About the Universal GameFace Softball Fielder's Mask
The Universal GameFace Softball Fielder's Mask is a polycarbonate face guard for softball pitchers, corner infielders and any fielder who wants protection from hard-hit balls. Instead of a wire cage, it uses a structured polycarbonate shield that protects the eyes, nose, teeth and mouth and withstands impacts well over 80 mph. It comes in two sizes, Medium and Large, with a choice of clear, smoke or black mask and team-color straps.
Polycarbonate Protection With a Clear View
Polycarbonate is the same tough, shatter-resistant plastic used in safety glasses, and the GameFace shapes it into a structured shield with a honeycomb strikebar for strength. Ports in the design keep sight lines open, including peripheral vision, so a pitcher can follow the ball off the bat and a third baseman can track a bunt down the line. The clear mask gives the most open look; the smoke mask cuts glare on bright days.
Designed Not to Fog
Fogging is the most common complaint about solid face guards. The GameFace uses a ventilated airflow system that is designed to never fog and to reduce glare, and the airflow also keeps the face cooler between pitches. Adjustable foam pads at the chin and forehead let a player tune the fit.
Choosing a GameFace Size
- Medium: head circumference under 22 inches
- Large: head circumference 22 inches and up
Measure around the head just above the ears and eyebrows with a soft tape. Large is offered with a clear, smoke or black mask and 11 strap colors. Medium is offered with a black mask in 7 strap colors.
Universal GameFace Softball Fielder's Mask Specifications
- Brand: Markwort
- Model: Universal GameFace
- Shield: structured polycarbonate with honeycomb strikebar
- Impact: withstands impacts well over 80 mph
- Coverage: eyes, nose, teeth and mouth
- Vision: open sight lines including peripheral vision
- Ventilation: airflow system designed to prevent fogging and reduce glare
- Padding: adjustable foam pads
- Sizes: Medium (under 22 in head circumference), Large (22 in and up)
- Mask colors: clear, smoke, black
- Strap colors: black, dark green, lime, light gold, maroon, navy, orange, purple, pink, royal, scarlet
- Sport: softball
See more protective gear, or compare with the NEO High Performance Softball Fielder's Mask. Fielders building out a kit can pair it with the Akadema Fast Pitch Series Infielder's Glove AJB74.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick Medium or Large?
Measure head circumference. Under 22 inches is Medium; 22 inches and up is Large.
What is the difference between the clear, smoke and black masks?
All three are the same polycarbonate design. Clear gives the most open view, smoke is tinted to cut glare, and black is a solid color look.
Will it fog up?
The ventilated design is built to prevent fogging and reduce glare.
Who wears a fielder's mask?
Pitchers and corner infielders most often, since they are closest to the hitter, but any softball fielder can wear one.
