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Matrix Iron Face Carbon Steel Mesh "Striker V1" Lower Half Mask (Color: Tan)
64 Customer Reviews
by Erik F. on 09/19/2010
"Good bit of kit. I got mine and use it regularly. Airsoft pellets can chip or break teeth, so I never go out without covering my mouth, and this is ideal. It's comfortable, lightweight, and doesn't affect speech or breathing. The thing that makes this particular item stand out from other faceshields or similar lower-face protection is the fact that the mesh does not redirect your breathing. With a wrap or solid faceshield, hot, moist air is redirected up into your goggles, causing them to fog. If you're having fogging problems and wear a faceshield, try this item.
My only gripe(if it can be called that) is that it hurts to wear if you adjust it wrong. It comes folded flat in the box. The first thing I did was unfold it to match my face. Don't do that. It will ride on the bridge of your nose and your chin, and it's uncomfortable and will leave a blister or mark. Fold it so that it's a bit too narrow for your face, and the flat parts will ride comfortably on your cheekbones.
With that done, it's a flawless item that I wear every time I go on the field.
My only gripe(if it can be called that) is that it hurts to wear if you adjust it wrong. It comes folded flat in the box. The first thing I did was unfold it to match my face. Don't do that. It will ride on the bridge of your nose and your chin, and it's uncomfortable and will leave a blister or mark. Fold it so that it's a bit too narrow for your face, and the flat parts will ride comfortably on your cheekbones.
With that done, it's a flawless item that I wear every time I go on the field.
by Tien N. on 09/15/2010
"I got this a few weeks ago and it rocks but if you're too close and you get hit with an AEG at 350FPS don't be surprised if it gets dented and you feel a little bit of shrapnel from the BB's. Some smaller/lo-profile goggles will leave a small gap on the bottom but that can be fixed by a good fitted pair of goggles.
by Justin T. on 09/11/2010
"HAHAH I love it reviews posted before the item could have even arrived to them.
But yes these masks are great. I've taken a WE hi-cappa point blank to this baby and it does nothing.
I got it else where but this is the same mask. Evike just has relabeled them as matrix brand. Over all decent quality well worth If it doesn't fit you at first just take some time to bend it to fit you perfectly. It will take time but well worth the effort. That fact that you can even do this is awesome. other masks you are stuck with however it is.
Webmaster: When item is on pre-order, we already sold out on a batch, pre-order doesn't necessary mean it is a new item.
But yes these masks are great. I've taken a WE hi-cappa point blank to this baby and it does nothing.
I got it else where but this is the same mask. Evike just has relabeled them as matrix brand. Over all decent quality well worth If it doesn't fit you at first just take some time to bend it to fit you perfectly. It will take time but well worth the effort. That fact that you can even do this is awesome. other masks you are stuck with however it is.
Webmaster: When item is on pre-order, we already sold out on a batch, pre-order doesn't necessary mean it is a new item.
by Matt M. on 09/06/2010
"I just bought this on Saturday during the labor day evike sale. I got to say it looks good, feels good. In my opinion it's way more breathable, which is good. Since it's metal mesh, people can still see your face, not really ideal if you want to conceal your identity. I wear a muti-use matrix balaclava underneath the half face mask, it covers my face without restricting airflow. These also look good with them flakjack goggles.
5 star
5 star
by Wallace M. on 08/31/2010
"Highly recommend these if you are looking for something ergonomic with good air flow.
Protection is great (obviously, the holes on the mesh is smaller than your bb, and it is very strong.)
Con: None, unless where you live is freezing code and you want something to keep yourself warm.
Protection is great (obviously, the holes on the mesh is smaller than your bb, and it is very strong.)
Con: None, unless where you live is freezing code and you want something to keep yourself warm.
by Wallace M. on 08/31/2010
"Highly recommend these if you are looking for something ergonomic with good air flow.
Protection is great (obviously, the holes on the mesh is smaller than your bb, and it is very strong.)
Con: None, unless where you live is freezing code and you want something to keep yourself warm.
Protection is great (obviously, the holes on the mesh is smaller than your bb, and it is very strong.)
Con: None, unless where you live is freezing code and you want something to keep yourself warm.
by Kenichiro L. on 06/26/2020
"It’s a pretty average mask. I would prefer a One Tigris because it fits better on the face. This is rather inexpensive so not many complaints. It just doesn’t fit well with the goggles I bought so I just stuck with my dye mask. Then again you can zip tie it to the goggles to give it a good seal. It’s a pretty meh face protecter but planets better than having nothing protecting you. It’s worth being slightly uncomfortable than losing a tooth.
by Bradley C. on 06/14/2020
"Does the job. Not very comfortable.
by Anthony M. on 01/04/2018
"nose protection way to high and most fully sealed goggles will not fit in between helmet and mask
by Samuel M. on 04/29/2015
"Very good mask! I like it because it doesn't effect my playing at all. This does not effect your aiming even if you have a scope on your
gun (I do). The price is great 13 bucks to save your teeth and face from some
serious damage. Buy this mask!
gun (I do). The price is great 13 bucks to save your teeth and face from some
serious damage. Buy this mask!
by Andrew R. on 04/25/2015
"The Iron Face serves its purpose and protects very well. I've had no problems with bb penetration or anything along those lines.
Pros:
-Sturdy metal used for mesh
-Fairly comfortable
-Low profile
Cons:
-Could use another strap going up around the top of the head
-Slips a bit too often, not very adjustable.
Overall a good purchase; it'll save you a tooth or two. The major issue is the lack of adjustability. If you can, rig some sort of an extra strap to keep the mask secure.
Pros:
-Sturdy metal used for mesh
-Fairly comfortable
-Low profile
Cons:
-Could use another strap going up around the top of the head
-Slips a bit too often, not very adjustable.
Overall a good purchase; it'll save you a tooth or two. The major issue is the lack of adjustability. If you can, rig some sort of an extra strap to keep the mask secure.
by William B. on 01/19/2015
"This lower face mask is great for the price. It protects your lower face from impacts really well. The straps are easy to adjust to different face sizes, and the mesh is bendable to help mold to your face. It fits well with goggles and shooting glasses alike. The only problem I had with this is that it fits to your face to well. The mesh on the nose portion of the mask presses up against your nose and it gets uncomfortable. After awhile of wearing it you get use to the pressure on your nose and the problem is easily ignored.
by Nic S. on 08/08/2014
"This is an awesome lower face mask and i love the desert pattern. it is really good quality and i recommend it to anyone.
Pro:
Fair price
looks cool
good quality
Cons:
Hurts when you brake it in but it will stop once you use it a while
Pro:
Fair price
looks cool
good quality
Cons:
Hurts when you brake it in but it will stop once you use it a while
by David C. on 06/11/2014
"I bought three of these, and they all fit and look pretty good. Aiming down the sights is definitely easier with these then with some of the bulkier masks. I would give them a 5 out of 5 stars, especially for the price, however I have two gripes with them.
1.) The first is that there is only one strap. on these. Some of the pictures show two straps, but this is not the case. With only one strap, it can sometimes not hold it onto your favor very well and as a result if you're not careful it could fall off or become loose during a game. I really wish they would just remove the pictures that show more than the small strap it comes with to avoid confusion.
2.) Mine also came with some metal stamped trademark plate right on the face on one side of it. It's nothing too distracting or annoying as it's only about 1/4" by 1/2", but again it was definitely NOT in the photos, so I have no idea why it was there. I would try to remove it, but I believe doing so might leave a large hole on my cheek area where it was and I don't want to risk rendering the item useless.
1.) The first is that there is only one strap. on these. Some of the pictures show two straps, but this is not the case. With only one strap, it can sometimes not hold it onto your favor very well and as a result if you're not careful it could fall off or become loose during a game. I really wish they would just remove the pictures that show more than the small strap it comes with to avoid confusion.
2.) Mine also came with some metal stamped trademark plate right on the face on one side of it. It's nothing too distracting or annoying as it's only about 1/4" by 1/2", but again it was definitely NOT in the photos, so I have no idea why it was there. I would try to remove it, but I believe doing so might leave a large hole on my cheek area where it was and I don't want to risk rendering the item useless.
by Bradley B. on 06/06/2014
"This mask is great it you have some thin goggles. It does apply some pressure to your cheeks though, but if you have a thinner face, it's not too bad.