F3 Mask & All HSMs - How do they handle the low hits?

[Rock Bottom]

I know many love this man for it's concussion protection, but how well does it handle shots to the jaw? After about 300 games the last two years not getting hurt, I've taken two shots to the lower part of the mask the last three weeks (latest today), and my jaw hinge hurts and mouth isn't closing right (I assume due to swelling, it went away after about 7 days the first time). 

So, this has me thinking about the F3. Also, do buckets handle these types of shots better?

Last question, is it better to have you teeth clenched when taking a hit or not?

THANKS ALL!

[SeeingEyeDog]

@Rock Bottom

Hey Rock, I haven't ever used a HSM, however I have the following alternative in addition to the HSM when those guys weigh in...

Have you considered an All-Star mask with their new line of mask pads? All-Star's technologies were extensively featured in a recent YouTube presentation by @JimKirk and @Matt Arcovio. All-Star mask pads now extend the lower edges of the cage AND they have an internal plate sewn into the lower pad that runs across your entire lower jaw area. They are also doing some innovative things with regards to geometry with the shape of their mask cages. All of these features work together to better disperse the energy associated with the impact of a baseball against the mask. More energy dispersal means the risk of injury is reduced. No mask makes the risk zero, of course but, I would seriously consider All-Star masks and pads.

Link to the All-Star Cobalt line launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-QcyZ_SoO8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1L_nJS0K1JY0608F6R2mhvU4vXZNv_DiTETTH5ZYW8xdGEpk97eBfBXvg

It runs 2 hours and there is a lot of great information contained there.

~Dog

Edited October 12, 2020 by SeeingEyeDog
Added Cobalt Launch link

[Rock Bottom]

4 hours ago, SeeingEyeDog said:

@Rock Bottom

Hey Rock, I haven't ever used a HSM, however I have the following alternative in addition to the HSM when those guys weigh in...

Have you considered an All-Star mask with their new line of mask pads? All-Star's technologies were extensively featured in a recent YouTube presentation by @JimKirk and @Matt Arcovio. All-Star mask pads now extend the lower edges of the cage AND they have an internal plate sewn into the lower pad that runs across your entire lower jaw area. They are also doing some innovative things with regards to geometry with the shape of their mask cages. 

Thanks! Yes, I had watched that and I should have mentioned I use the FM4000 steel. I think I will try the Mag pads with it.