Football season is knocking at the door, and we for one could not be happier. With NFL, NCAA, high school, and Pop Warner teams cracking down and getting ready for the season, it's important to take note of the new gear players will hit the field in. One to keep an eye on and to consider for the football player in your family is the Riddell SpeedFlex helmet.
The Riddell SpeedFlex was specially designed to reduces impact force transfer to the athlete by adding flexibility to key components of the helmet. The big thing in football right now is concussion prevention, and although Riddell doesn't guarantee a decreased likelihood of them occurring by using the SpeedFlex helmet, anything that can reduce impact is something that should be considered. The SpeedFlex not only aids in impact reduction, but boasts improved sightlines and a new ratchet-style chinstrap attachment that aid in player performance.
We’re excited to formally introduce the SpeedFlex as the next milestone in Riddell’s rich history of football innovations,” said Dan Arment, president of Riddell. “With this helmet we sought to improve player protection while delivering tangible benefits to the athlete. We’re confident these new features will quickly become design standards for Riddell, and raise the bar for football helmet performance and protective technologies across the industry.”
The Riddell SpeedFlex will be available everywhere beginning in September, but keep an eye out for the helmets in action on some of the top collegiate and NFL players. For more information and detailed tech specs, head over to Riddell and see how the leader in helmet manufacturer is revolutionizing the game once again.
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