Helmets

Cricket can sometimes be brutal because balls hit at high speed and can sometimes cause severe injuries and even fractures. This is why players near the pitch must wear a helmet. This includes the two batsmen, the wicketkeeper, and any fielder close to the pitch who has a chance of being hit by a ball severely. It is important to choose the right kind of helmet size that can provide maximum protection and comfort while playing. You don’t need any helmet… you need the right helmet.

Our cricket experts CricketStoreOnline have gathered some great insights and information to help you make the best buying decision about a cricket helmet for your kid. This guide includes the build quality, brands, maintenance guide, and size chart of different brands by our experts. Let’s give you a walkthrough below.

Buying a Comfortable Helmet that Fits

Cricket is played in hot and humid conditions. Some helmets have exposed vents to increase ventilation. If wearing a helmet makes you sweat profusely, go for a helmet with removable headbands and padding that can be run under a tap.

Weight is also an important consideration. You want a helmet that can protect you, but not feel cumbersome. There are helmets made from strong, lightweight carbon fiber with titanium grills three times lighter than steel.

When choosing a cricket helmet, there are mainly two things you should consider:

- The helmet must protect the player from injury.

- The helmet must be comfortable, that is, be lightweight, well-fitted, and remain stable when running.

All the helmets at Cricketstoreonline have passed the required safety tests, so your choice really comes down to budget and comfort.

What’s in a Youth Cricket Helmet!

Even though cricket helmets are of different shapes and sizes, they all have the same basic parts. Some helmet features may differ based on protection level, comfort, and durability. At Cricketstoreonline, we stock cricket helmets that will protect your head, without hindering you from playing.

The shell of the Helmet

The shell is what protects your head from injury by absorbing shocks from any hits. The outer shell spreads the force of impact over a large surface area eliminating the chances of injury. The inner shell acts as a shock absorber for the force encountered by the outer shell.

Metal Grill of the Helmet

The grill protects the player’s face from impact. It is designed in such a way that it does not affect visibility. The gap between the grill and the shell is enough to provide a good view but not enough to let the ball pass through. With a full-face cricket helmet, you should expect reduced visibility, lower ventilation, and more weight.

Modern helmets are made from composites such as transparent polycarbonates and titanium.

Soft Padding and Neck Guard

Padding reduces impact force by acting as a buffer for shock absorption. Also, the foam that makes the padding is designed to ensure the wearer’s comfort and that the helmet holds the head better, and keeping it from moving around. The padding can be adjusted to fit the player’s head.

The neck guard protects the neck from impact. You can put a neck guard as extra padding on your helmet. Depending on the helmet, you will either get a neck guard with it or need to buy one separately for more protection. Check out amazing cricket helmet neck guards in our store.

Chin Strap

The chin strap ensures that the helmet stays in one place, guaranteeing that the grill does not cave into the face even on impact. The chin strap also protects the chin by acting as a shock absorber.

Steel vs Titanium Helmet Grills

Carbon steel is strong and cheap and is suitable for manufacturing helmet grills but titanium has the highest tensile strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It is very light but has the strength of steel. As such, it is better than steel in making helmet grills. With the lower weight resulting from the use of titanium, the helmet is more comfortable and applies less pressure on the player’s neck especially when worn for a long time.

Carbon Fibre vs ABS Plastic vs Fibreglass

It is easy to shape ABS plastic into different forms. It is also a great shock absorber. ABS plastic helmets are light, but not as hard as fiberglass or carbon fiber.

Fiberglass, on the other hand, is stronger than ABS plastic, most cricket helmets are made from it. With a fiberglass helmet, you get reduced comfort but more strength.

When carbon fiber is combined with Kevlar, the result is a stronger helmet. Carbon fiber helmets have the benefit of being both light and strong. However, carbon fiber helmets are more expensive than other materials.

Traditional Cloth versus Modern Plastic Helmet

Some helmet manufacturers use a plastic outer shell while others have a cloth finish. Either option comes in a number of color options. The traditional cloth finish helmets are more popular. However, helmets with a plastic finish have a more modern look and appeal to young cricketers.

How to Choose the Right Helmet Size

You should buy a cricket helmet that fits you well. This is where many people make a mistake. What’s more, a helmet can be adjusted to fit your head. The following are the standard helmet sizes for different brands as each brand has its standard for youth and junior cricket. Measure your kid’s head size and match with it the brand charts below.

Shrey’s Helmet Size Chart

Shrey	Junior	52-54 cm
Shrey	Youth	54-57 cm

Gray Nicolls Helmet Size Chart

Gray Nicolls	Small	51 - 54 cm
Gray Nicolls	Medium	55 - 58 cm

Masuri Helmet Size Chart

Masuri	Junior Small	51 - 54 cm
Masuri	Youths	54 - 57 cm

Kids Cricket Helmet Maintenance Guide

The outer shell of the cricket helmet must be cleaned with a damped cloth and a bit of detergent/soap. Gently wipe dirt from the shell and make sure to not rub too hard if it’s an ABS Plastic shell.

For the inner part of the helmet, some paddings can be removed and washed under the tap with a gentle rub of soap but if the components aren’t removable, use a cleaning spray to kill the bacteria and clean the inner padding with foam or damp cloth.

At last, clean the grill of the helmet, spray perfume on it and let it dry properly.

Store your helmet away from the sunlight in a dry place.

What we covered in this article:

• Who needs to wear a cricket helmet
• Components of a cricket helmet
• Weight and size of junior cricket helmets
• How to oil, knock and store your bat
• Carbon Fibre vs ABS Plastic vs Fibreglass
• Traditional Cloth versus Modern Plastic Helmet
• Helmet Buying guide
• Maintenance guide

For the past two decades Cricketstoreonline has been serving cricketers in North America and all over the world. Our experts know exactly how to serve you. We are the certified distribution partners of major cricket brands and only sell original products. If you want to buy the best cricket helmet, give us the opportunity to guide you!

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