Umpire helmets and sweat

[GarthB]

Lonewolfe:

The reputation of better vision coaxed me to try. The peripheral vision WAS better, but as far as calling balls and strikes, my westvest was just as good. Since I take my mask off when making other calls, the helmet came in second in regards to vision in that regard.

I learned long ago not to take head shots straight on, so the extra side protection meant little to me. With the helemt slipping problems, it was an easy decision to stick with my mask.