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I see that your dd wears All-star gear with a Wilson helmet. Why did you/she choose that helmet over the All-star?
I see that your dd wears All-star gear with a Wilson helmet. Why did you/she choose that helmet over the All-star?
Thanks for your responses! I found a store, not too far away, where we can actually go try out different sets. After searching online, I'm leaning towards the Wilson but she likes the All-star. Hopefully, we can make a decision once we see it in person.
Also, if it matters. Wilsons warranty and customer service is amazing. My DD had one of the pads fall out of her catchers helmet so I called Wilson and they told me they'd send out a whole new helmet. When I asked them if they're going to pay shipping to ship the old one back, they said "no you can keep it and we recommend using gorilla glue to glue the pad back in". So now my DD still wears the original one and the new one is sitting in the box for when she needs it.
Also, if it matters. Wilsons warranty and customer service is amazing. My DD had one of the pads fall out of her catchers helmet so I called Wilson and they told me they'd send out a whole new helmet. When I asked them if they're going to pay shipping to ship the old one back, they said "no you can keep it and we recommend using gorilla glue to glue the pad back in". So now my DD still wears the original one and the new one is sitting in the box for when she needs it.
How long did you have the helmet before the pad fell out? That happened to my dd this past summer but it was in it's 4th year of being worn. I did the same exact thing......I Gorilla Glued it back in place. Worked like a charm.
Damn. That is good service. I didn't even consider calling to complain about a helmet pad falling out. I keep Gorilla Glue in my backpack as a regular part of my game kit, and it gets used frequently (batting helmets, mostly).
It was only about 4 months old when that happened. She's had the helmet for a year now without anymore problems. She even puts the shocks to use.
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My DD liked the fit (and look) of the Wilson helmet better than the All-Star. I like the fact that the cage is mounted on springs to absorb direct frontal impacts. The All-Star cage is mounted in a way to allow some give, too, but not as much as the Wilson. The All-Star helmet has the advantage of removable and washable pads.