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The retrofit makes things slimmer, cooler and easier move around and throw the ball. And we all know, from it's mask pads, how well the technology works. The tradeoff is it's a bit heavier.

I thought the DaviShield was going to be the next best thing, because its design, innovation and fit. It lasted one good blast, and it went on eBay. And you can't give those things away now.

I absolutely love the idea of a flexible fabric, with the ability to protect my bones and vital organs. But as long as they have to reenforce the shoulders, collarbones, shins and kneecaps with plastic, I'm going to go with plastic over my ribs and heart, too. I came too close to losing my life with lesser protection, years ago.

I don't think they are that much slimmer. I've seen them. And, I suffered more with Team Wendy mask pads. They were just too stiff, no flexibility and I used them a couple of seasons. I think they do their job with other guys, they just didn't work for me. I'm thinking I'm going to give the Unequal mask a try out when they become available.

 

I heard that the Unequal titanium mask it's really lightweight.

 

The pictures of it make it look like it is VERY light. Under 1 pound I think.

 

Where is the pic?

 

BigUmpire where is the picture?

 

Jeff, Thunderheads, said when he was at his MSHAA camp, buying his new unequal CP for for this season the Force 3 rep showed him one. He PMed me a photo BUT I dont think he is supposed to put it out on the web.

 

BullCrap!!!!!!

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The retrofit makes things slimmer, cooler and easier move around and throw the ball. And we all know, from it's mask pads, how well the technology works. The tradeoff is it's a bit heavier.

I thought the DaviShield was going to be the next best thing, because its design, innovation and fit. It lasted one good blast, and it went on eBay. And you can't give those things away now.

I absolutely love the idea of a flexible fabric, with the ability to protect my bones and vital organs. But as long as they have to reenforce the shoulders, collarbones, shins and kneecaps with plastic, I'm going to go with plastic over my ribs and heart, too. I came too close to losing my life with lesser protection, years ago.

I don't think they are that much slimmer. I've seen them. And, I suffered more with Team Wendy mask pads. They were just too stiff, no flexibility and I used them a couple of seasons. I think they do their job with other guys, they just didn't work for me. I'm thinking I'm going to give the Unequal mask a try out when they become available.

 

I heard that the Unequal titanium mask it's really lightweight.

 

The pictures of it make it look like it is VERY light. Under 1 pound I think.

 

Where is the pic?

 

BigUmpire where is the picture?

 

Jeff, Thunderheads, said when he was at his MSHAA camp, buying his new unequal CP for for this season the Force 3 rep showed him one. He PMed me a photo BUT I dont think he is supposed to put it out on the web.

 

OK, ok .... let's nip this one right now .............  this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ is a joke, and no, I did NOT see anything.  Yes, guys from Force 3 were there .... but I never visited the booth

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C'Mon  Jeff! We know you know people in High places. Fess up and share the pic!

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The retrofit makes things slimmer, cooler and easier move around and throw the ball. And we all know, from it's mask pads, how well the technology works.  The tradeoff is it's a bit heavier.

 

I thought the DaviShield was going to be the next best thing, because its design, innovation and fit. It lasted one good blast, and it went on eBay. And you can't give those things away now.

 

I absolutely love the idea of a flexible fabric, with the ability to protect my bones and vital organs. But as long as they have to reenforce the shoulders, collarbones, shins and kneecaps with plastic, I'm going to go with plastic over my ribs and heart, too. I came too close to losing my life with lesser protection, years ago.

I don't think they are that much slimmer. I've seen them. And, I suffered more with Team Wendy mask pads. They were just too stiff, no flexibility and I used them a couple of seasons. I think they do their job with other guys, they just didn't work for me. I'm thinking I'm going to give the Unequal mask a try out when they become available. 

 

I heard that the Unequal titanium mask it's really lightweight.

 

The pictures of it make it look like it is VERY light. Under 1 pound I think.

 

Jason has had the Unequal mask on display at clinics. When you pick it up, it does not feel lighter than other masks on the market. I know it's just a prototype, but until someone weighs it, you can't tell just by looking if it's very light or not. I think the shock absorbers add the extra weight. I could be wrong.

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Send your gold away to TW and get it retrofitted.

THIS...

 

 

Thread over

 

I have no idea why, when you wear a west vest and never feel a ball hitting you, would you even consider sending it to TW to retrofit it. Isn't it superior to begin with?

 

I agree. However with the retrofit it becomes MUCH lower profile and feels much less cumbersome. 

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I tried taping the plates on, I didn't like it and likely won't mess with it further until I take a hit that makes me feel like I need the plates for better protection- hopefully that never comes.

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Send your gold away to TW and get it retrofitted.

THIS...

 

 

Thread over

 

I have no idea why, when you wear a west vest and never feel a ball hitting you, would you even consider sending it to TW to retrofit it. Isn't it superior to begin with?

 

I agree. However with the retrofit it becomes MUCH lower profile and feels much less cumbersome. 

 

I've seen a retrofit and it didn't seem that much thinner.

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