I am a recently retired umpire with close to 15 years and more than 4,000 games. I know good equipment. I have used All-Star quite a bit and worked with alot of catchers that also use All-Star gear. Their cans are top notch. The padding easily comes out and is very durable and machine washable. Not to mention very comfortable.
I have a MVP3000 that I paid close to $300 for almost 10 years ago. I have used it in... Well most likely over 2,000 games (I lost count) and it still has plenty of life left.
I can tell you this mask is just as good if not better.
Complete confidence in this for my son and money well spent. Actually very affordable. Nice job All-Star!! This is a great can.
There are more expensive models however the hollow tubing they use for the cage is not very durable if you play alot of ball. This cage is great and solid yet not heavy.
The mask is also very well balanced.
The ONLY thing I would suggest if you plan on playing a lot is take out each screw and put blue lock-tite on the threads. This will save you from losing screws when you toss the mask off. The vibrations from repeated tossing will cause the screws to gradually back out. The blue thread lock will prevent this and keep your can solid and safe for years.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18 x 10 x 10 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.52 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18 x 10 x 10 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.4 Pounds |
| Brand Name | All-Star |
| Color | BLACK |
| Suggested Users | MVP2500 Adult Catchers Helmet |
| Manufacturer | All Star |
| Part Number | 029343001499 |
| Outer Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Size | Large |
| Sport Type | baseball, softball |
