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[adb club cricketer]

Reviving an old thread if I may, just curious as to why the older masuris were lighter. Is it due to the single shell back then versus the twin shell in current models..Also, were all older masuris made by Shrey or some of them or none at all?

[Biggie Smalls]

Someone else will correct me im sure , but .... i think masuri used to be made in india , then moved production to uk . Shrey are made in india in the same factory that masuri used to be made .... so some people view shreys as being akin to old masuris .
I think the extra grille protection around the ear/side of neck , aswell as some having 2 front grille bars ( and possibly other new certification measures) is behind the added weight.  My old masuris are double shelled yet weigh a fair bit less than the new models ( vision series , at least ) . The single shell 'legacy' series are meant to be lighter than the vision series , but i don't know if they are lighter or heavier than old masuris .

[Vitas Cricket]

Someone else will correct me im sure , but .... i think masuri used to be made in india , then moved production to uk . Shrey are made in india in the same factory that masuri used to be made .... so some people view shreys as being akin to old masuris .
I think the extra grille protection around the ear/side of neck , aswell as some having 2 front grille bars ( and possibly other new certification measures) is behind the added weight.  My old masuris are double shelled yet weigh a fair bit less than the new models ( vision series , at least ) . The single shell 'legacy' series are meant to be lighter than the vision series , but i don't know if they are lighter or heavier than old masuris .

Old Masuris are single shell helmets. The vision series is the only twin shell cricket helmet and this accounts for the additional weight

[Biggie Smalls]

Old Masuris are single shell helmets. The vision series is the only twin shell cricket helmet and this accounts for the additional weight

My masuris are circa 2010-11ish..... got hit on the helmet once and the outer was dented badly (about 2mm or so) but the inner was not dented at all.... seemed 2 shelled to me.

[Buzz]

I have a legacy/premier it is as light as an older style masuri.
As Jake said, it is a single shell lid...
https://goo.gl/photos/r7biGHWExHt7ucbL6

[Vitas Cricket]

My masuris are circa 2010-11ish..... got hit on the helmet once and the outer was dented badly (about 2mm or so) but the inner was not dented at all.... seemed 2 shelled to me.

A 2010/11 helmet is definitely single shelled. An inner lining is not a shell. The Vision Series has a hard outer shell, a layer of foam that on most helmets would be deemed the 'inner' and then closest to the head is another hard shell, padded out with some comfort foams.

[adb club cricketer]

This is great info..Thanks @Vitas Cricket and others..Generally with bats, we know brands which started made in UK but later have moved to Ind but surprised with Masuri it is the other way round. Wonder what could have been the reason that despite the lower costs with Shrey manufacture, they decided to move back to UK. Maybe they were not satisfied with the quality by Shrey? At least the theory goes in line with the quality issues reported on Shreys here.

[Vitas Cricket]

Maybe they were not satisfied with the quality by Shrey? At least the theory goes in line with the quality issues reported on Shreys here.

Got it in one.

[Biggie Smalls]

A 2010/11 helmet is definitely single shelled. An inner lining is not a shell. The Vision Series has a hard outer shell, a layer of foam that on most helmets would be deemed the 'inner' and then closest to the head is another hard shell, padded out with some comfort foams.

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Ok Jake , thanks.  Looking at this helmet the inner lining is such hard plastic ( it feels harder than the outer shell on many helmets , and its not hollow ie its packed with foam) and is then padded out with comfort foams aswell - I'm sure you're right that this is technically not a second shell , but it is so damn tough and is a 2nd , non foam barrier , has foam inner/lining sandwiched between it etc , that it is kinda a 'quasi 2nd shell' at least ? Its certainly not just a single shell with a foam liner though , is it ?

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Sandwich construction, hard outer with foam core followed by another hard inner, didnt bode to well when helmet concave did inwards when impacted leading to high level of force being transmitted to headform inside of said helmet.

[Biggie Smalls]

Sandwich construction, hard outer with foam core followed by another hard inner, didnt bode to well when helmet concave did inwards when impacted leading to high level of force being transmitted to headform inside of said helmet.
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The helmet in the pic had an impact of the type you mention Tom ( i keep it for parts for my other masuri that i use for training....because my two ayrteks are too pretty and i love them too much... and i can extend the life of the ayrteks a bit that way too).
I show people the dent in the helmet and they sometimes freak a little. When it happened i apparently was a grumpy (No Swearing Please) for the rest of that bowling machine session ( just sitting around, not batting).
My ears were ringing a bit for a couple days and i had a headache for a week. It was the second worst concussion ive ever had .

[Vitas Cricket]

I've had a look at my old Masuri from 2012 and whilst i can see what you are getting at, the build is definitely a one shell construction, the 'inner' and 'outer' layers are all one component.

The Vision Series is 2 separate shells independent of one another, have a close look at the internal structure of a VS helmet next time you get a chance and you should be able to see the 3 layers through the ventilation holes.

[Biggie Smalls]

I've had a look at my old Masuri from 2012 and whilst i can see what you are getting at, the build is definitely a one shell construction, the 'inner' and 'outer' layers are all one component.

The Vision Series is 2 separate shells independent of one another, have a close look at the internal structure of a VS helmet next time you get a chance and you should be able to see the 3 layers through the ventilation holes.

Cool , will be interesting to see the construction , thanks for the tip re looking through the vent holes . Nice to be able to get a construct in mind to more easily differentiate .