Rawlings LWMX Ti face mask

[acpar72]

Just wanted to review the Rawlings LWMX Ti facemask.  BTW, if anyone can explain how to take photos from the iPhone to the Mac and then to this site, I will post pics. 

 

Weight: 1.1 lbs with the stock pads

 

Pads: Nothing special, everything the Nike Ti stock pads are. Vinyl or PU with Microfiber on the chin.  Three velcro straps on both chin and forehead pads. Nice looking, nothing overdone. A simple classic Rawlings patch in the middle. Can be blacked out or left alone, either way it isn't overwhelming.

 

Strap: Same size as Wilson MLB harness, a simple "R" in the middle. Extremely easy to use and again not over or underdone.  

 

Facemask:  I am absolutely sold!  It is everything the Nike Ti is minus the cost and trouble associated with getting one.  Compared to the Wilson Ti, it has the same shiny tone to it that the Nike has and the Wilson doesnt.  It has a much less angled throat guard than the Wilson Ti, exactly what sets the Nike apart from the Wilson as well.  It is standard profile. I would estimate it at 10" if not 9.5."  The mask does exactly what the Nike Ti does with its bars, it runs them parallell with one another which the Wilson Ti does not.  The only differences between the Rawlings Ti and the Nike Ti are the pattern on the throat guard, the ear protectors which are squared off rather than angled, and lastly it has a reinforcement peice in the middle that is hidden by the velcro strap.  

 

Overall: I will be using it for the first time this coming week, I am completely stoked! Quite impressive visually, everything if not more than the Nike Ti.  I also am more confident in this mask in that it isnt from the black market. I have a receipt, a proof of purchase in the event that a bar is bent I can get a new one at no cost.

 

 

[BalkHawk]

pssh, no "check" logo?

[acpar72]

I need to add as well that the inside of the mask is indeed painted black. I cannot see the advantage but to be sure there is no disadvantage.

[UMP45]

 

pssh, no "check" logo?

That is a "swoosh". Not a check.

[slo8140]

where did you get it?

[Fittske24]

The proof of the pudding is how the welds comparing to the nike. Nike welds are more of a full weld were the Wilson welds are more like tack welds. The full welds of the nike make the frame stronger and less dent resistant. The Wilson tack welds are like taking two pieces of metal and simply laying them on top of one another. This makes the Wilson mask more bend prone.

[NoCal Blue]

Epic Sports currently has them on sale for $179. Another $39 for TW pads and this would not be a bad rig for a Ti mask.

 

Rawlings LWMXTi Mask;

 

[acpar72]

You will not be disappointed with this mask!

[acpar72]

Just finished a nine inning game in it, could not be more sold.  I hope someone jumps on this besides me. Regarding the welds, they are indeed Nike style welds and not Wilson style welds.  Guys, dont overlook this thing. Put TW pads in, 6.5 inch throat guard, its just plain poppin!

[Marcus6]

Just wanted to review the Rawlings LWMX Ti facemask.  BTW, if anyone can explain how to take photos from the iPhone to the Mac and then to this site, I will post pics. 

 

There are a few ways to do this.  Easiest way is to transfer through iPhoto with the phone plugged into your computer.  Second easiest way is downloading them from the iPhone through Preview (with phone plugged in go to File --> Import from iPhone).

[Umpire in Chief]

If you use Tappatalk you can also upload a pic directly into your post.