Force3 V2 Silver Defender Umpire Mask with Tan

Fantastic umpire mask. Took a foul ball in my second game wearing it. Didn't faze me in the least. So much greater protection than my past masks. Would recommend to anyone.

After going from a very basic Champro when I first started umpiring, then moving to a Honig's last year. I figured I better step up to a legit mask if I was going to do multiple game at the college level, so I took the plunge and won't ever go back. Just in fall ball alone I took 2 88+ fastballs square off the middle of my mask barely feeling a thing. Every single time the catcher was amazed I was ready to go. It it heavier than your run of the mill mask, but not that much that you are going to fatigue out in a double header. Definitely wear this snug as they recommend.

One full season in and it's more than passed my test...full disclosure...I rotate from an HSM and this Force3 mask every few games...might be a tad heavier than others but nothing that should discourage a purchase.

After 15 years of using an umpire mask, I went to the hockey style helmet a few years ago. However, due to visibility issues I decided to ditch the bucket and sprung for the Defender mask. I absolutely love it. Definitely five stars. Unlike another reviewer, I actually think this is very lightweight. I love the field of vision and I also bought a titanium throat cage which attaches to protect the adam's apple. It was worth the investment for me. I couldn't be more pleased with the Force3.

Recent purchase. Happy so far. Heard comments about the weight of the mask, but I weighed it against the Honig's mask I use and it was only something like 4-5 ounces heavier. The bars are smaller in diameter and I am liking the field of vision it provides. I have taken one foul ball off the mask, it wasn't a really hard shot, but nevertheless, I felt nothing. Serioulsy, barely felt a thing. Very satisfied so far.

I purchased this umpire mask thinking it would be great to absorb some impact. The concept is great, but the weight of the mask was significantly heavier than any other mask. It actually started to bother my neck in just a few minutes. I ended up sending it back. I really wanted to love the mask, but the weight made it impossible to use.

I am an NCAA Division I college fast pitch softball umpire and recently purchased the Force 3 Defender mask. During a recent game, I took a foul tip directly from the bat to the face and barely felt it. With other masks, I would have felt my head rock back and my brain collide with the back of my skull, usually resulting in a concussion. The mask absorbed the impact just as advertised. I felt only a slight impact from the pads against my face, but the shock of the collision was absorbed by the mask. Nice job!! Thank you for making such a great contribution to the safety of Umpires everywhere.