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Originally Posted by mbyron

The only reason I would (and do) consider switching to a HSM is the protection from the batter's backswing.

Currently, my risk assessment is that concussions pose a greater risk to me, given the games and levels I work. It seems rational to stick with a traditional mask.

I have taken two hits from thrown balls on the side of the helmet, one square on the temple, that saved me from a potentially severe injury.

Both thrown balls were dead ball sitchs coming from F3 and F6 to F2 who wasn't looking. Another reason I never remove the helmet except during changeovers.