Cliff KeenCliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear

As a parent of a young wrestler, I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with the kids’ wrestling headgear we recently purchased. This essential piece of protective gear has made all the difference in our child’s wrestling experience, and here’s why it deserves high praise:First and foremost, safety is the top priority when it comes to sports, especially contact sports like wrestling. This headgear provides excellent protection for our child’s ears and head during training and competitions. The sturdy construction and high-quality materials offer peace of mind, knowing that our little wrestler is well-protected from potential injuries.The headgear is designed with comfort in mind. Its ergonomic design and adjustable straps ensure a secure and snug fit, preventing it from slipping or moving during matches. Our child finds it comfortable to wear for extended periods, and it doesn’t cause any discomfort or irritation even during intense training sessions.Additionally, the headgear’s lightweight design allows for effortless movement and doesn’t hamper our child’s performance on the mat. It’s essential to have gear that doesn’t feel bulky or restrictive, and this headgear strikes the perfect balance between protection and freedom of movement.The product’s durability is impressive. Despite constant use and regular impact, the headgear has maintained its shape and condition, proving to be a reliable investment that will last through our child’s wrestling journey.

I started with a cheaper alternative because I thought I would only be using it for a week or so. Bad move. The cheaper one slid around and allowed the cups to pinch the area of cauliflower I had developed. I switched to the tornado. My large ears fit entirely in the cups, even with a bolster and stitches in place. Was easy to custom fit it to me, and then all I have to do is unsnap the chin start to put it on. Barely moves at all during hard BJJ, Judo and wrestling sessions.

Got it for myself in about early-to-mid December. It’s a good headgear, it’s very easy to adjust the size, and I can still hear (near) perfect, even with it on. However, I’ve started to notice that the ‘glue’ (sticky substance) attaching the soft part to the velcro that keeps the plastic on is starting to come apart, and I worry slightly that the velcro may detach completely. But I just noticed this in practice yesterday, and if this becomes a serious issue, I don’t expect that to be soon. (Another small issue, and this is mostly a nitpick, but I wrote my name on the plastic part in silver sharpie, and it wore off very quickly) Overall, good product, good quality.

The boys wore them for the first time this weekend and did not complain. Size was true and the straps and cushion all good quality

I have a wrestler background years back and started no-gi jiu jitsu a few weeks ago. A few triangles later I decided I really need headgear.Pros:1) VERY light. As light as the cheapie foam ones we used in HS.2) VERY comfortable. I've had the hardshell "turtle shell cups" and the cheapie foam ones. This combines the comfort of the foam ones (perhaps even better because this foam is squishier) with the protection of the hardshells. Slippage has been minimal for me, certainly less than the cheapie foams and a little less than the classic turtleshell cups. It's just a grippier foam that sticks to your head and it has more straps than a cheap foamie one. The foam chin strap is a nice touch.3) Hearing is excellent. Don't really have any difference between wearing it and not wearing it.4) Safe for my practice mate. It's a hardshell around the ears so it's protective, but it's not like any other hardshell I've used. It gives just enough when you push on it. So it's good for my partner and it's good for me cuz then you don't get the hardshell crushing your head or ear in the situations when it slips a little.5) Doesn't look horrible. Not like it's going to get you the ladeeyz (or boyz, whatever), but it's better than most. I got the all black one.Cons:1) Price. Yeah, it's definitely pricey. But yes, I do feel it's a world apart from lower level headgear and I'm glad I splurged.Also, I know someone mentioned that it gives more of a "handle" for people to grab and submit, but it hasn't been an issue for me at all. I'm a wrestler who shoots in and still use my head to help pivot the opponent and so I still get caught in a jillion guillotines and headlocks and triangles or whathaveyou. I've been able to slip out of them not much worse than without it. Just my personal experience.Overall: 9/10. I would prefer an extra strap running perpendicular to the other straps so it can protect my hair from getting caught even more than it already does, but that's a minor issue a lot of grapplers won't have (I have relatively long "fobby Asian-style hair).

I have used this type of head gear since 2005. It is easy on the ears, you can hear way better than the other brands and they are customizable. These usually last a few years before they start flaking apart. I will continue to buy these in the future.

Bought for my son's for High school wrestling, fit well, adjustments were easy. Overall satisfied

It’s very adjustable