Is Riddell Speedflex worth it?

Is Riddell Speedflex worth it?

The Riddell SpeedFlex Diamond earned a 5 star rating. Its STAR value score of 1.69 ranked #4 of 27 helmets tested. We tested this helmet in 2020 with the SF-2BD facemask attached.

What is so special about a SpeedFlex?

What else is special about the Speedflex? The Speedflex uses our “flex technology” that includes a flexible face-mask design. The face-mask attachment points are moved around to the side of the helmet. There are no face-mask attachments on the front and center location of the helmet.

What facemask does Odell Beckham wear?

Riddell Speed CU-S2BD-SW facemask
Expertly coated Riddell Speed CU-S2BD-SW facemask by Green Gridiron. This custom facemask is the exact style worn by Pro Bowl WR Odell Beckham Jr.

What does SpeedFlex mean?

SpeedFlex builds upon technology used in earlier helmet models. Some of its features: Selected parts of the helmet flex, in order to reduce impact-force transfer to the athlete’s head. Flex is engineered into the helmet’s shell, facemask, and attachment system.

Why are dark visors illegal in football?

The league’s operations page on uniform inspections gives a legitimate reason for eliminating dark visors in most situations: If a player suffers from migraines or is sensitive to sunlight, he’ll need a medical exemption to put a tinted visor on his helmet as a replacement for the permitted clear visor.

What kind of helmet does Tom Brady wear?

His choice was the Riddell Speedflex. The Riddell Speedflex is not only one of the highest rated helmets on the market, but its also incredibly popular among NFL quarterbacks, with nearly 60% of starting NFL QB’s currently wearing this helmet (WPW, 2020).

Why is the SpeedFlex the best helmet?

Helmet Performance Review: The Riddell Speedflex has the perfect balance of safety and performance. I can still use about 80% of my peripheral vision, and I’ve never had a head injury. On top of that, the Speedflex is also very lightweight, so you won’t be slowed down if you’re a fast athlete.

Why is Riddell out of helmets?

Riddell Response In response, Riddell sent the following statement: Riddell, like most industries, is experiencing supply chain and materials challenges due to the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, a supplier of Riddell football helmet components recently experienced a catastrophic fire.