Vanniek71 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I did a search and didn't find anything in here on New Image Goalie masks so am starting one. This is an unbiased review of my situation and experience: I needed a new mask desperately, like as in cracks all the way through the chin of my old Sportmask type need. I had to ball on a budget because I am moving soon but needed something. After searching around a while I came across New Image. The masks looked great, the reviews were all great and the prices are outstanding compared to others I was considering. I was also able to trade in an old mask for credit towards my new one which was awesome as well. Ordering process - I hit up Ray on facebook and inquired on ordering and within a few days had placed an order and sent him payment. I was quoted 12 weeks for a mask (Shark 954 Model). Coincidentally the day the mask was supposed to be to me was on my birthday. Customization process - Ray hit me up about 3 weeks before my mask would be set to deliver and asked for my head size, some face pics and the specs on the mask. I went for Matte black, black straps, open style backplate and a cateye cage. Waiting process - The wait ended up being 25 weeks before I got my mask. I had to reach out a few times for updates and didn't always get the fastest response initially. I was trying not to be that PITA but the mask I was playing in was not safe. I will say this now that I have the mask, Ray makes masks on the side and is in super high demand for his services, I did not know that at the time. My ONLY criticism would have been for him to take a realistic look at his workload and quote wait times accordingly. Mask arrival - I got the mask ripped open the box and there was a beautifully crafted mask looking back at me. Finish inside and out was excellent, the paint was excellent I was very happy. Then I tried it on. It was way to tight and would not fit. I messaged Ray and he was fairly sure I measured my head wrong. I sent him some pics of me measuring my head and he was spot on. I was holding the measuring tape WAY too tight. He had me send the mask back and he refitted it. (Also on a side note Ray tossed in a nice Bauer practice jersey with the mask as well as a helmet bag and extra foam and a hardware kit. All nice and welcomed touches) Mask Arrival 2 - Got the mask back and tried it on and the fit is perfect now. Talked with Ray some more and he apologized for the wait and said his workload was too big and he is opening his eyes to that and will do things better as far as wait time quotes and the like. All stuff that makes me want to order another mask to have as a backup (can't yet wife would kill me). All said and done it was worth the wait, the mask and craftsmanship is above many others you would find in a much higher priced mask. I look forward to many skates ahead in my new Mask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoRhinehart Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 That is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isles12 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Nice lid, the chin looks super thick though is it heavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Isles12 said: Nice lid, the chin looks super thick though is it heavy? I’ll get actual weight tomorrow but it doesn’t feel much heavier than my Sportmask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Always liked Ray's masks. He does amazing restoration work on masks as well. What's the layup on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoRhinehart Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Can we get some pics of the padding as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Runnings Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 BTT....how are these holding up? Protection, durability etc. Any Pro's use them? Not that I'm pro, just looking for legitimacy in the brand since I can't find them for sale anywhere except their site - which seems a little dated tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Site is dated for are, but this isn’t Rays main business. After using the mask for over a year I can say it’s holding up outstanding. I’ve taken some blasts off of it and not felt a thing and no damage. Only thing I have changed is I have widened the face opening a bit with my Dremel and a cut off wheel. The peripheral vision was narrower than I was used to. I widened it about 1.5” on each side and it is much better for me now. (I don’t recommend you try this, I just was comfortable with making this modification) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 And sorry didn’t answer the questions on here, I haven’t gotten any notifications from this site so didn’t even know there were questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Runnings Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Thank you. Would you say it's pretty much exact Eddy/Harrison shell? What about weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 27 minutes ago, Cool Runnings said: Thank you. Would you say it's pretty much exact Eddy/Harrison shell? What about weight? Close? Its got some Warwick in it as well. Let me grab my scale and I'll get you a weight here in a few minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 2.996 lbs (with Vinyl art added) so probably around 2.8ish without? My old Sportmask is 2.69lbs for comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Runnings Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Wow thank you that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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