Lightest football helmet? (2023)

What football helmet is the lightest?

Lightweight, proven protection

At 4.0 lbs, X2E+ is the lightest weight helmet that is still top-performing on the NFL helmet test.

How much does a light football helmet weigh?

Players rely on the LS2 because it allows them to move faster and more efficiently on the field. Traditional football helmets can weigh up to 6 pounds, but at just 3 pounds, the LS2 makes it easier to maintain situational awareness and track the ball and other players on the field.

How light is the F7 helmet?

Both shells are considered light by traditional football helmet standards, but the F7 has a bit of an edge, checking in at just 3.3 lbs (without a facemask) for a size large shell. A size large SpeedFlex (without a facemask) has a weight of 3.45 lbs, making it slightly heavier, but not by a large number.

How heavy is a Schutt F7?

Weight: 4.2 lbs. Shell Type: Polycarbonate. Pad Type: Single Layer TPU. Inflatable: Yes.

What is considered a light weight helmet?

To class a helmet as light weight, we list only helmets that weigh around 1.4Kg or less here (under about 3lbs) – and that includes all types of helmet, full face, modular, the lot.

Which is the best lightweight helmet?

Are lighter helmets better?

LIGHT Helmets are the lightest football helmets in the world and provide superior protection to the athlete as well as better performance on the field. The bottom line is that LIGHT Helmets provides better protection and allows for superior performance.

Is a lighter helmet safer?

A lighter helmet reduces the momentum of the head, and can reduce the likelihood the brain is injured in a collision with the inside of the skull.

What is a good weight for a helmet?

You should always purchase a helmet according to its weight. Generally speaking, the ideal weight of a helmet ranges between 1200 to 1350 grams. A heavy helmet is a strict no-no, as it may strain your neck muscles and cause pain around your head. Also, check for ventilation points so that you get to breathe properly.

How heavy is a SpeedFlex?

Riddell SpeedFlex

This configuration had a total weight of 4.4 lbs. The plot below compares this helmet's weight to all the other helmet configurations we tested.

How much does the average NFL football helmet weigh?

A helmet weighs between 4.25 and 4.75 pounds, shoulder pads are 4 to 5 pounds, a game jersey is about a pound, as are the pants, and players might wear about a pound of additional pads. Not terribly surprising, and maybe even a little lighter than I expected.

What are soft football helmets?

It's a soft shell that straps around players' helmets. According to the NFL, the Guardian Cap results in at least a 10% reduction in severity of impact if one player is wearing it, and at least a 20% reduction in impact if two players in a collision are wearing it.

How much does the average football helmet weigh?

A standard football helmet weighs between 4 and 6 pounds.