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[Vitas Cricket]

I didn't notice the double bar grille at all when wearing it at the trade show.

The lower models in the Masuri range don't have a double bar.

[IQ]

I saw the first pic and thought it was a fake...made by ihsan lol

[Vic Nicholas]

If it wasn't bad enough with the way the new Masuri model looks, a mate of mine who was at the recent trade show in Sydney told me that the new model allegedly weighs CONSIDERABLY heavier than the older models.

It stands to reason with all that additional plastic and additional bars on the grille that weight was the first consideration that was sacrificed.

It will be interesting what response Masuri get from the pros/test players forced to wear these new designs. It will be interesting to see whether Masuri evolve or die.

No way can I picture international/FC players accepting a substantial INCREASE (if what my mate says is correct) in weight.

[AussieCricketFan]

Luckily, I'm getting a Masuri in the next day or so but if you're only a local club cricketer, why would you change? Yes, these newer designs are going to be the only helmets we can buy but if you can find an old one, buy that instead.
These new designs are just plain ugly but this is an advancement in technology and with advancement can come some ugly designs. Cloud cricket these days, the bowling speeds range from 70kph to approx. 140kph. I like many others, don't understand how the new advancements and designs would be any safer? It's not like everyone is being hit on the helmet or grille every game. Only on rare occasions would you be hit on the helmet. I remember I was hit on the helmet in under 16s and the ball was only doing 90-100kph. The helmet did its job and to this day, I've only been hit on the helmet once.

[Vitas Cricket]

If it wasn't bad enough with the way the new Masuri model looks, a mate of mine who was at the recent trade show in Sydney told me that the new model allegedly weighs CONSIDERABLY heavier than the older models.

It stands to reason with all that additional plastic and additional bars on the grille that weight was the first consideration that was sacrificed.

It will be interesting what response Masuri get from the pros/test players forced to wear these new designs. It will be interesting to see whether Masuri evolve or die.

No way can I picture international/FC players accepting a substantial INCREASE (if what my mate says is correct) in weight.

The one i tried on was very light on my head. It was a sample so things may change. They are due in stock at some point this month, so i will know for sure soon enough.

[Vic Nicholas]

The one i tried on was very light on my head. It was a sample so things may change. They are due in stock at some point this month, so i will know for sure soon enough.

If you can weigh them, it would be much appreciated.

[Kippa2209]

Firstly, what makes the old designs illegal?

Also, I've had my original titanium 6 years now, been hit many times at decent pace and it's still perfectly fine. Was there any real need for a drastic change from a tried and tested product?

[smilley792]

Firstly, what makes the old designs illegal?

Also, I've had my original titanium 6 years now, been hit many times at decent pace and it's still perfectly fine. Was there any real need for a drastic change from a tried and tested product?

The old test was merely a drop test on the top off lid.

New test is a ball fired at peak area, no ball is allowed to pass through to hit a batsmen,

The spec has changed to prevent this, plenty of pros have had hits to face from ball penetration, but it also happens at lower level, I've been at junior games where parents have adjusted the grill for maximum sight, and a full toss or top up edged has penetrated,
Thankfully in my instance blood, cuts and a broken nose are all that occurred, but there are stories of junior having broke ney sockets, and damage to eyes.
No one wants a 12year old to lose sight in one eye, so hence the change.

[Kippa2209]

The old test was merely a drop test on the top off lid.

New test is a ball fired at peak area, no ball is allowed to pass through to hit a batsmen,

The spec has changed to prevent this, plenty of pros have had hits to face from ball penetration, but it also happens at lower level, I've been at junior games where parents have adjusted the grill for maximum sight, and a full toss or top up edged has penetrated,
Thankfully in my instance blood, cuts and a broken nose are all that occurred, but there are stories of junior having broke ney sockets, and damage to eyes.
No one wants a 12year old to lose sight in one eye, so hence the change.

Obviously no one wants to see a ball go through the gap, but isn't it just sensible to have the distance narrow so a ball is extremely unlikely to go through

[smilley792]

Obviously no one wants to see a ball go through the gap, but isn't it just sensible to have the distance narrow so a ball is extremely unlikely to go through

Apparently( and is say apparently) even when set at a small gap, the peak would bend up and still allow a ball through on the old masuri. Hence masuri decision for a total redesign as opposed to slight modification to current helmet.

[Kippa2209]

Apparently( and is say apparently) even when set at a small gap, the peak would bend up and still allow a ball through on the old masuri. Hence masuri decision for a total redesign as opposed to slight modification to current helmet.

Seems a little dubious but I suppose safety has to be the underlying factor in the end. The old designs are still widely available though at the moment. Suppose that will change?

[WalkingWicket37]

Seems a little dubious but I suppose safety has to be the underlying factor in the end. The old designs are still widely available though at the moment. Suppose that will change?

Once the old style are sol out they're sold out they're sold out, retailers won't be able to get more in. (That's my understanding of it anyway)

[procricket]

Once the old style are sol out they're sold out they're sold out, retailers won't be able to get more in. (That's my understanding of it anyway)

That is correct mate

[Cowcorner]

At least if you can't get a Masuri there's always Shrey and the Slazenger Xlite depending on what takes your fancy!

[WalkingWicket37]

At least if you can't get a Masuri there's always Shrey and the Slazenger Xlite depending on what takes your fancy!

I think Slazenger & Masuri have some kind of deal, so I'm expecting something similar to the new Masuri from Slazenger this season too.
I could be totallywrong though