and the mask simply spins off and falls to the ground. After the impact, I usually brush it off, inspect for a quick dent, put it back on.... and put the ball back in play.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Fittske

Yes I love it. I have taken a hand full of shots directly to the mask from LL 12yr olds, to High school Varsity to D1-D2 College pitchers and the mask simply spins off and falls to the ground. After the impact, I usually brush it off, inspect for a quick dent, put it back on.... and put the ball back in play.

I had one, sold it at a tournament in Europe last summer for €100. Weird little quirk I have -- I like using the same hat on the plate that I do on the bases and it was just impossible with the low profile.

So I got a standard profile one. I'll be stylin' and profilin' with my new mask and my new Riddell Power this spring.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

You like the low profile mask? Really?

Yes, absolutely.

[zm1283]

I got a great deal from someone on this forum last year for a low-profile Titanium and I absolutely love it.

Question: Is the "steel" mask that is advertised on Epic's website the black cage version of the Titanium? I vaguely remember Between the Lines carrying what they called a Titanium a while back but it was a black cage instead of the silver like normal. Anyone?

[cviverito]

Originally Posted by UMP25

Yes, absolutely.

I found that interesting too. Word on the street, and from a couple of umpire unions, is that low-prof masks carry a substantially higher risk for incurring a concussion.

[UMP25]

Has anyone ever actually confirmed this with real evidence and not anecdotal stories?

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

You like the low profile mask? Really?

I have both. I started with the low-profile, because that was the first one available. I got the standard when I had to swap the first one out after it bent.

I now use the standard almost all the time. I use the low-profile when the stuff the kids are throwing isn't over 80 m.p.h.

In a winter scrimmage, I took a straight, uncaught 94 m.p.h. fastball straight in the right eye area of the standard one (a half swing blinded the catcher). The mask landed 15 feet behind and to the right of me.

I can say that the light weight makes for less of a jolt, and the pads on that mask are the best imaginable. Wear it loose, like Tim C. professes---it makes all the difference in the world. That same shot with a heavier mask that stays on, and it's a much different jolt.

[JR12]

I just called there. They said they only carry the low profile

[Kevin Finnerty]

It's your face and head. Paying what you need to pay to protect it optimally is, pardon the pun, a no-brainer.

Save (conceal) an extra game fee or two, and pay the difference to Jim at Ump-attire.com, and get what you need and truly want.

It's worth it in two ways: you get a titanium and you don't have to deal with Epic Sports.

[Fittske]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I took a straight, uncaught 94 m.p.h. fastball....

I don't care what kind of "profile" mask you are wearing....when a 94 m.p.h. hits you uncaught, it's going to stun you for a sec. Like Finnerty says... gotta keep that mask loose.

[Fittske]

After placing my order a year ago... Shortly after placing my order I was contacted by Epic to verify that everything was correct. I had the mask in about 5 bus days. Shipping was also resonable. If in doubt, call them up and verify everything over the phone then place your order.