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Xenith Shadow

Shadow is the helmet line Xenith presents on its own site under the collection heading « Shadow Helmets », separate from the Shadow XR line. The two models AFG lists, the adult Shadow and the Shadow Youth, share an Advanced Nylon Polymer shell, the Adaptive Fit System (an adjustable occipital pad that follows the back of the head), Fit Profile 360 Lite hold across the crown, the jaw and the back of the head, Poron XRD comfort padding and the Chip Cup 3DX chin cup. The adult Shadow carries a 3-star Virginia Tech rating and comes in Medium, Large and X-Large; the Shadow Youth carries a 5-star rating in the youth table, in Small, Medium and Large. Xenith quotes no NOCSAE standard on its official pages.

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Model Type Virginia Tech Score European price
Shadow Youth helmet Youth helmets ★★★★★ 1.24 —
Shadow helmet Adult helmets ★★★☆☆ 3.35 €298.54
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REF · SHY-21X-1010-A-S
Xenith Shadow Youth black helmet, XRS-21X facemask, front view
5/5 VT
Xenith

Shadow Youth helmet

Youth helmets
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REF · XEHMSHW
Black Xenith Shadow helmet with black XRS-21 facemask, front view
3/5 VT
Xenith

Shadow helmet

Adult helmets
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Frequently asked questions

What separates the Shadow from the Shadow XR?

Xenith lists them as two distinct collections on its own site. The Shadow and Shadow Youth are built around the Adaptive Fit System and Fit Profile 360 Lite; the Shadow XR line adds XR Impact Cells.

Is the Shadow NOCSAE certified?

Xenith quotes no NOCSAE standard on the official pages for the Shadow and the Shadow Youth, so we leave the certification field empty.

Which Shadow suits a young player?

The Shadow Youth, rated 5 stars in the Virginia Tech youth table, in Small, Medium or Large.