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[TGB1997]

I'm not sure what else you (or anyone else) would expect tbh, they pass a standard (its a pass fail as i understand, there isnt various grades of passing) and can keep the lid as light as they can which will increase their marketing and im sure keep costs low (or profit margin high)

That's kind of the point, there not a grade system like we see in bats, pads and gloves for example, I agree that all they have tried to do is pass as thats technically all they need to do but for consumers buying the product I'd personally spend a little bit more to get my Masuri VS Elite and know how safe it is tbh

[TGB1997]

See a few posts up where they aren't even light!

From what I believe they were targeted directly at the Masuri VS helmets and by comparison they are light but there are some other helmets that are cheaper and just as if not lighter than the Shrey helmets

[Vitas Cricket]

Saw my first example of the newer style Shrey helmet recently, with the light blue plastic Shrey embossed/branded grille mount rather than the cheap sticker they used to use.

It is only one example of course but the overall build quality did seem better and the sublimated logo did look good. However, it STILL had the exact same cracking issue in the grille mount highlighted earlier in this topic.

It's all well and good saying these helmets are fine because in amateur cricket we don't face bowling fast enough to warrant top end levels of safety; an argument i've seen in the past to justify poor build quality, and (going further back in time) whilst raging against new helmet regs. Tino Best is playing for Mildenahall CC this Summer, so this idea of amateur/club cricket being somehow safer due to slower bowling speeds does not always ring true, i've also seen a ball penetrate the gap of a childs older style helmet at 35mph on a bowling machine.

This lid was issued by Shrey/Northants to a Northants 2's player who plays for my club, he's been selected to play against SA on Sunday, he won't be facing dibbly dobbly slop in a a club game! He's got a Masuri too and i do hope he wears it.

[InternalTraining]

^ I will never wear one. Period!

My Masuri has averted damage a few times and I shall stick with them. My Ayrtek is good as well.

[jamielsn15]

Completely agree. Kinda fond of my nose exactly where it is...

[Woodyspin]

Saw my first example of the newer style Shrey helmet recently, with the light blue plastic Shrey embossed/branded grille mount rather than the cheap sticker they used to use.

It is only one example of course but the overall build quality did seem better and the sublimated logo did look good. However, it STILL had the exact same cracking issue in the grille mount highlighted earlier in this topic.

It's all well and good saying these helmets are fine because in amateur cricket we don't face bowling fast enough to warrant top end levels of safety; an argument i've seen in the past to justify poor build quality, and (going further back in time) whilst raging against new helmet regs. Tino Best is playing for Mildenahall CC this Summer, so this idea of amateur/club cricket being somehow safer due to slower bowling speeds does not always ring true, i've also seen a ball penetrate the gap of a childs older style helmet at 35mph on a bowling machine.

This lid was issued by Shrey/Northants to a Northants 2's player who plays for my club, he's been selected to play against SA on Sunday, he won't be facing dibbly dobbly slop in a a club game! He's got a Masuri too and i do hope he wears it.

Misjudging a beamer hurts enough at bog standard club level - rather not risk it... as it is when i buy a new masuri I will be buying a neck guard and if i get on with it then great!

[Australian fast bowler]

Ive seen this topic for a while and being paying attention to it closely as i have always been a masuri helmet man (pre fixed grill regulations)
I then went to the shrey as i was not a fan of a heavy Bulky masuri.
Ive had my Shrey Air Pro Guard for close to 2 years and have had 0 issues and have been hit on the grill and peak of the helmet, not on the actual helmet it self and i cannot find any issues with my shrey,
Without pumping my tyres up, i'm playing premier level cricket in Brisbane and havent had any issues.

Edit: using titanium grill

[procricket]

I play ECB Prem top level cricket in England and i have had 0 issue either batting or keeping.

I'm still a average bunter mind!!!!!!! happy seeing out my last season

[Bat and Ball Cricket]

I play ECB Prem top level cricket in England and i have had 0 issue either batting or keeping.

I'm still a average bunter mind!!!!!!! happy seeing out my last season

@procricket , even with all the comments here, I'm still interested in a Shrey Custom (My head and face just don't fit a Masuri and did you see how badly bent the grill of Matt Renshaw's Gray-Nic helmet went.. yikes!).

Did you complete the order of your Orange Shrey yourself with Shrey, or was this one you picked up from your club?
I'd like the logo to come on the helmet, but keen to avoid the issue of having one come with cracked grill mounts and going through the issue of returning a custom build helmet...

Any advice here would be greatly appreciated!

[SweetSpot]

I figured this would probably be the best place to ask this question. I currently own a shrey pro guard. I was wondering how to remove the shrey grille and replace it with an old style masuri grille like someone did on the forum previously, without damaging the helmet it self though
Any help would be much appreciated

[edge]

I figured this would probably be the best place to ask this question. I currently own a shrey pro guard. I was wondering how to remove the shrey grille and replace it with an old style masuri grille like someone did on the forum previously, without damaging the helmet it self though
Any help would be much appreciated

With difficulty! Getting the Shrey grille off isn't hard, but the bolt holes in old Masuri grilles aren't big enough, so you have to grind out the grille to fit, which doesn't work that well. I tried it because the Shrey cost me 6.50 or whatever it was, but I'd just buy a helmet you like in the first place to be honest.

[SweetSpot]

With difficulty! Getting the Shrey grille off isn't hard, but the bolt holes in old Masuri grilles aren't big enough, so you have to grind out the grille to fit, which doesn't work that well. I tried it because the Shrey cost me 6.50 or whatever it was, but I'd just buy a helmet you like in the first place to be honest.

Did you just use an Alan key to remove the helmet screws?

[edge]

Did you just use an Alan key to remove the helmet screws?

No, they're one way screws rather than allen keys, so just bully them off with whatever selection of tools you have to hand. As I say though mate, Masuri grilles don't fit on to them that well - not really worth it.

[Buzz]

I used a file and a hack saw to remove the one way screws, it didn't take that long but was a bit fiddly.
I then bought new screws for the lid.

I only did it when I knew the grille would fit the new lid, but they were both new style masuri lids.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170125_184415_zpsmghvmu3e.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170121_152424_zpsviazc6ld.jpg

[Vic Nicholas]

As a couple of people in the thread have implored me to comment, here is my two bobs worth...

I can only comment on the Shrey I have, which is the first version with a titanium grill,

I have used it for three seasons now, and zero problems.

I play the hook well, so have not been hit flush on the helmet. Only "hit" was a ball that reared on a damp deck that hit my right shoulder and deflected up onto my face guard. No problem.

I can provide current photos of mine inside and out to verify.

For me, it is "Shrey all the Way!".