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Protective Baseball Head Guards

This Head Guard Has a Carbon Fiber Plate For Extra Protection

— June 8, 2015 — Lifestyle
The Head Guard, developed by Safer Sports Technologies, is designed to protect pitchers from line drives to the head, which can cause devastating injuries and worse. This head guard is made from a blend of carbon fiber and Kevlar with high-density polyurethane padding.

This curved protective piece weighs less than 57 grams and covers the most exposed portion of the pitcher's temple and forehead. It slips easily into the pitcher's cap, making it completely non-intrusive.

Last August, Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Jennings was hit in the head by a 101 mph line drive, an incident that made for horrific viewing. Jennings himself is just one of many major league players who worked with Safer Sports Technologies to help create this carbon fiber head plate. The Head Guard promises to keep pitchers comfortable and allow them to focus on their game without having to worry about severe head injuries.
Trend Themes
1. Protective Baseball Head Guards - Safer Sports Technologies has developed a head guard made of carbon fiber and Kevlar that offers extra protection for pitchers from line drives to the head, presenting an opportunity for the sports safety industry to innovate and create enhanced protective gear for athletes.
2. Carbon Fiber and Kevlar - The use of carbon fiber and Kevlar in the construction of the Head Guard presents an opportunity for the materials industry to explore new applications and develop lighter, yet highly protective materials for various industries.
3. Non-intrusive Head Protection - The Head Guard's innovative design that easily slips into a pitcher's cap offers an opportunity for the wearable technology industry to develop non-intrusive protective gear that can be seamlessly integrated into existing sports equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Safety - The development of the Head Guard by Safer Sports Technologies highlights the need for advancements in sports safety gear, presenting an opportunity for the sports safety industry to create innovative protective equipment for various sports.
2. Materials - The use of carbon fiber and Kevlar in the construction of the Head Guard presents an opportunity for the materials industry to explore new applications and develop lightweight, yet highly protective materials for industries beyond sports.
3. Wearable Technology - The non-intrusive design of the Head Guard presents an opportunity for the wearable technology industry to integrate protective gear seamlessly into sports equipment, improving safety without sacrificing performance.
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