IEBSBL posted:Wilson Shox 2.0 is amazing. Has 4 shock protectors on the mask that allows for give. I also agree with Golfman, your kid is blowing smoke. My last 2 Varsity catchers used the same mask for pretty much their entire careers and they played year around.
I second the wilson shox 2.0, nice breathing room in the back as well as sturdy!
This fall some super cool kid swung the bat and let go with one hand so it came around and popped the catcher/my son in the back of the head. It looked and sounded horrible, both sides had coaches running towards him the umpire immediately called the batter out, my son slumped down looking like he was passed out..about 5 seconds later he popped up, brushed himself off and said he was fine. People were waving fingers in front of him....and he actually WAS fine, he finished the inning and didn't so much as report a headache.
LOVE that helmet!