The short list
Top picks
Every category, ranked and lined up next to each other. Tap any row to go straight to the product.
Best Helmets
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riddell SpeedFlexBest Overall | Best Overall | $559.99 | Check price |
| 2 | Schutt F7 AiRBest Protection | Best Protection | $505.00 | Check price |
| 3 | Schutt F7 2.0 CollegiateCollegiate Spec | Collegiate Spec | $611.91 | Check price |
| 4 | VICIS ZERO2 TrenchBest for Linemen | Best for Linemen | $799.99 | Check price |
| 5 | Guardian CapPractice Essential | Practice Essential | $63.99 | Check price |
Best Gloves
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutters Force 5.0Best Overall | Best Overall | $49.99 | Check price |
| 2 | Nxtrnd G1 ProBest Value | Best Value | $35.96 | Check price |
| 3 | Nxtrnd G2 ProBest Fit | Best Fit | $35.96 | Check price |
| 4 | Grip Boost Stealth 6.0Best Tack | Best Tack | $35.00 | Check price |
| 5 | Nike Vapor Jet 9.0Best Name Brand | Best Name Brand | $39.99 | Check price |
| 6 | Sports Unlimited Max Clash Lineman GlovesBest for Linemen | Best for Linemen | $39.99 | Check price |
Best Pads
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Legion M-250Best Overall | Best Overall | Check price | Check price |
| 2 | Xenith Flylite 2SPBest Lightweight | Best Lightweight | Check price | Check price |
| 3 | Battle Sports DefenderBest Coverage | Best Coverage | Check price | Check price |
| 4 | Battle Sports PhantomBest for Youth | Best for Youth | Check price | Check price |
Best Mouthguards
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nxtrnd One ProBest Overall | Best Overall | $35.96 | Check price |
| 2 | Nxtrnd Two ProBest for Contact | Best for Contact | Check price | Check price |
| 3 | Battle Oxygen Lip ProtectorBest Airflow | Best Airflow | Check price | Check price |
| 4 | Shock Doctor Lip GuardMost Trusted | Most Trusted | Check price | Check price |
Best Visors
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nxtrnd VZR1Best Overall | Best Overall | Check price | Check price |
| 2 | Eclipse Football VisorBest Tinted | Best Tinted | Check price | Check price |
| 3 | Nxtrnd VZR3Best Chrome | Best Chrome | Check price | Check price |
| 4 | Under Armour Oval Clip VisorBest Value | Best Value | Check price | Check price |
Best Cleats
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nike Vapor Edge Pro 360 2Best Overall | Best Overall | Check price | Check price |
| 2 | Nike Vapor Pro OneBest Speed Cleat | Best Speed Cleat | Check price | Check price |
| 3 | Battle Sports Astro JetBest Value | Best Value | Check price | Check price |
| 4 | Nike Alpha Menace StrongBest for Linemen | Best for Linemen | Check price | Check price |
Best Drip
Full breakdown| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nxtrnd B-Plate ProBest Overall | Best Overall | Check price | Check price |
| 2 | Battle Sports Chrome Back PlateBest Finish | Best Finish | Check price | Check price |
| 3 | Battle Sports Novelty Back PlateMost Personality | Most Personality | Check price | Check price |
| 4 | Nxtrnd Arm SleevesBest Overall | Best Overall | Check price | Check price |
| 5 | COOLOMG Arm Sleeve with Stick GripsBest Grip | Best Grip | Check price | Check price |
| 6 | Nxtrnd Bicep BandClassic Look | Classic Look | Check price | Check price |
| 7 | Nxtrnd WristbandEveryday Pick | Everyday Pick | Check price | Check price |
| 8 | Nxtrnd Turf TapeBest Overall | Best Overall | Check price | Check price |
| 9 | Battle Turf TapeBest Value | Best Value | Check price | Check price |
| 10 | Guardian CapPractice Add-On | Practice Add-On | $63.99 | Check price |
| 11 | Nxtrnd Hot Pink Arm SleeveHot Pink | Hot Pink | Check price | Check price |
| 12 | Nxtrnd Hot Pink Bicep BandHot Pink | Hot Pink | Check price | Check price |
| 13 | Nxtrnd Hot Pink Turf TapeHot Pink | Hot Pink | Check price | Check price |
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