Would these hold up against paintballs? My paintball mask is to bulky for me, so I'm putting together my own. Thanks
1961442
I would think not. If I remember correctly, I think the box said "Not to be used for paintball." Or something of the sort.
1961443
Do not wear these for paintball. One, you're going to want your mouth covered. Two, you really need a dual pane thermal lens for paintball. If you're worried about your mask being too bulky I'd recommend the Dye i4
1961444
No. The lens frame says "NOT FOR PAINTBALL" in the inside, at the top. Pretty unambiguous.
1961445
The description states that hey are ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Impact (marked "Z87.1+" on the lens) rated. That rating means the lens has to survive - without fracturing, penetration, or fragmentation - being shot with a .250" ball bearing from 4 ft. away at a speed of 150 f/s for safety glasses and 250 f/s for goggles. This is the same rating class we use in our machine shop and when shooting real firearms - so I'd say you should be pretty safe using them for paintball or airsoft as far as IMPACT resistance.
1961446
Have not done paintballs but goggles are well made and believe used for skiing. Try calling UVEX at 800 430-5490
169997
My daughter is using a 12" ball (USSSA 14 U), and the ball is considerably larger than the gaps in the mask. I don't want to say that the ball "can't" fit through, because I just don't know. We have been fortunate enough to not have experienced a line shot right in the gaps of the mask, but after playing 63 games last year, it has saved her face on many occasions. So much so, that she wears it whenever she plays in the infield, which is 90% of the time. There is always a potential for injury from a line drive hit, but this mask would considerably reduce any damage to the face from such a hit. My opinion is it is well worth the money. If you purchase one, make sure to take the time and get the fit just right before she wears it in a game.
171219
I use goggles that I also ordered from amazon.. There's quiet a but if space for upper face protection.. Most goggles (glasses would easily work) should work fine with these... The lower face protection is pretty big though (goes all the way behind your ears).. I'm 16 and I have to get it just right to play airsoft comfortably.
1558256
I would not use this for paintball. Maybe airsoft. This is about as bottom of the barrel quality mask you can get.
366865
Most likely not, but, do NOT use the visor in airsoft/paintball. It is not meant for that and can provide a danger. It is for cosmetics only.
256092
I think it would well for basketball. It seems to stay in place well when moving around. It's not very thick (only about a 1/4"), so it provide pretty minimal protection. Which is fine for what I use them for. You would probably want something with a hard shell and maybe more padding for something like rollerblading on cement. I'm not sure how much protection you are looking for, but I think they would probably work well for basketball and even volleyball.
934029
They aren't balloons. The texture of the rubber is much studied than the average ballon. They do look like balloons with the top cut off, but a ballon would never survive a 4 hour play session in a wood chip run and still be viable for another use! Try them and you'll see.
1433888
Any mask can be used for tournament play. They are all about preference. This won't be nearly as comfortable as those more expensive masks but it will do the trick.
1782840
These are great goggles for skiing..for me. Not sure what safety standards should be met for paintball. Id seek out safety approved eyewear before stepping in front of a projectile aimed at my face.
721368
It's just for airsoft but search for cool paintball masks should be some good ones
2229948
In my younger days I managed to enjoy trap shooting and enjoy hunting and fishing. So, having said that, I don't believe these would get in your way while shooting. Shot guns/rifles would have the butt below your ear and the stock just below your cheek. As an aside, they are very comfortable to wear, which is a 'must' if you'll wear them any length of time. My purpose is to use it in my hobby room where noise is a distinct problem from shop vacs, air compressors, etc. These work great for me.
1703931
I had my own and never used the mask. I sold it to a friend who uses it currently to this day. I'd say it covered the face and worth the bonus coming with the marker.
893149
Yes! This mask does fog up in cool or rainy weather. We use them on our field in the rental packages, they're cheap and strong, but if you play often I wouldn't buy them. I would buy a dual lens mask. The one I use ( and so do most of our team players) is the JT Flex-8 Head Guard. It comes in black, green or camo. Never had a fogging problem with these. We play under extreme cicumstances, in the Tropics, a lot of rain and a lot of sun . Good luck!
1912488
I'm not sure if this is the best mask for glasses. I don't wear glasses, but the foam cushion on the inside could make the glasses (the arms primarily) press into the skin. I do have a lot of friends that wear glasses and play paintball, but from what I see, they usually use contact lenses for that day. I wouldn't cut into the foam to make room for the arms either because it's meant to keep the lenses from fogging up. Unfortunately I'm not too well versed in all the different masks, but I'm sure if you look up eyeglass friendly paintball mask, you should come up with something. Good luck on your search and happy paintballing! I'm not sure if this is the best mask for glasses. I don't wear glasses, but the foam cushion on the inside could make the glasses (the arms primarily) press into the skin. I do have a lot of friends that wear glasses and play paintball, but from what I see, they usually use contact lenses for that day. I wouldn't cut into the foam to make room for the arms either because it's meant to keep the lenses from fogging up. Unfortunately I'm not too well versed in all the different masks, but I'm sure if you look up eyeglass friendly paintball mask, you should come up with something. Good luck on... » Read More I'm not sure if this is the best mask for glasses. I don't wear glasses, but the foam cushion on the inside could make the glasses (the arms primarily) press into the skin. I do have a lot of friends that wear glasses and play paintball, but from what I see, they usually use contact lenses for that day. I wouldn't cut into the foam to make room for the arms either because it's meant to keep the lenses from fogging up. Unfortunately I'm not too well versed in all the different masks, but I'm sure if you look up eyeglass friendly paintball mask, you should come up with something. Good luck on your search and happy paintballing! « Show Less
300672
Yes, it does. I own one and have used it in many paintball games. From firsthand experience, during one game I was shot in the left side of the visor (directly over my eye) by a paintball travelling at 280 fps and it took it like a champ. If you want to use it for airsoft, it'll last a lifetime. For paintball, I would replace the visor if it took a more than a few direct hits. It'll protect you just fine :)
1287206
I don't think they'd block out all sound but I think would be sufficient for most ranges. I shoot too and they certainly block out as much sound as my normal shooting muffs do. I don't use them because I normally shoot rifle and shotgun and the profile is too large and would get in the way of the gun stock. But if you're talking pistol, I would think they'd be just fine
2142969
Yes providing your mask is at brow level or lower. I use a more traditional paintball style mask and I just had to remove the detachable visor.