Why So Many Different Helmet Designs?

[King Colt]

Luck has a basic helmet while others look like a bike racers helmet and now some have what appears to be some kind of flap in the front center and that looks like something to absorb a direct helmet to helmet hit. I think Fleener wears that one. Anyone know the reason for the different styles and what they are for?

[jvan1973]

There are a few different helmets players can choose. I guess its just a matter of preference

[King Colt]

The flap in front is what I thought it is. it is designed to take a hit and it called a cantilever. Apologize for the pic size. Now I ask if it is for safety why is it not being used by all now Goodell cares so deeply for player head injuries?t

[HtownColt]

Preference

[ram29jackson]

lucks helmet isn't basic. Drew brees helmet is basic.

 

they just accepted a bunch of different helmets that are supposed to protect and deflect hits in different ways. But the fact is they really don't do any better.

 

the league actually helped increase concussions when they narrowed shoulder pads that helped in absorbing impact towards the head at various angles.

 

new helmets don't make logos look good either

[King Colt]

Preference

I'm not sure preference is allowed in the NFL but again it may be the case but with all the chatter about concussions I would think the most closely scrutinized piece of equipment would be the helmet.

[Valpo2004]

I'm not sure preference is allowed in the NFL but again it may be the case but with all the chatter about concussions I would think the most closely scrutinized piece of equipment would be the helmet.

 

You would think that but the players actually do get to select their own helmet style from among several that the NFL approves.

 

Now it's not like they can go on the internet and buy the helmet they like and have it painted with the team logo etc.  The NFL just has several styles they approve of and the players get to pick one.

 

Now as to how much difference the helmets do at preventing concussions is a completely different manner.  I would say if there is a difference between helmets it's probably minor.  I'm guessing most players select helmets based on either look or comfort.

[Vance]

Whatever helmet Eli uses, it isn't working.

 

[ram29jackson]

[ram29jackson]

[CR91]

luck's helmet isnt basic. did you see the hits he took to the head by kruger and leanard

[OldManP]

You would think that but the players actually do get to select their own helmet style from among several that the NFL approves.

 

Now it's not like they can go on the internet and buy the helmet they like and have it painted with the team logo etc.  The NFL just has several styles they approve of and the players get to pick one.

 

Now as to how much difference the helmets do at preventing concussions is a completely different manner.  I would say if there is a difference between helmets it's probably minor.  I'm guessing most players select helmets based on either look or comfort.

Wes Welker being an exception, I agree.

[OldManP]

Whatever helmet Eli uses, it isn't working.

 

It's multi-generational