Varsity Football Helmet Ratings
Varsity football helmets have been rated using the STAR evaluation system. Virginia Tech impact tests evaluate a helmet's ability to reduce linear and rotational acceleration of the head resulting from a range of head impacts a football player might see on the field. Helmets with more stars provide a reduction in concussion risk for these impacts compared to helmets with less stars.
For varsity football helmets, Virginia Tech recommends any 5 star helmet. While there are some differences in impact performance within this group, other factors such as cost, fit, and comfort should be considered when purchasing a helmet.
Note:
A lower score offers better protection.
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Schutt F7 LTD
Weight: 5.1 lb
Score: 0.75
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VICIS Zero1
Weight: 4.4 lb
Score: 1.92
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Schutt F7 VTD
Weight: 4.1 lb
Score: 2.54
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Xenith X2E+
Weight: 4.1 lb
Score: 2.92
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Riddell Precision-FIT
Weight: 4.8 lb
Score: 3.23
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Xenith EPIC+
Weight: 4.2 lb
Score: 3.79
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Riddell SpeedFlex
Weight: 4.4 lb
Score: 4.49
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SG DBS.001
Weight: 2.9 lb
Score: 5.39
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Schutt Vengeance Z10
Weight: 3.7 lb
Score: 6.28
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Schutt Vengeance Pro
Weight: 3.3 lb
Made after April 2018
Score: 6.44
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Schutt F7
Weight: 4.1 lb
Score: 6.50
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Riddell Speed
Weight: 3.7 lb
Score: 6.67
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Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II
Weight: 4.5 lb
Score: 6.98
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Schutt Vengeance VTD II
Weight: 4.2 lb
Score: 7.35
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Schutt Air XP Pro Q10 VTD
Weight: 4.1 lb
Score: 8.42
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Riddell Speed Icon
Weight: 3.8 lb
Score: 9.95