Riddell Revolution IQ HITS

By Remington Ross

ITMG 100 05

Dr. Carl Rebman

November 13, 2012

Concussions

Have become big issue for current and former football players

Many concussions are not reported nor detected

NFL has changed rules in attempt to protect players -http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-08-16/nfl-concussion-players-lawsuits-suicide-head-trauma-brain-damage

HITS Technology

HITS = Head Impact Telemetry System

Records every frequency and magnitude of impacts to the head

MX EncodersSame sensors used in automotive airbags -

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/408643/a-helmet-that-detects-hard-hits/

Riddell Revolution IQ HITSFirst ever football helmet with built-in sensors

Other Features

New shell design to increase side/jaw protection

TruCurve pads form to players head

Multiple inflation holes for custom fit

Quick-release facemask system

Revolution IQ HITS vs. Others

Helmet Built-in Sensors?

Padding/Cushioning

Inflation Points

Shell Shape (Protection)

Riddell Revolution IQ HITS

Yes Excellent 4 Excellent

Schutt Air XP

No Excellent 2 Very Good

Riddell VSR-4

No Fair 2 Good

Adams A4 No Fair 1 Good

Bottom Line

Riddell Revolution IQ HITS is most advanced football helmet in history with breakthrough technology

Offers undeniable benefits considering impacts to the head

It is the best helmet on the market considering the unknown of concussions and when impacts are severe or not

References

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-08-16/nfl-concussion-players-lawsuits-suicide-head-trauma-brain-damage

http://www.riddell.com/innovation/hits-technology/

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/408643/a-helmet-that-detects-hard-hits/

http://www.riddell.com/shop-riddell/helmet/riddell-revolution-iq-hits-helmet/