The scans and helmets work for players, no matter how they choose to wear their hair. For example, Philadelphia Eagles’ guard Isaac Seumalo, who has a voluminous mane, and center Jason Kelce (who wears his hair short), both opted for the Precision-Fit helmets. Players who decide to shear or grow out their locks in a major way, however, might need to be re-scanned.
Riddell’s designers layer and fuse the 3D scans together to derive a blueprint for each player’s helmet, then they send the final design to be manufactured. What’s key to the custom-fit is the helmet’s liner. Made with a urethane foam, co-developed by Riddell and its manufacturing partner, the liner is sculpted and milled at the factory.
The idea of custom-fit helmets is to provide players with maximum comfort and visibility, while also providing them with protection against impact.
The helmets are only available to elite NCAA and NFL players, costing $1,750 for a first unit and $1,200 each for back-up helmet. Riddell can also re-condition and re-certify the helmets each season.
