Greasers Are Ruining Your Game: Insights from Lacrosse Players at PEARL
One thing’s for sure – the ball never lies. Especially when it’s a greaser. Greasers are the silent killer of performance, holding players back at every level - and the PEARL team has experienced it firsthand.
Guardian Sports Launches Revolutionary Chinstrap to Redefine Helmet Safety in Football
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Certor Sports and Guardian Sports Partner in Protection
Certor Sports (Schutt + VICIS) and Guardian Sports are partnering in protection for advanced technologies and innovation of football helmets. If you are experiencing issues with helmet warranties and certifications, Schutt/VICIS will offer a trade-in program that will allow you to wear the best in-market football helmet combined with the proven technology of our Guardian Caps.
Greasers Are Ruining Your Game: Insights from Lacrosse Players at PEARL
One thing’s for sure – the ball never lies. Especially when it’s a greaser. Greasers are the silent killer of performance, holding players back at every level - and the PEARL team has experienced it firsthand.
Guardian Sports Launches Revolutionary Chinstrap to Redefine Helmet Safety in Football
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Certor Sports and Guardian Sports Partner in Protection
Certor Sports (Schutt + VICIS) and Guardian Sports are partnering in protection for advanced technologies and innovation of football helmets. If you are experiencing issues with helmet warranties and certifications, Schutt/VICIS will offer a trade-in program that will allow you to wear the best in-market football helmet combined with the proven technology of our Guardian Caps.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Jalen Pitre Wearing a Guardian Cap is a “Family Decision”
For Jalen Pitre, wearing a Guardian Cap isn’t just a personal choice; it was a family decision centered on athlete safety and protection.
Blueprint of An Athlete Features Guardian Sports
On Blueprint of an Athlete, CEO Erin Hanson shares how winning the NFL’s HeadHealth Tech Challenge transformed Guardian Caps from a bold idea into a nationwide movement.
NFL Study Provides Deeper Insight On Guardian Caps
The Guardian Cap NXT was associated with a 54% to 62% reduction in the overall incidence of NFL practice concussions across all environmental factors.
Guardian Caps Worn in College Games
In 2025, eight college players have taken player safety to the next level, wearing Guardian Caps during gameday.
Romeo Doubs, The Guardian Cap that Got Everyone Talking
Romeo Doubs' Guardian Cap turns every highlight into a reminder that safety and skill go hand in hand.
Footballrs Feature Guardian Caps + Chinstrap
Tony breaks down the rise of Guardian Cap usage among football players and the enhanced 2.0 design.
First UGA Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Game
Christen Miller makes history as the first University of Georgia player to wear a Guardian Cap in a game during Saturday's victory over Florida.
Guardian Sports Innovations to Improve Athlete Safety
Erin Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Guardian Sports, knew starting a sports safety company was going to be anything but easy, but she did it anyway.
Erin Hanson Awarded to Sports Business Journal Game Changers
The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation 2025 Honorees, individuals whose visionary work and leadership continue to advance innovation, protect intellectual property (IP) and drive progress in society.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Jalen Pitre Wearing a Guardian Cap is a “Family Decision”
For Jalen Pitre, wearing a Guardian Cap isn’t just a personal choice; it was a family decision centered on athlete safety and protection.
Blueprint of An Athlete Features Guardian Sports
On Blueprint of an Athlete, CEO Erin Hanson shares how winning the NFL’s HeadHealth Tech Challenge transformed Guardian Caps from a bold idea into a nationwide movement.
NFL Study Provides Deeper Insight On Guardian Caps
The Guardian Cap NXT was associated with a 54% to 62% reduction in the overall incidence of NFL practice concussions across all environmental factors.
Greasers Are Ruining Your Game: Insights from Lacrosse Players at PEARL
One thing’s for sure – the ball never lies. Especially when it’s a greaser. Greasers are the silent killer of performance, holding players back at every level - and the PEARL team has experienced it firsthand.
PEARL | Made in the USA: Why Domestic Manufacturing Matters
Domestic manufacturing matters today and in the long run – but why? Products made in the USA ensure better quality, faster shipping and long-term value. Plus, PEARL lacrosse balls are tariff-free, so you get the best of the best without all those hidden costs.
PEARL Lacrosse Balls Bring Brighter, Bolder Play to the 2025 PLL Season
As the 2025 PLL season kicks off, fans, players and analysts have noticed something new, and very much improved – the lacrosse balls are brighter, bolder and significantly easier to follow, whether you’re watching from the stands, the field, the press box or your living room.
Stop Chasing. Start Training. PEARL NX.
The PEARL NX has the same feel as a standard lacrosse ball. With no-bounce technology, reps are limitless – practice at any time, any place.
PEARL Named The Official Ball of the PLL & WLL
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster and the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) announced today that PEARL has been named the Official Ball Partner of both professional leagues.
LOOP: The Next Generation
Guardian Sports, creators of the Guardian Cap, is proud to announce the launch of the LOOP 2.0 in partnership with Schutt.
Guardian LOOP | Girl’s Flag Football Earns Official Recognition in 15 States
This April, Washington became the 15th state to officially sanction girl’s flag football at the high school level – shattering a major piece of the glass ceiling that’s hovered over the sport for decades.
Customize Your LOOP
You can now customize your LOOP with our new easy-application sticker decals through our partnership with SportDecals- designed to let players and teams showcase your colors, logos, numbers and personality on the field like never before.
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
LOOP & Shruumz Partner Together
Guardian LOOP and Shruumz are thrilled to collaborate in delivering top-tier protection to players, ensuring they look great, feel comfortable, and enjoy affordable pricing. Together, we’re dedicated to enhancing player safety and growing the game of flag football.
Guardian Caps Worn in College Games
In 2025, eight college players have taken player safety to the next level, wearing Guardian Caps during gameday.
Guardian Sports Innovations to Improve Athlete Safety
Erin Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Guardian Sports, knew starting a sports safety company was going to be anything but easy, but she did it anyway.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in NFL Games
in 2025, a handful of NFL players from different teams are making the switch to the Guardian Chinstrap in games.
Guardian Chinstrap Sizing + Installation Guide
Typically, your chinstrap will be the same size as your helmet size. So if you wear an Adult large-size helmet, the L/XL chinstrap would fit best. If you wear a Youth Small helmet, the S/M chinstrap would fit best. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding sizing!
How Does The Guardian Chinstrap Work?
The Guardian Chinstrap is a chinstrap for football helmets that utilizes SoftShox hydraulic-style padding to absorb energy when the facemask or front of the helmet is struck.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in Game
For the first time in college football, Notre Dame offensive linemen took the field wearing the Guardian Chinstrap powered by SoftShox.
Guardian Infill Testing
Guardian’s Bio-Based TPE Infill is a cleaner, cooler and more responsible solution for high-performance synthetic turf systems.
Guardian Infill Now Installed at Fresno State
Guardian Sports is excited to announce the launch of the Guardian Shock Pad – a premium underlayment solution designed to enhance the safety, performance and longevity of synthetic turf systems.
Guardian Infill | No Tariff, No Trouble
Is it time to replace your Infill — but tariffs are slowing you down? Guardian Biobased TPE Infill has you covered. Guardian Infill is proudly sourced in the United States and manufactured in Mississippi, ensuring customers protection from supply chain disruptions and tariff-related price increases.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Caps 2.0 Available February 2025
We heard the feedback and went to the drawing table. We took the same materials and performance as our current Guardian Cap XT and made it a sleeker design.
Guardian Infill Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Guardian Innovations, LLC announced today that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for Guardian Biobased TPE Infill.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Greasers Are Ruining Your Game: Insights from Lacrosse Players at PEARL
One thing’s for sure – the ball never lies. Especially when it’s a greaser. Greasers are the silent killer of performance, holding players back at every level - and the PEARL team has experienced it firsthand.
PEARL | Made in the USA: Why Domestic Manufacturing Matters
Domestic manufacturing matters today and in the long run – but why? Products made in the USA ensure better quality, faster shipping and long-term value. Plus, PEARL lacrosse balls are tariff-free, so you get the best of the best without all those hidden costs.
PEARL | Top 5 FAQs
At PEARL, our team not only values consistency, performance and precision
LOOP: The Next Generation
Guardian Sports, creators of the Guardian Cap, is proud to announce the launch of the LOOP 2.0 in partnership with Schutt.
Guardian LOOP | Top 5 FAQs
You asked – and we’re happy to answer! Here's a look
Guardian LOOP | Girl’s Flag Football Earns Official Recognition in 15 States
This April, Washington became the 15th state to officially sanction girl’s flag football at the high school level – shattering a major piece of the glass ceiling that’s hovered over the sport for decades.
Guardian Caps Worn in College Games
In 2025, eight college players have taken player safety to the next level, wearing Guardian Caps during gameday.
Guardian Sports Innovations to Improve Athlete Safety
Erin Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Guardian Sports, knew starting a sports safety company was going to be anything but easy, but she did it anyway.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in NFL Games
in 2025, a handful of NFL players from different teams are making the switch to the Guardian Chinstrap in games.
Guardian Infill Testing
Guardian’s Bio-Based TPE Infill is a cleaner, cooler and more responsible solution for high-performance synthetic turf systems.
Guardian Infill Now Installed at Fresno State
Guardian Sports is excited to announce the launch of the Guardian Shock Pad – a premium underlayment solution designed to enhance the safety, performance and longevity of synthetic turf systems.
Guardian Infill | No Tariff, No Trouble
Is it time to replace your Infill — but tariffs are slowing you down? Guardian Biobased TPE Infill has you covered. Guardian Infill is proudly sourced in the United States and manufactured in Mississippi, ensuring customers protection from supply chain disruptions and tariff-related price increases.