SPEEDFLEX ND6
$469.99
Riddell’s most advanced youth helmet we’ve ever engineered.
The Flex System absorbs impact at the shell, face mask, and attachment points—delivering next-level protection where it matters most. Youth players aren’t just smaller—they’re still developing. The SpeedFlex ND6 is purpose-built to manage impact and deliver a secure, consistent feel, giving young athletes protection that matches how they play.
Ideal For: Youth Players through Junior High School
Key Features:
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Advanced Energy Management Materials: The helmet's liner system uses an enhanced urethane formula co-developed with BASF to optimize protective performance and manage impact energy more effectively.
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The Flex System: Proprietary flexibility is engineered into the helmet's shell, face mask, and face mask attachment system with hinge clips. This design reduces the transfer of impact force to the athlete's head and neck—a critical advancement for youth players still developing physically.
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Air Fit Liner System: Inflatable back, neck, and side bladders combined with inflatable jaw pads give you precise, customizable adjustments. Your player gets a secure, personalized fit that stays in place all season.
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CAM•LOC™ Retention System: Developed with elite player feedback, this chin strap attachment system is engineered for quick, efficient adjustments. No struggling with fit—just easy, reliable security.
Delivery Time: All helmets are made-to-order. Please plan for a 6-8 week delivery time.
This product is covered by at least one U.S. patent. See Riddell's patent page for more information.
WARNING: NO HELMET CAN PREVENT SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES A PLAYER MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL.
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Riddell has been the long-standing leader in football head protection and protective athletic equipment for more than 90 years, and we’re just getting started.
ND6 STANDARD CERTIFICATION
NOCSAE established the first-ever performance standard specifically for youth football helmets, addressing the unique risk exposures younger players face. All Riddell ND6 helmets produced for the 2026 season meet these new standards ahead of the September 1, 2027 effective date. This means you're getting a helmet designed and tested with youth safety as the priority—not adapted from adult specifications.
WARNING & WARRANTY INFORMATION
NO HELMET CAN PREVENT SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES A PLAYER MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL.
Do not use this helmet to butt, ram or spear on opposing player. This is in violation of the football rules and such use can result in severe head or neck injuries, paralysis or death to you and possible injury to your opponent. Contact in football may result in CONCUSSION-BRAIN INJURY which no helmet can prevent. Symptoms include: loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness, headache, nausea or confusion. If you have symptoms, immediately stop playing and report them to your coach, trainer and parents. Do not return to a game or practice until all symptoms are gone and you have received medical clearance. Ignoring this warning may lead to another and more serious or fatal brain injury.
- Helmet must be properly fitted. See instructions.
- Do not modify, change or alter helmet in any way.
- Do not remove labels on helmet. See terms of limited warranty.
- Helmet protection will be reduced seriously by some applied common substances without damage being visible to the user. It is recommended that user employ only factory authorized paints, cleaners, waxes, adhesives, guards and attachments as instructed.
The warranty on helmet shells is five (5) years for polycarbonate (Varsity) helmets and three (3) years for ABS (Youth) helmets from the original date of purchase, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance. It is recommended that your helmet be reconditioned every year by a Riddell Factory Authorized Reconditioner. Proper maintenance requires reconditioning of your helmet at least every two (2) years by NOCSAE Licensed Reconditioner using only new factory replacement liners in the reconditioning process. Evidence of any of the following conditions will operate to void this warranty:
- Failure to have the helmet reconditioned at least every two (2) years by a NOCSAE Licensed Reconditioner.
- Installation of non-OEM parts whenever a liner replacement is necessary.
- Where shells have been damaged by a chemical reaction from the use of incompatible materials such as:
- Attachment of a guard, face mask or component of another manufacturer or mismated material.
- Use of cleaners, waxes or paints of another manufacturer or failure to follow recommended cleaning an painting instructions.