Mask frames may be made of aluminum, titanium, magnesium or steel. Steel masks usually have hollow-core frames that do an excellent job of absorbing impact, so your head is less likely to get jolted.

Mask frames may be made of aluminum, titanium, magnesium or steel. Steel masks usually have hollow-core frames that do an excellent job of absorbing impact, so your head is less likely to get jolted.

Obviously, they have to go through testing, too.” Triple-A Rochester catcher Eric Fryer wears a hockey goalie-style mask, while Red Wings teammate Josmil Pinto wears a traditional steel mask.