# Looking for suggestions for a face mask

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [October 2, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-suggestions-for-a-face-mask/555794 "2010-10-02T00:01:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Viscera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/258eb7/32.png) [@Viscera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Viscera)\
**Post date:** [October 2, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-suggestions-for-a-face-mask/555794/1 "2010-10-02T00:01:08Z")

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Hi all,

A couple weeks ago in slow-pitch softball, I took a very bad hop off the dirt, and the ball smashed my nose, leaving it slightly broken. Last year I also took a line drive to the face, with no lasting effects.

So, I’m wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a face guard/mask to wear for defensive purposes (infield/pitcher). Style is the main consideration at this point, but my basic Google-fu turned up some meh:

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[http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/bangers-adjustable-sports-safety-mask.html?CID=GoogleShopping](http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/bangers-adjustable-sports-safety-mask.html?CID=GoogleShopping)  
I’m also considering a basic batting helmet with faceguard, but that would limit the field of vision potentially.

Safety is obviously important, but I’ve not decided if I absolutely need a mask yet. Any cooler ideas?

Many thanks!