What is the safest helmet in the NFL?

The NFL and NFLPA released results from their sixth annual helmet safety tests, with models from Riddell taking each of the top three spots. Riddell's SpeedFlex Precision Diamond ranked as the top-performing helmet.
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Who has the best helmets in the NFL?

VICIS had the top four performing helmets in the NFL/NFLPA's eighth annual study, with the second version of the company's position-specific helmet taking the top spot.
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What helmet do NFL players wear?

VICIS makes position-specific NFL helmets

Its Trench helmet is designed for linemen and is the first position-specific helmet approved for use in NFL games. The Trench features impact-absorption bumpers on the front and upper sides, representing areas where linemen often sustain hits in collisions.
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What football helmet is the best at concussion prevention?

1. Riddell Speedflex - Best Adult Helmet All In All
  • 5 Star Rating – The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings...
  • S-Up to 20 3/8" M-20 3/8" - 22" L-22" - 23 1/2"
  • Patented Side Impact Protection (PISP) helps...
  • Protection Varsity Helmet - Utilizes a shell...
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Does the NFL use SpeedFlex?

The Riddell NFL SpeedFLEX Helmets are becoming the popular NFL helmet used on the field today.
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Is Riddell better than Schutt?

Testing: 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. Only three helmets (Vicis Zero 1, Xenith X2E+) broke 3 on the test.
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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.
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What's the best football helmet out right now?

10 best football helmet 2022
  • Riddell NFL Atlanta Falcons Speedflex Authentic Football Helmet. ...
  • Riddell SpeedFlex Adult Football Helmet with Facemask. ...
  • Schutt NCAA Notre Dame Fighting Irish On-Field Authentic XP. ...
  • Schutt F7 Adult Football Helmet. ...
  • Riddell Cleveland Browns Proline Authentic Football Helmet.
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What helmet does Patrick Mahomes?

Mahomes is known for wearing his trusty Vicis 01 helmet.
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Who wears Xenith helmets in the NFL?

Sullivan said every NFL team has Xenith users and two of Brown's teammates in Oakland, backup quarterback Mike Glennon and linebacker Tahir Whitehead, also wear its helmets.
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How much is a real NFL helmet?

Each helmet costs $950.
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Are Xenith helmets safe?

All Xenith helmets comply with NOCSAE standards. Other organizations also test helmet performance and publish recommendations, such as the National Football League and Virginia Tech University. Xenith helmets rank among the best by both organizations.
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Can you buy an NFL helmet?

Official NFL Helmets, NFL Collectible, Autographed, Replica, Mini Helmets | NFLShop.com.
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Is VICIS still making 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.
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What percent of NFL players wear Riddell helmets?

During the 2020 season at the elite level, 76% of NFL players wore Riddell helmets – including 66% in the SpeedFlex platform – and about 86% of NCAA D1-FBS players wore Riddell.
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What helmet does Lamar Jackson wear?

Lamar Jackson wears a gloss black Riddell SpeedFlex Helmet with a black SF-2EG-SW Facemask.
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What helmet does Tom Brady use?

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).
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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.
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What is the most safe football helmet?

Riddell's SpeedFlex Helmets feature all the technological innovations designed to make it the company's safest football helmet 2022. SpeedFlex features a modern, streamlined design and the patented Side Impact Protection that Riddell has incorporated into all the soccer helmets they are offering on the market today.
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What is the heaviest football helmet?

Carbon's Diamond technology has tested incredibly well during its very short lifetime; all the perks of the original SpeedFlex with even further improved technology! Cons – The SpeedFlex Diamond is heavy, heavy, heavy. Coming in at 5 pounds or more, the Diamond is undoubtedly the heaviest helmet on this list.
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What's the most comfortable football helmet?

Xenith Shadow XR, The Most Comfortable Football Helmet in the Game. All Xenith football helmets feature a unique Adaptive Fit System that has been part of our helmet design from the very beginning.
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Is the Schutt Air XP Safe?

Variations of the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II and the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD — the safest and fourth-safest helmets on Virginia Tech's list, respectively — were banned by the NFL. The NFL now prohibits the use of the Schutt Air XP Pro and the Schutt Air XP.
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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.
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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.
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