Is Vicis still in business?

The troubles came as a surprise to some shareholders. Vicis was unable to raise more cash before shutting down the company and laying off more than 100 employees in December 2019.

Does Vicis still make helmets?

Vicis is back. The one-time Seattle startup darling that went through a major and sudden downfall in 2019 just debuted a new-and-improved version of its high-tech football helmet called the ZERO2.

Does Schutt own Vicis?

By Andrew Cohen April 13, 2020. The remaining assets of football helmet manufacturer VICIS have been acquired by Innovatus Capital Partners for $2.85 million, according to GeekWire. Last October, Innovatus made an $18 million investment in Schutt, a leading helmet manufacturer and rival to VICIS.

Do any NFL players wear Vicis helmets?

Patrick Mahomes has become one of the first players to wear the Vicis Zero2 this season. Vicis went through a financial rough patch but now they are back and better than ever. Their brand new 2021 helmet, the Vicis Zero2, is now the highest graded helmet of all time on the Virginia Tech Helmet safety rating scale.

Is the Vicis helmet worth it?

The VICIS ZERO2 line of helmets have been top-ranked and have outperformed all other helmets in the 2021 NFL and NFLPA Laboratory Performance Testing. Laboratory tests are intended to represent impacts common in play, although results may not necessarily represent all conditions or on field performance.

NFL Using The VICIS ZERO1 Football Helmet That Morphs On Impact To Reduce Head Injuries

Who owns Vicis now?

Vicis will maintain a Seattle presence, two years after the helmet maker went through a major and sudden downfall in 2019. Vicis is now owned by Certor Sports, a company that operates multiple sporting goods brands formed last year by New York City-based Innovatus Capital Partners.

What helmet does Patrick Mahomes?

Mahomes is known for wearing his trusty Vicis 01 helmet.

What helmet does Lamar Jackson use?

Lamar Jackson wears a gloss black Riddell SpeedFlex Helmet with a black SF-2EG-SW Facemask.

What helmet does Aaron Rodgers wear?

Aaron Rodger's is an old-school guy. He wears the Schutt Air XP Q11 helmet which combines the classic Air XP shell with the most up to date padding. The Schutt Air XP Q11 usually comes with the HSS (Helmet Stabilization System) but A-Rod has the equipment staff remove it to complete his old-school look.

What is the highest rated football helmet?

Why did Vicis fail?

Insiders say the company put too much focus on grabbing market share from incumbents such as Riddell and Schutt, rather than turning a profit. The troubles came as a surprise to some shareholders. Vicis was unable to raise more cash before shutting down the company and laying off more than 100 employees in December.

Is Schutt going out of business?

On December 18, 2020, Kranos Corporation, which had done business as Schutt Sports, filed for Chapter 7 liquidation.

What helmet does Byron Pringle wear?

Vicis | Worn by 3% of NFL Starting Wide Receivers

This season only 3 starting WRs wore Vicis football helmets – Brandin Cooks, Byron Pringle and Chris Conley. Cooks and Conley were in the Vicis Zero1 and Pringle rocked the Zero2 model.

Who makes the new NFL helmets?

Football helmets received a facelift on Wednesday as for the first time in roughly seven years, Riddell, the leading helmet manufacturer in the NFL and college football, launched a new helmet in an effort to prevent concussions.

How many NFL players wear Vicis?

Hundreds of NFL players wear Vicis' helmets in games. Including Mahomes, the company says eleven combined players on the Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wear Vicis helmets on Super Bowl Sunday, a group that also includes Bucs center Ryan Jensen and Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle.

Where are Vicis helmets made?

The helmet, manufactured at a facility in Seattle, was the result of more than three years of research and development. Browd, medical director of Seattle Children's Hospital Sports Concussion Program, helped get Vicis off the ground after seeing too many young athletes affected by concussions.

What helmet does Julio Jones wear?

Julio Jones has been wearing the Schutt Air XP Q11 this season. Julio is a seasoned veteran and has been a fan of the Schutt Air XP shell since he made the switch in 2012.

What helmet does OBJ wear?

OBJ has favored the Riddell Speed helmets for most of his career. He was seen in one at LSU, to the Giants, and now with the Browns. This year, his facemask is a CU-S2BD-SW, similar to the S2BD he wore in college.

What kind of helmet does Tom Brady wear?

His choice was the Riddell Speedflex. The Riddell Speedflex is not only one of the highest rated helmets on the market, but its also incredibly popular among NFL quarterbacks, with nearly 60% of starting NFL QB's currently wearing this helmet (WPW, 2020).

What helmet does Kyler Murray wear?

Kyler Murray has been wearing the Riddell Speedflex since his days in college at Oklahoma. The Speedflex is one of the sharpest looking helmets in the game has been a player (and fan) favorite since it's debut in 2014. Not only does the 'flex look great, it's one of the safest helmets on the market.

What is the hexagon on the front of football helmets?

Called a cantilever, the feature allows the helmet to flex more while maintaining an overall stiffness. The thick padding behind the movable area doesn't allow it to move much, but just enough in an area where players can take big hits.

What cleats do Lamar Jackson wear?

In college at Louisville (an Adidas school), Lamar wore Adidas Adizero cleats. Once in the NFL, Lamar continued to wear Adizeros for his rookie season but made the switch to Nike for his second season.

What helmet does Dak Prescott?

Dak Prescott is among the long list of NFL QB's to wear the Riddell Speedflex. The Speedflex has been the most popular helmet in football after it's debut in 2014 for several reasons. Some of the more notable reasons are the top of the line safety ratings and stunning looks.

What helmet does Travis Kelce wear?

After wearing his Schutt Air XP for 8 seasons, Travis Kelce has upgraded to the Schutt F7. The Schutt F7 is one of the best helmets in the game scoring a perfect 5/5 on the Virginia Tech Helmet Rating scale. The helmet is also super light and features Schutt's “Tektonic Plates”.

What helmet does Russell Wilson use?

The Vicis Zero1, Russell Wilson's helmet, is one of the top ranked helmets on the Virgina Tech helmet rating scale. The helmet scored a perfect 5/5 and is one of the most innovative helmets on the market.