baseball helmets

[SoCal Lurker]

I know this is an umpire board, but was hoping someone on here might have some wisdom to share or good sources to recommend.

 

My son is 13, playing travel ball, and needs a new helmet.  Is there any good info out there somewhere about safety ratings on helmets?  (I figure he's more likely to use his head than his arm to make a living some day . . . .)

[umpstu]

You want these. nocsae batting helmet. Now I looked for a list, no success, but all helmets that I know of that are for sale for hs baseball are all certified by NOCSAE. 

[SoCal Lurker]

Thx Umpstu.

 

In case anyone stumbles across this with the same question, I'm going to add what I discovered from my searches.  NOCSAE test is apparently done at 68 mph.  Rawlings (apparently alone among the helmet manufactures so far) has started doing its helmets in an mph rated scale, and looks like doing the same NOCSAE test at the higher speed.  They offer a 100 mph (which is used in the pros), a 90 mph (which they refer to as HS/college), and an 80 mph (which they refer to as HS). And, of course, the costs go up with the mph rating.

[rabbit]

FYI, We've just brought in a new rule ( here in Qld) , effective April 3rd requiring all base coaches to wear helmets.  Double ear if under 18's , skull caps allowable for older grades