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I noticed last night in my first game with the Diamond/TW that I could not hear myself.  I felt like I was in a sound proof room.  Has anyone else had that?

 

I also saw the ball hit my mask off the dirt and had to consciously think if I felt it or not.  Thanks to everyone here for pushing the TW pads!

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I know I just posted my mask, but my new one just came in. All-star FM4000UMP. AKA system 7 mask.

Good thing you took a picture of it, that bright silver won't last long!  It will be a dull grey in no time. 

 

LOL I'm not really a fan of the shiny. I would like for it to be a little bit more dull so there is less glare. (Now that I finally wore it on the field.) It is an amazing mask though. So light, so comfy, I barely felt it.

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Ok ...All-Star FM25, powdercoated matte black, stock harnessAll-Star one of a kind pads. Silver outer, tan leather inside (LMX style pads)All-Star Sun Visor6" All-Star TGCustomized chin velcro pad done w/ an All-Star logo patch.And.... that's all! :D8029452587_3d58666f93_b.jpg

That is one of the best looking mask I've seen

You must be a proud daddy. I know I would be!

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Ok ...All-Star FM25, powdercoated matte black, stock harnessAll-Star one of a kind pads. Silver outer, tan leather inside (LMX style pads)All-Star Sun Visor6" All-Star TGCustomized chin velcro pad done w/ an All-Star logo patch.And.... that's all! :D
That is one of the best looking mask I've seen You must be a proud daddy. I know I would be! Please don't make Jeff's head any bigger!!! 😃
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MCump

An umpire buddy of mine who purchased the Team Wendy mask pads and used them for awhile - said he then went back to Wilson Leather pads - because of the exact same thing --

- the fabric pads "do" tend to attenuate or absorb a significant and noticeable amount of sound (i.e. ones voice projection) - when wearing the fabric pads loaded into your mask frame of choice.

-- I just changed out my +POS fabric pads for leather pads - and I too noticed a huge difference in how loud my voice was with leather pads vs. with the fabric pads.

 

In the end - it seems a small concession (losing a bit of vocal projection) - given the amount of protection the Team Wendy's pads provide.

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It looks good until Jeff puts his face in it!!!!!!

 

 

Ok ...All-Star FM25, powdercoated matte black, stock harnessAll-Star one of a kind pads. Silver outer, tan leather inside (LMX style pads)All-Star Sun Visor6" All-Star TGCustomized chin velcro pad done w/ an All-Star logo patch.And.... that's all! :D8029452587_3d58666f93_b.jpg

That is one of the best looking mask I've seen

You must be a proud daddy. I know I would be!

 

Thanks!! :D

wow, you guys are rough!!! :D

MCump

An umpire buddy of mine who purchased the Team Wendy mask pads and used them for awhile - said he then went back to Wilson Leather pads - because of the exact same thing --

- the fabric pads "do" tend to attenuate or absorb a significant and noticeable amount of sound (i.e. ones voice projection) - when wearing the fabric pads loaded into your mask frame of choice.

-- I just changed out my +POS fabric pads for leather pads - and I too noticed a huge difference in how loud my voice was with leather pads vs. with the fabric pads.

 

In the end - it seems a small concession (losing a bit of vocal projection) - given the amount of protection the Team Wendy's pads provide.

 

I don't think the muted voice or projection is noticed from the field, I think it's just whoever is wearing it only hears the difference

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Any reason why?  I just recently attached the throat protector, and have only had a one or 2 hits to it so far, soft pitches that bounced off the dirt and up over the catcher in lower level games.  but it is positioned so it will clack against the CP if hit.

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@Thunderheads

Any reason why?  I just recently attached the throat protector, and have only had a one or 2 hits to it so far, soft pitches that bounced off the dirt and up over the catcher in lower level games.  but it is positioned so it will clack against the CP if hit.

In your stance, I doubt that will clack your CP in your plate stance, but if it does, you're good!   FOR ME, it wouldn't work ......  See the post of my custom All-Star FM25 for my positioning....that works for me ...

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@Thunderheads Any reason why? I just recently attached the throat protector, and have only had a one or 2 hits to it so far, soft pitches that bounced off the dirt and up over the catcher in lower level games. but it is positioned so it will clack against the CP if hit.
In your stance, I doubt that will clack your CP in your plate stance, but if it does, you're good! FOR ME, it wouldn't work ...... See the post of my custom All-Star FM25 for my positioning....that works for me ... For once I agree with Jeff!
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@Thunderheads

Any reason why?  I just recently attached the throat protector, and have only had a one or 2 hits to it so far, soft pitches that bounced off the dirt and up over the catcher in lower level games.  but it is positioned so it will clack against the CP if hit.

In your stance, I doubt that will clack your CP in your plate stance, but if it does, you're good!   FOR ME, it wouldn't work ......  See the post of my custom All-Star FM25 for my positioning....that works for me ...

 

hmm, okay you were right. it does not clack when i'm in my stance :$

 

guess ill be wearing the mask without a throat guard until i can get a new one since shipping to canada is stupid for ump equiptment.

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Q: If my All-Star FM4000 took a foul right above the "eyebrow", on the joint between the downtube and the upper eye slit horizontal bar, such that it bent the the horizontal bar... Is that something I should take up with All-Star, should I try to fix and straighten myself, or should I request/rely on a place like MaskIt to remedy when I send the mask in to be repainted?

 

I'm going to send in both my masks... The intention is to get the FM4000 powder-coated a charcoal / gunmetal tint. Not black, but not bright silver. The Easton Speed Elite will get a new, more durable silver finish. Both of these masks are dulling after a season of use.

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Q: If my All-Star FM4000 took a foul right above the "eyebrow", on the joint between the downtube and the upper eye slit horizontal bar, such that it bent the the horizontal bar... Is that something I should take up with All-Star, should I try to fix and straighten myself, or should I request/rely on a place like MaskIt to remedy when I send the mask in to be repainted? I'm going to send in both my masks... The intention is to get the FM4000 powder-coated a charcoal / gunmetal tint. Not black, but not bright silver. The Easton Speed Elite will get a new, more durable silver finish. Both of these masks are dulling after a season of use.
How long have you had it? Mine bent on the same spot. They replaced the frame.
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Q: If my All-Star FM4000 took a foul right above the "eyebrow", on the joint between the downtube and the upper eye slit horizontal bar, such that it bent the the horizontal bar... Is that something I should take up with All-Star, should I try to fix and straighten myself, or should I request/rely on a place like MaskIt to remedy when I send the mask in to be repainted? I'm going to send in both my masks... The intention is to get the FM4000 powder-coated a charcoal / gunmetal tint. Not black, but not bright silver. The Easton Speed Elite will get a new, more durable silver finish. Both of these masks are dulling after a season of use.
How long have you had it? Mine bent on the same spot. They replaced the frame.

 

 

I've had it less than 3 months... I got just after the beginning of the season. Did you deal with All-Star directly, or with the retailer you bought it from?

I'm not concerned with having the pads or the harness exchanged... I have tan TW's in it and a Honig's harness at present. I kept the previous harness and pads in a bag.

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well I was able to buy a NIKE mask recently ( a very reasonable $$) from a retiring D1 along with a few other items . Yes those are  nearly new , all star LUC pads that i had laying around on it . The pads the mask came with were not the NIKE labeled pads . The D1 was given the mask by a Coach , the harness is NIKE though . It has a # printed on the inside of the strap . Likely the player who used it . I wore it in a HS gm last weekend , nice field of vision a bit lighter than my diamond silver with team wendys .

One comment/observation  though , I have a large head (i wear a 73/4-7/8 cap ) , the Nike harness is barely large enough for my head . I have all 3 of the adjustments straps all the way to their ends , just barely in the buckles .

see photos !

 

Marc

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Q: If my All-Star FM4000 took a foul right above the "eyebrow", on the joint between the downtube and the upper eye slit horizontal bar, such that it bent the the horizontal bar... Is that something I should take up with All-Star, should I try to fix and straighten myself, or should I request/rely on a place like MaskIt to remedy when I send the mask in to be repainted? I'm going to send in both my masks... The intention is to get the FM4000 powder-coated a charcoal / gunmetal tint. Not black, but not bright silver. The Easton Speed Elite will get a new, more durable silver finish. Both of these masks are dulling after a season of use.
How long have you had it? Mine bent on the same spot. They replaced the frame. I've had it less than 3 months... I got just after the beginning of the season. Did you deal with All-Star directly, or with the retailer you bought it from? I'm not concerned with having the pads or the harness exchanged... I have tan TW's in it and a Honig's harness at present. I kept the previous harness and pads in a bag. Dealt with all stars but had to show them a receipt
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well I was able to buy a NIKE mask recently ( a very reasonable $$) from a retiring D1 along with a few other items . Yes those are  nearly new , all star LUC pads that i had laying around on it . The pads the mask came with were not the NIKE labeled pads . The D1 was given the mask by a Coach , the harness is NIKE though . It has a # printed on the inside of the strap . Likely the player who used it . I wore it in a HS gm last weekend , nice field of vision a bit lighter than my diamond silver with team wendys .

One comment/observation  though , I have a large head (i wear a 73/4-7/8 cap ) , the Nike harness is barely large enough for my head . I have all 3 of the adjustments straps all the way to their ends , just barely in the buckles .

see photos !

 

Marc

I too have a NIKE Mask/Harness and wear the same size fitted hat as you and mine fits just fine with room to spare.....

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