User:CamdenOrlando/Football helmet

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In 2002, American football equipment manufacturer Riddell released a new design of helmet called the Revolution in response to a study of concussions. In addition, Riddell has recently come out with a new design of helmets, the Riddell Speed Flex. This helmet came out in 2014. This new helmet uses elements of Riddell's older helmets, the 360 and the Revolution, such as Side Impact Protection and All Points Quick Release face mask attachment system. Iowa St Riddell Speed Helmet Demand for a safer helmet prompted Schutt Sports to announce the arrival of a next generation helmet, the ION 4D, which included an integrated face guard. This new face guard design features shock absorbing "Energy Wedges" that reduce the force of impacts to the face guard. College teams wearing the helmet include Air Force, Penn State and Virginia. Schutt has also distinguished between their varsity helmets and youth helmets. The varsity helmets from Schutt are made with polycarbonate, which is a very strong polymer designed to take bigger hits. The Schutt youth helmets are made from ABS, which is a lighter material, meant for kids who do not take as powerful of hits.

The newest model Schutt has released is the Schutt F7. Schutt came out with the Schutt F7 in 2017 and it was released into the NFL in the same year. The F7 expands on F7 technologies such as TPU (thermoplastic urethane) cushioning and 3-Dimensional Tectonic Plate Technology. Schutt engineers improved the F7 LTD's shell design to boost performance and impact absorption in high-impact sections of the helmet. The helmet now incorporates Anti-Friction faceguard attachment points, as well.

Recently, a brand new type of helmet has come into play. Vicis is a new company that is producing helmets that have a softer outer layer. The softer layer absorbs more energy from impacts. In addition, the inside of the helmet also has a foam-like substance that absorbs energy and improves comfort.

In the summer of 2022, the NFL had offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers and tight ends wear a Guardian Cap, a protective cover worn on top of head. which dropped the number of concussions by more than 50%.

The newest model Schutt has released is the Schutt F7. Schutt came out with the Schutt F7 in 2017 and it was released into the NFL in the same year. The F7 expands on F7 technologies such as TPU (thermoplastic urethane) cushioning and 3-Dimensional Tectonic Plate Technology. Schutt engineers improved the F7 LTD's shell design to boost performance and impact absorption in high-impact sections of the helmet. The helmet now incorporates Anti-Friction faceguard attachment points, as well.

VICIS gained headlines in the football world in 2017 when their debut product, the Zero1, was named the NFL's safest helmet. It had a malleable outer layer that bent on impact, allowing it to absorb some of the force of a hit. This helps protect the head during collisions, which is important given what we now know about the link between football and the brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. Vicis helmets were rapidly adopted by a number of NFL stars, including Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

VICIS released the VICIS Zero2 in July 2021 adding top their selection of helmets. The VICIS Zero2 improved on impact mitigation, outperforming the Zero1 in every location on both independent laboratory tests. The Zero2 has significant weight reduction compared to the Zero1 with a wider field of view and a more comfortable fit.