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This was our 9-year-old peewee lineman’s first season using a Light helmet after wearing team-issued equipment last year. To appease his mother (lol), we decided to invest in a helmet of his own, and after looking at the VT rankings, we chose Light. We couldn’t be happier with that decision!

He plays both offensive and defensive line and literally played every single snap this season, so having a lightweight, comfortable helmet was a big deal. He absolutely LOVES it! The difference in weight is noticeable, and the helmet looks awesome on the field.

One of the biggest things we noticed this season was the huge jump he made in aggression, confidence, and overall ability. He really took his game to another level. I can’t say the helmet alone was responsible for that improvement, but I do believe feeling comfortable and confident in his equipment played a part. Knowing we invested in a helmet chosen with safety in mind gave us some extra peace of mind as parents, too.

And let’s be honest, looking good while you’re out there doing your thing never hurts! 😂

Overall, this has been a fantastic experience/investment for our family. Our son loves his Light helmet, and as a parent, I love seeing him confident, comfortable, and excited to play. Definitely a purchase we’re happy with, and I’d recommend Light to other football families looking for a lightweight helmet with strong safety credentials and great looks!

Service was exceptional, Color match was spot on. My son loves the feel, over 100 game snaps and 3 weeks of practice and no issues with the helmet.

Brought this for my 9 year old son and it has been an amazing helmet. The extra pads make sure of a custom fit. My son has also noticed the weight is much lighter than his F7. He absolutely loves this helmet.

I have purchased both of my kids 9U and 11U Light Helmets for the 2026 season. They absolutely love the weight, comfort and protection provided compared to several we tried on and one league brand we used while waiting for our customized helmets to be built. The factory is easy to contact, speak with and very responsive. Customer service is huge and they receive 5 Stars. Thank you LIGHT, we are recommending you to our entire team.

Here’s the review with that comparison added naturally:

If you’re on the fence about buying this helmet, just do it.

I’m going into my junior year of football, and I’ve worn a Riddell Speed my freshman year and a Riddell Axiom my sophomore year, so I’ve experienced everything from older designs to some of the best helmets available. I’ve also tried on several other helmets, including the Vicis Trench. Out of all of them, this is by far the best helmet I’ve ever worn.

Even with just a standard steel facemask, this helmet is about a pound lighter than my Axiom with a titanium facemask. It’s also noticeably more comfortable, even compared to my custom-fit Axiom. As your head changes over time, it even comes with extra padding so you can adjust the fit whenever you need.

One of the main reasons I didn’t buy this helmet my sophomore year was because I wasn’t sure how to get it in my school’s colors. I reached out to customer support by email, and they were incredible. They answered all of my questions and helped me get the exact colors and design I wanted.

Overall, this helmet is unbelievably comfortable. I don’t notice any neck strain, even with the steel facemask. With my custom-fit Riddell Axiom, I would definitely notice neck fatigue and strain after practices and games, but with this helmet I honestly don’t feel it at all. I did order a titanium facemask for games, which will make it even lighter.

My setup cost about $900 because I chose nearly every premium option, but you can spend much less and still get everything you need. For comparison, a fully equipped Riddell Axiom costs well over $1,300 while offering far fewer customization options, especially when it comes to facemasks.

Another thing people don’t always think about is reconditioning. Riddell charges around $250 for a repaint and reconditioning, while this helmet is around $150, saving even more money over time.

At the end of the day, you’re getting a lighter, more comfortable helmet that costs less, offers more customization, is cheaper to maintain, and, in my opinion, looks much better. The warning labels are small and tucked into the corner instead of the large, distracting stickers on Riddell helmets.

Save money. Get a better helmet. Protect your neck. Just buy it.

I purchased the Apache for my son who plays 12u pop warner. From the day he received it he wore it at all times. He loves it during practice. We have not started our first game yet but at this point this was a very Worthy and great purchase

I recently purchased two light youth helmets for my twin boys and he made everything smooth, any question or issue I had with the helmets was taken care of immediately. Thank you Alec for your prompt customer service, light helmets is very lucky to have you.

We've used Light Helmets ever since my son's Schutt underdelivered on expectations mid-season 4 years ago. The Apache Lightning we had last year was even better than expected, with excellent support when needed for customization. We now have a new Lightning for Middle School. It's going to be a great year wearing the Lightning again.

I have bought 4 LIGHT helmets for my family playing high school and college football.

Thank you to Nick and the leadership team at LIGHT for doing what they do.

The safest helmet in the history of mankind, until they make it even better next year!

Overall, the helmet is excellent. The fit is good. The weight is good. However, there are a few things I'd like to point out. The little hard plastic pieces that go over the lip of the helmet below the ear holes constantly become dislodged after contact is made with players. Same can be said for the rear bumper cover where the "Light" logo is. They both work their way off and it's very annoying having to constantly reattached these to their intended spots.

Excellent choice! My son is very happy.
Very good product quality, materials, and finish.
I love that it's so lightweight, allowing my son to play with greater fluidity and speed.
In my opinion, this is the helmet that young children should use for this sport.

This is my son’s 3rd light helmet. Playing tackle football for 4 years and we have been with Light Helmets all 4 years. He is a wide and slot receiver and he gets targeted almost every time he even looks at the ball…He is tall and not heavy so the hits are extra dangerous for his weight. Lots of bruises, shoulder pain, legs and back stiffness by the end of season, but no concussions and I have some vids that would make you cringe…but he gets up every time with no head issues. He will be playing Varsity next season and loves the new Apache Light design and less egg shape than his previous light helmets. Hits will keep coming, he will keep catching and hopefully the light helmet will keep doing its job.

First I want to say we were super impressed with the turn around time. We were initially told 4-5 weeks. We received our helmet in 2 weeks and a couple days! Second, customer service has been incredible. We did an online fitting before we ever ordered because my son was between a medium and a large at 22 inches. We're so glad they told us to size down, it fits like a glove. Packaging is great. My son loves the way the helmets fits and how light it feels. The chin strap is a little wide but he likes how padded it is.

Was very impressed with the helmet overall spoke with you representative Ty Caccavo he was very informative going to try and do further business with your company

Son never played tackle, just pylon and flag. Come 9th grade, we had to pick a helmet for real JV football. After doing some research, we concluded the Apache would be the way to go. He’s about 5’7 130lbs. A bit skinny. When the helmet came in, it looked amazing! Looked sort of big on him, but with some minor adjustment with the provided inserts, we had a good fit. I still remember when he took his first big shot. Went into the air to catch a high ball, LB hit em and his body went sideways at what looked 6 feet in the air. He came crashing down on his back and back of helmet hit the ground hard. Wife and I held our breath. Almost instantly he came back up, shrugged it off and went back to the line. He went on to score 3 td’s that game! To sum it up, the helmet is noticeably lighter than other helmets in the market. The outer shell does have some give to it, which I think is by design. The inside individual shocks are a great concept, but more importantly, they work. He took some shots this year, but more importantly, he went concussions free. This helmet helps me and the wife sleep at night. Safety is, and will always be, the number one priority for our athletes.

We used the fitment criteria and with the apache being a shell that is 1 size fits all.we ended up having to add 300 dollars worth of shims and pads to make the helmet almost fit. Definitely downsize from what you think it might be.

My son (10yo, 85lbs) absolutely loves this helmet. He never liked his Riddell Speed Icon our organization supplies. After getting this helmet he couldn't wait to wear it to practice. He said his old helmet was the worst thing about football, and now with this one he actually likes putting it on. He has no complaints, its lighter and feels much better according to him. He had the entire team try it out and everyone liked it.

My only concern is it seems to be overall less damage resistant than the Riddell. After one game I noticed a sizable scratch on it, not just a surface one but one that completely chipped the paint. After our last game of the season (I got the helmet by week 4 so ~6 games with this one) I gave it a good look over and you could definitely seem some battle damage. The area low along the jaw line right at the front has areas where the paint is completely gone. We also battled with some of the rubber coming off along the bottom ridge of the helmet, along the back and on one side below the ear hole. Even with these concerns, I am happy with the helmet and feel like my son is better protected. Just doubt this'll last nearly as long as the Riddell ones. I intend to send this back bi-yearly to recondition, hoping that process cleans up the damage a bit.

Best helmet no one else makes a youth made for kids. It’s weight and protection inside its core is like no other helmet this is only company that makes a Helmet that is light enough for a kids to support its weight properly. This is an absolute must if your kid is playing tackle football

My son loves his Tomahawk… It’s his second Light Helmet… Great helmets and customer service… As an assistant coach, I have never seen a kid put on a helmet for the first time, and be able to maintain their balance, track the ball, and run full speed during drills like I have seen with Light… Absolutely no reason to wear any other helmet… Safety, performance, and aesthetics; Not just light-weight…Light customer for life…