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Technically speaking, yes they can. Youth and adult helmets generally follow the same size chart. However there are a few differences between youth and varsity helmets.
Adult helmet shells are made of Polycarbonate, which is a tough plastic material that absorbs much of the impact. Youth helmet shells are usually made out of ABS plastic. ABS is lighter and less expensive than Polycarbonate, but it also absorbs less impact.
The cushioning in both helmets is usually the same. There are some helmets (Schutt DNA Recruit, Riddell Attack) that are built specifically for younger children, and should not be worn by adults in competition.
The only other differences are that youth helmets typically have thicker jaw pads and smaller chin straps. But of course those can be switched out.
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DevinTechnically speaking, yes they can. Youth and adult helmets generally follow the same size chart. However there are a few differences between youth and varsity helmets.
Adult helmet shells are made of Polycarbonate, which is a tough plastic material that absorbs much of the impact. Youth helmet shells are usually made out of ABS plastic. ABS is lighter and less expensive than Polycarbonate, but it also absorbs less impact.
The cushioning in both helmets is usually the same. There are some helmets (Schutt DNA Recruit, Riddell Attack) that are built specifically for younger children, and should not be worn by adults in competition.
The only other differences are that youth helmets typically have thicker jaw pads and smaller chin straps. But of course those can be switched out.
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