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| Dec. 2, 2021 Gdub 2 posts | Pitchers mask Has anyone had any issues with the masks that pitchers wear. |
| Dec. 3, 2021 JDub Men's 60 206 posts | For me, wearing a mask actually hinders my vision. What specific issue(s) are you experiencing ? ? ? Have Fun, Be Safe, Jeff White Legacy Sports USA (AZ) |
| Dec. 3, 2021 Gdub 2 posts | I don't think there is a good mask for a pitcher. Our league is using a softball catchers mask. I to think they do hinder my vision to. I miss to many grounders off to the side because of the mask. |
| Dec. 3, 2021 AKA: Southpaw 179 posts | 4 months ago, after a line drive broke 2 bones in my left cheek, my wife decided I needed a helmet. With our daughter's assistance, they found a cricket helmet/faceguard on Amazon. There were actually several different models/styles. It fits well; is very durable and there are no vision issues. Highly recommended! |
| Dec. 3, 2021 DieselDan Men's 75 602 posts | Have you looked into female softball batting helmets? |
| Dec. 3, 2021 rmp0012002 Men's 50 57 posts | Smash It Sports has full pitching helmets (Viper) and more old school ones as does Amazon. Since a mask is needed these days I dont pitch. Any type of helmet/mask limits my vision and especially my peripheral vision. Its enough where Im not confident in my reaction time. |
| Dec. 4, 2021 JDub Men's 60 206 posts | Gotta ask Southpaw, "4 months ago, after a line drive broke 2 bones in my left cheek" Mask or Maskless? Game or BP? Pitching or Infield? https://www.smashitsports.com/product-category/slowpitch-gear/slowpitch-pitching-helmets/ Viper Softball Pitchers Helmet While bats get hotter and hotter, pitchers are left to fend for themselves. Now, the technology that protects batters and catchers is being used to defend Slowpitch and Fastpitch pitchers. The Viper Pitchers Helmet by Schutt is the only NOCSAE certified pitchers helmet on the market. Making this helmet the safest helmet in the game. This is not a Lacrosse helmet with a paint job, this helmet was designed from the ground up to be built specifically for softball. Features: Streamlined helmet shell and redesigned faceguard for better visibility and protection. A new front pad thats constructed of impact-absorbing polymer, with a new crown liner and pad. Energy Lock Technology powered by D3O Exclusive to Schutt Inflatable airliner for a comfort fit. (Pump Included) Airliner enables the helmet to form better and more comfortably to the contours of your head. Complete head coverage. Chinstrap included for a secure fit. Weighs less than 3lbs. Faceguard is approved for balls 11″ and larger. This helmet is designed to fit heads sized 6 (7/8) 7 (9/16) Made in the USA 1-Year Warranty through Schutt STOOOPID BATS ! ! ! |
| Dec. 4, 2021 AKA: Southpaw 179 posts | JDub, I was pitching in a senior league (RASSA) game. This part I hate to admit--we use nets. Line drive about 4 inches off left side rail of net. I peaked; split second blind spot and knocked me out. 3 days in hospital. Our 3B said the sound off the bat and on me was almost the same. Another thing I hate to have to admit--our league uses the Rock in spite of earlier protests from me and others. Of course, the blame is all mine; should have stayed behind the net! |
| Dec. 4, 2021 AKA: Southpaw 179 posts | I failed to give credit where it is due. My good friend and coach of the 60 Gents, Steve Stokes, recommended the cricket helmet. It is a Shrey. |
| Dec. 4, 2021 AKA: Southpaw 179 posts | Also forgot to mention how fortunate and blessed I am. I sat out 8 weeks then came back and played the last 2 months of our season. The mask is my new best friend! |
| Dec. 5, 2021 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | when i pitched i used a baseball coaches helmet (wear the helmet backwards like a catcher) in conjunction with a rip-it/champ-pro style face-mask.....i also have seen the softball batter's helmets with cages on with also a catchers throat guard .....both have great vision...... |
| Dec. 6, 2021 neck10 714 posts | AKA staying behind the fence makes good sense the screen is to protect you .Your face mask isn't going to protect you if you take one off your chest it could be light's out.your face mask isn't going to help if you take a ball of your shin.We use a screen in our league it has saved many a pitcher from serious injury.I could never bear hitting a pitcher in the face or heart,someone get's hurt bad or get's killed because other's or so Macho Don't just talk safety abide by it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There's not a pitcher in senior softball that has fast enough reflexes to combat how fast these guy's can still hit the ball. There's no weight room to go to to improve your reflexes!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Dec. 6, 2021 neck10 714 posts | I meant to say 65 & 0lder senior softball |
| March 3, 2022 RiverRandy55 5 posts | I have played softball for over 40 years. I never wore any safety equipment while I played very thankful that I never was injured on the mound. I am now making my comeback after not playing for 12 years. I really believe I need a mask while on the mound. The balls are coming so fast off these hot bats. I know my reflexes are much slower now I welcome anymore feedback where to buy a light mask with the best vision. Looking for a team 65+ to pitch for. I live in Southern Ca close to Palms Springs. |
| March 7, 2022 neck10 714 posts | we were playing in Sanford One of our hardest hitter's hit an outside pitch went up the middle .Everyone stated jawing except the guy that got hit.inbetween innings I caught him before he got off the field, I told him I was sorry & that none of my players would ever hit him on purpose. He pulled me over & told me to kick him where he had got hit.so I did to my surprize he was wearing a full catchers gear. he told me the only thing safer was a screen , I agreed & everyone was happy. |
