Nuprol Mesh Lower Face Shield V1

Goggles are compulsory everywhere. A lower face shield is not, which is why plenty of people skip it — right up until they take a BB to the mouth at close range and discover what dental work costs.

A shot to the teeth or lips at CQB distance is genuinely unpleasant and occasionally expensive. Twelve pounds of mesh is a straightforward hedge against that, and it is the single most common regret purchase among people who did not buy one first.

Being mesh rather than solid, it does not trap breath and push it up into your goggles — which is what makes cheap solid face masks the leading cause of fogged lenses. If you already run mesh eye protection the point is moot, but on a lens goggle it matters a great deal.

Four colourways.

Specifications

Good to know before you buy

It protects the lower face, not the eyes — you still need proper eye protection, which every UK site requires. Mesh is the right choice here specifically because a solid face mask pushes warm breath up into your goggles and fogs them.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really need one?
Not required by sites, but a BB to the teeth at close range is unpleasant and potentially expensive. Most people who take one buy a shield the following week.

Will it fog my goggles?
No, and that is the point of mesh. Solid face masks channel warm breath upward into your lenses; mesh lets it disperse.

Does it replace eye protection?
Absolutely not. It covers the lower face only. Full eye protection remains mandatory.

Will it fit with my goggles?
It is designed to work alongside standard eye protection. If you run a particularly bulky goggle, try the combination before a game.