Football Visor

Football Visor: The Complete Buying /Importing Guide

I don’t want you to suffer from either eye or face injuries whenever you’re playing football.

It is for this reason that I want to take you through a simple guide on how to buy or import football visor.

A football visor is an important safety accessory that you can fit on your helmet.

It will protect your face from injury and guarantee an optical class 1 surface.

Chaper1: What is Football Visor?

Simply put:

A visor is a small and curved material, mostly made of plastic material which you can fix on football players’ masks, helmets, shields, etc.

Normally, this is a tough plastic material that can withstand impact and guarantee optical class 1 surface.

Also, you can even add more technologies to its surface, thereby, improving vision.

Surprised?

You shouldn’t, I will take you through all that shortly – just stay with me.

Here is what I am talking about:

But first, let me make a few critical points clear:

Depending on the type of surface treatment, this football visor will protect you from glare and fog.

It is for this reason that helmets with football visors are common in the American Football.

Photo Credits: UNI WATCH

As you can see, players use them to prevent possible eye injuries.

Or to avoid suffering from further eye injury as you recover from an existing eye injury.

Still, they look stylish – so you can use them to improve your appearance.

But that’s not all:

Some players use them as an appropriate method for preventing rivals from reading their next possible moves when playing.

Additionally, other NFL players also wear visors as an ideal way of expressing themselves.

You see, some of these visors may have specific colors and patterns, which could be visible on the exterior parts.

So it can work in a way that it distinguishes a player from the rest who are in uniform.

Now, let me take you a step further and explore another important aspect about football helmet visors.

Chapter 2: Football Visor Material

Let’s face it;

Anything that you’re wearing on your head when gaming needs to be as lightweight as possible.

Reason:

It will enhance your flexibility when moving around the field.

Besides, it must not feel like a burden to you.

Basically, what I am saying is that, the football visor for helmets or shields must be lightweight.

In fact, the visor covers the eye area only.

Therefore, it would be weird if a relatively heavy material is attached to that section.

But still, the light material has to be durable and resistant to various adverse conditions not forgetting providing efficiency during gaming.

So, which material is best for football visor?

· Polycarbonate Sheet for Football Helmet Visors

Ordinarily, polycarbonate material is the best when it comes to helmet, making helmet visors – it’s both light and strong.

With a polycarbonate sheet, you’re assured of all, the protection you need without having to add too much to a helmet.

Solid polycarbonate sheets

I know, this may seem confusing and you could be asking yourself:

What is polycarbonate material?

And, why should you choose it?

Don’t worry, I will explain:

A polycarbonate sheet, also abbreviated as PC, is a unique plastic known for it’s excellent mechanical, chemical and optical properties.

It is made up of carbonate groups.

At times, you can also identify this material under the trade names Makrolon®, Makrofol® or Lexan®.

Polycarbonate chemical structures – Photo Credits: WIKI MEDIA

As you can see from above, polycarbonate sheet comes as a solid sheet.

Therefore, depending on manufacturing needs, you can shape polycarbonate sheet to a suitable shape and design.

In engineering or material processing, we call it thermoforming.

Anyway, that is a subject for another day – let’s get back to the key subject here.

Polycarbonate sheet is a perfect choice for football helmet visors due to the following properties.

· Properties of Polycarbonate Sheet for Helmet Visors

Some of the main properties of polycarbonate sheets include:

• High impact strength
• Ease of fabrication, machine and thermoforming
• Excellent resistance to heat or high temperature
• Better electrical insulation properties
• High flexural, tensile and shear strength
• Dimensionally stable
• Low deformation under load
• Superior optical properties
• Better chemical resistance

By the way, this does not mean that polycarbonate sheet is 100% perfect – No, that’s not the point.

What I want you to see here is the primary reason why it’s a perfect alternative.

Otherwise, it is neither fog nor scratch resistant.

It is for this reason that you need to process it further.

That is, add the coating that will improve its optical properties.

Don’t worry I will take you through that in chapter 4.

What’s the bottom line here?

Football helmet visors are mainly made from thermoformed solid polycarbonate sheet.

For more info about polycarbonate sheet , you can read here

Chapter 3: Classification of Football Helmet Visors

During the 98^th session of the National Football League (NFL), a friend who was planning to venture into the football helmet visor business raised this question:

Which types of football helmet visors should I import for my business?

Of course, that wasn’t the first time I was coming across a question dealing with the classification of football helmet visors.

So, it is definitely a fundamental aspect I must explore in this football helmet visor buying guide.

Anyway, let me take you through a quick classification criteria:

3.1 Shapes and Designs of Football Helmet Visors

When it comes to the shapes and designs of football helmet visors, I can tell you for free that they are several.

They come in different shapes, sizes, colors, designs, etc. – the list is just endless. Just take a look at these:

Different types of football helmet visors

When it comes to choosing any helmet visor for football, you must pay utmost attention to the following:

• National Football League Rules (NFL Visor Rules)
• National Federation of State High School Association Rules (NFHS Football Visor Rules)
• National College Athletic Association Rules (NCAA Rules on Visor Rules)

I will explore some of these rules later in this guide – keep reading.

The bottom line:

Whichever design you opt for, it must not contravene any of these rules.

3.2 Injection Molding Football Helmet Visors

There is nothing unique here.

Injection molding is the process of shaping solid polycarbonate sheet to form a suitable design and shape of helmet visors.

It is a common manufacturing process in the plastic manufacturing industry.

So, even the above classification criteria will depend on the injection molding process.

Ideally, injection molding football visors gives these accessories the right curvature.

Depending on the design requirements of football helmet visors, the manufacturer will choose an appropriate injection molding machine and technique.

Good examples of injection molding football helmet visors are the WeeTect foot visors.

I will also discuss more this accessory later in chapter 8.

 Injection molded football helmet visor

In short, for OEM partnerships, it is important to adopt a high quality and reliable injection molding machine.

This way, you will have helmet visors that are unique to your market niche.

Besides, you will also remain competitive.

Apart from these two, another important classification criterion is:

3.3. Types of Football Helmet Visors Depending on Surface Treatment

I am not going to explore much here since I will revisit some of these factors shortly.

But, just to have a quick overview:

You may also classify different types of football helmet visors as:

• Clear football helmet visors; they retain full clarity when preventing eye injury
• Tinted visors; they protect eyes from direct contact with opponent by reducing the degree of light transmission. Remember, there are rules that prohibit players from using these types of visors – I will discuss that later too.
• Polarized helmet visors; they reduce glare by filtering UV radiations

Clear vs. tinted helmet visor

In short, the criteria for classifying different types of football helmet visors may vary broadly.

But more importantly, you need to adhere to the set rules and regulations.

Having said that, I know every football player wishes to have a helmet visor with the latest and the best technology.

That is exactly what I am going to discuss in chapter 4.

Let’s go straight to that.

Chapter 4: Football Helmet Technologies – Here is How to Improve Football Helmet Visor Performance

As I mentioned earlier, polycarbonate material is not 100% perfect.

For instance, it neither eliminates glare nor fog.

Besides, it is susceptible to scratches.

Therefore, even though you’ll have an impact resistant football helmet visor, it may not guarantee optical class 1 surface.

Let’s see how to improve polycarbonate football helmet visors:

4.1: Mirror Football Visor or Reflective Football Visor

You know the essence of football visor is generally to protect the eye and reduce glare to the footballers when playing.

To enhance the performance of football visor, it should eliminate glare or reflections.

Technically, you’ll find that many manufacturers nowadays incorporate a reflective football visor element.

This component enhances the performance of the visor considerably.

First, it helps in reducing the excessive light from penetrating through the visor by 10% to 60%.

This is precisely in regions with snow, water, sand and high altitude.

If you are a football player obsessed with grey or brown colors, this is the best alternative.

Here’s what most people don’t know:

You see, when you’re playing, be it under floodlights or bright sun; the chances are high that excess light will get into your eyes.

Obviously, this will bar you from having a clear view of both the ball and opponent.

And that’s where the mirror coating on your visor becomes handy.

It reduces the effect of excess light.

Thus, you can see the ball and opponents clearly.

More resources on anti-glare products:

• Anti-reflective Coating (A Guide to Solving Glare Problem on Your Product)
• Anti-glare Film Buying Guide

4.2: Anti-fog Football Visor

It’s a hydrophilic anti-fog coating that depends on molecular interaction to eliminate fogging.

At times, you can find yourself playing under the unfavorable humid weather.

When you’re wearing football visor, fog will definitely form on the lens’ surface.

The truth is:

Fogging is not limited to humid weather.

As an NFL player, you’ll obviously sweat and thus, fog will form on the inside surface of the visor.

Definitely, this will obscure your vision when playing and probably reduce your performance in the field.

In this case, an anti-fog football visor becomes essential.

It helps in making sure that it absorbs all the watery elements on a visor and keeps it clear and dry.

One side with fog and the other without

The anti-fog football visor technology is environmentally friendly and costs competitive. Moreover, it is also reliable and a permanent anti-fog solution to apply on your football visor for better performance.

Again, in case you want to learn more about anti-fog solutions, here are useful resources for you:

• An Ultimate Guide to Anti-fog Solutions
• Anti-fog Coating (An Ultimate Guide to Solving Fogging Problems on Plastic Products)

4.3: Anti-scratch Football Visor

It is an ideal technology that helps in preventing the football visor from scratches. Scratches on a visor lens may make it look unattractive.

Again, it can also prevent you from having a clear vision, especially when playing. At times, scratches on a football visor are inevitable.

For example, when you’ll be playing, the surface of the helmet visor gets in contact with various elements. They may cause scratches on the surface.

By applying anti-scratch coating, the surface will remain free of any abrasion even after several washings.

Clear Football visor

But, what defines a good anti-scratch solution for football helmet visors?

It should be one that can withstand rough handling and several items of washing. This is the only sure way to guarantee an optical class 1 surface.

To learn more about anti-scratch coating for football helmet visors, here is a resourceful link:

• Anti-scratch Coating: The Complete Scratch Resistant Solution for Your Plastic Products

4.4: Photochromic Football Visor

This particular technology is essential in enhancing your visibility while playing wearing a football visor.

Photochromic football visors automatically transit from clear to tint on exposure to ultraviolet radiation threshold, this is a reversible process.

This what at times we call the self-tinting helmet visor.

And by the way, this is how a self-tinting helmet visor works:

So this makes it relatively easy for you to adapt to the particular prevailing condition because of this transition ability.

There’s no need to carry an extra football helmet visor.

With the photochromic coating, it will automatically tint, protecting players from the sun’s harmful radiation.

Photochromic football helmet visors are quite fascinating.

You can learn more about this technology here:

• Photochromic Technology Guidebook

4.5: Polarized Football Visor

Light from the sun can cause glare, temporary blindness or reduced depth of perception.

The action of polarized technology in eliminating this menace is compared to none.

Polarized football visor features a special co-mold technology that filters all vertical light.

It only allows only horizontal light to pass through.

This element, particularly blocks any harmful UV rays and provides a brilliant high contrast view.

Moreover, blocks debris as well as wind.

So when playing football, you’re sure of better airflow, it is lightweight and fits your football helmet quite better.

You are therefore guaranteed a crystal clear football visor.

For more information on polarized technology, please follow the link below:

• How Polarized Technology Works

4.6: Iridium Football Visor

Iridium football visor comes in different light transmission that varies from 9% to 60%; you can choose from different tints, light transmission.

Besides, you can also choose from the different protection index to suit the desired football playing environment.

Iridium provides better efficiency than just mere good looks.

It reduces glare and also works pretty well in daylight or when there is excess light.

The good news:

Even when you’re playing under bright sun or floodlights, you’ll still be able to have better vision.

Also, you can consolidate it with other technologies such as:

• Anti-fog
• Anti-scratch
• Hydrophobic, etc.

Basically, iridium coating of helmet football visors regulates light absorption, reflection, glare and light transmission.

They come in different shades including blue and gold.

Therefore, you can choose that you’re comfortable with.

It will all depend on your preferences or what you believe works better for you.

4.7:  Chrome Football Visor

Chrome football visor is popular for increased contrast.

Moreover, the chrome coating technology offers beautiful vivid colors.

All these ensure that the football visor maintains an optical class 1 property.

Besides, this guarantees 100% safety.

Depending on your needs, you can choose from many options in the market from locust chrome to fire chrome.

Incorporating this technology into the football visor lens helps in providing ideal UV protection from various components.

With the chrome coating, alongside anti-fog, UV resistant and anti-scratch coating, your football helmet visor will remain clear at all times.

As a result, you will focus on the game at hand.

Also, it is 100% distortion free, which is essential because it makes it possible for you to have a perfect vision of the action.

4.8: Tinted football Visor

Tinted football visor is not only fashionable, but available for a wide range of weather conditions depending on the desired VLT.

You can choose from grey, dark brown or green tinted football visors.

It doesn’t matter whether you want to increase contrast, perception, protect eyes from strong sunlight etc.

There’s a suitable visor tinting technology for you.

Clear vs. tinted football helmet visor

Nonetheless, it is worth noting that various tinted visors have a different percentage of tint.

It is critical to know the precise tint percentage content that the football visor you’re buying contains.

Please note the following when it comes to tinted football helmet visors:

Even thou some players may use this as a way to hide their eyes from opponents, in some instances, they are prohibited.

For example, in country level games the use of tinted football visors is illegal.

Reason:

Your opponent must see your eyes.

Therefore, you can opt for either mirror clear or clear football visor.

Now, this is what the NFL, NFHS and NCCA rules say about tinted football helmet visors:

• NFL rules state that a player can only use tinted visors after obtaining a doctor’s note. Thus, he/she must have a league approval to use tinted football helmet visors.
• NFHS rules prohibit any player from using tinted football visors. It goes ahead to reiterate that the visor must be molded from rigid material.
• NCAA rules state that all football visors must be free from any tint. Besides, being molded from rigid material.

4.9: Hydrophobic Football Visor

Hydrophobic football visors feature unmatched performance, convenience, and reliability. This coating is always on the outer surface of football visor.

Hydrophobic coatings eliminate moisture, water droplets, glare due to water droplets and contaminated on surfaces.

Water on hydrophobic polycarbonate sheet

The truth is:

This element contains a technology that repels water.

Ideally, hydrophobic football visors are easy to clean and maintain.

This is advantageous because it increases its efficiency even in adverse climatic conditions.

4.10: Optical Injection Molded Football Visor

Optical injection football visors are durable with outstanding impact resistance and very low distortion rate.

Injection Molded Football Helmet Visor

They are molded from high-quality polycarbonate that withstands reinforcement without cracking.

The technology helps in making sure that these football visors are fog-resistant, anti-scratch, and are designed into the right VLT.

With an optical injection molding, you can manufacture football visor of any designs both standard and custom-made designs.

The bottom line:

By the end of the day you’ll have superior quality football visors that are durable, sleek and also allows for the best gaming experience.

4.11: UV Resistant Football Visor

UV resistant football visors eliminate the possibility of ultraviolet radiations reaching the eye surface.

At every stage, any adoption of a new technology aims to guarantee safety.

The optical injected or co-molded football visors with UV resistance feature alongside other technologies such as iridium, polarized, photochromic, etc.

All these ensure that the football visors are 100% protected from UV radiation.

It is significant because it helps in enhancing your skin condition and at the same time protecting your eyes from harmful radiations when playing football.

4.12: Football Helmet Visor Inserts

This is visor insert, not an actual visor or eye shield.

Football visor inserts fit behind clear visor or eye shield.

Insert colors range from iridium, chrome, gold, smoke, and red.

Mostly, you need to find the correct insert for your particular visor brand so it can efficiently and appropriately fit.

The good thing about the inserts is that you can comfortably attach and detach them from your football helmet as long as it is the right size.

Chapter 5: Factors to Consider in Helmet Football Visor

I know you need a football helmet visor with superior features.

That is, one that guarantees safety and maintains optical class 1 features.

It is for that reason that I want to take you through various critical factors you must consider when shopping for this accessory.

Let’s start with:

5.1: Optical Clarity

It is true that when you’re selecting an ideal helmet football visor, you have to ensure that it meets the recommended safety standards.

Optical clarity is one important feature that will ensure safety of every football player.

But also, it is essential to understand that it should consider your visibility.

Anyway, let’s get to the bottom line of this issue:

The first thing that you need to check in your visor is the visibility.

After wearing it, check if you can look your peripherals without having to rotate your head.

Clear football helmet visors

This makes you be sure that this tool will serve its purpose correctly without hindering.

You will not strain – all you have is to focus on the game at hand.

When you wear the right helmet football visor that allows for better optical clarity, you protect your face but also enhance your overall productivity.

The bottom line:

Ensure you choose from the different types of visors and choose one with superior optical clarity.

5.2: Impact Resistance

A good football helmet visor must be impact resistant. .

The thing is, when playing football; different forms of impact often arise.

For instance, head-on collision with the rival team members or even falling hard on the ground is common.

In such cases, the helmet football visor can break easily.

In other instances, the effects from UV can also affect the quality of this equipment as well as degrade its structural integrity.

This is the reason why all football helmet visors are treated with anti-resistant substrates.

As I had indicated earlier, it is only polycarbonate material that can withstand high-intensity impact.

It will neither break nor crack; besides, it will maintain its shape.

5.3: Coating Technologies

Do you remember my discussions in chapter 4?

The coating technology plays a significant role in determining the efficiency and durability of a football visor.

Polycarbonate material does not guarantee an optical class 1 surface.

You need to add other coatings such as anti-fog, anti-UV, anti-scratch or hydrophobic coating.

It is these coating technologies that offer a combination performance, thereby improving safety.

But again, remember not all of these technologies may be necessary for your football helmet visor.

So, you need to consult an expert, who will recommend the best technology.

More importantly, the technology must not contravene the set rules of football helmet visor specification.

Also, when integrated appropriately, it should be able to enhance the lifespan of the visor to a considerable extent.

Just in case you want a quick overview of these technologies, I have an infographic here: 11 Great Technologies that can Skyrocket Your Football Visor Business.

5.4: Football Helmet Visor Brands on the Market

There are numerous brands of football helmet visors on the market.

And at times, it can be quite overwhelming to choose an appropriate accessory.

Even if the manufacturing process and technologies are the same, you’ll still find variations in the quality standards.

This can be an overwhelming process for newbies – you may end up not choosing an appropriate football helmet visor.

In this section, I am going to discuss some of the most popular helmet visor brands on the market.

Now, let’s go straight to the main subject of this section:

1. SHOC Football Visors

SHOC is one of the most popular brands that manufactures bleeding edge football visors.

It is an Australian company with its headquarters in Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

It specializes in producing high-quality sports optics products including the football visors for many athletes all over the world.

What you have to know is when buying a football visor, you do not just pick any brand that you come across.

In fact, even the team doctor or your coach or any other professional prescribing these items for you will inform you about the same.

Any sports eye professional will openly tell you that SHOC produces ideal football visors with outstanding features.

Now let’s look at some of the details that make this company a reputable and reliable brand in the market for football visors;

Type of Material for SHOC Helmet Football Visor

Listen, the role of football visor as earlier explained is to prevent your eyes from injury and also to provide a clear vision as you play.

So most definitely, the material for making this lens has to be of high quality and safety standards.

Luckily, this is what SHOC precisely offers.

They are manufactured from shatterproof injection molded polycarbonate material.

Therefore, they are some of the thickest types of the visor that are available on the market.

It is essential because it makes it possible for the product to be durable, easy to use and also have an attractive appearance.

The other good thing about the material is that it is resistant to a wide range of both physical and environmental elements.

It means that you can wear it for long without necessarily experiencing any slightest deformation irrespective of the high impact you’d subject it to.

It is the type of material which SHOC uses that presents one of the best features, making this brand an ideal choice for any football visor needs.

SHOC Football Helmet Visors come in Different Varieties

This is also another fundamental feature that gives SHOC an edge in the market as a brand.

You see, every player will unquestionably require varied football visor needs.

And to get the best you need to get a company that provides you with this variety.

So SHOC offers different types of football visors that meet the requirements of all the football players in need of the same.

This is from the aspect of size, color, and type of lens.

You’ll realize that when you get a particular prescription from your eye doctor, it becomes difficult to miss it from the SHOC’s stores.

It does not matter the size of your football helmet or your color of preference.

You have a broad range of choices to pick from when seeking this item from SHOC.

What’s more?

The different colors are really reflective and tend to change with the source of light.

It simply means that they adapt easily depending on the light source.

This is, of course, an ideal aspect since it prevents you from an unnecessary search of different components of this tool.

Usability of SHOC Football Helmet Visors

As a gaming item, it is vital for you to have one that is easy to use all-round.

You don’t need a football visor that takes you ages to fix or to remove, do you?

I also guess that you don’t fundamentally require a gaming gear that is difficult to clean in the event that it becomes dirty.

SHOC uses a reliable technology to design football visors that are pretty easy to install and remove from your helmet.

Ideally, most of the gears that this company produces tend to have quick connected clips.

So that you won’t need any tools to fix them.

These quick connect clips are made of nylon plastic material which ordinarily is resistant to high impact.

The other good thing on top of this is that these quick connect clips are meant explicitly for SHOC visor.

However, they can fit all brands which are also an added advantage.

Also, they are easy to remove, which is important because it helps in reducing time wasting during playing.

Who doesn’t need this kind of convenience anyway?

Moreover, it also comes with an exclusive cleaning cloth.

This allows you to wipe it in any event that the lens gets dirty or when it becomes comparatively wet.

Essentially, these are more than you would require from any football visor gear.

And fortunately, SHOC is here to provide you with the same just to ensure that your gaming experience becomes convenient, safety and appealing.

Pricing of SHOC Football Helmet Visors

Here’s the truth,

The cost of most of the football visor products from SHOC varies from one item to the other.

The variance is dependent on different aspects that the manufacturer considers.

But in general, the price is cost-effective.

Actually, the amount you spend to acquire any of the SHOC’s football visors are worth it.

When you compare the price and the kind of deal you get – it’s worth investing in SHOC Football Helmet Visors.

So when you’re looking for the type of football visor brand to buy, SHOC gives you the best option.

Whether you’re operating on a budget or you’re looking for a high-quality visor that is a bit pricey, SHOC provides all the answers.

So you don’t look any further!

Furthermore, the warranty on each gear is also worth it.

In most instances, a company that offers you a somewhat extensive warranty on any of its products should be your best choice.

It is a clear demonstration that it is a reliable company.

Also, it shows that such products are of high quality and in the unlikely event that they break you can get the replacement.

So by any standard, the pricing and the warranty that SHOC offer is significant aspects you can never give a lower profile.

Coating Technologies on SHOC Football Helmet Visors

SHOC, as the leading brand in manufacturing football visors, understands the essence of incorporating the relevant technologies on such gears.

For that reason, therefore, most of their football gears contain a wide range of necessary coating technologies.

Different coating technologies on SHOC football helmet visors

What’s more is that these technologies are also available on a custom-made basis.

Such that you get the particular coating technology on your football visor according to the experts’ prescription or your preference.

The most common coatings that SHOC often include in these gears include:

• Anti-scratch
• Anti-fog
• Hydrophobic coatings

These among other coatings make it possible for you to have the best gaming experience that fits your particular needs.

It does not matter the type of whether you’re playing in or the amount of light you play under.

All these coatings will ensure that you have clear tamper-proof visibility.

Moreover, SHOC football visor is applied with an industrial strength coating to ensure advanced performance.

SHOC Football Helmet Visor Design

Of course, different football visors come in different designs depending on the specific models.

But in general, the SHOC’s visors are unique and stylish in design for enhanced safety.

SHOC football visors are also designed to fit in most helmets.

You can also fit them in youth and adults football helmets.

SHOC Helmet visor for youth

Moreover, they are attractive on the face and also reflect the light.

It is imperative because it makes it easy for the match officials and coaches to see your eyes.

The fact that they hold on the helmet tightly is significant because it implies that you’ll definitely stay safe during the entire gaming period.

There will be no any slight visor movement on the helmet.

Also, the products from SHOC are wide-ranging to fit both children and adults.

Which is vital given that both kids and adults need to stay safe when playing football.

Their standard iridium and smoke SHOC visors are tinted at 40% light remittance.

This is similar to a pair of ordinary sunglasses.

SHOC Football Helmet Visors Certifications

You see, different football leagues have ratified various rules that determine the choice of football visor.

You’ll come to realize that most tinted shades are unacceptable for most high school and college games.

Therefore, at SHOC, they are aware of this fact, hence always recommending you to consult with the coach if you can need them for training.

If not, it would be unnecessary to buy the football visors with a tint from SHOC.

This is an indication that this company is reputable and considers the essence of the set rules for the game.

SHOC only manufactures and sells football visors that meet the certification standards of the particular football league.

It is necessary because it shows its commitment towards improving standards of the game in each league.

So, what’s the bottom line here?

The major aim of SHOC is to become a leading provider of football visor.

The products that this company produces are unquestionably the best in the industry for any devoted footballer.

The advantages are numerous, and the fact that most of the models are also good looking adds to the growing list of the SHOC benefits.

What’s more?

They are quite affordable which is essential because it makes it easy for all athletes to acquire them.

So in general, if you want a football visor brand that guarantees you the best results.

For a high performance and safety, then consider SHOC.

Never even think twice about it.

2.  Under Armour Football Helmet Visor

It’s one of the well-known brands for football visors that are quite popular.

This particular visor does not fail to live up to the standards, it’s built for itself in the market.

Under Armour Specifications:

Having approval from many football leagues, this particular football visor is made of the strong polycarbonate material.

The material of the fixture makes it lightweight at the same time it provides a level of sturdiness.

This makes it possible for the visor to function even after high impact collisions.

You’ll be safe even if you collide with team members or opponents.

Weighing about 3.5 ounces, the visor fixes onto the football helmet of the player with ease.

Since it is a clear visor, you will be able to get a clear vision of the field during the game.

Key Features of Under Armour:

Being a clear visor, this particular fixture to the helmet from under armour provides complete visibility of the game.

It prevents any form of distractions with the fluctuations in the light intensity.

The lens in the visor does not obstruct your vision and provides a complete view of peripherals when you wear the supplement along with your helmet.

The anti-fog and anti-scratch coating on the visor helps you to get a clear vision of the game without obstructing your vision.

Additionally, it also comes with tab logo stickers in a wide range of team colors and numbers.

This is important because it matches the jersey of your team for easy identification when playing.

3. Elite Tech Football Shield Visor (Smoke Tinted)

Elite is known among every player for its sturdy and reliable football visors, being made from the best quality product materials.

These visors are a must buy if you are a football player who is into any of the league matches.

The design meets the specifications of the industry, hence making it a suitable choice for any player who wants the best results from a football visor.

What are the main specifications?

Elite tech is fit to wear for both young people and the adults.

It’s a type of football visor which is tinted to prevent any glare from the sunlight.

Weighing about 3.2 ounces, this fixture is light in weight and does not add any pressure to your head or the face.

The optical polycarbonate material in the visor helps in blocking out the UV rays from entering through it.

As a result, you do not get distracted during the game.

This visor is resistant to scratches and fit for long-term use.

The visor comes with an attached clip on the sides, which can be used to fix the supplement to your regular football helmet.

Being a tinted visor, you can expect this supplement for your resistance to the physical impact you face in the field.

What are the key features?

One of the best qualities of this visor is that you can fix this supplement to any of the helmets as its use is universal.

The clip on the sides allows you to fix it easily to the helmet and remove them when not necessary without compromising on the visibility.

Its manufacturers have added an anti-scratch and the anti-fog coating the visor.

With a 30% tint, you can enjoy playing football without worrying about excess light.

Besides, no opponent can pull you down once you have this football helmet visor.

4. Elite Tek Football Eyeshield Visor (Mirror Tint)

It’s known for its youth and adult football visors that can be used on a wide range of helmets used by football players.

Specifications include:

The football visor comes with a mirror tint to clear vision through the tinted glass.

It is made from an impact resistant polycarbonate.

With its hardware fixture, you can clip it easily to your facemask when you need it.

Coated with anti-fog and anti-scratch materials, the visor shows sturdiness ever under high impact,

It’s Key Features Include:

This mirror tinted football visor provides the players and the edge to her style when they add this to the regular helmet.

Designed to suit both young and the adult, this visor is lightweight extremely sturdy.

As the products can be clipped to the sides of the helmet, you need not to worry about it coming off.

Just focus on the game at hand.

5: Bangerz Provu Eyeshield

The Bangerz Provu eye shield is unique because it’s mainly meant for players in high school.

This football visor is under certification of all the relevant football bodies, and a player should thus have every comfort playing with it.

Since it’s mainly meant for players in high school, it implies that for larger helmets out there, it simply may not fit.

Nevertheless, this visor comes with a clip-on system that makes attaching and removing from both plastic and metal an easy task.

It also comes in a variety of colors including amber white and clear which allow a player to get a helmet with the right tint.

Here is one truth that most people don’t talk about:

The company behind this awesome visor is relatively unknown.

However, this doesn’t compromise its ability to provide players with adequate protection against harmful UV rays and blue lights as well as the glare from the sun.

The anti-fog and anti-scratch coating on this visor also ensures that optimum visibility.

Finally, the high LEXAN polycarbonate that makes this visor also means that the visor is shatterproof.

This is the perfect pick for a player mostly engaged in impact positions.

6: Unique Sports Eyeshield Clear View

This is a 3mm visor which is both sturdy and clear, accompanied with a great look.

The visors are polycarbonate material.

Therefore, they are astoundingly impact resistant, clear, but it’s also known to increase the field view of the player.

The unique sports eye shields lens has both anti-fog and anti-scratch resistance properties.

This football eye visor is also made up of a wrapped lens which reduces blind spots and helps in improving a player’s game.

Furthermore, its design reduces glare, hence you can comfortably use it when there is stadium lights.

7: Barnet Clear Visor

Barnet clear visor has no tint.

The 2clip system provides universal fits for both youth and adult helmets.

Besides, it allows for quick and easy attachments or removal.

This football helmet visor is durable.

Moreover, it has anti-fog and anti-UV coating, with the ability to eliminate all sorts of glare.

8: Oakley Clear Football Visor

If you want to dodge 240-pound linebackers while running a sub-4.440, you have to obtain the best when it comes to optical clarity.

Oakley high definition optic technology makes the Oakley clear football visor a distortion-free solution to gridiron eye protection

It is this technology that Oakley football shields utilize to get rid of the distortion available in the first generation polycarbonate visor in the industry.

This football visor also features Oakley’s patented PLUTONITE lens material for durability and protection from UV lights, as well as lens treatment to reduce fogging and scratches.

Oakley also uses injection molding to modify the eye shield so it can have a unique arc.

With this, it can filter all the unnecessary rays that affect vision.

Furthermore, all their visors have an AFR lens treatment.

This technology enhances the anti-fog and anti-scratch performance.

Furthermore, the tints also make it possible for the player to tune light transmission depending on the conditions of the game.

9: Schutt Varsity Optic Elite Football Visor

They are designed to work with Schutt helmets and many other premier names, including Riddell and Adams helmet.

The Schutt varsity is the biggest hit in the field while the high-grade shield curvature limits visual distortion.

10: Nike Youth Gridiron Eyeshield with Decals

It has a multi-colored (clear, white and black) decal pack included in the package-the wrapped lens is shattered and scratch resistant.

It is made of a durable and high impact resistant 100% polycarbonate material.

Therefore, in an event of a collision, the football helmet visor does not crack.

This gear comes with two decals.

With the Nike’s innovative technology, it protects the eyes from glare and fog.

5.5: Quality Compliance for Football Helmet Visors

Even before you buy any football visor, you must ensure that it meets specific quality standards.

Remember, it is a quality helmet visor that will meet all the quality standards I have mentioned above.

In this section, I will take you through a quick overview of various quality aspects you must consider. They include:

1. Haze properties according to EN 170 Standards
2. Diopter properties according to ASTM D1003

• Fog free time according to freezing test and ECE22.05

1. Mechanical tests as per ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 10256:2003, ISO 1183
2. Thermal tests as per ASTM D5470, ISO 1135

I know you’re wondering where you will find this information. You should request for product data sheet.

Have a look at this:

Basically, you can know whether the helmet visor meets the specifications by reviewing the product data sheet.

So, what’s the bottom line here?

Even as you focus on choosing a specific brand of football helmet visor, you must pay attention to quality tests and specifications.

With that in mind, let me take you to yet another critical factor to consider when buying a football helmet visor.

Chapter 6: Benefits of Football Helmet Visors

From chapter 1 of this helmet football visor buying guide, I have highlighted quite a number of benefits of this accessory.

Therefore, in this section, I will have only a quick summary of those benefits.

So, let’s go straight to the main subject of this section.

6.1 Football Visor Protects the Eye from Injuries

Generally, the aim of football visors is preventing eye injury when playing.

Football is a type of game that involves push and shoves.

In most cases, you’ll find that players tend to grab each other roughly.

At times they even put their fingers through the face of another place.

The intention at times is to try and harm the opponent’s eyes.

Of course, the aims is to prevent them from seeing properly as the game proceeds or even in the next game.

American football players refer to this act as eye-gouging.

When you wear a helmet football visor, all these will be a thing of the past.

No matter how hard the opponent would try to eye-gouge you, it becomes difficult for them to penetrate if you wear a football visor.

The bottom line:

Polycarbonate football visor will protect your eyes and face from injury during matches.

Thus, it is a-must-have accessory.

6.2 Filters Harmful Light

At times, you can play football in bright sunlight or at night when the stadium floodlights are switched on.

It thus implies that as a player you’ll have no choice but to endure the bright light getting straight into your eyes.

As a result, the player will not focus on the game at hand, but strain a lot.

Definitely, you’ll have to strain because it is not easy playing this kind of high-intensity game in such conditions.

Besides, it is hard to maintain good performance throughout.

And so you’ll find many football players wearing eye black underneath their eyes.

The idea here is to reduce glare from the sun or even floodlights.

Here is where the use of football helmet visors becomes handy.

They are made of several coating technologies that help in filtering and regulating the amount of light that passes through.

In short, the light will no longer be a problem.

6.3: Corrects Vision

Football visors tend to improve player’s vision significantly.

This is always apparent when the ball gets lost in the overhead lights or even the sun.

Prescription football visors are available for athletes with perfect vision.

This allows a player to see properly without the need for glasses, contact lenses or the other corrective lenses.

Unlike glasses, a prescription visor is comparatively difficult to fall off during the cause of rough play.

Also, you can find some visors that improve the color contrast.

Therefore, this will make images become sharper and more accurate on the ground.

Of course, other coating technologies such as anti-fog, anti-UV or anti-scratch also help to maintain optical class 1 surface.

As a result, you can see clearly.

6.4: Tinted Football Visor Hides Players Eyes from the Opponents

You see, in this game, it becomes easy for the opponent to read your moves just by looking at your eyes.

So he/she can determine where you want to pass the ball to and also whether you intend to sprint with the ball.

Wearing football visors thus prevents the opponent from having direct eye contact.

Therefore, it becomes difficult for the opponent to predict your moves.

However, as I had mentioned earlier, there are restrictions when it comes to the use of tinted football visors.

For instance, in country level games, the use of tinted football visor is prohibited.

The opponent must see your eye.

Now, what can you learn here?

The main benefit of football helmet visor is to ensure safety by protecting players from the face or eye injury.

With that in mind, let’s look at the most common FAQs about football helmet visors.

Chapter 7: FAQs on Football Helmet Visors

Do you have any questions about football helmet visors?

Well, in this chapter, I have listed a number of questions and answers on football helmet visors.

Just in case I don’t cover any of your concerns within these 14 questions, feel free to contact me.

Or alternatively, you can leave a quick common below – I will respond to it.

By the way, are do you want to see how they play this game?

Here is a 19 minute match for you.

Anyway, let’s dive right into the FAQs:

1. What types of youth football visors are available?

The most popular brands of football visors are made by brands like  Shoc, Nike, Under Amour, Oakley, and similar sporting brands.

Visors come in a variety of coloring options, including clear, grey, reflective mirror visors and colored visors.

2. Can I use tinted helmet visors in all games?

Most sports leagues do not allow colored, reflective or tinted visors of any kind.

In fact, for country level games, you will not use tinted helmet visors.

You can refer to the National Federation of State High School Association Football rules.

3. What should I consider when shopping for football helmet visor?

Here is a list of things you need to consider:

• Brand – it must be a known manufacturer
• Comfort and size
• Design and shape
• Technology; what coating makes it safe or optical class 1 accessory, besides ensuring safety
• Compliance with the set rules and regulations.

4. Can I get a football helmet visor with UV protection?

Yes, UV protection is a must.

Both clear and tinted football helmet visors offer advanced UV protection.

They block UVA and UVC, alongside other forms of harmful light.

5. Is it possible to get football visors with a vision prescription for players who are nearsighted, farsighted or have other forms of vision problems?

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to create prescription football visors.

Football visors are made of a single piece of curved material attached to the helmet.

However, because of the curve and the distance from the eye, it’s not possible to make corrective visors.

Players with eyesight problems will need to wear either prescription sports goggle or contact lenses.

6. How do I fit the football visor on my helmet?

Most of these gears often come with user manuals that guide on how to attach them to your helmet.

However, given that they can be delicate, it is appropriate that you visit an expert to fix it for you if you’re not sure.

Here is a short video, on how to install a football helmet visor:

7. What is the cost of purchasing a football visor?

Ideally, the price often varies from one manufacturer to another.

So definitely there is no a standard cost for the particular visor.

It depends on a wide-range of factors.

But you can find cost-friendly and expensive visors depending on your needs and your budget.

8. Is the use of football visor a new sensation in this game?

No.

In fact, the first player to wear a football visor did it in 1984.

So it is an element of the game that has been in existence for quite a considerable period.

9. What is the best coating technology for football visor?

Manufacturers can integrate several coating technologies on specific football visors.

But determining the best one is dependent on the specific needs and necessities.

In general, though, most of these coating technologies help in enhancing the performance and durability of these gears.

Among the main technologies include anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV resistant coating, among others.

10. Who makes ultimate football visor prescription decision?

This is a collective decision made by different professionals.

Your team coach, team doctor and eye doctor can do the prescription.

It will all depend on the results they have obtained during the assessment.

11. How can I get the most suitable football visor?

Upon prescription you can get one from a reputable store.

Alternatively, you can order one with the specific prescription details from online stores and await shipping.

By the way, you must pay attention to everything I highlighted in Q3 above.

12. How do I clean a football visor?

You need to ensure that you use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe the lens of the football visor.

Also, ensure that you use recommended detergents.

This is to avoid instances of the cleaning detergent or solvent reacting with the visor material.

13. After how should I replace my football visors?

It depends on how frequent you use them and the overall condition of the visors.

But in general, they can last up to 3 years or more in other situations.

14. Can I wear my football visor for other tasks?

It is possible, but not recommendable.

Football visors are specifically designed for gaming purposes.

As a rule of thumb, use visors for the purpose they have been designed for.

By the way, do you have any question on football helmet visors – am here to help you.

Chapter 8: WeeTect Football Visor: Develop Your Dream Football Visor and Skyrocket Your Business

For over a decade, WeeTect has remained to be a market leader in the OEM football helmet visor industry.

By adopting injection molding technique, all WeeTect Football Visors (WFM) guarantee unmatched performance and reliability.

They have an outstanding impact resistance, with different coatings such as abrasion and fog resistance.

With this know-how, WeeTect Football Visors are known for better optical clarity, besides custom options available upon request.

Unlike other football helmet visors out there, WeeTect Football Visors are cost competitive.

They are made from high grade solid polycarbonate sheet for unmatched performance.

At every stage in the football visor manufacturing process, WeeTect adheres to strict quality control.

It is for this reason that every WeeTect Football Visor must conform to the ISO, EN, CE and ASTM safety standards.

With WeeTect’s capability, we are ready to help you develop custom football helmet visors to your unique specifications.

We are ready to help you skyrocket your football visor business.

Conclusion

From chapter 1, it is quite clear that any player requires football helmet visor to protect both face and eyes from injury.

Therefore, is important to choose high quality material that can withstand high impact, making polycarbonate the only viable option.

Furthermore, polycarbonate material alone is not enough.

There is need to include other coating technologies such as anti-fog, anti-scratch or UV resistant coating.

In short, what am I saying here?

You need a polycarbonate football helmet visor to maximum protection and safety.

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