The Schutt F7 Pro Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

We’re excited to share that the Schutt F7 Pro has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026!

This recognition highlights the innovation behind a helmet trusted by athletes on the field. We’re proud to offer the Schutt F7 Pro at OneTEAM Sports Group and celebrate this exciting milestone for the Schutt team.

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By Matthew Huff · TIME · October 15, 2026

A safer helmet NFL players love

" This year, the NFL reported that adoption of safer helmets is at an all-time high. Helping drive that shift is Schutt’s F7 Pro, which the league named its fastest-adopted helmet to date. According to Schutt, roughly 800 players switched to the helmet for the 2026-27 season, making it the safeguard of choice for 35% of the league. Its lightweight, 3D-printed micro-lattice structure bends on impact to absorb force, while its soft-shell coating offers more give than a traditional polycarbonate casing. “Think about modern car bumpers,” says CEO Jeremy Erspamer. “The old metal ones would collapse.” But the helmet’s popularity also hinges on comfort: a built-in air system lets users adjust the fit on the field. "

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