Space between mask and cap bill

[Mike Prince]

After years of wearing 4- and 6-stitch caps, I've bought a couple of 8-stitch caps this year.  I really like them and have begun wearing them behind the plate as well.  I am using a Champro Mag mask (standard profile) with TW pads and can slide the end of my index finger between the bill and the mask so I figure at the tightest area I've got about a 1/2" space.

 

Not sure if that's enough space for safety (I have not taken a mask shot so far this year).  I know others have posted on here that they regularly wear 8-stitch caps on the plate with no issues.

 

Thoughts?

[Umpire in Chief]

I will wear 8 stitch caps under my mask. I use the DynaLite currently with Team Wendy pads but also did it with the stock leather wrap-a-round pads. I have never had an issue.

I do not think the pads would compress enough to make wearing a 8 stitch a danger.

[kylejt]

Every mask, pad, hat and noggin shape is different. That space is very often overlooked, when figuring out if your rig is right for you. Remember, that ball will drive your mask toward your brain, and if the bill touches the frame when the pads are compressed, that's a direct shot to your skull. As they say in the UK "Mind the gap".

 

So check that, fellas. Especially those sporting the New View frames. They're pretty flat, and close to the face already.