FAQs – Light Helmets

LIGHT FOOTBALL HELMET FAQ'S

LIGHT Helmets set out to create a product that was completely different from current football helmets available today. Our belief is that football players deserve better protection. We have created the first helmet that improves player performance. We offer a lighter, stronger helmet that helps provides the athlete with a competitive advantage and has state-of-the-art protection features.

LIGHT Helmets are already being used various levels of play, making a huge difference to football players of all ages. Many of these players made the switch to Light because they knew they needed better protection and wanted better athletic performance.

Below are a few of the more popular questions we’ve received about our helmets. If you have other questions, we have representatives who are ready to help! Feel free to contact us today.

FAQ's

What kind of ratings has LIGHT Helmets received?

The LIGHT LS2 was tested by Virginia Tech and rated #7, ahead of industry leaders. It was also given a 5-star rating as has every product LIGHT has brought to market.

Is your helmet approved by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)?

Yes, the LS2 Varsity and Youth helmets are NOCSAE approved for use on the field.

Does anyone wear the helmet in the NFL?

No, rule changes (not lowering the head, kickoffs, etc.), prior to the 2018 season have reduced the number of concussions during games, but as you can see in the chart below, during practices, where the game rules are not a factor, the number of concussions remain unchanged. This translates to the rule changes having impact, but the helmet changes adopted by the NFL since 2015 having little to no impact. This is in spite of the $100,000,000 plus investment in attempting to develop new technologies, testing, and migration to heavier and larger helmets. Based on the advice of our medical advisory board of neurologists, orthopedists, trauma physicians, and physical therapists, LIGHT has chosen not to build a helmet to simply pass the NFL test. LIGHT builds helmets and headgear that are designed to protect athletes on field, not to pass tests in a lab.

Are the helmets my son or daughter wears in high school or youth football the same as the helmets on the NFL test?

No. There are a wide range of each model of helmet and the costs can vary from a few hundred dollars to nearly $2000 and other than the appearance, they are VERY different. As the NFL discloses on the poster, “The results of this study should not be extrapolated to collegiate, high school or youth football.”

How is the Light Helmet different from other football helmets?

The LIGHT helmet is nothing like other football helmets on the market today. LIGHT's background is in the auto racing and military space. We know all about high-impact sports as well as the need to protect players. When LIGHT decided to build a helmet, we started from scratch. Old materials repackaged as something new and special wasn’t going to work.

Where current football helmet models simply redirect the impact, LIGHT helmets contain special components and materials that are designed to absorb impact.

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.

Composite shell provides strong, lightweight protectionInterior is lined with patented Armor Foam that retains shape and absorbs impactsChrome moly tubing in face mask makes helmet balanced and lightweightYour helmet can be resized within your existing shell

The bottom line is that LIGHT Helmets provides better protection and allows for superior performance.

What are the Different Sizes?

LIGHT Helmets offers a helmet for both youth and varsity. Each category has multiple sizes available:

YOUTH HELMETS: Medium, Large, Extra Large
VARSITY HELMET: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
With our custom fit pad kit, we will have the proper size for any player.

How can I convince my coach to let me wear a light helmet?

LIGHT Helmets not only allows athletes to perform better and be safer on the field but they provide a less expensive option for leagues, teams and schools. LIGHT Helmets guarantees we can refurbish helmets (our competition often requires new helmets to be purchased) and we can resize helmets (within a given shell) so coaches, teams and leagues don’t have to overbuy helmets and have them sit on the shelf due to the number of players that wear any given size changing.

Can I order a custom color or fancy paint design?

Yes, of course. Keep in mind there are additional costs, which we are happy to discuss with you by phone. Most single colors are a nominal charge to have painted.

My team uses a different helmet. Can I wear a light helmet?

The LIGHT Helmet is NOCSAE approved and was awarded a Virginia Tech Five Star Rating. The NOCSAE approval allows you to wear the LS2 VARSITY, LS2 YOUTH COMPOSITE, and LS2 POLYCARBONATE MODELS in competition.

How is the light helmet different from other football helmets?

Light Helmets are nothing like other football helmets on the market today. LIGHT's background is in the auto racing and military space. We know all about high-impact sports as well as the need to protect players. When LIGHT decided to build a helmet, we started from scratch. Old materials repackaged as something new and special wasn’t going to work.

When current football helmet models simply redirect the impact, LIGHT Helmets contain special components and materials that are designed to absorb impact.

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.

Composite shell provides strong, lightweight protection. The interior is lined with patented Armor Foam that retains shape and absorbs impacts. Chrome-moly tubing in face mask makes helmet balanced and lightweight. Your helmet can be resized within your existing shell.