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Feb 16, 2015
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South East
My DD team used the Rip-It helmet since first year 10U now there are first year 14U. They recently joined an organization that uses Schutt and my DD absolutely loves it over the Rip-It. She says it feels like a perfect fit. I am not sure if all Rip-It helmets or Schutt helmets are built the same but the Rip-It that DD used had foam padding and her new Schutt has a gel or air type of cushion which I believe is why she likes it. She also says that it is much cooler which is a plus living in the South. I personally prefer the Schutt design and look over the Rip-It but that is all personal preference. I am not sure if everyone on the team has the same feeling towards the new helmets just one girls opinion.
 
Mar 20, 2015
115
0
NW Az
My team has used both Schutt (2015) and Boombah (2016). Both helmets have a great fit and I feel are equal in protection & quality. Boombah also has some great color combo's!
 
Apr 26, 2015
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Dd's team wears Schutt. She thinks they are ok - not as snug on her head as she'd prefer. But she has a tiny head.
We've tried adding extra padding but it still isn't perfect.
 
Jul 29, 2013
6,782
113
North Carolina
My DD has/had always used Rip-it helmets, when we joined our current organization for her first year 14U they ordered Mizuno helmets. I *think* it was either the model MBH250 or MBH252? Anyway the first time I held it, it felt like a cinder block compared the her Rip-it! She, and all the girls on her team love them! My DD took the Rip-it out of the car and hung it on the garage wall, she never looked at it again, I gave it away 6 months ago. The Mizuno is a little heavier but it has great protection!
 
Oct 2, 2012
242
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on the Field
We use Easton Z5 with no complaints. Not as many "size" options but we just purchase SR size and fit kits for the smaller heads. We are 14U.


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Jun 19, 2016
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The Junior/Senior helmet is causing problems for my DD. Her head is too big for junior helmets and too small for senior helmets. I guess I am going to have to get a fit kit.
 
Jun 19, 2016
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It looks like Rip It comes in S/M/L as opposed to just Junior and Senior so I think I might give this a try.
 
Jul 29, 2013
6,782
113
North Carolina
It looks like Rip It comes in S/M/L as opposed to just Junior and Senior so I think I might give this a try.

Hey I know I had a positive review of the Mizuno that my DD and her team likes but I personally liked the Rip-it better myself, but I'm not wearing it! The Rip-it helmets are very good helmets, you can't go wrong with one. And my comments on our team Mizuno helmets were in no way a slam on Rip-it!
 

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