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@DerekGDS I know I added the socks in the PM but I got to thinking (and someone else might ask this question).... does this offer include the socks or should be buy them now? Either way is fine with me but it might save GD money in shipping costs if free shipping is offered for both.

I just wanted to followup on this concerning the TG. I was able to use my mask with TW pads this weekend. With my chest protector and mask, the mask did extend below my CP's neck line with me just standing up. When in my crouch, it was the same. Maybe the angle opened up slightly between the TG and my chest but I didn't feel exposed like I thought I would for a straight shot from a bat to my throat. Of course, I will be taking the risk for the ball that bounces from the ground up.

IDK, seems like it would be easier to say, 'in the windup, one step is allowed with the non-pivot foot to proceed the final placement of the pivot foot.'

For those that have bought the GD mask, I did receive the email for the discounted pads today. I gotta figure out which ones compliment my TW ones since I only skimmed the descriptions earlier. WTBS, is there anyone thinking of adding a throat guard on their mask? Comparing mine, the GD mask extends roughly an inch lower than my Wilson one and it is at a better angle reducing more exposure. But, I am not sure I feel most protected with the way I stand. Probably going to jinx myself over thinking about it. Sent from my SM-F721U1 using Tapatalk

Quoting Bowser from Sha-Na-Na, "How low can you go? How low can you go? How low can you go?" (sorry, I am not in the market right now, but, my mind wonders sometimes. I'll go back to picking hair out of my ears now...)

I could try and find it but how does a test cycle relate to the motion an umpire would take to put on or take off a mask? I suspect one cycle to be the one time motion of putting on the mask and it rubbing against the chin(?), But, I wouldn't think that they would only last 16-20 games (if guesstimating one would cycle their mask on and off 40-50 times a 9 inning game). Is there a UV test as well and if so, how did they hold up with UV testing? What would be the nominal life expectancy of these pads be (understanding YMMV and climate could affect these).

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Thanks @DerekGDS! Your mind meld persuasion made me pull the trigger even though my fall ball season is winding down and I won't be able to use until the spring. IDK, maybe I will just hang it on my wall and stare at it while working my desk job. Who am I kidding? I will probably wear it while looking over my three screens to test the sight lines in it. I've got to do something with it, you know?

That would be the difference between an FU and an FM (F Me)... lol

@concertman1971 I apologize if this is out of line. I don't want to put you on the spot so defer if you want to. So what is your percentage of correct calls in these situations and do you mumble under your breath an 'FU' when the challenge goes in your favor? And, how has it helped your strike zone?

To totally hijack the thread, watch this concerning the demise of bands on the top 40 charts. It is an interesting happening... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GtPTYSgHv/

He is self aware. That makes him an AI 2.0 or Terminator 2.0. Number 4 above... talk about abandonment... jeesh... if you don't get it called there, are you even trying?

Lighten up, Francis, it was a joke. Sorry that you were offended of broadly characterizing a band in the 60's and 70's as hippies. But, since you asked, I got this from Google's Chat AI: I guess I was wrong. Back to my Tapioca pudding....

It means he is going to become a hippy and start using alternative, natural medication to determine his next steps. Edited to add: "and there is nothing wrong with that."

Coach, and maybe the umpire, is lucky the mask only swiped his head and didn't make flush contact.