Junior Cricket Helmets - Which one should you buy?
Purchasing a cricket helmet that fits correctly is an important task for all cricketers, even more so for junior cricketers taking their very first steps into the game.
This helmet blog provides more information for parents and young cricketers on the key steps to buying a cricket helmet, including sizing, safety, replacement recommendations and different Masuri helmet models available.
Masuri’s junior cricket helmets share the same DNA as those worn by the best professional players around the world including Joe Root, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell and many more. It is this protection DNA that leads major cricket organizations around the world to partner with Masuri as their Official Head and Neck Protection Supplier.
MASURI JUNIOR CRICKET HELMET MODELS EXPLAINED:
TrueFit 3D T Line Titanium Junior – Our top of the range junior model. A level up from the Masuri traditional range of helmets, featuring 3D printed lattice inserts inside for enhanced comfort and an added protective layer. Suitable for both senior and junior cricket balls.
T Line Titanium Junior – Our most popular cloth helmet model across junior and senior cricketers, providing Masuri’s traditional look and feel with a lightweight titanium grill. Suitable for both senior and junior cricket balls.
T Line Plus Titanium Junior – This helmet model adds a new painted outer shell finish to the traditional T Line helmet range, as seen being worn by some of the best cricketers in the world. Suitable for both senior and junior cricket balls.
T Line Steel Junior – A more budget friendly version of the T Line Titanium, providing the traditional Masuri look and feel alongside steel grill. Suitable for junior cricket balls only.
T Line Plus Steel Junior – Adding a painted outer shell finish to the T Line Steel range, this helmet provides a modern look on the field. Suitable for junior cricket balls only.
C Line Steel Junior – Our entry level helmet for junior cricketers, featuring an adjuster at the rear of the helmet for extra comfort and stability. This helmet provides an affordable option for young cricketers just starting out in the game. Suitable for junior cricket balls only.
SIZING AND COMFORT:
The below helmet size guide provides a handy visual for the baseline measurement when checking shell sizing.
Once this shell size measurement has been taken, it is important to try on the helmet to feel for any areas that are tight or loose.
For a slightly loose fitting helmet, it is recommended to adjust the internal foam thicknesses to help anchor the head, and do the chin strap up tightly and securely.
For a slightly tight/uncomfortable helmet, we recommend going a shell size up and increasing the internal foam thickness to provide stability.
WHEN TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A CRICKET HELMET:
Changing sizes - For junior cricketers who's heads are constantly growing, it is recommended to increase their helmet size once the current helmet becomes tight/uncomfortable or no longer sits adequately on the head.
Replacing a helmet - It is recommended to replace a helmet if it has sustained a serious knock from a cricket ball or any other object, as the internal damage may not always be visible from an initial visual inspection. It is also recommended to replace a helmet after 3 years of consistent use.