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May 6, 2015
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as a coach, would you have a problem if a player used a non team helmet, provided they painted it team colors (easy enough, team helmets are a demarini navy blue, only standout difference would be lack of demarini logo). she really prefers her Schutt from her old team (and DW and I think it offers better protection as well).

I do not get this really. outside of college, players can choose there bats, gloves, and most of the time cleats based on their personal preferences. why do this on helmets. to me, best thing would be go get some spray paint in team color(s), and have a painting party at beginning of season. remove cages and snaps, mask up padding and any labels, etc., spray helmet and cages, wait 24 hours, touch up as needed, wait 24 hours, reassemble.
 
Oct 13, 2017
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Thats all our team did, spray painted them all black and i purchased some team logo stickers and numbers to hand out.
 

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Oct 2, 2011
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as a coach, would you have a problem if a player used a non team helmet, provided they painted it team colors (easy enough, team helmets are a demarini navy blue, only standout difference would be lack of demarini logo). she really prefers her Schutt from her old team (and DW and I think it offers better protection as well).

I do not get this really. outside of college, players can choose there bats, gloves, and most of the time cleats based on their personal preferences. why do this on helmets. to me, best thing would be go get some spray paint in team color(s), and have a painting party at beginning of season. remove cages and snaps, mask up padding and any labels, etc., spray helmet and cages, wait 24 hours, touch up as needed, wait 24 hours, reassemble.

For the most part it may be stupid, but it the team expectation is team helmets, then team helmets it is. This sort of stuff should be part of the whole joining a team discussion in terms of where your money is going, what team uniforms/etc you are expected to buy, etc. It isn't uncommon - and there are plenty of teams with 'sponsorships' that demand you buy new bats/cleats/etc.

Don't make this a big deal. It isn't worth it.
 
May 24, 2013
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If the team is wearing all the same brand, model, and color of helmet, then I expect that all players will wear the same. If it's just the same color, but a mix of brands, then I wouldn't care if the helmet was painted to match.
 
Dec 2, 2013
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My DD prefers the All Star Catcher's Gear but the handed her a bag with LS gear in it. It sucks so bad but she has to wear it. BUT this year LS is not "sponsoring" the team. Thinking about getting her some new gear. Been using HS and TB team gear for the past 3 years.
 
Jan 5, 2018
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why do this on helmets. to me, best thing would be go get some spray paint in team color(s), and have a painting party at beginning of season. remove cages and snaps, mask up padding and any labels, etc., spray helmet and cages, wait 24 hours, touch up as needed, wait 24 hours, reassemble.

Why do this? team continuity in look...if it matters to that team. Some do some don't.

Be CAREFUL...painting helmets may/can void the warranty of the helmet manufacturer. You can read up on each manufacturers policies on their respective websites. Personally I'd never paint a helmet. I'd just get a new one in the correct color or go with same style as the rest of the team.

You can also get different pads to adjust the fit as well.
 
Jan 28, 2017
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If you paint a football helmet the insurance is void. I'm not sure about a softball helmet but I wouldn't paint it.
 
Oct 11, 2010
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There is a big difference between a sponser and a discount.

If a sponser I would think DD would be required to wear thier gear, A discount on price do not care.

DD has a helmet she was required for league discount, she sprayed painted her helmet no one cared.

Anyone want a helmet a never used?

What is the warrant on a batting helmet? I need to look that up.

Sorry our helmet is defective and sorry your kid is in coma, here is your $60 back.
 
Dec 11, 2010
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There is a big difference between a sponser and a discount.

If a sponser I would think DD would be required to wear thier gear, A discount on price do not care.

DD has a helmet she was required for league discount, she sprayed painted her helmet no one cared.

Anyone want a helmet a never used?

What is the warrant on a batting helmet? I need to look that up.

Sorry our helmet is defective and sorry your kid is in coma, here is your $60 back.



Rip-it warranty is 400 days. As in more than 365.

Also if you register your helmet and then become injured from a ball that strikes the helmet or fielders mask,they will help pay medical bills up to $5,000.

Their product and customer service is pretty much head and shoulders above everyone else’s.
 
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