Best Hockey Helmets 2020. When choosing a hockey helmet, there are many brands to consider. Some of the very best brands are Bauer, CCM, Warrior Covert, and True Dynamic. Of these brands, there are also numerous versions.
Before we delve into all the aspects of the best lids on the market today, we must remember that you should always buy new when buying head protection. This is because hockey headgear has an expiration date of five years, depending on your level of use. If you look at the back of your helmet, you will notice a sticker that says HECC certified; this will tell you the helmet’s expiration date.
Now let’s start with the best head protection buy brand.
Bauer RE-AKT 150 Senior Hockey Helmet: Bauer’s FreeForm Adjustment system allows for independent length and width adjustment for a remarkable fit. This system provides 18mm of width adjustment, which is 250% more than other Bauer helmets. The headgear also incorporates comfort pods that mold to the wearer’s head, as well as VTX Technology for lightweight impact protection and XDR Extreme Impact Protection Foam. Retails for $249.99.
- Bauer RE-AKT 150 Senior Hockey Helmet: Bauer’s FreeForm Adjustment system allows for independent length and width adjustment for a remarkable fit. This system provides 18mm of width adjustment, which is 250% more than other Bauer headgear. The Helmet also incorporates comfort pods that mold the wearer’s head and VTX Technology for lightweight impact protection, and XDR Extreme Impact Protection Foam. Retails for $249.99.
2. CCM FL500 Senior Hockey Helmet: This CCM helmet comes with D3O Smart Material with Rate Sensitive Shock Absorbing Properties: Top of the line impact dispersion protection. I.Q.SHION Comfort Liner with D3O and Multi-Layer Foam Configuration provides an advanced level of comfort and protection. The shell is High-Density PE Shell: Lightweight with elite protection. The tool-free length adjustment makes for an easy side adjustment for maximum comfort. Retails for $249.99.
3. Warrior Alpha 1: Incorporates a unique shell design to provide elite level impact diffusion in tandem with an aesthetically pleasing look. The helmet comes with a lightweight diffusion plate called Visonic. The Visonic system is designed to provide maximum protection from catastrophic linear and twisting impacts. The Omnishock system is a revolutionary design for protection from both small and large impacts. The lid also features AdaptFit360, which gives the wearer an all-around fit with the micro dial’s adjustment. The helmet comes with removable flow liner pads that are Polygiene. They absorb sweat, dry quickly, and will keep the wearer cool and odor-free. The Warrior Alpha 1 Hockey Helmet Retails for $289.99.
4. True Dynamic 9 Senior Hockey Helmet: The features of the True Dynamic cage include MIPS. MIPS is is a protection system designed to reduce rotational motion transferred to the brain from angled impacts to the head. Ordinary helmets protect only the skull, whereas the MIPS System protects the brain from severe injury. The dynamic 9 Pro helmet is the lightest weight helmet in its class. It also comes with interchangeable side and rear occipital FitPads available in three thicknesses, giving the wearer 360-degree adjustability and a personalized fit. The True Dynamic 9 Senior Hockey Head cage retails for$299.99.
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Awesome review on the different types of helmets. Seeing this the most important part of all the equipment you wear. Thanks for all the great info I’m sure it’s going to be helpful for the next time I need a new helmet.
Thanks Joe.