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[Cow_corner]

Aero WK face guard is horrible to use. I bought one a few years back and hated it. Took it off after 10 minutes and never touched it again. Visibility was poor and was uncomfortable. Bought a Masuri WK lid straight after and have used it for last 3 years. Great for keeping and batting.

Each to their own, I find it better in 35-40 degrees heat, just a personal preference.

[Nothing2SeeHere]

I only have the original WK face guard and I kind of see why people don't like it (it isn't the most comfortable of headwear) but for me its still the best compromise.

I suspect that were I more confident with my skills I might be happy taking a helmet on and off but the level I play at the pitches are either dead or mixed bounce so I'm invariably standing up or close. Hence I wear the mask all through the innings.

Does anyone only wear their face guard for spin?

[HallamKeeper]

I use a helmet only for standing up, but always when standing up. I know there is no way you can react to a top edge to the face apart from bleeding.

I tried a baseball catchers helmet but really couldn't see well. Luckily I don't have to contend with temperatures above 25C.

[Cow_corner]

I only have the original WK face guard and I kind of see why people don't like it (it isn't the most comfortable of headwear) but for me its still the best compromise.

I suspect that were I more confident with my skills I might be happy taking a helmet on and off but the level I play at the pitches are either dead or mixed bounce so I'm invariably standing up or close. Hence I wear the mask all through the innings.

Does anyone only wear their face guard for spin?

Only when stood up