"This year, the NFL reported that adoption of safer helmets is at an all-time high. Helping drive that shift is Schutt’s F7 Pro, which the league named its fastest-adopted helmet to date. According to Schutt, roughly 800 players switched to the helmet for the 2026-27 season, making it the safeguard of choice for 35% of the league. Its lightweight, 3D-printed micro-lattice structure bends on impact to absorb force, while its soft-shell coating offers more give than a traditional polycarbonate casing. 'Think about modern car bumpers,' says CEO Jeremy Erspamer. 'The old metal ones would collapse.' But the helmet’s popularity also hinges on comfort: a built-in air system lets users adjust the fit on the field."
Read the full TIME article here: https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/schutt-f7-pro/
