Diamond ix3 mask

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by mo99

Anybody use the Diamond ix3 umpire mask that took a hard foul ball to the center of the mask? I used a Honigs K 91 mask for years and just bought the Diamond mask this year. During a high school game on Thursday I took quite a shot to the mask from a foul ball hit from a pitcher that threw extremely hard. I really felt the impact through my jaw bone back to my ears and had quite a headache through late Thursday evening. I never felt this much impact when using my other masks over the years. Just curious if anyone else experienced a problem like this. I really like the light weight and visibility of this mask but not if it doesn't handle impact well.Thanks.


Jeff

Mo:

Both MTD, Jr., and I wear this mask both fastpitch soft ball and baseball and have had no problems with it. But Bret is correct about adjusting the straps of your mask.

MTD, Sr.

[mo99]

Thanks for the input guys.I was ready for the next pitch without delay but the effects lasted another inning or so. I have been umpiring many years and that was definitely the hardest shot I took on the mask. I know that mask is highly rated and is used for baseball as well. I will double check the strap adjustment and will give it a go again tomorrow. I think your right Dakota as it might well have been a mild concussion.Thanks again.

Jeff

[derwil]

I have the same mask but replaced the pads with Wilson Suede ones. Several shots later no problems. I never liked Diamond's pads...too flimsey for me.

[CajunNewBlue]

I use the diamond mask.. with pro nine pads. 2 billion hard shots to the face and still counting.

ok, maybe 9-20... the concussions make me lose count.