Hey guys, I have been wanting to buy a new helmet since the start of the season now. I am unsure what helmet to go with however. I am currently using an Albion Club with a steel grill I believe, which is good, but I am starting to find it a little too bulky and it is a little heavy for me now. I used to be a tail ender, so I was never out in the middle for long for this to be an issue, but now that my batting has improved, I am looking for a lighter one which is less bulky.
I have considered getting either a new, less bulky Albion, Masuri or Ayrtek. I haven't really thought much about the other brands, as I know these three are probably the best. I was just wondering if anyone knows which one is the lightest? I would not be willing to sacrifice much protection or visibility and will be going for a titanium grill. Also, if I go with the Masuri, should I go for the current model, or wait for the 2013 model? I can only assume that the 2013 model is safer as that is always what manufacturers look for, but perhaps this is a stupid question as it hasn't been out yet.
That's a picture of the 2013 model of Masuri.
Essentially, I am just looking for a helmet which is better all round than the Albion I am currently using. The only thing that puts me off Ayrtek is the size really. I have a big head, so I use the thinnest pads which are supplied with the Albion, and use the large senior Albion, which caps at 63cm, while the Ayrtek apparently caps at 62cm. I am unsure of whether this affects it much though. (Also, a teammate said he would hit me if I got an Ayrtek because he doesn't like the look of it!
) If I were to get an Ayrtek, I would probably get the Aytek Premier, so if anyone can get the weights of the Ayrtek Premier, the Masuri and the best Albion all with a Ti grill, I would be grateful! Ideally looking to spend less than £100, but will go a bit over if needed. The Ayrtek elite is obviously out of the question in this case, but if someone could get me the weight of that too it would be interesting to compare.
Mostly looking to get the Masuri and Albion weights, as I could just ask Tom for the Ayrtek specs! (At least I think that's the Ayrtek man)
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