Guardian football helmet pads (Guardian Caps) are soft-shell exterior covers engineered to manage impact energy. The standard XT model weighs roughly 7 to 8 ounces and reduces linear impact by up to 33% and Head Acceleration Response Metric (HARM) by up to 40
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Core Specifications
Material: Lightweight, high-performance closed-cell foam and urethane soft-shell
Weight: ~7 to 8 ounces (XT model)
Sizing: One size fits all youth and adult hard-shell football helmets
Attachment: Secures via elastic straps, snaps, and Velcro without drilling or compromising helmet integrity
Performance & Design Features
Impact Management: Decoupled outer shell allows the pad to shift independently, helping to redirect rotational and linear forces
Thermal Regulation: Insulates and lowers radiant heat absorption in direct sunlight by up to 20°F
Acoustics & Maintenance: Dampens sound and vibrational frequencies of impacts while preserving the underlying helmet shell and decals
