When to Replace a Guardian Cap
Our team has developed clear guidelines to help athletes, coaches, and parents determine when to replace a Guardian Cap.
NCAA Lacrosse Ball Rule Change: Why Optic Yellow Is Now the Standard
The NCAA Is mandating Optic Yellow as the standard color for all lacrosse balls. PEARL has been ahead of the game for years.
Guardian Chinstrap Outperforms All Other Football Chinstraps
A new peer-reviewed study proves that chinstraps matter, and that Guardian FLEX SoftShox Chinstrap leads them all.
Not All 5-STAR Rated Protective Flag Football Headbands Are Created Equal
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
Why You Should Care About Helmet Testing
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
Why Guardian Caps Should be Worn in All Positions
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
LOOP is The #1 Ranked Protective Soccer Headband
LOOP is now officially VT 5-STAR rated for soccer and the #1 ranked headband in soccer headgear.
LOOP Protective Headband Offers Increased Size Options
LOOP protective headbands are designed for everyone, and are now available in X-Large, joining our existing Small, Medium, and Large options.
It’s Official: Meet Our Latest LOOP Athlete Additions
We have added six athletes to our LOOP Athlete lineup, each repping the next generation of better protection in flag football. Here's who joined the squad:
Why You Should Care About Helmet Testing
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
Is Flag Football Actually Safer?
Guardian Sports COO Jake Hanson dropped serious knowledge at RCX. Here's what every Flag and 7v7 coach needs to know about LOOP headgear and keeping your squad better protected on the field.
GHSA Mandates Headgear For 2026 Flag Football Season
GHSA has mandated protective headgear with a 5-Star Virginia Tech Helmet rating in all flag football games starting Fall 2026.
What Does a Virginia Tech 5-STAR Rating Actually Mean?
Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab runs one of the most trusted independent helmet safety programs in the world.
Isaiah Johnson Donates Guardian Caps to Choctawhatchee High School
Cincinnati Bearcats WR Isaiah Johnson donates Guardian Caps to Choctawhatchee High School, advocating for player safety.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
Smarter Scaling with ShipStation
How Guardian Sports used automated returns to scale after going viral with the NFL.
LOOP Named Official Headgear of Prep Redzone 7v7
Prep Network and Guardian Sports today announced a new partnership that will introduce the LOOP headband to athletes competing across the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament circuit in 2026.
Guardian FLEX Chinstrap Care Instructions
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.
Guardian FLEX Chinstrap
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.
First Guardian Cap in the Super Bowl
The Guardian Cap, a soft-shell cover that retrofits all football helmets, made its Super Bowl debut last night in Super Bowl LX.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
Smarter Scaling with ShipStation
How Guardian Sports used automated returns to scale after going viral with the NFL.
First Guardian Cap in the Super Bowl
The Guardian Cap, a soft-shell cover that retrofits all football helmets, made its Super Bowl debut last night in Super Bowl LX.
Why Does Jared Wilson’s Helmet Look Different in the Super Bowl?
Jared Wilson has been wearing a Guardian Cap during NFL games this season.
Guardian Caps in NFL Conference Championships
Jared Wilson, Pat Bryant, Kevin Dotson, and Alaric Jackson all wore Guardian Caps during Sunday's Conference Championship games.
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.
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.
PEARL X Available at DICK’s Sporting Goods
Big news for lacrosse players everywhere—the #1 ball in lacrosse, PEARL X, is now available at DICK’S Sporting Goods in exclusive 36-count buckets! Known for its durability, consistency, and unique grease-free design, the PEARL X lacrosse ball has become the go-to choice for athletes seeking top-tier performance with every rep.
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.
GHSA Mandates Headgear For 2026 Flag Football Season
GHSA has mandated protective headgear with a 5-Star Virginia Tech Helmet rating in all flag football games starting Fall 2026.
What Does a Virginia Tech 5-STAR Rating Actually Mean?
Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab runs one of the most trusted independent helmet safety programs in the world.
LOOP Named Official Headgear of Prep Redzone 7v7
Prep Network and Guardian Sports today announced a new partnership that will introduce the LOOP headband to athletes competing across the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament circuit in 2026.
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.
LOOP Frequently Asked Questions
A look at frequently asked questions on LOOP: the highest-rated, most affordable soft-shell multisport headgear.
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 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 FLEX SoftShox 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.
Facemask to Facemask Impacts | Guardian Chinstrap
For decades, facemask-to-facemask hits have gone unaddressed by football equipment, until now.
Development of the First Safety Chinstrap
Guardian Sports and SoftShox™ introduce the first safety chinstrap—bringing innovative hydraulic technology to an often-overlooked gap in helmet protection.
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.
Keeping Your Fields Cooler
Guardian's STC Certified TPE Infill has been cooling fields throughout North America since 2016. This is a bio-based sustainable infill manufactured in the USA
Bidding A Field With TPE?
Bidding A Field With TPE? Guardian TPE Turf Infill is a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic turf infill.
Why Guardian Caps Should be Worn in All Positions
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
LOOP is The #1 Ranked Protective Soccer Headband
LOOP is now officially VT 5-STAR rated for soccer and the #1 ranked headband in soccer headgear.
LOOP Protective Headband Offers Increased Size Options
LOOP protective headbands are designed for everyone, and are now available in X-Large, joining our existing Small, Medium, and Large options.
When to Replace a Guardian Cap
Our team has developed clear guidelines to help athletes, coaches, and parents determine when to replace a Guardian Cap.
Guardian Chinstrap Outperforms All Other Football Chinstraps
A new peer-reviewed study proves that chinstraps matter, and that Guardian FLEX SoftShox Chinstrap leads them all.
Why You Should Care About Helmet Testing
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
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
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.
The First Limited Edition LOOP is Here
The LOOP Americana just dropped. Limited edition. No restocks. Once it's gone, it's gone.
It’s Official: Meet Our Latest LOOP Athlete Additions
We have added six athletes to our LOOP Athlete lineup, each repping the next generation of better protection in flag football. Here's who joined the squad:
Is Flag Football Actually Safer?
Guardian Sports COO Jake Hanson dropped serious knowledge at RCX. Here's what every Flag and 7v7 coach needs to know about LOOP headgear and keeping your squad better protected on the field.
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 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.
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.