Schutt Youth ION 4D Football Helmet without Faceguard

My son (11) was suffering from headaches after practices and games using the issued (foam lined) regular helmet issued by the Pop Warner league. I did some research and bought the Schutt Ion 4D for him to use.After the first practice wearing the helmet, my son commented that the hits didn't hurt as they did before. After 3 days of practice and the Saturday game, he wasn't complaining of headaches any longer. This is his second season with the Ion 4D and still no more headaches. The helmet is very comfortable, well padded and air padded lined. It also has a sweat pad for the forehead to keep the sweat out of his eyes. The helmet is heavier with the extra protection but it has not slowed him down and he has no complaints. He calls it his "secret weapon sledge hammer".The facemask is "hinged" at the top and rubber mounted at the sides with "energy wedges". Those wedges absorb some of the impact and really work. The mask is rigid and does not move out, only in as with an impact. Pretty neat system. He is happy, as am I, with the helmet. Well worth it. I guess if your child has a ten dollar head, get him a ten dollar helmet. If he doesn't, get him the ION.

Helmet would have been great but they didn't send the correct parts for the mask to accept the faceguard. With it's unique design, it does not use the standard clips. The package said it included the "energy wedges" but did not.

Great helmet. Worth the money. Provides excellent fit and protection for my son.

Perfect fit right out of the box! Just what I had expected, my son loves it. It offers the most protection I've seen yet in all the helmets I've purchased. I highly recommend this helmet!!

Over all great helmet. Excellent protection. Down side it's heavy

While no helmet will prevent concussions completely this one is a cool way to try. It fits well with the air pump pads and looks cool with the "Big Grill" face mask.