Hockey Style Defender Mask - SEI/NOCSAE Certified
Defender of the Dome
For those who throw tradition out the window, the FORCE3 Pro Gear Hockey Style Defender Mask is the future of catcher/umpire safety.
This finely tuned mechanical device has been masterfully engineered, tried, tested, and unconditionally trusted by players and umpires at every level around the world. An Official Catcher’s Mask Partner of the MLBPA, FORCE3 Pro Gear is seen all over the major leagues and is permanently enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame where it is proudly recognized as the first real evolution to the catcher’s mask in over 100 years.
It's time that you joined the movement and start using:
The one with the springs.
Product Features
- SIZING: Youth (6 3/8 to 7 1/8) & Adult (7 1/8 to 7 1/2)
- Patented dual mask system combines with S3 Shock Suspension System to significantly reduce the force of frontal impacts and maximize force distribution
- SEI/NOCSAE CERTIFIED - Independently tested by one of four National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) approved testing facilities in the world, meeting all standards
- NOCSAE tests showed that the Force3 Defender Mask drastically reduced G-Force levels from 70mph softball and 100mph baseball impacts, and established the Defender as the clear-cut leader in sports equipment safety.
- Hybrid hollow and solid steel cage is incredibly strong and lightweight, making it our lightest and most protective hockey style mask ever
- Powder coated cage is constructed with large eye opening for an unrestricted view of the field
- Patented forehead extension exclusive to Force3 Hockey Style Defender Mask is engineered to redirect impact from your head
- Chin pad is lined in Dupont™ Kevlar™. It's an integral part of Force3 Pro Gear’s Patented S3 Shock Suspension System for ultimate force dispersion
- Highly-engineered and tested high-impact memory foam surrounds the Kevlar™ for ultimate comfort
- BUILT TO LAST – Padding is covered with synthetic leather while shell and backplate are constructed with proprietary impact-resistant PVC, lined with Dupont™ Kevlar™ for long-lasting protection
- Top-grade genuine leather insert holds mask pad firmly in place and increases breathability where mask touches skin
- Ventilated with 24 strategically placed airflow vents for maximum comfort
- Additional safety strap keeps mask secure when unsnapped
- Available in youth and adult sizes – see size chart for more details
- Now available in more colors than ever before
- CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Wipe with damp cloth as needed.
WHY DUPONT™ KEVLAR®?
- PROVEN PROTECTION - Kevlar® has been used by law enforcement and the military for decades
- ABRASION & PUNCTURE RESISTANCE - Kevlar® fiber boosts impact abrasion resistance, lessens wear, provides puncture protection and tear resistance
- LIGHTWEIGHT - Kevlar® fiber is five times stronger than steel (on an equal weight basis), providing lightweight strength without sacrificing performance or protection
- STRONG & RUGGED - Kevlar® fiber maintains its high-performance qualities, like tensile strength, even after repeated stress and strain
IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION:
The FORCE3 Pro Gear Defender Mask is a highly engineered mechanical device. Please ensure you always adhere to the following instructions:
1) For optimal performance the FORCE3 Pro Gear Hockey Style Defender Mask must NOT be worn loose. It must be fitted properly and snug to your face/head.
2) Under no circumstances should you use any accessories other than those designed by FORCE3 Pro Gear for specific use with your Defender Mask. Every component is designed to work together to provide you with the best protection when withstanding an impact.
3) You must inspect your mask after every impact to ensure it is in its original, intact condition. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not wear the mask and contact us immediately at support@force3progear.com.
Catcher's Helmets
Helmets should fit snug and sit just above the eyebrows with clear vision through the cage's eye opening.
Catcher's Chest Protectors
Chest Protectors should fit high on the players chest with the throat guard covering the base of the players neck. Chest protectors are measured from the indent between the collarbones to the navel.
Catcher's Leg Guards
Leg Guards should fit securely with the plastic knee centered on the knee cap and covering the entire shin. Leg Guards are measured while seated from the ankle bone to the center of the kneecap.
Thank you for your interest in shopping with us. Here are a few of our shipping guidelines:
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Shipping is Calculated at Checkout based on Delivery Location
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Orders placed after 2:00 pm EST will be processed the following business day.
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All Dates and/or Days shown at checkout are estimates and are not guaranteed delivery dates.
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UPS Shipping Days are based on Business Days (Saturday & Sunday are not included). That means Next Day Orders Placed before our Friday 2pm cutoff will NOT be delivered until Monday.
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We ship Monday thru Friday.
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Pick Up In Store: You can always select Pick Up In Store if you don't want your order shipped. We will pull your order and have it waiting for you upon your next visit!
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We ship to the contiguous 48 States. Unfortunately we do not ship internationally or to P.O. Boxes.
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UPS currently ONLY Guarantees NEXT DAY Shipping. They do not guarantee 2nd Day or Ground Shipments based on shipping estimates.
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In order to reduce waste we reuse shipping boxes & packaging so the brand on your shipping box may not match the item inside.
- You will receive tracking information via email as soon as we have your order boxed up and ready to ship!
Our Return policy lasts for 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in its Original Packaging, Unused and in the same condition that you received it. READ MORE
