Standard Performance Specification for Newly Manufactured Baseball/Softball Batter Helmet-Mounted Face Protector

This standard specification establishes performance requirements for new baseball/softball batter’s helmet face protectors intended to be mounted to batters helmets certified as meeting the NOCSAE standard for baseball/softball batters helmets as supplied by the manufacturer of the face protector. The face protector shall be supplied with the required hardware and instructions for mounting, along with required accessories (like a chin strap) if any are required for the face protector to function as designed. Face protectors for use with softballs must be clearly marked as such.