Popguard on mics

[RetroMan]

For my rockier songs I'm using a Shure 58 for the vocals and for quieter/accoustic ones, i'm using a BETA58 for the vox - Is it nessasary to always use one of those 'popguard' mesh things?
I know the BETA58 is pretty sensitive so I will be using it with that regardless, but with the standard 58, is it sentitive enough to pick up vocals coming in from a distance (due to the popguard setup)?

 

[crosstudio]

pop guards protect the mic against plosives so that the P and B sounds don't spike and make the vocals unusable.

if you have control over those plosives so that you don't spike the mic, then don't bother with the pop filter.

 

[Stealthtech]

pop guards protect the mic against plosives so that the P and B sounds don't spike and make the vocals unusable.

if you have control over those plosives so that you don't spike the mic, then don't bother with the pop filter.

I agree. Its also useful if your singing close to the mic to keep a nominal distance so as the vocals dont fade. I make it a practice to just touch my lips to the screen on suttle songs to keep the vocal track nice and smooth and even.

 

[RetroMan]

Thanks for the advice very helpful!
It's just that before I thought it was a catch22 situation: when you're in close to the mic there is a higher risk factor of popping the mic with a P or B and when you're out at a distance with the popguard setup there is a risk of your vocals losing clarity and strength.