We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue, you agree with our policy statement.
This past January, Riddell — the world’s leading football helmet manufacturer — announced its latest headgear design “for comfort and safety”. This fall, two Illinois FCS programs are putting it to use on the field.
Boardroom spoke to Riddell about its newest helmet and how it customizes the design and tech within to suit each individual player.
Player’s head is scanned to make a personalized fit
The company has gained market share coming out of the pandemic, and its North Ridgeville plant is a big reason for its success.
CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins Tyler Mathisen and 'The News with Shepard Smith' to report on new helmet technology designed to make the game of football safer.
NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reveals new Riddell helmet that's gaining popularity among running backs.
What makes these new helmets unique is the inner pads, which are fitted to the player’s head and made of a polyurethane solution. These custom pads are engineered to lessen the impact of helmet-to-helmet contact — one of the most common causes for concussions in football.
The helmet, which is custom-fitted to the player’s head, is designed to increase player safety. It has a lot of new features that put the player first and are considered the most advanced, personalized football helmet on the market.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott trialed Riddell’s innovative Axiom helmet at Cowboys’ OTAs recently, intrigued by its custom fit and built-in impact sensing capabilities.
Elliott, who has worn the Riddell Speedflex since his college tenure at Ohio State University, is making the switch to the newest model: the Riddell Axiom.
Showing 71-80 of 440 items