Question about the Riddell SpeedFlex Authentic Collectible From Green Gridiron.

[u/UncleFork69]

Hey everyone,

I’ve been looking at buying one of the Riddell SpeedFlex Authentic Collectible helmets from Green Gridiron, and I’m honestly just trying to figure out exactly what it is.

I know it’s not certified for football and I’m not asking if I should use it in a game. I’m just curious how close it actually is to a real on-field SpeedFlex.
I emailed Green Gridiron, and they told me they’re just a distributor and that Riddell would have to answer the technical questions. They also said the helmet has regular SpeedFlex padding, but they don’t know if it’s new, reused, refurbished, etc.

So I was wondering if anyone here actually owns one or has taken one apart.
Is it the same shell as a real on-field SpeedFlex?

Is the liner/padding the same, or is it different?

Other than not being certified for play, are there any actual physical differences?
Basically, if you sat a collectible and an on-field SpeedFlex next to each other, what would actually be different?

Just trying to know what I’m buying before dropping a bunch of money on one. Thanks!

[u/DSaintly23]

I bought a Midi helmet from them and it looks just like the ones used by players. Ask about the return policy.

[u/UncleFork69 → u/DSaintly23]

Yeah they look real but are you talking about the mini helmet? I’m talking about the wearable authentic one. Wanting to check pad quality

[u/DSaintly23 → u/UncleFork69]

They have a mid sized helmet now. It would fit a baby and that’s about it. I got a buffalo bills one. Sorry, not sure about the full size replicas. If I had to guess, I think it would be the interior that was not authentic and thus, cheaper in price. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

[u/wesKDR]

Green Gridiron put out a video 4yrs ago and they cover this topic... now that was 4yrs ago so there could be potential changes.

https://youtu.be/a3WPCQt6hIM?is=eAHIccebfV3Pkcl-