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- May 29, 2019When an athlete takes the field, rink or arena, they want to look their best. That means wearing a helmet that takes style to the next level—and what better way than by showing off an amazing helmet decal? If a normal helmet decal just won’t do, worry not. There are many fantastic options to add an extra flair to your uniform. Elevate your decal by choosing a great decal finish that goes beyond the basics. The most popular upgraded decal options include matte, chrome and metallic flake decals. All three choices look incredible and are designed to withstand serious wear-and-tear all season long. However, all three finishes have significantly different appearances and costs worth understanding. Before choosing which decal is right for you, let’s discover the pros, cons, differences, similarities and more between matte, chrome and metallic finish helmet decals.
Matte Finish Decals
In contrast to the standard, shiny decal options, matte finishes create a flatter, less reflective look. Especially -
- May 16, 2019Today, it’s hard to imagine a complete baseball uniform without the helmet. If a batter walked up to home plate missing that protective wear, spectators would hold their breath. Why would a player risk serious injury as balls whizzed by their head? Actually, for most of baseball’s history, players didn't wear helmets at all—or at least not the helmets we think of today. According to Major League Baseball (MLB), it wasn’t until 1971 that players were required to wear helmets when going up to bat. Even since then, the baseball helmet has evolved into the iconic piece of safety gear it is today. So, how did the baseball helmet develop? Why are they so important to the sport and how can we expect them to change in the future?
Baseball Helmet Basics
A batting helmet is the plastic, protective device worn on the heads of all offensive players while they’re out on the field. Despite the name, helmets must be worn even while on deck and on base. Since 2007, base coaches have also been required
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