Force3 Cloth Mask for Umpire Masks & Helmets

I don't recommend this product. Tends to want to come off when you pull your mask, and your lower field of vision is some what blocked. Definitely not worth the money.

The concept is good. Mask does allow for better breathing without the face being covered. The down side is limited visibility. I could not see the catcher when in my stance. Could not see the knee strike. Peripheral vision was also limited. Maybe a redesign by placing a plastic covered mesh from below eye level to the bottom of the mask.

Not a fan of this product as I lose my perspective of home plate. You essentially lose half your vision. I shouldn't have to adjust my plate stance (head positioning) to fit home plate in the reduced viewing space.

Great idea, poor execution. You cannot see low pitches with this on and I don’t want to be constantly moving my head to compensate.

I like the concept but my field of view is very limited. This obstructs the view of the where the catcher is. Great concept but poorly designed. I don't know what to do with it now.

I am just not a fan. This mask is very high quality and works as described, it just limits my vision too much.

Does not fit Wilson Shock FX 2.0.

It seemed like a good idea. However, I use a Under Armour helmet. It took some manipulation to get a good fit but it made removing and replacing the helmet very difficult. I don’t recommend this product for that reason.

Great idea as a face covering on plate fogs my glasses. I use a neck gaiter and bring it up when removing my umpire mask. I have used it now for three plate games and I lose view of the catchers movements, as well as easily checking the batters feet in the box. Tracking the pitch isn’t an issue, but now seeing if catcher loses the ball requires more head movement. If it makes players/parents/coaches, etc. feel better because of no mouth/nose covering, I’ll adjust, for now.

This was a really good idea but doesn't work in reality. Like is said above it blocks complete view of the low pitch. Never made it past my living room in my try-on phase.

A great idea, but unfortunately not practical. Using this cover takes away everything on the lower, outside corners. I could not see anything below the catchers helmet while wearing.

Ditto what Keith said. Can't see the low pitch and totally blocks lower field of view. Doesn't want to stay attached to umpire mask if you remove it frequently. Used it on an All-Star Magnesium mask for a couple inning before it went into my pocket.

This cloth mask is handy to have on the plate. Breathing is much easier, and it actually helps you focus on the zone once you're used to it. A bit of a blind spot around the catcher, like when you're handing him a baseball, but not in the strike zone. Definitely more comfortable/breathable than wearing a face mask or neck gaiter while back there. I just pull the neck gaiter up when approached with my umpire mask off.

This is nicely made and will fit almost any mask; however, this is NOT going to be useful for me to wear on the plate. The device complete takes away the lower half of your vision. It is near impossible to track a low pitch with this on your mask. I tried it on the All-Star Magnesium mask and there's no way I can track a low pitch with it on. I would think it would be even harder to see with an Force3 mask, since they sit further from your face (creating more of an obstruction in your field of view). I was hoping to avoid having to wear a medical mask on the field, but this is not the solution unfortunately.