Youth through college
Guardian XT
The original Guardian Cap. Proven soft-shell design for everyday practice from youth football through the college level.
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Guardian Caps add a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of football helmets — engineered to help reduce impact forces during contact, preserve helmets, and support smarter practice.
Custom quotes available for teams, schools, and organizations.
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Custom team pricing, emailed back fast.
Tell us about your team and the Guardian Sports team will reply with a custom quote — usually within one business day.
- Volume pricing for teams, schools, and organizations
- Outfit position groups or entire programs
- Customization: numbers, logos, decals
- Direct help picking the right cap model
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NFL permitted & mandated for certain practice use
Used youth through pro
Custom team pricing
Logos, numbers & decals
Easy on, easy off
Why Teams Choose Guardian
Built for smarter contact, every practice.
Helps Reduce Impact
Adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of the helmet — engineered for impact reduction during contact.
Helps Preserve Helmets
Reduces wear and tear on helmet paint, decals, and flex panels through the season.
Easy On, Easy Off
Attaches with snaps and Velcro. Does not alter the helmet underneath.
Lightweight
Every Guardian Cap version weighs less than a pound.
Customizable
Add team numbers, logos, or decals depending on the cap style and order.
Helps Reduce Heat
Reduces radiant heat from direct sunlight by up to 20 degrees.
Team Pricing
Buying for a team? Ask about team pricing discounts.
Volume pricing is available for teams, schools, and organizations — whether you're outfitting a single position group or your entire program.
- · Quote returned by email, usually within 1 business day
- · Fast, simple form — no obligation
- · Guidance on the right model for your program
The Lineup
Choose the right cap for your program.
Sleeker, more customization
Guardian XT 2.0
Same core impact-reducing technology with a refined silhouette and broader customization options for team identity.
Request a quote →College, pro & larger players
Guardian NXT / NXT 2.0
Engineered for college, pro, and larger athletes. Available through a Guardian Sports sales representative.
Request a quote →Not sure which cap is right for your team? Request a quote and our team can help.
On the Field
Real product, real players, real practice moments.
A closer look at how Guardian Caps fit into team training, player prep, and everyday contact periods.
See It In Action
Guardian Caps on the field.
Watch how teams integrate Guardian Caps into everyday practice — from contact periods to player prep.
Trusted Across the Game
From youth fields to the NFL sideline.
Guardian Caps have been used from youth football through the NFL. Guardian Caps NXT have been mandated by the NFL for certain practice environments and permitted for in-game use. Guardian Sports continues to build its research base through testing and studies with leading institutions.
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In Their Words
What coaches, equipment staff & researchers say.
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Best Product on the Market! Grade A Customer Service! We use Guardian caps in practice every day at Montana State University.
Brian Coble, LAT
Director of Sports Medicine, Montana State University
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Perfect for Pop Warner. Excellent fit, color matches helmet and protects our young Pop Warner player! Couldn't be happier!
Julian Hamill
Pop Warner Parent
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We ordered 20 caps and got them within a week. Everything was great, the caps, the customer service, the prompt shipping. I highly recommend Guardian Caps for your football team.
David Williams
Football Coach
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We recently ordered 45 caps for next football season. The customer service was outstanding, and the items shipped quickly.
Matt Ernster
Football Coach
How It Works
Three steps to a team quote.
- 01
Tell us about your team
Fill out the quote form with team level, quantity, and customization needs.
- 02
Get a custom quote by email
Guardian Sports replies with team pricing — usually within one business day.
- 03
Equip your players
Outfit your team for smarter contact, practice after practice.
Ready When You Are
Ready to get team pricing?
Complete the form and the Guardian Sports team will send a custom quote by email.