I used previously head protection with black plastic grid since his nose was broken several times and underwent surgery. This had to be relined as hard blows came through and led to slight cuts. It was also where the visibility reduced and the grid has applied much more. So blows came sharply, which would otherwise have led to only light contact. This head protection feels significantly lighter .... like a normal head guard with cheekbone protection. The nose and upper gum line are very well protected against hard hits. In a hard uppercut it remains to be seen ... but guarantees better than those without. Chin is free and mouthguards necessary. When Grappling as a protection is, of course, like all Kopfschützer much protect annoying as the wet sweat protectors like slipping .... but do it well all. Workmanship is good and the most important is the feeling of having a normal head protection and not as disguised Robocob to fight .... I was always a little embarrassing.