Riddell-The official football helmet of the NFL
the official helmet company of the NFL is Riddell, so most players in the NFL wear those, because in order to wear any other helmet the players have to have the name of the company taken off the helmet. ive noticed that most players wear the Revolution Speed by Riddell. its the best helmet that Riddell produces. ive only seen two other players wearing a helmet by another company although im sure there are more, Chad Ochocinco and Justin Tuck both wear the Ion 4D by Schutt which is the best helmet made to this point.
Riddel revolution,edge, or speed
There are only two major players in the football helmet business anymore: Schutt and Riddell. The two companies own about 95% of the helmet market. Riddell is the official licensee of the NFL but Schutt has greater marketshare overall. Schutt owns about 60% marketshare at all levels of play, including nearly 30% in the NFL. Riddell has been in the helmet business longer, over 70 years. Schutt entered the business in the mid 80s, after purchasing the AiR helmet and technology from Bike. As to who makes the better helmet, it's really a matter of personal preference, if you're a player. Some players swear by Riddell helmets like the Revolution, Speed and VSR-4. Other players wouldn't give up their Schutt XP helmet, or their ION4D or AiR Advantage. Schutt seems to have the edge, in terms of adapting superior technology more quickly into their helmets. Schutt introduced SKYDEX padding - a thermoplastic urethane cushioning system - five years ago and continues to improve it. The latest generation absorbs up to 55% more force of impact than helmets with traditional foam padding. Schutt is also pushing the envelope with regards to how core body temperature and body temperature inside the helmet greatly affect a player's performance. Riddell's helmets still use the same foam padding that has been the staple in football helmets for 30 years. They introduced the Revolution helmet in 2003, claiming that it reduced the risk of concussions by over 30%. The medical study that supported that claim compared large-standoff helmets, like the Revolution, to traditional helmet shells. Industry experts and doctors have disputed the claims of that study ever since. If you're asking this question in the hope of receiving guidance as to what helmet/s to buy, you're better off trying the premier helmets from both Riddell and Schutt. Whichever one you like best and fits the best, is the best helmet for you.
Riddell Helmets can be purchased directly from the manufacturer's website. They also offer a service where teams can have their logos printed on the equipment for fundraising purposes. The company has 250 sales representatives throughout the USA who can be contacted, and many international sales offices as well.
Riddell is an Illinois sporting goods equipment company that produces the official helmets of NFL players. The most commonly worn model is Revolution.
The official NFL shop sells a Riddell San Diego Chargers Full-Size Replica Helmet for $99. There are also replica helmets available on other websites, such as eBay, which vary widely in price and may or may not be officially licensed.
Most NFL players use Riddell. Most NFL players do not use Riddell helmets...60% of the NFL wear a model of Schutt helmet, however you will never see the name Schutt on the field as Riddell has rights to onfield name placement.
Check the instruction manual that should have came with the equipment itself. If there is no paperwork/instructions of any type the best options would be to consult Riddell Inc. or to consult with an area high school coach. If it cannot be fixed or if it is too much time to repair I would have a little fun and re-paint the helmet to match a favorite team and get the decals, warning labels, etc...Usually Ebay will have generic NFL and NCAA teams but as far as like local high school teams, it is best just to drop in and ask for the decals at the high school.
Generally, the answer is yes, as many college and NFL teams buy Schutt facemasks for their Riddell Revolutions or VSR-4 helmets. Schutt makes over 80% of the world's facemasks. There are specific model Schutt facemasks that fit Revolutions, otherwise the traditional Schutt facemasks will fit the VSR-4 helmet and other Riddell helmets. They can fit, but if you're like me and have a fat head, Schutt facemasks make Riddell helmets far too tight around the jaws. I am in the middle of customizing all of my Riddell VSR-4 helmets with Schutt facemasks ( like the pros) and have found that if you use Riddell thick bar clips with the Schutt facemasks, it makes a far better fit. I'm unaware if college and pro players do this, though.
The quick answer is yes. The rest of the answer is that you will never see the name Schutt on an NFL field as Riddell has the rights to that. But 60% of the NFL players are now wearing a model of Schutt helmet.
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