I have come close several times to putting my fingers deep in the eye opening, coming close to my left eye in the process. If you fail to look after any mask you will never be certain if today will be the day that the strap breaks, or the pads no longer cushion the blow. Both masks are available in color schemes, with tan padding, but be conservative . There are many reasons to select either of these masks. What is clear however is, choosing one of these masks means you have committed yourself to a quality product.
Quality deserves respect and care.
Your appearance is about to go up one notch as you walk to your next plate game and the expectations of you as an umpire are about to make a similar leap upwards. Selecting a professional quality mask means the shoes are going to have to be a little shiner, the pants cleaner, the hat fitted, the mechanics a touch sharper. Using a professional mask is just not as simple as owning one. Balls and Strikes.