All-Star System 7 Umpire Helmet

I, like many people have already commented, am new to the helmet world. Honestly, this helmet has saved me twice in one season on foul balls coming back off the screen. Worth the cost right there. I think All-Star puts a good product into our world and I do not have any concerns about the protective ability of the mask...its primary function. If I could change a couple things I would change how the bars attach on the upper and lower part of your eye slot. When I look up for a foul ball I always seem to see that weld spot at the top of the slot because it creeps just a little down into your field of vision. The same thing happens on the bottom with the two welds when I am looking for a ball on the ground. That would be my only recommendation to take a look at before you commit to this mask. Otherwise I think the backs of my ears will toughen up to the straps and I will adjust to the scary noise that comes from getting popped in the face when the plastic reverberates.