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FULL-SIZE HELMET OVERVIEW: SCHUTT
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These pages on full-size helmets are only intended as a general reference, not an in-depth study of football helmets.  The main purpose for this reference is to assist the collector in selecting an appropriate full-size football helmet to enhance his/her collection.  For further information please visit the manufacturer's website.

Schutt Adult and Youth Full-Size Helmets


Schutt ION 4D with SKYDEX/TPU Cushioning
The ION 4D™ is unlike any helmet that’s ever been designed before. The sleek, aggressive styling of the shell includes the Schutt Energy Wedge faceguard attachment system. The faceguard is integrated right into the shell and is stronger and more durable than classic faceguards! The ION 4D also features the next generation, in Skydex- Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning (TPU). TPU is superior to older, traditional foam padding. The TPU cushions eliminate any break-in period and make it the most comfortable helmet you’ll ever wear – right out of the box!

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Most Comfortable Helmet Ever Made
Next generation of Skydex -TPU cushions are softer and less rigid; that allows them to exactly follow the curve of the helmet and shape of your head
No long, painful break-in period. 2-piece inflatable comfort and fit liner gives you a custom fit and an unbelievably comfortable helmet
DRYZ moisture-managing front pad, wicks away moisture from the forehead, reduces helmet slippage and is washable

New Hi Performance Shapes
Skydex 2 (TPU) sports newly re-designed protective hemispheres, as well as softer and less rigid cushions. Cushion shapes are curved to exactly follow the contour of the helmet shell and the shape of your head with more open design to increase air circulation

Increased Protective Hemispheres
The new hemisphere shape allows us to fit more hemispheres into the same amount of space; more hemis = better helmet performance. New hemisphere is more spring-like and allows greater air circulation around the helmet

TPU Cushioning System
Skydex 2 (TPU) is a military proven technology that Schutt Sports brought to the football helmet in 2004. Skydex 2 (TPU) is the next generation, improving on the design of the protective hemispheres, adding more hemispheres into the same amount of space and curving the shape of the cushions
Skydex 2 (TPU) helps the ION 4D™ eliminate the long, painful break-in period of traditional football helmets.Won’t take a compression set like older, traditional foam padding and won’t break – even after thousands of impacts
The open design of the new Skydex 2 (TPU) cushions allows more air to circulate around the helmet, reducing heat and evaporating excess moisture
Resistant to mold, mildew, fungus and bacteria

Game’s Best Performing Helmet
When you put together design, comfort, durability and cushioning, the ION 4D™ offers unmatched helmet performance! The pioneering Energy Wedge integrated faceguard design – never before seen on the field! TPU – cushioning material that’s superior to older, traditional foam paddingSleek, aggressive shell design with increased air circulation.Exceeds NOCSAE testing standards and performs well in the new Biokinetics RAM test protocol

Faceguard Design
Energy Wedge Attachment System.The faceguard has always been attached to the shell – but not anymore!The Energy Wedge attachment system integrates the faceguard right into the design of the helmet shell, making it stronger and more durable.The pioneering design produces an incredibly wide panoramic field of vision with nothing to get in the way

Strength Through Integration
Faceguard on the ION 4D™ is part of the helmet - integrated right into the shell! Easier to attach and detach than traditional faceguards
Continuous weld joints, modular shapes and flat wire connectors

Reduces Force of Impacts
Pioneering faceguard design means a better performing piece of equipment
Integrated Energy Wedges dissipate more of the force of impacts to the faceguard.
Schutt® ION 4D Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
Energy Wedge Attachment System
- Faceguard is integrated right into the helmet
- Faceguard is stronger and more durable
- Incredibly wide panoramic field of vision

Strength Through Integration
- Faceguard is part of the helmet
- Integrated right into the shell!
- Easier to attach and detach
- Continuous weld joints and modular shapes
- Flat wire connectors reduces points of impact

Reduces Force of Impacts
- Pioneering design = better faceguard
- Faceguard acts as a shock absorber
- Energy Wedges reduce the force of impacts to the faceguard

Field of Vision
-No Obstructions
-No Blind Spots
-Full Field of Vision
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Schutt AiR XP with SKYDEX/TPU Cushioning (#7890)
AiR XP™ packs the world’s most advanced cushioning system with Skydex 2-Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning™ (TPU) - into the classic shell many players prefer

Skydex 2 takes protection to the next level by incorporating a new 3-dimensional form which allows it to conform to the shell more closely, virtually eliminating a break in period. Skydex 2 (TPU) contains more hemisphere which means the protection is even BETTER than before. Skydex 2 (TPU) does not break down like traditional foam, even after thousands of impacts. Skydex 2(TPU) is resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew. SUREFIT™ Air Liner System features two parts: the lateral air liner and the crown air liner. Together, the two parts provide a complete custom fit and unsurpassed comfort

Treated with Ultra-Fresh® anti microbial system

FACEGUARDS
A variety of premium Schutt® faceguards fit the AiR XP™

CHIN STRAP
Ships with Schutt® white soft cup (#7761) AND white Fusion hard cup (#7864)

JAW PADS
One pair of 7/8” DNA™ jaw pads is standard. Other models also available

COLORS AND CUSTOM PAINTING
Available in Schutt® Varsity Standard Molded and Painted Colors.

Meets NOCSAE Standards

Skydex 2-Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning (TPU)
Cushions are formed into 3-D shapes to precisely follow the contours of the shell. These 3-D shapes virtually eliminate any break-in period and make the Kinetic the most comfortable helmet you'll ever wear!
Skydex 2-(TPU) includes more cushioning hemispheres to better absorb shock and improve protection.

Unlike traditional foam padding, Skydex 2 (TPU) will not take a compression set nor will it break down, even after thousands of impacts.


Schutt® AiR XP Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
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Schutt DNA Pro with SKYDEX/TPU Cushioning (#2020)
It’s not very often you have the opportunity to change the very essence of something; to change the very way people look at it. With the introduction of the DNA™ Pro™, Schutt Sports changed football helmet technology forever. The DNA™ Pro™ is better, stronger and faster than anything on the market today. The exclusive Skydex 2-Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning (TPU) system provides you the same protection the United States military uses to protect its fighter pilots and paratroopers. TPU is the same rugged and durable material used to make the decks for US Navy SEAL boats. Research has shown that Skydex 2 (TPU) cushioning does not break down like traditional foam padding, even after thousands of impacts. Plus, it’s resistant to mildew, fungus and bacteria.

Don’t let the sleek aerodynamic profile fool you – this helmet is unsurpassed on the field for comfort. That same spherical shape helps turn aside some of the biggest hits, changing the helmet-to-helmet collisions into more glancing blows.

See those unique dart-shaped holes on the helmet crown? Yea, they look cool but they’re also a functional ventilation system, circulating air to keep you cool.

The Schutt DNA™ Pro™ is designed to not only meet NOCSAE standards, but also the tougher standards being championed by Biokinetics and Associates Ltd. Their standards are based on recent research conducted on behalf of the NFL. The DNA™ Pro™ was a finalist for the 2004 Sports Product of the Year because it changed the way everyone thinks about football helmets.

FACEGUARDS
A variety of premium Schutt® DNA™ faceguards fit the DNA™ Pro™

CHIN STRAP
Ships with Schutt® white soft cup (#7761). Other models also available.

JAW PADS
One pair of 7/8” DNA™ jaw pads is standard. Other sizes of jaw pads are also available.

COLORS AND CUSTOM PAINTING
Available in Schutt® Varsity Standard Molded and Painted Colors Custom Painting also available

Meets NOCSAE Standards

Skydex 2- Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning(TPU)
Skydex 2 (TPU) Cushioning System absorbs impacts and does not break down like traditional foam, even after thousands of impacts; Skydex 2-(TPU) is made from the same materials used for testing in the helmets of U.S. military fighter pilots

Skydex 2 -(TPU) padding is resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew
SUREFIT™ Air Liner System features two parts: the lateral air liner and the crown air liner. Together, the two parts provide a complete custom fit and unsurpassed comfort

DNA™ Pro™ can be fit on players without fitting accessories; lowering your investment in fitting tools and reducing the time you need to properly fit helmets. Treated with Ultra-Fresh® antibacterial system


Schutt® DNA Pro Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
X-Large 7 1/2" + 23 1/2 - 25"
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Schutt Youth DNA Pro with SKYDEX/TPU Cushioning (#2025)
With the Youth DNA™ Pro™ from Schutt Sports, you can offer the smallest gridiron men the same protection as the big boys. Featuring that same sleek profile and shape as its older brother, the Youth DNA™ Pro™ offers the exclusive Skydex 2 - Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning (TPU) to the youngsters. This is the same protection the United States military gives its fighter pilots and paratroopers. Skydex 2 (TPU) is the same material used to make the boat decks for the US Navy SEALS. Put another way, your youngster’s helmet – if it’s a Youth DNA™ Pro™ - would feature the best performing padding system in the game today. On top of everything, thanks to Skydex 2 (TPU), the helmet resists the growth of mold, mildew and fungus.

The best technology in the industry went into the design of the Youth DNA™ Pro™ helmet; the SUREFIT™ Air Liner system assures a soft, comfortable and customized fit. That sleek DNA™ profile? It looks great but it’s also designed to turn helmet-to-helmet collisions into more glancing blows.

Meets NOCSAE Standards
Skydex 2- Thermoplastic Urethane Cushioning(TPU)
Skydex 2 (TPU) Cushioning System absorbs impacts and does not break down like traditional foam, even after thousands of impacts; Skydex- (TPU) is made from the same materials used for testing in the helmets of U.S. military fighter pilots

Skydex 2 -(TPU) padding is resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew
SUREFIT™ Air Liner System features two parts: the lateral air liner and the crown air liner. Together, the two parts provide a complete custom fit and unsurpassed comfort.

Youth DNA™ Pro™ can be fit on players without fitting accessories; lowering your investment in fitting tools and reducing the time you need to properly fit helmets. Treated with Ultra-Fresh® antibacterial system.



Schutt® Youth DNA Pro Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
X-Large 7 1/2 + 23 1/2 - 25"
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Schutt AiR Advantage with Foam Cushioning (#7888)
Dedicated leaders on the football field demand every edge possible from their equipment. The Schutt Air® Advantage® gives them that edge. This helmet is the #1 choice for players who want a lighter helmet, which makes them faster and more agile than the guy lining up against them.

The Air® Advantage® is 12% lighter than the Pro-Air® II, but still maintains the same rugged durability. This helmet features a unique air liner system, which distributes the force of an impact then immediately returns to its original shape. That same liner system makes it easy to get a custom fit for each player, making the Air® Advantage® a favorite of equipment managers at all levels.

Component parts of this helmet are interchangeable which also aids in getting the best fit possible for each individual wearing the Air® Advantage®. Large ventilation holes on the crown allow air to circulate in the helmet, keeping you cool and dry. The Air® Advantage® also features a third chinstrap snap location – perfect for players who don’t fit or don’t like the standard setup.

Meets NOCSAE Standards

FACEGUARDS

A variety of premium Schutt® faceguards fit the AiR Advantage.

CHIN STRAP
One Schutt® soft cup chin strap (model #7761) is standard.

JAW PADS
One pair of 3/4” firm universal jaw pads is standard.

COLORS AND CUSTOM PAINTING
Available in Schutt® Varsity Standard Molded and Painted Colors. Custom Painting also available

FEATURES
Component parts are interchangeable which means a custom fit for each player; that ensures proper protection and maximum comfort

On impact, the air padding system distributes the force of the hit and immediately returns to its original shape

Large ventilation holes to keep air flowing

Ultra-Fresh®
Treated with Ultra-Fresh® anti microbial system to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungus
Schutt AiR Advantage Sizing
Size Head Size Head Circumference
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
X-Large 7 1/2 23 1/2 - 25"
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Schutt Youth Advantage with Foam Cushioning (#7880)
Targeting the youth through junior high player, the Schutt Youth Advantage® helmet includes the same design features as the AiR® Advantage® Varsity helmet: a unique air liner system, which distributes the force of an impact then immediately returns to its original shape. That same liner system makes it easy to get a custom fit for each player, making the Youth Advantage® a favorite of equipment managers, coaches and parents.

This helmet hits the sweet spot for the youth player – it’s a lightweight alternative that still offers protection and maximum performance. Component parts interchange easily, which assures an easy – and customized – fit for every player.

The Youth Advantage® also features soft jaw pads and Youth Flex™ face guards – components Schutt specifically designed for younger players. Add to that a third chinstrap snap location, along with rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and the Youth Advantage® is a surefire winner.

Meets NOCSAE Standards
Schutt® Youth Advantage Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
X-Large 7 1/2 + 23 1/2 - 25"
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Schutt DNA Recruit with Foam Cushioning (#7960)
Another dynamic helmet designed for the youth market, the DNA™ Recruit® from Schutt Sports is an affordable alternative for the youth through junior high football player. The DNA™ Recruit® showcases the sleek, aerodynamic shell of the DNA™, which the players love, but also features the advanced level of protection parents desire. That same spherical shape helps turn aside some of the biggest hits, changing the helmet-to-helmet collisions into more glancing blows.

See those unique dart-shaped holes on the helmet crown? Yea, they look cool but they’re also a functional ventilation system, circulating air to keep you cool.

The DNA™ Recruit® is an offspring of the DNA™ Pro™ helmet, which has been designed to not only meet NOCSAE standards, but also the tougher standards being championed by Biokinetics and Associates Ltd. Their standards are based on recent research conducted on behalf of the NFL. The DNA™ Pro™ was a finalist for the 2004 Sports Product of the Year because it changed the way everyone thinks about football helmets.

That’s the kind of heritage the DNA™ Recruit® brings to the field, which means it’s the perfect choice for any coach or parent looking for an affordable, premium helmet.

Meets NOCSAE Standards
Schutt® DNA Recruit Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
2X-Small 6 - 6 1/4 19 - 19 1/4"
X-Small 6 3/8 - 6 1/2 20 - 20 1/2"
Small 6 5/8 - 6 3/4 20 3/4 - 21 1/4"
Medium 6 7/8 - 7 21 1/2 -22"
Large 7 1/8 - 7 1/4 22 1/4 - 22 3/4"
X-Large 7 3/8 - 7 1/2 23 - 23 1/2"
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Schutt AiR Jr. with Foam Cushioning (#7898)
The entry level model in Schutt’s youth football helmet lineup, the AiR® Jr™ is an ideal choice for programs focused on the bottom line. AiR® Jr™ was developed with the same commitment to quality and performance as the other Schutt helmets. It’s easy to fit and economical to maintain, exactly what many entry-level tackle programs or advanced flag programs need.

The spherical shape of AiR® Jr™ aids in deflecting helmet-to-helmet impacts. The helmet also comes standard with YOUTH FLEX™ faceguards – these guards increase the flexibility of the shell and makes the helmet easier to get on and off. Other features include large ventilation holes in the crown to circulate air and keep players cool and comfortable, along with third chinstrap snap locations and rust-resistant stainless steel hardware.

Meets NOCSAE Standards
Schutt® AiR Jr. Helmet Sizing:
Size Head Size Head Circumference
X-Small 6 3/8 - 6 5/8 20 - 20 3/4"
Small 6 - 6 1/2 19 - 20 1/2"
Medium 6 1/2 - 7 20 1/2 - 22"
Large 7 - 7 1/8 22 - 23 1/2"
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LEGACY SCHUTT HELMETS (May or may not still be available)

Schutt ProAir II Adult Varsity Helmet
  • MODEL 7788 
  • For High School, Collegiate & Professional Use 
  • Proper fit is the key to head protection and player comfort. The Schutt AIRŽ Liner System is unique in that it conforms more closely to the player's head shape and quickly returns to its original shape after distributing an impact
  • Optimum comfort & fit
  • Schutt helmets feature eight vent holes in the helmet's shell for maximum comfort
  • Smooth, spherical shell aids in deflecting impact 
  • Easy to fit and economical to maintain
  • Shell: GE LEXANŽ Polycarbonate Alloy (Pre-drilled for faceguard attachment and choice of chin strap snap configuration)
  • Liner: 7725 Single (PRO AIRŽ II) 
  • Front Sizer: 7734 -1" (PRO AIRŽ II) 
  • Back Sizer: 7722 - 3/4"
  • Foam Stabilizer System: 7732 
  • Universal Jaw Pads: 7743 - 3/4" (Firm) 
  • Nose Bumper: 7830 Non Wrap-Around
  • Chin Strap: 7754 (4-Pt. High Hook-Up)

Schutt Air Power Adult Varsity Helmet
  • MODEL 7700
  • For High School, Collegiate & Professional Use
  • Proper fit is the key to head protection and player comfort. The Schutt AIRŽ Liner System is unique in that it conforms more closely to the player's head shape and quickly returns to its original shape after distributing an impact
  • Dual Liners provide great fitting flexibility, particularly in helping hard-to-fit players
  • Smooth, spherical shell aids in deflecting impact
  • Schutt helmets feature eight vent holes in the helmet's shell for maximum comfort
  • Easy to fit and economical to maintain
  • Shell: GE LEXANŽ Polycarbonate Alloy (Pre-drilled for faceguard attachment and choice of chin strap snap configuration)
  • Liner: 7728 Dual 
  • Front Sizer: 7737 -1" 
  • Back Sizer: 7722 - 3/4" 
  • Foam Stabilizer System: 7724 (individual block), 7726 (crown block) 
  • Universal Jaw Pads: 7743 - 3/4" (Firm) 
  • Nose Bumper: 7730 
  • Chin Strap: 7754 (4-Pt. High Hook-Up)

Schutt Air Varsity Helmet
  • MODEL 7896
  • For High School and Collegiate Use
  • The Schutt AIR VARSITYŽ offers superior comfort and fit, yet is affordable enough for even the tightest budgets
  • Schutt helmets feature eight vent holes in the helmet's shell for maximum comfort
  • Smooth, spherical shell aids in deflecting impact
  • Easy to fit and economical to maintain
  • Cleaning is effortless ­ just rinse and wipe dry
  • Shell: GE LEXANŽ Polycarbonate Alloy (Pre-drilled for faceguard attachment and choice of chin strap snap configuration)
  • Liner: 7820 Foam Molded, 2 piece set 
  • Front Pad: 7821 
  • Back Sizer: 7722 - 3/4" 
  • Universal Jaw Pads: 7743 - 3/4" (Firm) 
  • Nose Bumper: 7830 Non Wrap-Around 
  • Chin Strap: 7754 (4-Pt. High Hook-Up)

Schutt AiR IV Youth Helmet
  • MODEL 7780
  • For Youth Through Junior High School Use
  • Drawing heavily from the strengths of our top of the line PRO AIRŽ II, we created the AIRŽ IVTM Featuring the Schutt AIRŽ Liner System and other fit-enhancing features, it is the finest helmet on the market for Youth through Junior High School players
  • Optimum comfort & fit
  • Schutt AIRŽ Helmets feature eight vent holes in the helmet's shell for maximum comfort
  • Smooth, spherical shell aids in deflecting impact 
  • Easy to fit and economical to maintain 
  • Shell: Tough ABS Plastic (Pre-drilled for faceguard attachment)
  • Liner: 7729 Single (AIRŽ IVTM)
  • Front Sizer: 7737 -1" 
  • Back Sizer: 7722 - 3/4" 
  • Foam Stabilizer System: 7723 
  • Universal Jaw Pads: 7743 - 1" (Firm) 
  • Nose Bumper: 7730 
  • Chin Strap: 7751020091 (4-Pt. High Hook Up)

Other Football Helmet Overviews: Adams Riddell Bike Athletic AllStar