new batting helmets vs. the old

[Wretched Excess]

I think that the batters that wear the old helmets are hitting better

[Wretched Excess]

ok, so maybe everyone isn't psychic.  perhaps a visual aid is in order.

the traditional batting helmet:


the relatively new batting helmet:

[Vonne]

That's akin to heresy!  It not longer looks like the helmet I wore, while playing t-ball!  How will I ever relate to the game again?    

I actually had no idea they changed helmets.  Speaking of which, I haven't been to a baseball game this year.  That needs to change soon!

[Wretched Excess]

That's akin to heresy!  It not longer looks like the helmet I wore, while playing t-ball!  How will I ever relate to the game again?    

I actually had no idea they changed helmets.  Speaking of which, I haven't been to a baseball game this year.  That needs to change soon!

the vented version of the helmet is truly annoying.  and you need to go instantly to the nearest minor or major league ballpark, drink a beer (or so), and take in a ballgame.  I mean, otherwise, what's the point of having eyes?

[Miss Mia]

That's akin to heresy!  It not longer looks like the helmet I wore, while playing t-ball!  How will I ever relate to the game again?    

I actually had no idea they changed helmets.  Speaking of which, I haven't been to a baseball game this year.  That needs to change soon!

Me either, but I at least drive by the Ballpark a lot.   

[Wretched Excess]

looks like there is a New new batting helmet:


The Rawlings S100 Helmet offers thicker protection that its makers say will withstand a pitch thrown up to 100 miles per hour.

Minor League Baseball and St. Louis-based Rawlings announced Monday that the S100 will be required in the minors beginning next season. Six S100 helmets are being sent to each major league team for its players to try out for the rest of this year.

Wright is one of those six -- if the helmet arrives in time for the Mets' game against Colorado at Coors Field.

"I imagine they got some pretty smart people that designed them so I'm sure it works pretty good," the Mets' All-Star third baseman said. "If it provides more safety, then I'm all for it."

The helmet has drawn some barbs. Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster wore it and said it felt like "my own bobblehead day."

The thicker protection features a composite insert and an expanded liner made of Polypropylene, a hard, supportive material also used in some industrial and bicycle helmets. It faced extensive testing over the last two years that included an air cannon firing major league balls to ensure it would hold up.

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