What mask do you prefer?

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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
Out of curiosity .. why wear it? for minimul gain...

IMO, it is superior in functionality (though not necessarily in aesthetics).

Superior shock protection because of a row of padding around the crown of the head similar to a football helmet. As noted, the angular shape deflects balls off the helmet. IÂ’ve had some wicked shots hit me that I donÂ’t even notice, though the sound of it cause people 200 ft away to wonder if I hadnÂ’t been killed! Conversely I can remember a baseball to the center of my old iron cage putting me flat on my back because my head had to absorb the full shock of an 85 mph fast ball. I find visibility to be so much greater that it is easy to leave it on when making calls. And I find it to be cooler while it has been worn all day in some 98 deg tournaments.

Yeah, it looks weird, but I donÂ’t care. My comfort and safety is more important and as long as the state associations that I call for do not object, I will continue to wear the helmet (and promote it.)

WMB

I've heard the visibility thing before. When I tried one on I didnt think there was much difference but theres a big difference between a field and some sports shop.

I have had an interest in them mostly because at times I work baseball as well.

The deflection thing is good info because you can get your jaw clacked pretty good on a straight shot to the face with a mask.

How does it do on a multiple game day in the heat?