SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have provided ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets and headgear. The ratings are based on more than ten years of research on head impacts in sports and are independent of any influence from manufacturers. Although all helmets currently sold meet minimum safety requirements specified by standards organizations, two helmets that pass the same standard may offer different levels of impact protection. The ratings identify which helmets best reduce concussion risk, with five stars representing the best available.
Through a series of impact tests, helmets are evaluated using two fundamental principles:
- Each test is weighted based on how frequently players experience a specific impact; and
- Helmets that lower head acceleration reduce concussion risk
The GameBreaker Pro Soft Shell Headgear and GameBreaker AURA Soccer Headband are both 5-star rated by Virginia Tech, and the GameBreaker-GB earned a 4-star rating.