RIP-IT Defense Softball Fielder’s Mask – Lightweight Secure Fit Provides Maximum Protection and Comfort – Does Not Obstruct View – Ponytail Friendly

As a professional slow pitch player, I play Silver/Gold USSSA, and this past weekend this mask miserably failed after a year of service. This mask saved me from undergoing $4,000 in facial reconstruction surgery and may even have saved my life. The NSA is hitting 400/44s, so their balls are rock hard. The ball struck a rock on the 3rd hole and redirected into what would have been my right eye socket, easily 100+mph. After barely a blink of an eye, my play was over and I suffered no concussion. I still had a bruise above my right ear from where the back of the mask compacted into my skull. It's simply coated with a new coating of yellow color due to a new ball that hit it. The mask has no structural problems (no welds snapped). I was amazed at how well it held up, and everyone was impressed at how little impact it had on me, despite how devastating the blow was. In my opinion, this $40 product is the reason I have a vision and possibly a life. If you play men's softball at a competitive level, you should also purchase If a freak rock had struck, I would have had to rebuild my house for thousands of dollars- The weekend before last, I underwent surgery.

Ramona Shaffer

| Sep 03, 2020

Get the Rip It Over Champ Pro mask instead of the Champ Pro mask if you have the extra cash. Although I have one of each, the padding in the champ Pro mask is very stiff and uncomfortable for my little girl. After going to the store and purchasing the rip it mask, I had to replace all the padding in it, resulting in a cost of at least as much, if not a little more, than buying the are going to play for an extended period of time than just one season, spend the extra money! You won't regret it.

Bowen HARGREAVES

| Mar 02, 2021

Any player of softball, regardless of level, needs to have this book. My softball team is led by a pitcher who is an adult. Since I was a kid, I always wondered why people wore Following that, I suffered a fracture to three ribs from a line drive to the face. After catching part of the ball with my glove before it made impact, I managed to slow the ball down enough to let it careen off my right side and all the way back to I was not required to have surgery, but my teeth were literally shifted as a result. me almost eight months to feel somewhat normal once again, but I still suffer from nerve pain and damage. You are more likely to pitch if you play the infield. This is something you should buy.

Sophie Hanna

| Jan 03, 2021

As she plays catch, the 7yo uses this device to protect her pretty face from any bumps. So far, she has not complained. While we checked, the softball does not go through the mask when we are using the smaller softball. My purchase was of a high quality. I am happy with it.

Jeffrey Klein

| Oct 15, 2020

My goal is to encourage my daughters to try out a variety of They will stay active, become a part of a team, make new friends, etc. I never had the opportunity as a child (the things I wished I had done). My youngest, age six at the time, was interested enough in softball to sign As a first-timer, I didn't realize all the gear needed as a player could be a bit overwhelming since I don't even know how softball is played. Even though her league did not require fielders masks for 6U, I read everything I could about them so I decided it was better to be safe than sorry and bought When she got hit in the face by a softball during practice she left FIRST. In a few seconds I realized that children have very little depth perception and do not understand that they should not throw the ball at 6 feet away full force. It is safe to say that this mask saved my daughter's face -- and her love of the game, too. If she had not worn the mask, I have no doubt that she would have been terrified for the rest of her life. I haven't seen her since just over a year ago, and she still wears When she is on the field with her glove on, she is supposed to face the sky with the mask on. Whenever she is hit in the face, which is a lot even now (even in 8U), she turns to me and yells, "That is why we have masks!!! ". There is always a chuckle among the crowd as soon as they hear that. I picked this frame because the metal construction provides a narrow frame, since she has a small frame, and I assumed it would not obstruct her view Because we have not used plastic fielder's masks yet, I am not sure if they are better in this sense not that that is the reason for going with this one over plastic. It still makes sense to buy it if you are unsure about whether or not you need It is inevitable that your child will be hit in the face at some point, and you will be glad they were wearing a.

Khalil McBride

| Nov 18, 2020

Despite the fact that my daughter started playing softball this year, we had trouble finding a coach. Since she's 7 years old, she would need a shield that would fit her. We tried several different types of bras prior to finally choosing this one. It has a great fit, it's adjustable, and it's lightweight compared to some of the other brands we One issue is that this book is a bit more expensive than the others, but I think we shouldn't complain about the price. Despite her poor vision, she can still see quite The softball is able to stop hitting her in the face with this glove! It is better than most brands. My recommendation for this product is to recommend it.

Eve Vazquez

| Jul 01, 2021

This is an excellent bed for my daughter and me. I will get my own when I practice pitching with her. I borrow hers each time we practice. My daughter, who is 9 1/2 years old, as well as I, were able to fit in an adult small. If I may give you some information, my daughter weighs about 80 pounds and is about 53 inches tall. The visor does not obstruct her vision and she can see very well.

Ryan Ferguson

| Jan 15, 2021

This piece of sports gear is lightweight and nonintrusive. I bought it after I took a line drive square on my nose at first base in a men's softball league. Four weeks of being out of commission caused me to break my nose. The mask was ordered as a precaution to avoid a repeat of the incident. This is a light mask that does not obstruct my vision very much. When a bad hop on a grounder hit me in what would have been the teeth, it paid for itself. In an accident with heavy impact, the padding did it's job well and absorbed most of the impact while the steel frame looks just like it did when After they followed suit, the rest of our infield did the same. Most sunglasses can be worn with it as well as a hat, although it will be The cost is much lower than facial surgery, thus I'd recommend it for softball leagues.

Zara Delgado

| Oct 01, 2020