The SpeedFlex can also be equipped with Riddell's InSite Impact Response System. This incorporates sensors located in the helmet's lining, that detect significant impacts to the wearer's head.

Riddell doesn’t claim its new helmet will stop concussions, or any injury for that matter, but says its flexible panel will absorb more of the energy on impact.

Riddell, the world's leading helmet manufacturer, has introduced SpeedFlex, a new helmet that reduces impact-force transfer to the player by selectively adding flexibility to key helmet components.

However, Riddell is getting a lot of media attention for its new Speedflex helmet and some have said it will cut down on head injuries.

The SpeedFlex is also Riddell's first helmet to be specifically designed to include the company's InSite Impact Response System, which it debuted last year with a few dozen high schools and ...

Now football helmet market leader Riddell has come out with the SpeedFlex. The SpeedFlex is similar to the helmet players wore last season, with one major difference.

The Riddell SpeedFlex will be available everywhere beginning in September, but keep an eye out for the helmets in action on some of the top collegiate and NFL players.

Several college football programs will wear new Riddell SpeedFlex helmet with InSite Impact Response System for the 2014 season.

As the concussion issue looms over all levels of football, a handful of college programs across the country are trying out a new helmet system this spring.