Masuri - the go to name in cricket helmets, and the choice of many an international player for generations.
Shrey - the new kids on the block. What they lack in heritage they make up for with vision. An impressive list of players are already wearing Shrey and they seem to be here to stay.
What we now have is a showdown between the top end offerings from both manufacturers.
I will say now, this thread is my opinion, so while I will be as factual possible some people will almost certainly disagree with some of the views shared.
WeightThis has been a contentious issue with the new standard helmets, as they generally weigh more than their predecessors.
The Masuri weighs in at 923g, with the stem guard adding an additional 93g. This means the helmet comes in at a whopping 1,016 grams when I am wearing it. That is over a kilo of extra weight on my bonce when I go out to bat.
The Shrey weighs in at 779g, with the neck protector adding just 14g to the overall weight. This means that the Shrey will still be below 800g (793 grams) so it is the lighter of the two lids by a considerable amount.
These weights may vary from helmet too helmet due to natural variance during the manufactur process, and I have removed the chin cups which will save a few grams.
It is worth noting that the stem guard and neck protector will each fit onto both helmets.
Stem Guard/Neck ProtectorTo my mind there it's no real comparison here. The stem guard is a product that has been designed and produced using high end materials. It attaches using clips so it is easy to remove but feels like a part of the helmets design. The neck protector is a bit of foam. It attached with Velcro so will not pop off on impact, but it doesn't have the same high end feel to it.
Whilst wearing the helmets the masuri stem guard does not come into contact with the back of your neck. It does however clink when running between the wickets. The Shrey neck guard feels more intrusive as it is in curacy with the back of your neck whilst wearing it, but you'd probably get used to this quickly.
Fit and feelThe Masuri helmet feels secure on your head and doesn't wobble when running. The fit is adjusted with a wheel at the back that tightens or loosens the strap at the back of your head, which is designed to move. You can also but thicker internal padding and swoopa bands to alter the fit if necessary. A big plus point is that all the internal padding is removable and can be washed or replaced if required.
The Shrey fits like an old masuri. You can adjust a Velcro strap at the back to loosen or tighten it, and the swoopa bands come in different thicknesses. The downside for me is that the padding on the roof of the helmet is actually sewn in. There is a lot of fabric inside the lid and it cannot be removed, so it may get a bit smelly!
Value for MoneyThe RRP of the Masuri is £230, but a quick Google brings them up for £150. For the price you get the helmet, and that's it basically.
The Shrey has a RRP of £180 but it can currently be had from Talent cricket for £100. In the box you get the helmet, a storage bag, the neck protector and a thinner swoopa band. You feel like you're getting not for your money from Shrey.
Build qualitySome have reported the buttons quality of Shrey helmets isn't quite up to scratch. While there is a lot of fabric covering most things, it seems fine to my untrained eye.
This may be my imagination, but because of the added weight and more being on show the masuri has a sturdier feel to it, but this may be totally psychological.
Final thoughtsBoth are decent lids in their own right. They shrey offers a cheaper option for a top of the range offering, and you get more extras in the box. Masuri set the standard with their vision series lid, and their top offering is superb. Despite the additional cost I feel the masuri stem guard is a lot sturdier than the Shrey neck guard.
With all that said I'd happily wear either out to bat, and may use the Shrey due to its lightness. However if I had to face anyone bowling real gas I'd put on the masuri without thinking twice!
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