As concerns over head injuries in football continue, a new helmet from Certor, the parent company of VICIS, is gaining attention for its performance in NFL safety tests.
The company says its latest design could play a key role in reducing the risk of concussions at all levels of the game — from peewee to the pros.
NFL Helmet Testing: Data-Driven and Rigorous
Four of Certor’s helmets ranked in the top five of the NFL’s latest helmet safety test. The test was developed in partnership with a lab called Biocore and is based on extensive real-world data.
“It is a very rigorous test that the NFL has developed in coordination with the lab called Biocore,” said Certor CEO Jeremy Erspamer. “It's based on tons of data collected by the NFL in terms of the types of hits players receive, the type of injuries that have been noted both in practice and in games.”
Erspamer said the impact test uses a range of speeds and angles to simulate the hits NFL players take on the field.
“It is meant to replicate the types of impacts that they would receive, particularly in a game environment,” he said.
Focus on Youth: Tailoring Helmets to Different Levels of Play
While the NFL test is designed specifically for professional athletes, Certor is adapting its designs for younger players. Erspamer said helmet safety must be tailored to the level of play, especially for teenagers and youth leagues.
“Studies have shown that in each of those categories, they sustain different types of impacts, certainly different rates of speed on impact,” he said.
To meet those needs, Certor will launch high school and youth versions of the F7 Pro later this year.
“It really is more designed to absorb the types of impacts that are received on that level,” Erspamer said. “Protecting the youth, protecting the future of this game is something we’ve dedicated ourselves to.”
For more information, visit the NFL's website.
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