Guardian Caps are Lightweight
When it comes to player safety, every ounce matters—literally. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, one of the first questions that comes up about any added protective gear is: How heavy is it? Guardian Caps, the padded soft-shell helmet covers that are seen more and more on football fields across the country, are designed to reduce impact, but not at the cost of speed, comfort, or performance.
Guardian Caps XT | Less than 7 Ounces
For over a decade, collegiate football programs have relied on the Guardian Cap XT, which weighs just about 7 ounces, to provide an extra layer of protection during practices. Its lightweight design and proven impact reduction even played a role in influencing youth and high school programs across the country.
The Guardian Cap XT is a product that has been trusted for over a decade by hundreds of thousands of athletes from college down to youth, and tested by Virginia Tech, Stanford, and dozens of other studies.
Guardian Caps NXT | Less than 12 Ounces
As the game continues to evolve, so do the demands on athletes—bigger, stronger players require even more advanced protection. That’s where the Guardian Cap NXT comes in.
Specifically engineered for collegiate and professional athletes, the NXT includes extra padding on the back strap and inside the cap to handle faster, harder hits. With that additional protection comes a bit of added weight, about 12 ounces in total, which is why the NXT is only recommended for higher-level athletes at the college and NFL levels.
Put it to the Test
Our team wanted to compare what the Guardian Cap XT weighed in relation to everyday objects. Find out how the Guardian Cap XT weighs less than your average tissue box.
