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. The sleek surface allows for customization and the addition of your team logos.
The Guardian Cap is the leading soft-shell helmet cover engineered for impact reduction. It brings a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of the decades old hard-shell helmet and reduces impact of daily hits. Perfect for interior position groups.
-1/2 lb (lightweight)
-Reduces impact
-One size fits all
-Easy on, easy off
-Reduce radiant heat from sunlight up to 20 degrees
-Quiet
-Preserves helmet
-11 Colors
-Good for youth, high school and college players
The NFL has mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. The list of positions mandated to wear Caps include: OL, DL, LB, DB, TE, RB, FB, WR. Additionally, all NFL players are now permitted to wear Guardian Caps during games for the 2024 season.
No helmet, practice apparatus, or helmet pad can prevent or eliminate the risk of concussions or other serious head injuries while playing sports. Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the results of impact absorption tests relate to concussions. No conclusions about a reduction of risk or severity of concussive injury should be drawn from impact absorption tests.
Permitted by the NFHS.
The NFL has mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. They have also added Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs to the list of positions mandated to wear Caps which now include: OL, DL, LB, DB, TE, RB, FB, WR.
Warranty
We offer a 6-month Limited Warranty on the Guardian Cap to ensure customer satisfaction and product reliability. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Guardian Cap and is non-transferable. This warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for six (6) months from the original purchase date. Caps should be inspected before play.
What Is Covered:
- Defects in materials or workmanship affecting performance or usability.
- Malfunction or failure, including to snaps & straps, due to normal, intended use.
What Is Not Covered:
- Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, or neglect.
- Damage caused by improper installation or unauthorized modifications.
- Cosmetic wear and tear, including scratches, dents, or aesthetic changes.
- Damage from accidents, improper storage, or exposure to extreme conditions.
- Products purchased from unauthorized retailers or sellers.
Warranty Claim Process:
To file a warranty claim Contact Guardian Sports Customer Support with your proof of purchase, description of the issue, and photos (if applicable). Guardian Sports will evaluate the claim and, if approved, repair or replace the Guardian Cap at no charge within six (6) months from the date of purchase. Replacement/repaired Guardian Caps do not extend terms on the original 6-month warranty. The warranty ends six (6) months from the date of purchase of the original Guardian Cap.
*Guardian Caps that are compressed, torn, or broken should not be assumed to have the same reduction in impact as a new Guardian Cap.*
Reduces impact of daily hits. One size fits all. Current Version.
Same materials. Same Performance. Sleeker Look. Coming 2025.
5 STAR rated soft-shelled headgear without a helmet. Highest Rated, Lowest Cost Headgear.
Price
Price
$69.99 USD
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$84.99 USD
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$49.99 USD
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Certifications
Certifications
Permitted by the NFHS. The NFL has mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact.
Permitted by the NFHS. The NFL has mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact.
5 STAR Rated by Virginia Tech
Product variants
Product variants
Color
Black,
White,
Red,
Vegas Gold,
Royal Blue,
Navy,
Maroon,
Green,
Orange,
Yellow,
Purple
Color
Black,
White,
Red,
Vegas Gold,
Royal Blue,
Navy,
Maroon,
Green,
Orange,
Yellow,
Purple
Color
Black,
White,
Red,
Royal Blue
Size
Small/Medium (Youth),
Large/XLarge (Adult)
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Guardian Innovations
Football Guardian Caps XT 2.0
$84.99 USD
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The Guardian Cap is a padded helmet cover that augments any existing helmet to make it flexible and soft, addressing the impact severity of blows for OL, DL, LB, TE, RB, FB.
Available in Black, Red, Light Silver/White, Vegas Gold, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Maroon, Orange, and Green.
*Helmet and visor are not included.
Product Info
Reduces impact up to 33%.
Perfect for interior position groups. Augments existing helmets to make them pliable and able to more effectively manage energy, addressing the impact severity of blows for OL, DL, LB, TE, RB, FB.
Pads blows to knees, hands, abdomen, etc. during Inside Run and position drills.
Reduces sound and vibrational frequencies.
Insulates heat in direct sunlight.
Preserves helmets & decals for gameday.
The NFL once again has mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. The list of positions mandated to wear Caps which now include: OL, DL, LB, TE, RB, FB, DB, WR. Additionally, all NFL players are now permitted to wear Guardian Caps during games for the 2024-2025 season. Read here.
In Action
Used by: youth programs, high school programs, colleges and the NFL.
Check out our Instagram for in-action shots of Caps!
Team Orders
Contact usfor bulk discounts on team/organization orders, to receive a quote, or to pay via P.O.
Legal
Permitted by the NFHS.
Permitted by the NFL for 2021 practices after testing validated Guardian Caps. Read here
Mandated by the NFL for 2022 training camp. Read here
The NFL once again has mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. The list of positions mandated to wear Caps which now include: OL, DL, LB, TE, RB, FB, DB, WR. Additionally, all NFL players are now permitted to wear Guardian Caps during games for the 2024-2025 season. Read here.
Warning
No helmet, practice apparatus, or helmet pad can prevent or eliminate the risk of concussions or other serious head injuries while playing sports. Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the results of impact absorption tests relate to concussions. No conclusions about a reduction of risk or severity of concussive injury should be drawn from impact absorption tests.
