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[Ayrtek Cricket]

the ICC have identified the need for improvements as injuries are still occurring in helmets that have passed the 1998 standard.

Whilst we may not see a vast amount of incidents at club level its been viewed as working from the top down as if designs can be made to protect at higher speeds in the international/professional level then they are going to perform at lower speeds seen at lower levels of the game.

Needless to say in order for the time/investment to be spent in updating a standard a case needs to be raised to show the need for this in the 1st place in order for it to be looked at.

At the end of the day the need for improvement will benefit the end user by offering them "safer" helmets that what were previously being sold.

[The Palmist]

No need for such situationrcastic tone, perhaps a polite response to explain that Shrey were the manufacturers for Masuri would have been better then being so aggressive towards someone who may not have realised the Shrey/Masuri situation

appreciate it mdg but I didn't find it aggressive and cheers for pointing out shrey masuri situation.  I didn't realise they were the same. My point again ...if shrey helmets are good enough for internationals then surely they are good enough for the rest of mere mortals.

[Vic Nicholas]

At the end of the day the need for improvement will benefit the end user by offering them "safer" helmets that what were previously being sold.

Amen to that.

[Vic Nicholas]

appreciate it mdg but I didn't find it aggressive and cheers for pointing out shrey masuri situation.  I didn't realise they were the same. My point again ...if shrey helmets are good enough for internationals then surely they are good enough for the rest of mere mortals.

It wasn't intended as sarcastic and I am glad you didn't take it as such.

Your point of "if shrey helmets are good enough for internationals then surely they are good enough for the rest of mere mortals" has been the crux of my argument from day one.

This will all sort itself out to everyone's satisfaction in the coming months.

[ProCricketer1982]

Tbh, I couldn't give a crap about the new standards. I'm never really going to need protection like the pros so I'd happily use a shrey If they are like the old masuri. Leave masuri and co to do the fancy new stuff and make ugly ones

[Ayrtek Cricket]

The problem there is the fact that with the more widely seen use or bowling machines its easy for people to be able To face bowling of the type that "Pros" face as everyone likes to crank it up to see how quick they can face!

As mentioned earlier the whole point of the exercise was to improve safety levels being provided to people not to exile brands from the market but to get a better product as an end result. If ur happy using something that hasn't passed the latest standard then that's your choice but the task we have been challenged with as a brand/designer/manufacture is to produce something that will pass it as directed by the ICC.

[ProCricketer1982]

The problem there is the fact that with the more widely seen use or bowling machines its easy for people to be able To face bowling of the type that "Pros" face as everyone likes to crank it up to see how quick they can face!

As mentioned earlier the whole point of the exercise was to improve safety levels being provided to people not to exile brands from the market but to get a better product as an end result. If ur happy using something that hasn't passed the latest standard then that's your choice but the task we have been challenged with as a brand/designer/manufacture is to produce something that will pass it as directed by the ICC.

I wouldn't use a cowboy helmet, but of shrey is basically 2013 masuri's then your not really losing out. I have. O idea what they are like, but just because someone decides to change the goal posts doesn't mean all that went before is now unsafe,

[joeljonno]

I wouldn't use a cowboy helmet, but of shrey is basically 2013 masuri's then your not really losing out. I have. O idea what they are like, but just because someone decides to change the goal posts doesn't mean all that went before is now unsafe,

And I think this is the crux of the matter.

Currently I can bat in a helmet, cap or nothing. That is not going to change with the new lids coming in.

All that will change is I will be able to wear a super-helmet, helmet, cap or nothing.

The old stock will be bought up by current players who like the old style.

The new ones will be used eventually if retirement doesn't come first.

Masuri will continue to evolve their helmet to look better when they see sales fall.

Shrey will probably continue and if they have anything about then, they will try to keep it as similar as possible.

Regarding injuries, I have seen maybe 10-12 bad helmet related injuries. Either going through the grill or turning head,so normally due to player that the helmet itself.  At least the new lids will stop some of these from happening.

What I mean by bad is bleeding and having to leave the field.

[Kieron_BT]

Sure I must have missed this in another thread but did anyone notice Darren Sammy wearing the new Masuri today? First pro I've seen using one!

[smilley792]

I didn't even notice. Obviously not that ugly and repulsive in the game environment then.

[Vitas Cricket]

[smilley792]

He looks like robocop

[Vitas Cricket]

I also did not realise when watching live. My main issue with this helmet was always been the strange ear foam on the initial samples i saw. This one seems much more in keeping with the Masuri range of old.

[FvanN]

I managed to get my hands on one of the x line models yesterday.  It is really comfortable & the turning thing on the back ensures you get a nice snug fit and is also fitted with all the internal sweat pads you could want.  The gap between the peak and grill is tiny compared to my current  masuri, the grill itself would take some getting used to  the 2nd bar feels really alien but I  think after a couple of nets most people would get used to it. I also dont think it is as light as the current top masuri due to the extravagant air flow system within the shell. Will try to get it on some scales tomorrow. 


Would i pay the asking price? No but I do actually like it and might have to do a little ass kissing to get one.

[Kieron_BT]

The plastic peak caught my eye and then I realised what it was!