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[northernboy1987]

It is ever so slightly ironic that Morgan has used Shrey helmets a lot in the past but surely if there was some kind of inherent flaw with the Masuri design then the amount of top level pros using them would be considerably less?

[ProCricketer1982]

It is ever so slightly ironic that Morgan has used Shrey helmets a lot in the past but surely if there was some kind of inherent flaw with the Masuri design then the amount of top level pros using them would be considerably less?

Own and use shrey, can't say it's any more or less protective than the new masuri. Only main difference is the new masuri is frigging heavy so I sacked or off. As for what pros use, they use what they are paid/given for free!

[northernboy1987]

As for what pros use, they use what they are paid/given for free!

I understand that they'll use whoever gives them the best sponsorship deal but what I was meaning was that if the Masuri's were death traps like is being made out by some people then surely no amount of sponsorship money would convince pros to wear them over the Shrey/any other brand. If anything some pros (Joe Root for example) actually forgo their own main sponsors helmets in favour of Masuri, now again I suppose money will come into it as well but surely if you're facing 90mph thunderbolts around your head you would need to be confident in the protection level of your equipment?

[joymarvin]

I have been using the Shrey MASTER CLASS with Titanium Visor and they are definitely lighter than the top of the range Masuri.
No comments on the Masuri, but will give my vote to Shrey.

[FattusCattus]

This is a question that seriously needs to be asked given all the chest beating on this site about the apparent superiority of Made in UK products over the allegedly inferior Made in India brands.

An opinion perpetuated only by you Vic, to allow you to enjoy your anti-pom, separatist, right-wing anti-colonial, facile, childish, provocative, go-aussie-go, deluded, fantastical, faux-superior and frankly buttock-clenchingly tedious clap-trap.

It's a good job none of us rise to it! 

[uknsaunders]

Back with Ayrtek  , so it's irrelevant for me as neither are as good. Only people who can wear Shrey/Masuri are people with little heads. I've never got either on yet from what I remember. Redders has a little head and he buys loads of Masuri helmets, about a dozen a season I think. I think Vic should start a keyboard fight with redders.

[RoCo Da Pixie]

I have never used either a Shrey or a Masui. Started with an Albion now I use Ayrtek. Never been hit in the head so I can't tell you how good one or the other is.

We all have our brand allegiances. There is no need to rubbish one or the other. Everyone has an opinion on what they prefer.

[tim2000s]

Always good to see an old fashioned trollist, opinion based, rant flying in the face of any useful facts!

[iand123]

Yes, I own the best helmet on the market today - a Shrey.

Morgan was hit on the side of the helmet and the ball deflected to point. It did NOT hit on the stem guard.

The helmet failed completely in it's primary task.

The question that needs to be asked is, "have the helmet companies in an effort to strengthen the grill area to protect the face compromised on the thickness elsewhere?"

The reason I ask is that I have never seen so many concussions from guys being hit on the helmet in my life.

Guys have been getting smacked on the helmet for three decades and were mostly fine. Now they are going down like nine pins. Why?

The Shrey has stood up the best of all the designs so far - that cannot be refuted.

It is odd why so many, to ask a point someone has already made what about Rogers getting hit wasnt he wearing a shrey? I have an ayrtek and bought a new masuri start of this year and didnt like it and quickly reverted. Havent tried a shrey mainly because the old style masuri style lid didnt fit my massive meatball head

[Vitas Cricket]

I am just enjoying you Poms squirm. Twelve to eighteen months ago there was unanimous (amongst the Englishmen) around here that Shrey would never even pass the British Standard much less be available for sale in UK stores.

Looks like that Pommy boast didn't hold up - did it?

Shrey didn't pass the test, they changed their design quite drastically in order to do so.

Moreover, Shrey lids are still only available from a handful of retailers in the UK. Their distribution and corporate setup in this country is amateur by comparison to Masuri and Adidas/Ayrtek, hence lack of retailers. They weren't at the Lords trade show last year, the main avenue to get retailers to see a new product as all retailers are there, under one roof.

[kdale6]

If owning a Shrey means I am a share holder in Shrey - woweee, I'll take that. Sadly, they will make their millions without me making a cracker. So it is just a personal preference on my behalf.

I am just enjoying you Poms squirm. Twelve to eighteen months ago there was unanimous (amongst the Englishmen) around here that Shrey would never even pass the British Standard much less be available for sale in UK stores.

Looks like that Pommy boast didn't hold up - did it?

The British Empire crumbled a long time ago - so you have to come to grips with the reality that manufacturers from the former colonies have surpassed the former "Mother Country" in technological expertise in the production of cricket equipment.

Indians make better bats that the English companies and it appears also in protective head gear as well.

I won't even go into gloves and pads etc, because the English have completely given up as they cannot even begin to compete with the Indian manufacturers.

back in your xenophobic little box now pet, you've had to much sugar havent you!

[smilley792]

jack brooks just shattered jimmy adams stemguard.


he is still batting and not concussed.

[WalkingWicket37]

jack brooks just shattered jimmy adams stemguard.


he is still batting and not concussed.

Shattered?
I thought they were rubbery stuff that would survive an impact.

Regardless what they're made from, it's clearly done it's job in this case!

[Number4]

I've never used a helmet... So sorry guys I'm no use to anyone

[Number4]

Sorry I tell a lie... I once used an Albion many years ago with the old style clear "plastic" face shield... Terrible things!!!