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[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?

[kylejt]

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

I doubt there's an emperical evidence out there. It's just based on physics and common sense. I'd rather have a hatchet shape in front of me to deflect the energy, than a flat shape to absorbe it.

I don't know about "substantially higher", but logic would tell you the more round the shape, the less of a "flat" blow you'll get. What you're trying to avoid is the straight shot, where the ball just falls right in front of you. I had one of those with the old +POS SUL. I took the whole brunt of that one. I was coo-coo for three days, and didn't even know it.

[cviverito]

Originally Posted by UMP25

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

Other than PBUC umpires telling me 'low-profile' masks were deemed 'not recommended' for safety from an increased potential for concussion...I have no real evidence.

As for choosing between standard or low-profile - I've used both and don't see a benefit from the low-pro significant enough for taking a risk for lack of real evidence. Of course others might prefer the field of view offered by the low-pro and choose to take that risk.

It's another purely subjective decision. No matter which mask is chosen we are at risk of being concussed when struck. Occupational hazard.

[UMP25]

Well, some coaches would argue that the low profile hasn't helped me to see the zone any better.

[JR12]

ok, finally pulled the trigger yesterday. I ordered the Standard profile from Ump Attire. Sorry, but I like the 2 tone pads.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by JR12

ok, finally pulled the trigger yesterday. I ordered the Standard profile from Ump Attire. Sorry, but I like the 2 tone pads.

You should never have to apologize for liking something that's two-tone.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

You should never have to apologize for liking something that's two-tone.

+POS two-toned ball bags?

Maybe those are the exception that proves the rule.

[cviverito]

Originally Posted by UMP25

Well, some coaches would argue that the low profile hasn't helped me to see the zone any better.

"Some"? Why so humble?

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by cviverito

"Some"? Why so humble?

Well, the definition of "some" is two or more.