Ive never worn headgear for the purpose of softening blows....

If i ever do its for the purpose of one person wearing it so that no accidental heabutts occur and i dont get cut.. But then again it doesnt fuss me..
If i havtn a fight lined up then i wont wear headgear..It feels uncomfortable to me.. and does no good for bruising etc...Just for shots arounf the ear or back of the head..Ear shots are rare but painfull..
And back of the head is illegal.. and i get mighty miffed off when i snap out of the daze of getting hit with one..
So i dont usually expect them.. Lol
Peace