What is the safest helmet for football?
Football Helmet Safety Information The most important aspect of a helmet is its safety. Gone are the hard shell helmet days with barely any padding in them. The newer helmets from famous companies such as Riddell, Schutt, and Vicis endure safety first in all their helmets.
Why are SpeedFlex helmets better?
The SpeedFlex helmet features a bold new look with a cool, aggressive streamlined shell design. The stainless steel facemask offers better field vision for the player while the padding materials inside the helmet help to absorb impact energy while retaining position and purpose over extended durations of play.
Should I get an F7 or SpeedFlex?
In both the Virginia Tech Helmet Study and the NFLPA’s Helmet Laboratory Test, the Schutt F7 outperformed the Riddell SpeedFlex. The F7 was the second highest rated helmet in Virginia Tech’s study, scoring 2.54. Both helmets scored five-star marks, making them in a group of the best available helmets.
How heavy is a Riddell SpeedFlex?
The Adult Speed Flex weighs 4.55 lbs. The youth speed Flex weighs in at 4.2 lbs. Both helmets are on the heavy side when comparing all helmets weights. For that reason we don’t recommend the helmet for any player that’s under 100 lbs.
What helmet does Nick Bosa wear?
Riddell Speedflex
Following a concussion in the Wild Card round, Nick Bosa has switched to the Vicis 02 Trench helmet. Previously, he was in the Riddell Speedflex. This helmet is basically the exact same helmet as the Vicis 02 but with an extra external pad. This is the first position specific helmet to ever hit the market.
What’s the best football helmet to buy?
So whether you’re looking for a top of the line option like the Riddell SpeedFlex or Schutt F7, or you’re just getting started with a Riddell Speed Youth or Schutt Recruit Hybrid, we’ve got you covered. If you’ve got questions about football helmets, you’ve come to the right place.
Why choose Schutt for helmet repairs?
Schutt will then inspect the helmet and determine the disposition of repair, adjustments, or replacement free of charge. All Schutt helmets and faceguards are manufactured and certified to mean NOCSAE performance standards.
Do football helmets protect players’brains?
No piece of sports equipment has been under the microscope quite like the football helmet. Initially designed to prevent skull injuries, today’s helmet has the impossible task of protecting player’s brains, something that’s been subject to much theory and testing.
Are Schutt helmets and faceguards NOCSAE certified?
All Schutt helmets and faceguards are manufactured and certified to mean NOCSAE performance standards. Alterations/additions made to the helmet or faceguard that do not follow manufacturer’s guidelines may void any applicable warranty to the product and will void the NOCSAE certification of the helmet or faceguard.