Fielders mask for 8u DD

[L.J.]

I'm looking into getting my dd a face mask. Out of all the mask I have looked at online I like the schutt and the rip it a lot I like the visibility with fielding ground balls better with those two mask. I have been trying to find a fielders mask with the same technology as the Wilson GOLD SERIES SHOCK FX CATCHERS HELMET. If anybody makes one like that I haven't found it yet. I'm open to any suggestions. Thx.

 

[SoftSocDad]

In the games where she needs a mask, my DD wears the Schutt when pitching. You can shop around online, but I'd suggest walking into a store and having her try out those two, plus Game Face. There's no need to overthink it, though. At 8u, the technology is a distant second to comfort, so whichever one feels the best is the one she should go with.

 

[PA SB Dad]

My DD has used the GameFace, Bangerz, and Rip It. She loves the Rip It for the visability.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I use the Gameface and swear by it. I also like the D Mask and the Defender Mask. The Rip It was too heavy for me and I sold it.

 

[KevinC]

By 11yo has been using the Rip-It for two seasons and likes it. The added weight compared to the plastic types has not been an issue for her. She recently tried on the Schutt and liked it better. The Schutt's chin pad design is better than the Rip-It - less likely to get lost.

If possible have her try on a few and let her pick which one feels better.

 

[tomzpc]

My daughter wore the Gameface at age 9 and switched to the rip-it at age 10. She prefers the Rip-It by a lot and says she can see better and it doesn't get as hot.

 

[EP Dad]

My daughter wouldn't wear one until I got her the Rip-It. Now she puts it on when she pitches without me even having to ask.

 

[MsDinosaur]

My DD has a Rip-it and likes it, but that darn chin pad does keep coming off and getting lost at the bottom of her bag. I wsih they had put a retention strap on that thing...

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Some of the suppliers will replace that chin pad, for free.

 

[EP Dad]

Some of the suppliers will replace that chin pad, for free.

I think I'm going to order some replacements (extras) just in case. Hasn't been an issue yet but I like to be prepared.

And checked and they're out of stock everywhere.