Face shields are allowed instead of masks in some instances, but not all. It depends on the level of protection that is required. In some cases, a face shield may provide more protection than a mask, while in other cases a mask may be more effective.
You can wear a face mask in baseball as long as it does not interfere with your vision or impede your ability to breathe. Some athletes prefer to wear a face mask to help keep their face and nose warm during cold weather games.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the rules of the specific softball league you are playing in. However, in general, most softball leagues do not require players to wear masks on their helmets.
While face shields are not required for softball, they are recommended for players who have braces or other dental work that could be damaged by a ball hit to the face. Face shields provide protection from errant pitches and batted balls, and can help prevent serious injuries to the teeth and mouth.
4.7/5
LOADED WITH FEATURES – The RIP-IT Defense Pro features Blackout Technology, which is like eye-black for your equipment, only better. This helps eliminate glare from the sun and will help you see the ball like never before.
RIP-IT DEFENSE QUALITY – At RIP-IT, we understand that team sports are an integral part of confidence building and help provide girls with the skills they need to be successful. We make quality products that honor this commitment.
BACKED BY SCIENCE – Engineered with steel safety cells, this uses variable flex technology to transfer and reduce the force of impact. This allows the it to remain lightweight and utilize an open design for coolness.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS – Package includes (1) RIP-IT Defense Pro Softball Fielder’s M. To register for the Defense Pro $5,000 Peace of Mind Policy, see RIP-IT’s website within 30 days of purchase. Weight: 0.69 lbs.
RIP-IT DEFENSE PRO – The Defense Pro is the ultimate mask for softball players. It offers uninhibited visibility and is packed with special features like glare-reducing technology and moisture-wicking pads.
$234
My daughter now feels confident enough to go stand up and grab a powerful throw as well as go after throws or hits that are coming directly at her thanks to this mask. Actually, I'm pleased I held off on writing a review because I now have ample justification for why this mask is pricey. Thankfully, my daughter was wearing her RIP-IT Defense Pro Softball Fielder's Mask when she took a direct blow to the face last night. She made no movement at all! Her mask was unharmed, and even better, her face was unharmed! IT HAS PAID FOR ITSELF WITH THIS! I'M GRATEFUL, RIP-IT! I OWE YOU THE FACE OF MY DAUGHTER.My daughter enjoys wearing her mask despite occasionally getting smacked. It does not at all obstruct her field of vision. It is portable. She can put it on and take it off by herself because she is eight years old. It was pretty simple to modify. When we initially received it, I tried it on and was pleasantly surprised by how comfy it was. Overall, I believe they did a fantastic job with the design.
4.4/5
NECESSARY SECURITY - A Defenders Mask should stay put to give you optimum protection. These pads are designed to give you the perfect fit to your face. This minimizes movement and sliding so you can rely on your face guard for safety and performance.
EXCELLLENT COMFORT - Don't get distracted by uncomfortable or ill fitting face masks. The RIP-IT Defenders Face Guard Pads give you the security of a face mask and the luxury of soft, secure padding. You won't even remember it's there while playing.
RIP-IT DEFENDERS FACE GUARD - These pads are specifically designed as replacements for the RIP-IT Defenders Face Guard. They fit any size of the RIP-IT face guard and provide a like-new fit that is secure and comfortable for playing.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - Package includes (1) RIP-IT Defense Padding Replacement Set. To register for the Defense Pro $5, 000 Peace of Mind Policy, see RIP-IT's website within 30 days of purchase.
OUR MISSION: RIP-IT's mission is to improve the athletic experience through innovative softball gear. We've come a long way since building face guards in a garage, but we continue to live by the core values we set back then.
$234
If you already own a Champro The Grill Defensive Fielder's Facemask and are now faced with the dilemma of being unable to purchase replacement paddings from Amazon without having to pay exorbitant prices elsewhere online, look no further. This mask fits perfectly and is even higher quality than the Champro original. Naturally, this should be for the Rip-It, but either way, the quality is good. This is the one if you have a Rip-It.
4.3/5
Powder coat finish reduces Wire diameter for less obstruction
Meets nocsae standards for Baseball and Softball
New Wire configuration for maximum visibility and reduced weight
Includes chin strap
Fits rawlings BB1WG rcfh
$234
This guard easily and precisely suited the helmet we previously owned. It was well-fitting for our 9-year-old daughter and arrived with everything that was required (screws and chin strap). Ironically, on her first night out with the new mask, it saved her face when she tripped over the first baseman's foot and fell into the dirt. The chin strap and mask, which pulled on her skin throughout the incident and may have caused the most damage to her face, prevented her nose and/or face from touching the ground. And I believed that its sole purpose would be to fend off stray softballs!By the way, she was okay.
4.2/5
Attaches to most batter's helmets
One size fits all
Facial protection for left handed batters
For use at all levels of play
Black
$234
THIS TIME, we're not putting our safety at risk! Here's a warning from our family to you. When our 8-year-old son joined our 10-year-squad old's for a game last fall, we WISHED we had one of these C-Flaps for safety. Our kid offered to play because they were short a player so his brother's team wouldn't get an automatic out. He had never faced the plate in the 10 and under Kid Pitch league; he played in the Coach Pitch league for children ages 8 and under. Although he has a great bat, at that level, balls can be thrown wild. He received a ball directly to the mouth on the first pitch of his first at-bat, as expected.I was so afraid that his teeth or jaw were broken! When he was nine years old, our older son jumped from a kitchen cabinet and shattered the bone holding his front permanent teeth in. Thanks to an emergency dentist and new braces, his teeth were preserved, and he recovered. Naturally, I was frantic with fear as a result. We were extremely fortunate that he was okay. Despite being sore, the teeth and the jaw were both intact. To his credit, he was a trooper and managed to control his tears while taking his base. He assured me that he didn't want to sob in front of everyone. I promised myself that I would get him this safety gear for the season, and I haven't looked back. After the game, we went to a nearby sports goods store to get a C-Flap protection item for our 10-year-old. The younger kid, who just started his first practice for the spring last night, would be better served by this one because it is somewhat smaller than this Markwort brand protection piece.Installing it on the helmet was SO EASY!Now that our younger kid has advanced to Kid Pitch. Thank goodness he finished that game last fall. We needed him because it was a tournament play ball game, and when he came up to bat again, he got a single and advanced safely to base! I'm glad he had the guts to approach the plate once again and secure a powerful hit to advance without being struck this time! Everyone on his brother's team was giving him high fives in the dugout and encouraging him to keep going. He receiving a trophy was a huge event for him because they won that game!It might have taken a different turn. He might have developed fear if he had given up and never tried again. Some children can be seen jumping out of the path and reversing out of the box at the plate. They are afraid of the ball, and it is quite difficult for them to get past their fear and attack the ball. It affects how they swing!I resolved not to put him at the plate without the right safety equipment once more! Both boys like playing, and they now both wear mouth guards. They both shield the side of the face for jaw and mouth protection, despite being two different brands. (I attempted to convince them to put on the mouth protectors I purchased, but they are obstinate beasts. Boys!)I heartily endorse this Markwort product. It seems to be quite strong! The assistant coach, my husband, suggests that all the parents buy these for the boys.
4/5
Sturdy steel wire construction while weighing just 18 ounces
The Choice of Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Face guard is comfortable even during extended periods of wear
Special leather pads which wick away moisture and resist bacteria
Can be used as a baseball or softball face mask
$234
Excellent results for a 4-year-old (was concerned it might be too large). I liked how well crafted it was and how well liked it was by the kids (boys and girls). Just be sure to position the cushioning properly.I did not receive any free products or services in return for this review, so if you found it useful, kindly click the button below!
3.9/5
Full visibility, ventilation and adjustable pads for an individual custom fit
Ultra-lightweight and extremely strong
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION. It doesn’t matter if your catching or fielding, this mask is made for you. Use the SKLZ Field Shield is made of ultra-lightweight polycarbonate material. This translates to shatterproof durability, without weighing you down.
Promotes player confidence
Permits top performance and maximum protection
HAVE NO FEAR. Get excellent protection with this ultra-durable, non-bendable face mask. With an extra center bar for extra protection, and adjustable straps for a customized fit, you can stop fearing the ball and start playing like you mean it.
PLAY HARD. PLAY SAFE. Train harder with the SKLZ Field Shield. Players will build confidence behind home plate or in the infield. This mask won’t hinder your line of vision and has plenty of ventilation giving you the protection you need to play hard and play safe.
$234
When our 11-year-old daughter, who was playing first base, arrived at practice wearing this, some of the sixth graders and other teammates began making fun of her, saying that anyone who wears a mask is scared of the ball and should play outfield. Two girls received grounders to the face at practice the following week on the same day. Moms rushed outside to see the girls, who were weeping and one of them was bleeding, and they had to stop practicing. Three girls showed up the following week to practice wearing the mask.My daughter claims that the mask fits well and boosts her confidence when diving for a ball that has been tossed too far. We can't locate a ball hat or visor for her to wear while on the field, thus I can only give it four stars. But she seems to be okay with that for the time being.
3.8/5
Open design offers wide field of vision
Removable liner and movable chin strap for comfort
Sized for adult players
$234
Many of the reviews I read complained that the mask was too small or narrow. But I guarantee the majority of folks didn't bend the mask to fit the player's face. The mask's metal, like most fielding masks, is pliable. This is how to make the masks fit more snugly against the face and rest on the forehead; I sold these masks for years.Although the velcro on the chin cup may be better, it currently functions. I'm certain that the chin cup will be easier to remove once the velcro becomes soiled.Overall, the mask's quality is superb and it provides excellent eyesight.
3.7/5
Not made with natural rubber latex
It's ideal for basketball, wrestling, karate, baseball, soccer, volleyball and other sports where facemasks are not required
Made of crack/shatterproof medical-grade polycarbonate, the Mueller Face Guard is contoured to fit comfortably and to be less obtrusiveÂ
Proprietary occipital harness comfortably secures the face guard and prevents shifting and facilitates a better fit
The Mueller Face Guard helps protect your face from maxillary, nasal, zygomatic and orbital injuries
$234
I noticed this after breaking my nose playing soccer, and despite some negative reviews, I was still interested in purchasing it. I was able to resume playing sooner than my physicians had predicted because to this mask. In addition, the mask never moved when I played in genuine games, which allowed me to actually head the ball without experiencing any discomfort in my nose. The visibility and the amount of sweat that gets into your eyes when you sweat a lot are the two things I would consider to be overrated. Apart than that, the mask was quite useful and well worth the cost.
Female softball players typically wear compression shorts or a similar type of undergarment under their pants. The shorts help to keep the player's muscles warm and can also help to prevent chafing.
A softball player typically wears a face mask when playing in the field. This is to protect them from getting hit in the face with the ball.
Baseball players put a lot of things on their face to protect them from the sun and the dirt. They put on sunscreen, chapstick, and sometimes sunglasses.
There are a few different materials that are legal for an eye shield in softball. The most common material is polycarbonate, which is a type of plastic. This material is lightweight, durable, and provides good protection from impact. Other materials that are sometimes used include lexan and polyurethane.
In softball, face masks became mandatory in the 2020 season. This was due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for all players to wear masks to help prevent the spread of the virus.
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