59Fifty/Low Profile/39Thirty - New Era styles explained!
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- A breakdown of the three major cap styles offered by New Era. Includes head-to-head comparisons and a review of features.
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This is exactly the info I wanted before heading into Lids to look for a hat. Thanks!
Same here, this video is great!
In my opinion, the low profile is the best look for people with "normal" sized heads.
What's a normal-sized head?
@@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852 7 and a quarter to 8 and a half
What about a small head
@@TheM3athome less than 7
I have 7 1/8 to 3/8..high crown do not look rite at all, even 9forty looks too high crown for me. But 9twenty is too low. Idk what to wear..lol
That low Profile 🧢 is 🔥
A couple of commenters asked if I put on the caps during this video... Yes, the section of the video where I try on all 3 styles starts at 6:57 Thanks for watching!
It all depends on your head shape. I never liked new era hats because the regular 59Fifty looks too boxy on my head. It looks like a train conductor's hat, but the low profile fits perfectly. For anyone that has Zephyr fitted hats the low profile fits almost exactly like that. The same shape. You should definitely try on both to make sure. Don't just look at a video and decide
Did you go same size on the low profile?
@@grandmastagrimm8773 Yeah, the same size was fine
@@innocentbystander6674 thanks! Just ordered one, always wore regular but was never a fan of that boxy train conductor look either lmao. Hope this fits good they happened to have only my size 7 3/8 in the hat I wanted
They break in once you wear em for a while
Ahhh ya had to go and mention Zephyr... too soon man... too soon! Any hat aficionado knows that Zephyr made the best hats, hands down. Fortunately, I stocked up on a ton of their hats before the NHL pulled their licensing, so I'll be for awhile. Fanatics has literally ruined everything and the idiots that run the NHL obviously got paid n laid to force out all the other companies making merch in place of Fanatics who makes absolute trash! There's a reason there's no customer reviews on any of the pro sports shops... they're all run by Fanatics and it's all overpriced chinese garbage.
Thanks for the thorough breakdown of each cap and for showing how they all look when worn. Something that is hard to see when trying to get these online.
No sweat, glad I could help. Thanks!
This was a perfect video. You answered all questions succinctly with helpful visuals. CZcams videos of this variety should all be done this way.
Thank you, appreciate the comments!
The 39thirty is so incredibly comfortable, it's the only hat I forget I'm wearing. But the thing I hate about it is how obvious the bulge is from the sweatband due to the fabric being so soft and moldable
great review
I’m still on the fence with the low crown. I love the 5950 . I just have never pulled the trigger on buying one. This video made me decide to go for it. Thank you!
Cool, hope you can find one that works for you. Thanks for the comment!
Lol. This is info I did not know I needed until i started shopping for hats for my Dad. Thank you for the though review of each model!
Cool, glad I could help out, thanks for watching!
Finally, I made my choice. Also, I'm not native, but your accent and pronunciation are easy to understand.
This video really help me to buy my first New Era cap.
Cool, that’s great - thank you!
haha this was like a college lecture lol good info!
That is funny, I can definitely see a bit of that in the video - I guess I am serious about hats :) Thanks for watching.
Total compliment. This video was extremely useful
I was a 59fity person for a long time until there recent ones that just gave me horrible headaches and I hated the curve on the side of the hat so I switched to the 39thirty and it's alot better it can stretch out more no curves no headaches I recommend the 39thirty to everyone
I second this!!
I third this! Lol
The 59fifty gave me headaches also... wanted to bad to wear them... Love the 39thirty and the 47 clean up / franchise
Had my first low profile about a week ago and I love how it fits
How does it fit compared to the standard profile? Should I buy a size up?
@@nathanchilders327 You can remain true to size. I feel it has more breathing room and can be flexed better on the head.
Great video! Thanks for the explanation. In my opinion the low crown look a little bit better. But just my cent. Best wishes from Germany!
Yes, the low profile has a good look for the right situations or face shape. Thank you for the comment, I always like to hear from cap fans outside the U.S.!
From germany as well, I just ordered my first 39Thirty, Detroit Red Wings, still missing in my collection. I wear and own mostly 59Fifty up to now, some 9Fifty which I dont like that much with the open back. Maybe this is a nice fresh touch for me.
@@flow2333 Grüß dich. Leider sind mir die normalen 39Thirty zu eng. Die einzigen die mir passen sind die 39Thirty Diamonds die sind etwas größer. Low Profil / Crown sehen auf meinen riesen Kopf auch komisch aus. Ich bleibe bei 59fiftys und 39thirtys Diamonds. Dir noch viel Spaß mit deinen Kappen.
From playing baseball for years wearing a stretch fit cap feels likes pajamas lol. I the low profile and stretch now
I agree. I rarely wear stretch fit caps, but the elastic sweat band does make them feel comfortable like pajamas. My favorite New Era cap style is the 9Forty.
Thanks for doing this videos! I personally think that 59FIFTY low profile looks the best on you!
Hey Roman, thank you. I think that when my beard is shorter, the low profile looks good, and when my beard is longer the standard looks better. Anyway, thanks for watching!
I love the low profile especially for my head. Wish they would produce more variations of them.
There was a time before the pandemic where I thought the market was headed for more low profile caps, but that seemed to evaporate with all the demand for custom colorways and side patches on the standard.
@@dreinthe616 yeah. I just want a standard low profile cap in different colours... is that so difficult New Era? XD
Really appreciate the detail you go into for these 🙏🏽 glad I got recommended your channel in some comments
Cool, man - good to hear, thank you!
I’m in shock. I had no idea there were that many parts to a hat 🧢
Its pretty cool tho 🧢🧣🧤🩲🧦🧥👖
For me, the regular fitted are my go to.. and as i go down the line to low profile and “dad hat” those are more of a “run errands” hat for me
I remember when I ordered my first 59Fifty, I thought it didn’t look very good, but other people said it looked fine. The more I wore it the more the brim curved and the more the rest of the hat shaped around my head so it didn’t look as boxy. You just have to find one that fits snugly to your head and it will break in.
Are the on field 5950 a slight curved bill like the low profile is?
@@coryriggs948 players can choose the regular 5950 or the low profile one there's no set rule on which. But the regular 5950 doesn't come curved only the low profile is pre curved
@@coryriggs948 you can curve the 59fifty’s flat brim, there’s videos on the best way to curve your flat bill
What's weird for me is most hats I have I wear forward, but I like the original 5950 to wear backwards. Looks better. So I guess that's the decision I face. I wear my hats both ways, front and back, prefer the look of low profile wearing forward, and prefer regular wearing hat backwards.
This is my exact dilemma
I bought a 5950 Dbacks hat back in 1999 and it fits just like the modern 5950 low profile. Every 5950 I've bought since I've had to return them because they're way too tall and boxy. Guess I got lucky!
There's certainly a lot more variation in caps, esp. since they might be made in one of 5-7 international contract manufacturing plants now. It is possible to find a good fit if there are many to choose from in a store, but there are some manufacturing tags that I avoid (e.g. Bangladesh).
@dreinthe616 yep, totally. Just checked and mine is USA made
Thanks for this mate, very well explained.
For my small head the low profile and 39thirty is the way to go for me
Sure thing, glad it helped you!
I have a Cleveland Brown 59fifty and a lotta New Era 39thirty and I love them.
Purchased my first low crown 5950 this week, think I have found my new favorite hat! I’m now stocking up on Indians home and away hats while we can get the Chief Wahoo logo. Thanks for a very informative review!
You are welcome, glad it helped out!
Stocking up on the racist logo my guy
Great video. IMHO I think the 3930 looked the best on you’re head.
Cool, man - thanks... I used to wear a lot of 3930s but as my beard got longer I went much more toward the standard.
*Glad you posted this assumed NewEras were all the same, I bought one onlinne & never looked right! It was big & funny lookin on a small head. Ill never by a 59/50 ever again.*
Cool - glad I could help. There are ways to shape the 5950 standard to soften or lower the look of the crown - you can go to my channel for a few videos - but you may never get them to the look you prefer. Thanks!
I have a 39thirty stretch chiefs hat. And it is a medium large. It fits perfecfly!
Thanks, great video. Found the answers to all my questions. Pax
Thanks Doug for the video. Like you, I also prefer the standard 5950, but the low profile does look great on you and seems to fit your head shape quite well. I also find the 3930 more suitable for sport and active settings.
Thanks, appreciate the comments!
I haven’t ordered a Low Profile yet but considering I have a regular 5950 that I had to curve to essentially be a low profile, I think I might order one
Another brilliant video! Thank you Doug! As a NE collector out of 3 styles, my preference is 59Fifty simply because thats what the players wear. My favourite fit however is the the NE wool caps from 1980s and I believe very early 1990s
Thanks for the comment! Just curious, if you liked that 80s-90s time frame for caps, did you like the Retro Classic collection that NE released in 2017?
Hi Doug, I do not own any caps from NE retro classic collection releases so cant comment. I personally want to collect the original NE caps released 20,30, 40 etc years ago as I feel sense of history when purchasing the original caps.
Makes sense... I know NE took a number of steps to make the Retro Classic collection feel authentic to the time (100% Wool, made in USA, etc.) I picked up a Pirates cap (the one I reviewed), and have liked that one a lot. Good luck with the search for originals.
The only 39Thirty I’ve ever seen with the Batterman logo on the back is an old Cubs fashion cap, with one of the Cubby Bear logos on the front. I snapped it up, especially when I saw that - and still have it…
That's a good find!
My biggest issue with the 5950 is how hard it can be to find the correct fit, I alway order 7 1/2 but sometimes they are way too snug. The nice thing about the 3930 is that you can order them online and not worry about it not fitting.
True, the stretch fit is forgiving if you like that cap style. I would also recommend that you check out my tutorial on stretching 59Fifty caps ( czcams.com/video/8N-EL-rmgIc/video.html ). If you find a cap is too snug, this is a great way to add up to 1/8 in extra size. Thanks for watching.
David Cleveland I agree. I live in a rural area and ordering 5950's online are an absolute nightmare, which is the only way I can get access for purchasing, unless I wanna drive an hour away to try on hats. After dozens of failed attempts, I just gave up on the 5950's and switched to the 3930's and haven't looked back. They're fantastic hats! Seems like quality control for the 39's are better too. I haven't ordered any 39's with loose logo threads or messed up stitching like I have for the 59's. I'd be willing to bet that a lot of the 3930 clientele are former and disgruntled 5950 wearers. I'm no exception, lol
I never would have guessed there existed a video this long about styles of ball caps. Next up...pencil erasers! Yeah!!!
I love the phillies' color
Yes me too. I didn't know they made a maroon with the current P, not the 70's P.
39thirty is my FAVE
At thrnClevelans game, I saw a 39thirty hat with the MLB logo in the back; regret not buying it. Now can’t find any online.
I know that the most likes the low crown style caps and I have some of those caps in my collection and looks very well but I prefer the 59fifthy because I have long curly hair and I feel more confortable with the 59fifthy caps style.
Totally agree... definitely more room for hair under the higher crown, the standard 59Fifty is my everyday cap, and that is one of the reasons. Thanks for watching
Big thanks...very informative and helped me a lot in choosing what design/model fits me best .
Cool, glad it helped you out, thanks!
Trust me if you have a small head go for the low profile. Because the regular joints are too big if your head is like a 7. I usually stick to Mitchell n ness dad hats because they fit my small head better than any new era product…..
Good video. The low profile has a rounded look from the front and imo may look better on those with a smaller sized noggin. I wear a 7 1/2 and the original looks better on me. From what I can tell, a pretty good majority of players wear the original 5950.
Yes, I agree, seems that the standard is the majority in MLB. I think the higher crown balances out a larger head, chin, or beard for sure. Thanks!
Great review I hope to see more from your channel thanks mate
Great vid, I've subbed and just ordered my first low pro. Peace from Australia.
Cool, thank you and hope you enjoy the cap.
Where did you buy it from? having troubling finding the low pro anywhere in Australia
Great video! What about the brim shapes - roundish on 5950s vs. squared off on 3930s? This is a noticeable difference that I'm surprised you didn't mention. (I didn't wade through all of the comments so I apologize if this has already been brought up) Keep up the good work!
Great catch... and I didn't mention it because when I made this video I was not aware of it! But there is definitely a flatter front edge on the 39Thirty visor. Thanks for pointing that out, and for your support!
Great vid bro, the 59Fifty looks the best on you by far!
Thanks man, appreciate it!
Thanks. Very good video explaining the differences.
My head is 7 3/8, which should i buy?
Need a low profile snapback! The 7 1/4 is usually good but some are snug. 7 3/8 can sometimes be good but some are loose. So that makes it hard to order online, have to go try them on in store
Agree - a low profile adjustable of some sort would be welcome... the crown on other adjustables like the 9Forty is still lower than I like most of the time. And the variation on sizing you mention has been a consistent problem for New Era over decades. Thanks for the comments.
The classic fitted hats aren't for smaller headed guys like me. They make me look like I'm wearing a hard hat. I like the stretch fits more but I prefer the "Franchise" aka "Floppy hat" style from 47 brand.
My biggest complaint with New Era are the extreme tolerances between the caps. I have tried on certain 950s that are too big everywhere, crown is huge etc... and 950s that are somewhere between a 950 and a low profile. I have a low profile 950 that is so low profile that I feel like I'm wearing a yarmulke..and then literally everything between!
I don't understand how the manufacturing tolerances
Yes, variation between caps is a big problem - it can make it very tough to buy them online, versus going to a store and trying them on. What's worse is that NE sources the caps among an array of contract manufacturers, so there is variation even before the caps are fabricated, and there are still some key steps in fabrication that are done by hand.
Where I struggle is with a regular 5950 if I were forwards, it looks great, if I flip it around it seems to fit a little bit different. When I wear it backwards it seems to press down on my ears more than it does when I wear it forwards for whatever reason. I’m wondering if the low profile model will help with that? Does anybody know? Or have that same problem?
You should turn your head side to side when you model the caps as people are here really to see what the difference looks like on your head and they can't really tell by just a front view, thanks.
It's a good suggestion, and I have done a bit more of that recently, but at this time was just doing still photos, thanks.
Did you end up buying a smaller size for the Low Profile cap compared to the 59fifty cap? I've read online that the sizing doesn't match up the same.
No, I've found the Low Profile are still mostly true to size - even though both styles are hand made and can vary quite a bit from cap to cap. Of course you lose the extra room in the crown, so I think that a potential reaction could be to go about 1/8 size larger... but I've stuck with my standard 7-1/2. Thanks for the question!
You should make a video about how to get rid of the creases that are formed on the sides of the caps!!!
Good suggestion... usually steam is what I do for the creases. Thanks for watching.
Awesome video!
I only buy the low profile 59Fifty or the 39Thirty. I'm not a fan of how tall the standard 59Fifty is, or how the bill is.
Thanks for this, just what I needed!
Glad it helped, thanks!
Excellent video. Job well done...
59/50 run small on me. I prefer the low profile but I have a globe for a head lol
looks like frankenstein head with the 59, too tall and weird. low profile is my style
Exactly!
i think it’s all up to the person’s head shape because i’ve seen some people that actually look good in the 5950 but look stupid in the low profile. personally i like the low profile though.
Stretch fit 39Thirty hats only looks good with NFL hats (coach's hats)
Kuya C.J. the cap guy NHl too
Very informative. Thank you for this really!!
Happy to help, thanks!
Do they stretch as you where them over a long time period? My head size has it where one size is either too snug for my liking and the next size it too loose. So i dont know how to do about picking the looser one or the tighter one
If you're talking about the two fitted styles, I'd say they only tend to shrink as you wear and sweat in them. That's why I keep a hat jack on hand to refresh the fit if they start feeling smaller. With the 39Thirty, mine have stayed the same for the entire duration that I've owned them. Also, my channel page has tons of videos on either stretching or shrinking when you want to edit a cap - they vary a lot so you have to be prepared to do either one, especially if you buy caps online, thanks.
Where can I get a low profile 59fifty with the grey underbrim like that?
It varies by collection - this was a specific low profile collection (C-Dub or something like that) where I picked up the Phillies cap, thanks.
@@dreinthe616 usually when i curve the regular 59fifty brim its a little tight on the sides do u know if the low profile will feel the same or not since it is pre curved thanks
I like the 59/50
My head measures 54/55 cm. I bought a 39THIRTY XS-S. Do you think it's okay?
Likely yes, although I was not aware of an XS/S size in the 39Thirty - but I see your measurement falls in that range on size chart at neweracap.com. Given variation of New Era caps, you probably have a chance that it's a little snug, but that'll be your personal preference if it's ok.
Other than my official 5950 Dodgers cap, I stopped wearing that style for my football and basketball teams. Some 5950’s are more “boxy” than others. I wear the 3930 now for this reason. I also like how comfortable it is with the stretch. Throughout the day, a 5950 starts to give me a headache and will leave my forehead red. I wear a size 7. A slight size larger than a 7 is too loose and a 7 is slightly snug so I stretch the 7 hat over night and it fits perfect but then gets tight again and bothers me. 3930 is my now favorite. Good video!
If you want to die in certain parts of Los Angeles ….. wear any of these 😂 this man knew what he was doing with this selection 😂😂😂
What sized 59Fifty New Era hats do you wear?
I wear 7-1/2 normally, but own some 7-3/8 and 7-5/8 that work for me or I have modified for a good fit.
video starts at 7:30
Thanks for the info brotha! Really helped!
Which style is suitable for big heads? I wear L - Xxl in flexfit hat
If you go all the way to XL-XXL size in Flexfit (which is hard to find in stores), then I would definitely move to the standard 59Fifty in your proper fitted size, often they will be offered up to size 8, although in smaller quantities. You might find the L/XL size of the 39Thirty is a little tight, but that's just my speculation.
I have a small face, and love the low profile hats☺️ I CAN NOT find the current low profile black Marlins hat, in 7 1/4, online anywhere 😡
That's unfortunate... neweracap.com used to allow you to click on a size that was out-of-stock and auto-generate a notification request when it was back in - but I see that doesn't work the same anymore.
Low profile - definetly😎🙏
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Nice video. Thanks.
you look good in all three types, I just bought 39thirty and it either looks like I'm wearing a cone if I put it on loosely, or it goes down to about half of my ear when I put it on tightly, both look ridiculous
Sounds tough to find the right silhouette for your head... did you happen to try on at a store before buying? That's where you can check the different sizes and caps - New Era is well known for the variation they have from cap to cap, even in same model/size. Anyway, good luck in your search, and maybe give 47 brand a look too - I've picked up a couple of their adjustable "MVP" style lately, thanks.
@@dreinthe616 what sizes do you wear by the way?
@@robertjamestaylor9261 I'm a 7-1/2 and 7-5/8 in Fitted caps, and a L-XL in stretch fits like the 39Thirty
Hi Doug! What would you guess? How many (in percent) MLB Players wear the 59fifty low profile? Can you name me some players? Thanks for the content
I think the percentage is pretty low right now, but I don't watch a ton of different teams to know for sure. The main guys I remember wearing them in the last 10 or so years include Buster Posey (SF) and Chris Carpenter (StL) - both of which can be confirmed by simple search on the web, thanks.
Witch do mlb players waer the most? Anyone answer me pls
@@xmeesh_ yeah but like there's these bending tools to bend the brim so I honestly cant tell if it low profile or it's the taller head
@@xmeesh_ thanks man 😉
Dont they wear 59Fifty regular?
Which one is the best for small heads?
The ones with the lower silhouette - so the low profile fitted or the 39Thirty stretch fitted. I think the 39Thirty looks the best on smaller heads, thanks.
Would you know is there much of a difference between the 9twenty and the 47 Brand Clean up Cap? I'm from Ireland and prefer the "dad hat" style but don't know if there's a difference
The New Era 9Twenty cap is a very close match, almost identical in fact - 100% cotton, low crown, relaxed and adjustable. I'd say go ahead and try one if that is your style.
Thank you very much 👌
What looks best with a polo
In your opinion, do you think the MLB on field authentic 59fifty have a thicker (more cushioned) inner sweatband compared to any other 59fifty?
I did a video on comfort in which I talked about sweatbands and the different types I've encountered - czcams.com/video/1vpa5NZ0G_E/video.html - but I have to say I have not noticed a consistent difference between authentic collection and any others. The manufacturing site seems to be a bit more influential on the differences.
thank you
i have 39thirty with nlb logo
Are the visor longer on a 39thirty compared to 59fifty models, seems a bit longer?
Where can you buy low profile hats? I don't see much variety of them like the regular 5950
Fanatics and the online stores run by them (Lids, FansEdge, MLB Shop, etc.) are the best source for Low Profile. New Era does not make nearly as many Low Pro versions of caps as standard, thanks.
Thanks for the review.
Sure thing, thank you
Your video is the best do you have the link of the cap that you buy please
Thanks! I think I bought all of these at Lids (lids.com), so you should be able to find them there... but the Phillies cap was a special collection, and this one is probably gone now.
Awesome video!! Very descriptive
Cool, thanks for the comment!
How hard are the 59fiftys to bend? It seems their all made to be strictly flat brim, and require special treatment to bend.
Not hard to bend at all, there is one way I do it in this recent video - czcams.com/video/6FOY-MES6xg/video.html
Awesome video! Thanks!
Right on, man - thanks for watching!
Thank you SO much!
Sure thing, thank you.
wear what you like, but imo the low profile looks significantly better on you
Appreciate it - and I think when I had just stubble as a beard, the low profile was more proportional. Now my beard is longer and I think it balances out the standard a bit more, and I still like the extra volume of space above the forehead.
Great video but hard to get a low profile outside of North America very strange
That is strange... and maybe will change soon - the LP caps seem to be surging in popularity right now. Thanks
How does that 39thirty fit you? Is it comfortable? I ask, because I usually wear a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 with 59fifties, and recently ordered a 39thirty that I like. According to the size chart on New Era's website, the M/L size was what I needed, but I figured I would ask you since we wear the same size fitted. Just trying to get an idea of what I can expect compared to wearing a regular fitted hat. Thanks!
I always wear L/XL in the 39Thirty... I found that the extra thickness in the sweatband from the 'terry-cloth' panels made it feel a little more snug. You'll have a little extra room in the back panels, but that's never bothered me much. Thanks for watching
İ wish you have showed us the back profile of these caps when you tried them
Good suggestion - when it comes time for a re-upload/remaster on this one, a more complete back view is a good thing to add, thanks.