What’s the difference between this $80 mask and that $20 mask?

With much of the game of paintball relying on your vision, you want a paintball mask that doesn't mess up your vision, and one that won't fog up when you are playing paintball.

The major difference between paintball masks is the lens. High end masks have a

Anti fog / Thermal lens. Thermal lenses prevent fogging. Thermal lenses lock air in between two lenses. The air in between the two lenses is what keeps it from fogging up. Lower end masks have a single pane lens. Another major difference is the flexibility of the mask. Higher end paintball masks are made with rubber like plastic witch will bounce the ball of rather than it breaking on it like some lower end masks. One final difference but not major is the comfort of the paintball mask. There are many paintball masks to choose form, but in paintball it all comes down to your own preference. Consider it a one time buy and life long investment.