Cliff KeenCliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear

Extremely comfortable head gear, my nephew loves them because they had his school colors. Nice size and works well to keep his ears padded. They are lightweight and of course the price point was good for the quality of the head gear.

As a parent of a young wrestler, I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with the kids’ wrestling headgear we recently purchased. This essential piece of protective gear has made all the difference in our child’s wrestling experience, and here’s why it deserves high praise:First and foremost, safety is the top priority when it comes to sports, especially contact sports like wrestling. This headgear provides excellent protection for our child’s ears and head during training and competitions. The sturdy construction and high-quality materials offer peace of mind, knowing that our little wrestler is well-protected from potential injuries.The headgear is designed with comfort in mind. Its ergonomic design and adjustable straps ensure a secure and snug fit, preventing it from slipping or moving during matches. Our child finds it comfortable to wear for extended periods, and it doesn’t cause any discomfort or irritation even during intense training sessions.Additionally, the headgear’s lightweight design allows for effortless movement and doesn’t hamper our child’s performance on the mat. It’s essential to have gear that doesn’t feel bulky or restrictive, and this headgear strikes the perfect balance between protection and freedom of movement.The product’s durability is impressive. Despite constant use and regular impact, the headgear has maintained its shape and condition, proving to be a reliable investment that will last through our child’s wrestling journey.

My son prefers this style over the shell type, straps are easily adjustable, fits well and comfortably, he's happy with the order.

Has been very good. Most comfortable, stable, not over-warm, good for listening pair of headgear I've ever worn.There are three caveats, though:1. I did, once, put a nice red mark on a training partner's forehead (actually my instructor... a little embarrassing) with these guys on accident. Uh-oh. Still, that was only once, and I use these a LOT.2. The ear pieces are soft plastic, not hard, so they won't injure your partners (usually... see above). They have 'give' to them. But a few times, they have given so much that I could feel some pressure on my ear--not a small amount, a decent amount. This is rare, and has happened only a handful of times, and never enough to give cauli. But it's worth noting.3. The foam seems to be wearing kind of fast. I don't put it in the washer or dryer or anything, just rub it dry at the end of class--without any solvent, even. Just, the foam isn't holding up. I genuinely can't tell if it will hold up another few months or another few years.All that said, the experience of using them has definitely been my best of any pair of head gear out there. Given how miserable most other pairs of headgear are, it might be worth it even if these only last one year and I have to replace them. If your headgear lasts forever, but is so uncomfortable that you don't use it all the time, what's the point? This is headgear that I genuinely don't hesitate to throw on or feel reluctant to put on.And that's amazing, and worth a premium.

I have a wrestler background years back and started no-gi jiu jitsu a few weeks ago. A few triangles later I decided I really need headgear.Pros:1) VERY light. As light as the cheapie foam ones we used in HS.2) VERY comfortable. I've had the hardshell "turtle shell cups" and the cheapie foam ones. This combines the comfort of the foam ones (perhaps even better because this foam is squishier) with the protection of the hardshells. Slippage has been minimal for me, certainly less than the cheapie foams and a little less than the classic turtleshell cups. It's just a grippier foam that sticks to your head and it has more straps than a cheap foamie one. The foam chin strap is a nice touch.3) Hearing is excellent. Don't really have any difference between wearing it and not wearing it.4) Safe for my practice mate. It's a hardshell around the ears so it's protective, but it's not like any other hardshell I've used. It gives just enough when you push on it. So it's good for my partner and it's good for me cuz then you don't get the hardshell crushing your head or ear in the situations when it slips a little.5) Doesn't look horrible. Not like it's going to get you the ladeeyz (or boyz, whatever), but it's better than most. I got the all black one.Cons:1) Price. Yeah, it's definitely pricey. But yes, I do feel it's a world apart from lower level headgear and I'm glad I splurged.Also, I know someone mentioned that it gives more of a "handle" for people to grab and submit, but it hasn't been an issue for me at all. I'm a wrestler who shoots in and still use my head to help pivot the opponent and so I still get caught in a jillion guillotines and headlocks and triangles or whathaveyou. I've been able to slip out of them not much worse than without it. Just my personal experience.Overall: 9/10. I would prefer an extra strap running perpendicular to the other straps so it can protect my hair from getting caught even more than it already does, but that's a minor issue a lot of grapplers won't have (I have relatively long "fobby Asian-style hair).

This is the brand our local middle school purchases for all of the student wrestlers - it has proven effective in preventing injury. I purchased for my son and he states it is comfortable and wears without issue.

I have used this type of head gear since 2005. It is easy on the ears, you can hear way better than the other brands and they are customizable. These usually last a few years before they start flaking apart. I will continue to buy these in the future.