The Elite is a high impact all polycarbonate mask. The lens is an injection molded convex while having the highest optical quality. There is a lower straight edge on the mask that offers a better view. Our coating is unparalleled to our competition. Each side of the lens is 100% fog free and hard-coated for scratch resistance and longer playing life. Considering the competition has a one piece mask that fogs on one side and scratches on the other when it's marred, scuffed or clouded the entire mask is ruined. The Elite is the next generation of an evolution of hockey masks because it has terrific airflow. Players wearing a cage will want to switch because it gives you amazing sight-lines at your feet, up ice or peripherally vs. wire cages. The convex lens design is like a visor with a lower straight edge while covering the whole face instead of a half-visor.