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Most Durable and Comfortable Lacrosse Face Shields For Long Playground Sessions

Lightweight Yet Durable Polycarbonate Material

The Cascade Field Shield lacrosse face mask is constructed from ultra-strong yet lightweight polycarbonate material. This advanced polymer plastic is known for its impact resistance, strength, and durability while still remaining incredibly lightweight. Compared to traditional metal face masks, polycarbonate offers superior protection with less strain on the head and neck.

Polycarbonate has an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio, meaning it provides remarkable protection from impacts without adding unnecessary weight. This helps reduce fatigue during long lacrosse games and practices. The advanced polycarbonate used in Cascade’s Field Shield has been tested to withstand high velocity ball and stick impacts from all directions.

The material is engineered at the molecular level to diffuse shock energy and prevent fracturing. So even after repeated hard checks to the mask, it retains its protective qualities and structural integrity. Polycarbonate also has a certain flexibility to it which allows the face shield to flex slightly upon impact. This shock-absorbing capacity minimizes the force imparted to the head.

Compared to metal face masks, polycarbonate is less likely to bend, warp or develop fatigue cracks over time. It maintains its shape and performance season after season. And while traditional metal masks can conduct cold in winter months, the polycarbonate material provides warmth.

Advanced coatings and treatments applied to the polycarbonate give the Field Shield resistance to scratching, fogging and yellowing too. Special anti-glare properties also enhance vision accuracy when following the ball in bright sunlight.

So for superior protection coupled with lightweight comfort and durability, polycarbonate is the ideal material for lacrosse face shields. Cascade’s innovative use of advanced polycarbonate in the Field Shield delivers the ultimate in high-performance facial protection for the lacrosse player.

Fits Most Cascade Helmets and Masks

The Cascade Field Shield is designed to be compatible with most Cascade brand lacrosse helmets and protective masks. This ensures you get a secure and personalized fit with your existing headgear for full protective coverage. The shield attaches to the helmet using a simple quick release system.

On each side of the Field Shield are adjustable clamp assemblies with rubberized, non-slip grips. These clamps allow you to firmly secure the shield to the corresponding anchor points on your Cascade helmet. They keep the shield firmly positioned while allowing you to flip it up with ease when desired.

Whether you wear a Cascade CPX, CS, S or R helmet, the shield can be mounted for a custom fit. For goalies, it is compatible with Cascade’s Goalie Mask line as well. The quick release tabs ensure the shield attaches snugly while also allowing effortless lens changes.

Cascade uses flexible yet durable rubberized straps in their clamp systems. This ensures a secure mount even after repeated use and allows the shield to be detached without tools for cleaning or replacement. The straps conform to various helmet shapes and anchor locations while resisting slippage.

The shield attaches from multiple anchor point options on the helmet to get an optimal individualized fit. You can position it in your ideal forward position to maximize vision and protection. The mounting system allows you to flip the shield up and rest it on the helmet when needed too.

For players that require corrective vision, the Field Shield is designed to allow you to keep your prescription glasses or sport goggles on underneath. So you don’t have to comprise your vision accuracy or eyewear comfort.

The shield shape provides complete coverage while allowing use of helmet brims to help block sunlight overhead. There is ample room inside the shield for face masks as well. And the durable polycarbonate stands up to repeated contact from sticks, balls and body checks.

With unrivaled compatibility across Cascade’s lacrosse helmet line, the Field Shield delivers customized facial protection for all positions and skill levels. You can upgrade your existing helmet setup without having to purchase new headgear.

Ventilation Keeps You Cool and Comfortable

The Cascade Field Shield is engineered with strategic ventilation zones to help keep players cool, dry and comfortable even during intense lacrosse games. Optimized airflow prevents interior fogging and heat buildup for enhanced visibility and concentration.

Multiple air vents are integrated across the shield surface to allow interior air circulation. The vents let heat and humidity escape while allowing cooler outside air to flow in. This ventilation helps minimize interior condensation, preventing vision obscuring fogging. It keeps you from overheating even when wearing protective pads and running hard on hot sunny days.

The ventilation system utilizes passive airflow without the need for fans or power sources. Channels are positioned to best take advantage of forward movement to optimize natural airflow through the shield interior. This pushes stale humid air out the back as you run while pulling fresh air in from the front intake openings.

Strategic vent placement also prevents direct ball or stick impacts through the openings, maintaining critical facial protection. The channels are lined with a protective honeycomb grill backing that allows air to pass while adding structural integrity.

Vents extend across the chin area at the base of the shield to facilitate upwards airflow across the face. More intake channels run along the temples while exhaust vents are positioned at the rear corners. This facilitates circular cross-flow for effective ventilation and anti-fogging properties.

The advanced polycarbonate material also lessens interior heat buildup compared to traditional plastic and metal face shields. Its lightweight composition produces less strain and discomfort even during physical exertion in warm weather games.

Superior impact protection, anti-fogging performance and cooling comfort – the Field Shield truly delivers it all. Players can run all day in any conditions without shield heat or interior fogging issues. Ventilation keeps you focused on the game, not on shield discomfort or visibility problems.

Along with reduced fatigue, the optimized airflow system creates a cooler, drier shield interior for enhanced safety. Keeping the shield interior clear and preventing overheating ultimately allows you to perform at your best.

Quick Release Clamps For Easy On and Off

The Cascade Field Shield utilizes a quick release clamping system to allow fast, easy attachment and removal from Cascade lacrosse helmets. This makes it simple to flip up or detach the shield for better ventilation, hydration and communication without having to fully remove your helmet.

Located on either side of the shield are adjustable rubberized clamps that tightly grip corresponding anchor points on the helmet. To attach the shield, you simply need to firmly press the clamps onto the helmet anchor fittings until they snap securely into place.

The clamps remain tightly affixed during play thanks to their non-slip gripping surface and flexible strap design that resists slippage. But when you need to flip up or detach the shield, you can quickly unclamp it from the helmet by pulling back on the clamps’ tabbed releases.

This allows you to instantly flip the shield up onto the helmet brow to get it out of the way when needed. Some scenarios where you may want the quick shield release include: communicating with teammates, spitting, hydrating, temporarily improving ventilation, wiping sweat from eyes, etc.

The shield can also be fully detached from the anchors by disengaging both clamp releases. This allows for easy shield removal for cleaning, replacement lens installation or storage between uses without requiring removal of the helmet itself.

Cascade engineered the Field Shield’s clamps to provide a secure custom fit across a wide range of their helmet makes and models. The clamps conform and grip various anchor shapes and locations. This ensures wobble-free protection and usability across Cascade’s helmet line.

The durable yet flexible clamps maintain their tension and gripping performance through repeated use. Quick lens swaps or transitions between flipped up and down positions can be done reliably even after extensive clamping cycles.

With tool-free attachment and release in seconds, the Field Shield’s quick release system maximizes convenience and practicality. Players can flip it up for improved visibility when needed or detach it completely in one smooth motion. This on-the-fly adjustability provides added comfort and versatility.

The Field Shield’s speed and simplicity of attachment and detachment delivers true convenience and adaptability. Players can make quick adjustments for better vision, ventilation or communication at a moment’s notice.

Meets Safety Standards For All Levels

The Cascade Field Shield meets key lacrosse facial protection standards for all levels of play, from youth to college and professional leagues. This ensures players get advanced protection that satisfies safety regulations across various leagues and associations.

Mandatory face shield use in boys’ lacrosse was first introduced in 2008 by the National Federation of State High School Associations for all male athletes. This aims to help prevent traumatic facial and eye-area injuries from sticks, balls, and contact. The Cascade Field Shield adheres to the NFHS facemask requirements.

For college competition, the shield meets NCAA guidelines for allowable helmets and accessories, providing compliant facial coverage for collegiate field lacrosse. It also satisfies FIL requirements for international play sanctioned by World Lacrosse. This makes it legal for elite amateur field and box lacrosse tournaments.

The ultra-durable polycarbonate and enclosed face shield design entirely prevents stick or ball contact with the face. This exceeds basic eye protection-only standards to deliver more complete facial defense against frontal impacts.

In addition to satisfying key lacrosse governing bodies’ regulations, the Field Shield is tested to relevant FDA impact resistance standards. The sturdy polycarbonate material and attached gasket ensure the shield withstands ball and stick impacts from all directions, eliminating gaps in coverage.

The Field Shield also meets key lacrosse equipment voluntary safety standards established by ASTM International. These include test criteria related to field of vision, impact velocities, fog resistance, and optical clarity requirements.

Cascade utilizes advanced manufacturing and quality assurance practices that ensure each Field Shield meets or exceeds all applicable safety standards. Players can trust they are getting advanced legal protection designed for all competition skill levels.

Knowing your protective equipment complies with all mandated guidelines allows you to play with confidence. The Field Shield checks the box on facial safety while providing best-in-class visibility, ventilation, and durability for your level of play.

Compliant protection and high performance are achieved simultaneously with Cascade’s Field Shield. Mandatory standards are addressed so athletes can focus on excelling during competition rather than worrying about their safety equipment.

Shield Shape Offers Wide Field of Vision

The curved shape and design of the Cascade Field Shield provides lacrosse players with an exceptionally wide field of vision for improved game awareness and safety. Optimal peripheral and forward vision helps players track the ball and opponents.

The shield curvature wraps around the face to increase visibility while still fully protecting the vulnerable eye socket and cheekbone areas. This maximizes vision coverage both vertically and horizontally for a broader view.

Cascade contour-fits the polycarbonate shield to expand the line of sight well beyond the wearer’s face. You can scan the entire field without major blind spots or having to turn your head as much. The edges also extend vertically to improve overhead visibility.

Superior edge-to-edge clarity is achieved through the shield’s smooth optical-grade polycarbonate. Optical correctors shape the lens with precision to maintain visual acuity across the entire viewing area too.

By optimizing ocular coverage and eliminating optical distortions, the Field Shield delivers stunning visual fidelity in all directions. Players gain a visual advantage to see developing plays sooner for quicker reaction time.

Vent placement and anti-fog coatings also prevent vision obscuring fog and condensation. This ensures the shield maintains maximum visibility throughout games and practices even during intense physical exertion.

The shield’s lightweight feel and wide side straps avoid bulky frame components in the peripheral field of view as well. This further expands visual range and eliminates distracting obstructions.

Superior fit with Cascade helmets also maintains the ideal shield position and angle for each player. This allows customizing forward vision while the shape provides expanded peripheral vision.

Complete high-definition visual coverage across a wide arc gives players enhanced awareness. By optimizing the visual field, Cascade removes vision limitations helping athletes perform at their best.

Now Available in Multiple Tint Options

The Cascade Field Shield is now offered with multiple lens tint options to help enhance vision and comfort in varied light conditions. Players can choose the ideal tint for their specific needs and preferences.

A clear polycarbonate shield provides maximum light transmission and true color definition in low light games. This optimizes visibility at dawn, dusk or night games when light is limited.

For daytime play, there are lenses with subtle tints that filter out excessive glare and brightness. A light smoke tint offers 10% light reduction to cut glare while maintaining excellent clarity and color accuracy. An amber option is also available for increased contrast in grassy fields.

For players dealing with extreme sun glare, Cascade offers 50% light reducing dark smoke and silver mirror shields. These deep tints shield eyes from blinding sunlight while improving the view of the ball in flight. The mirrored coating also reflects light to conceal the eyes and face.

Having lens choices allows players to tailor protection for their specific needs. Location and time of day, field conditions, sun angle and personal vision preferences can all impact ideal tint choice.

Players dealing with sunrise and sunset glare on the same field can switch between clear and tinted shields for each half rather than squinting into the sun. Goalies facing westward afternoon sun can utilize a dark tint while attackers may prefer a light tint for eastward morning sun.

Tinted and mirrored lenses provide needed protection from glare without excess tinting that could overly hinder visibility. This carefully balances sufficient light reduction with maximizing critical visual clarity.

All Field Shield lens options utilize premium anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings to maintain durability and fog-free visibility. Quick release clamps make it fast and easy to swap lenses before a game too.

The ability to tailor eye protection for specific lighting conditions gives players visual performance advantages. Having tint choices allows maximizing vision while eliminating glare and discomfort.

Protects Against Ball, Stick and Body Checks

The Cascade Field Shield provides comprehensive protection for a lacrosse player’s face from all directions against ball shots, stick checks, and body contact. Its robust polycarbonate construction and enclosed design shields the vulnerable facial region from frontal impacts.

The durable shield material can withstand severe ball shot forces from close range. Polycarbonate’s strength resists fractures and deformation even after repeated hard checks directly to the mask. Its elasticity also allows the shield to flex and absorb energy from impacts.

The wrap-around lens extends far enough on the sides to protect the cheekbone and temple region from oblique ball or stick strikes as well. This helps prevent contact injuries to the side of the head.

During play, inadvertent or intentional stick checks glance off the smooth surface without causing injury. Tests verify the shield withstands stick forces exceeding game impacts. And the material properties prevent cracks or penetration that could impair vision.

For body checking sports like box lacrosse, the shield protects against shoulder and elbow strikes. The chin and jaw area at the mask base is padded for added protection from lower contact.

Full perimeter seal padding strips create a tight seal around the edges as well. This eliminates gaps between the shield and helmet that could allow stick penetration from below or the sides.

The Field Shield firmly secured to the helmet ensures it stays properly positioned even after significant mid-game contact. Optimized compatibly with Cascade helmets maintains protection through intense gameplay.

Players gain confidence knowing their face is comprehensively shielded from errant checks and shots. Quality padding, robust materials and secure helmet mounting work in unison for all-around facial defense.

The Cascade Field Shield truly provides maxillofacial protection for all positions against ball, stick and body contact. Athletes can play with intensity knowing their face is protected from impact threats.

Works Great For Field Lacrosse and Box Lacrosse

The Cascade Field Shield is well-suited for both field lacrosse and box lacrosse, providing advanced facial protection for athletes in either sport. Its durable enclosed design stands up to intense gameplay in both arena and open field venues.

For field lacrosse, the shield provides essential eye and face coverage for midfield, attack, and defense positions. The curved lens widens peripheral vision to help track loose balls and oncoming sticks or checks.

Venting mitigates fogging issues that can occur when running long distances in heat and humidity. This maintains clear sight lines needed for accurate passing and shooting on goal.

For box lacrosse, the shield protects against close-range shots in tight confines and physical contact from body checking. The sturdy polycarbonate construction and secure helmet attachment ensures the shield stays intact through routine jostling.

The extended chin padding protects from below while the smooth surface glancingly deflects sticks. Mirror tint options help manage indoor lighting glare as well.

For both sports, the Field Shield provides necessary facial coverage to satisfy league safety requirements. Quick release clamps allow players to flip it up temporarily when needed for hydration or conversations.

Goalies benefit from the shield’s wraparound protection and compatibility with Cascade’s goalie mask line. Optional team customization painting is also available to match team uniforms and helmets.

The Field Shield’s scratch-resistant durability ensures the clear playing view remains through entire seasons of play. And off-field maintenance is easy with tool-free detachability for cleaning and lens swaps.

For youth leagues, the shield provides essential facial protection as players develop stick and ball skills. The designs suit smaller helmet sizes too.

With versatile performance across key criteria, the Cascade Field Shield truly delivers robust facial defense and visibility for field or box lacrosse athletes.

Comes in Youth and Adult Sizes For Proper Fit

To provide optimized protective coverage across all ages, the Cascade Field Shield comes in both youth and adult size options. This ensures young athletes get a properly contoured and fitted shield designed for smaller head sizes and helmets.

For youth helmets, Cascade sizes the shield lenses proportionally to suit diminutive facial dimensions. The curvature, edge extensions and viewing angles are engineered specifically for grade school face proportions.

Padding thicknesses and properties are also customized to cushion youth impacts while allowing comfortable helmet compatibility. The shields are tested to verify they meet key youth safety standards as well.

For high school level players and older, adult shields offer enhanced coverage suited for mature facial sizes and helmet fit. The arcs extend wider and lower for full protection of adult features.

Cascade utilizes dimensional data from their youth and adult helmet designs to contour the corresponding shield lenses optimally. This ensures excellent vision properties and comprehensive protection for younger and older athletes alike.

With a shield specifically sized for your age group, you get ideal coverage without obstructing your field of view. The profile avoids overlapping your face while maximizing sight lines for your eye position.

Properly fitted shields stay positioned better on youth and adult helmets as well. Precise alignment with helmet brims and anchor points prevents detached shield issues that could impair protection.

For families with players across age groups, the shields make it easy to equip each child with a precision-fit shield for their helmet size and face proportions.

By providing tailored designs for young athletes versus high school and older players, Cascade ensures every lacrosse player gets a Field Shield delivering maxillofacial protection and visibility.

Made in USA With Quality Craftsmanship

Cascade lacrosse products like the Field Shield are proudly made in the United States utilizing skilled manufacturing and stringent quality control. This results in advanced protective equipment with consistent craftsmanship designed for elite-level performance.

Production is centered at Cascade’s state-of-the-art factory in Liverpool, New York. Here, the latest engineering and prototyping resources allow constant innovation to push lacrosse gear boundaries.

Cascade seamlessly blends automation and human oversight to achieve manufacturing excellence. Precision automated processes perform key fabrication steps for consistent output, then skilled technicians meticulously inspect and assemble each helmet and shield.

Stringent quality assurance methodology ensures every Field Shield meets exacting performance criteria before leaving the factory. Random sample testing coupled with comprehensive pre-shipment audits guarantee only flawless shields reach customers.

By using disciplined manufacturing techniques and retaining assembly oversight in-house, Cascade delivers pristine craftsmanship in their protective equipment. Flaws and defects are eliminated through rigorous production controls and testing.

Custom paint designs and intricate detailing further exhibit master craftsmanship. Vibrant colors and lacrosse imagery bring designs to life while maintaining product integrity and durability.

Made in USA pride shines through in the Cascade brand. Reliable consistency and premium quality across their lacrosse helmet and shield lineup demonstrates a commitment to excellence.

With in-house engineering mastery aligned with steadfast manufacturing principles, Cascade produces lacrosse gear that players trust. The Field Shield exemplifies this through enduring safety, comfort and performance mile after mile.

Replaceable Parts Make it Easy to Fix

The Cascade Field Shield utilizes replaceable components that allow quick servicing and repairs to keep it in top playing condition. Instead of having to replace the entire shield, individual parts like lenses, foam, and clips can be easily swapped.

The polycarbonate lens itself can be replaced if severely scratched or cracked from impacts. Lenses slide out from the gasket groove so a new clear or tinted lens can be inserted to restore optical clarity.

Detachable perimeter padding strips make it simple to replace the foam if it gets compacted or deteriorated. Just peel off and attach new adhesive foam pieces to reseal gaps.

If a clamp or anchor clip gets damaged, replacement parts are available to restore fit integrity with the helmet. Damaged clamp straps can be swapped out too. This ensures the shield maintains secure mounting.

For players that prefer swapping tinted lenses based on lighting conditions, stocking extra smoke or amber lenses makes game day transitions fast by avoiding delays waiting for replacements.

Being able to source individual shield components reduces maintenance costs by only replacing worn parts. It also eliminates shield downtime waiting for full replacements to ship.

With basic tools, players can perform repairs at home to restore protection and visibility quickly. This maximizes playing time for athletes without compromising safety.

Cascade also provides helpful installation tips and videos to guide DIY part swaps. Their responsive customer service team can assist with any questions too.

The Field Shield’s modular replaceable component design maximizes durability, convenience and playing time. Keeping critical spares on hand allows completing repairs in minutes to maintain peak protection.

Anti-Glare Properties Enhance Visual Accuracy

The Cascade Field Shield has integrated anti-glare properties to reduce eye fatigue and enhance visual tracking precision in bright playing conditions. This allows players to follow the ball more accurately with less squinting discomfort.

The exterior lens surface has a proprietary anti-reflective coating that minimizes distracting glare and reflections that can make seeing difficult on sunny days. Light is transmitted cleanly through the shield without bouncing off the interior.

Cascade also engineered the curvature, tints and optical properties to limit strobe, distortion and magnification effects that can impair vision. By diffusing and controlling light penetration, the shield maintains clarity.

The light smoke and dark smoke tint options filter out excessive brightness to cut glare. A silver mirror lens further deflects sunlight off the reflective exterior to conceal eyes from bright sun.

For indoor box lacrosse under harsh artificial lights, amber tints heighten contrast and definition while muting glare. This helps players track the ball off sticks and against boards with fewer reflections.

By counteracting problematic glare while optimizing light transmission, players benefit from improved visual tracking accuracy. The ball and opponents remain in sharp focus for quick reaction time.

Minimizing glare decreases squinting and eye strain as well. Players remain energized and focused through sun-drenched games when visual comfort is sustained.

The Field Shield’s anti-glare technologies deliver a consistent clear sight picture regardless of playing conditions. Eliminating vision distractions from glare facilitates peak performance.

Provides Confidence to Play Aggressive Lacrosse

The Cascade Field Shield provides lacrosse players total facial protection confidence to play the game fully aggressively. Knowing your vulnerable facial region is comprehensively shielded from ball and stick impacts allows complete focus on competitive play.

The rugged polycarbonate shield material withstands ball shot forces from all angles without damage. Generous coverage extends from the mouth upwards across the eyes to defend the orbit, nose and temple regions as well.

Padding seals the perimeter to eliminate gaps that could allow stick penetration. Secure mounting attachments keep the shield centered in position even after big hits or checking contact.

With full face coverage and robust construction, players keep their heads in the game rather than shying from contact. Goalies can crouch confidently in the crease without hesitation. Defensive players can press high knowing checks will glance off the shield.

High visibility properties like anti-fogging, scratch resistance and anti-glare treatments provide a clear playing view as well. There are no vision obstructions or distractions to hinder awareness and reaction time.

The Field Shield’s reliable fit, optics and durability gives players one less thing to worry about. Athletes can go all out without reservations knowing their safety equipment has them covered.

Playing free from distraction builds athletic confidence, technique and competitive advantage. With the Field Shield’s comprehensive protection, players can take their game to the next level.

Provides Confidence to Play Aggressive Lacrosse

Padding seals the perimeter to eliminate gaps that could allow stick penetration. Secure mounting attachments keep the shield centered in position even after big hits or checking contact.

The Field Shield’s reliable fit, optics and durability gives players one less thing to worry about. Athletes can go all out without reservations knowing their safety equipment has them covered.

Playing free from distraction builds athletic confidence, technique and competitive advantage. With the Field Shield’s comprehensive protection, players can take their game to the next level.