Lacrosse Helmets

Are some brands certified and others not?  Many people have heard that certain brands are not certified or adequate to be on the field….this is a myth.  Riddell, Warrior, Brine, and Cascade are all legal to play with so you can expel that from your decision.  You should, however, look at who has done it for the longest and who has done it the best.  Cascade has with stood the test of time and is always the first recommendation at South Swell.  Every helmet requires the NOCSAE symbol on it and every helmet we sell does.  You might have a little trouble if you wear your old street hockey helmet out there though.

Helmets are expensive, should I just buy a cheap one? Helmets are like most everything else in lacrosse,  if you spend a little more now you will end up saving money in the long run.  The Cascade CPX and the Cascade Pro 7 are both one size fits all which means, in theory, you should never need to buy another helmet.  The Cascade CLH2 retails at $104.99 but comes as a specific size so if you are not done growing you will be back in for another $100 purchase in the next year or 2.

What exactly am I paying for when I spend $100 dollars more on a helmet?  The first thing is the adjustability of the helmet which is almost worth the cost right there.  The added features include better vision and a little less weight.  In the case of the Pro 7 you do get the latest in helmet technology and perhaps the finest helmet on the market. 

 Is the CLH2 just as safe as the CPX or Pro 7?  Yes, all the helmets are very safe but lacrosse is a collision sport and concussions are always a possibility.  The Pro 7 does use the latest in concussion technology as well.

Will the Pro 7 or CPX fit my youth player?  No, not necessarily but the CS is a miniature version and is a great helmet for youth players.  It is adjustable and should work through about 6^th grade unless the player has a large head.

How do I know what size to get?  Measure the circumference of the head and check our sizing chart…that should clear everything up for you. 

Is every lacrosse helmet customizable?  Yes, but you need to allow about 4 days manufacturing time plus shipping from Liverpool NY or your preferred helmet companies location. 

Hopefully this clears some things up for you but as usual, give us a call at 1(888)southswell with any more specific questions.