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Helmets

Shells, liners, visors and cages, with what the specs say.

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Helmets
CCM
Tacks 310 Combo Helmet Senior 2026
Model
HT310V26C-SR; senior helmet and cage combination
Cage
CCM FM580, carbon steel, per Ice Warehouse
US$239.99 at Ice Warehouse (Black MD; checked 22 Oct 2026)Specs ›
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Helmets
CCM
Tacks 310 Helmet Senior 2026
Model
HT310V26-SR; senior helmet without cage
Foam package
R3FLEX Protection and dual density foams, per CCM
US$189.99Black M; checked 22 Oct 2026Specs ›
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Helmets
CCM
Tacks X Pro Helmet
Shell
2-piece HDPE with side reinforcement
Vents
13
US$549.99seniorSpecs ›
Reported Sep 1, 2026
Helmets
Bauer
HyperLite 2
Sizes
S-M, M-L
Colors
black, blue, navy, red, white
From US$259.99 at HockeyMonkey (senior, original US$399.99)Specs ›
Reported Jul 24, 2026

Black CCM Tacks 310 2026 hockey helmet without a cage. — Product photograph: CCM Hockey

Lead Story

Oct 22, 2026

CCM Tacks 310 2026 Changes Its Liner and Foam Package

The senior helmet lists R3FLEX and a moulded liner, while the earlier Tacks 310 specifies I.Q.Shion and D3O.

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Sep 1, 2026

CCM's $549.99 Tacks X Pro Tops Its Player Helmet List

CCM prices the Tacks X Pro above every other player helmet it sells, and retailer Ice Warehouse lists its measured weight, vent count and certifications.

Jul 24, 2026

Bauer HyperLite 2: A 3D Printed Bucket Built to Absorb

Bauer's flagship helmet swaps traditional foam logic for a 3D printed GX-POD liner and a dial-in Occipital Lock fit.