Bauer 9600 Goalie Mask

Buy it if it's a good price, and make sure you click on the Goalie Monkey link from here before you buy it.

GM told me that the 9600 weighs just a little more than the 960, because it has more foam inside of it and therefore should be more protective.

9600 is a slightly older model as well, as far as my memory serves. But it's been touted as a quality mask for some time, so if the price is right I wouldn't worry about pulling the trigger.

It has triangular vents instead of round ones on the 960. I believe you may be able to find the 960 for around $500 these days.

(Click On Image To Enlarge View) Features: Designed and handcrafted in Canada Hand laid, lightweight aramid fiber and fiberglass pro shell Approved polished stainless steel wire cage Triangular vents Soft comfort liner and adjustable chin-cup HECC, CSA and CE approved Sweatband and protective carrying bag included

I really like my 9600. I know recent 9600/960 masks made by bauer haven't been as high quality as they used to, but still an okay mask.

the Bauer mask look an awful lot like the Itech masks, are they both built from a simlar cast?

Originally Posted by Scottish

the Bauer mask look an awful lot like the Itech masks, are they both built from a simlar cast?

Bauer bought Itech.

Originally Posted by Scottish

the Bauer mask look an awful lot like the Itech masks, are they both built from a simlar cast?

Yes but bauer does not havr as good of quality.

The 9600 is for the larger head. The protection is the same than the 960.