This is our 3rd helmet purchase. Started out with a youth helmet for my 10 year old las season. Then purchased my 13 year old a varsity elite helmet when he started playing. After switching teams My 10 year old needed a new color so upgraded to the QB Elite helmet. He loves it and I feel confident I have given him the best protection possible. His new team has speedflex helmets. He tried one on and hated it. He said it just wasn't comfortable.