On this page, we will discuss how to determine proper fit and selection of the best batting helmets for 7-8 year old players. As I have mentioned previously, the batting helmet, in my opinion, is the most important piece of equipment you will buy for your young player. How to determine the correct size is quite simple. Make sure to take the time to determine the exact size your player will need before selecting and purchasing a helmet.
Almost all players in this age group will be playing in a Minor League Division, either coach pitch, machine pitch or player pitch. Nearly all leagues will require a batting helmet with an attached face guard to protect against facial injury. The Little League division chart by age is at the bottom of this page. Check with your league if you have any questions about which league or division your child should play in.
Safety First:
Every helmet I have listed below meets NOCSAE® safety standards. This can be determined by the NOCSAE® label on the helmet
Let’s now determine what the proper size helmet is for your child to wear:
Make sure you know the exact measurement of your childs head. Simply measure all the way around your players head. With a soft tape measure, start at the forehead, just above the eyebrows. Measure all the way around the back of the head, and then back to the forehead. Make sure the tape is straight and sitting just above the ears. If you do not have a tape measure, use a string in the same manner and then measure the string. The Batting helmet sizing guide is at the bottom of this page.
You can also read more detailed information about proper baseball equipment sizing in my article Baseball gear for kids – Making the right choice.
Now that you know the exact measurement, select a helmet from the list below. You will notice that I have put the hat size in the heading for each helmet. After you select the helmet link, make sure you are ordering the correct size by verifying in the description that it fits your childs exact head measurement. Different manufacturers refer to each size differently. Some use T-ball, youth, junior, senior or adult as size categories, others do not have that many sizing groups and may use others. The key is to make sure the whatever the designation is, you make sure your childs proper hat size is listed in the product description.
For example: your child’s head is 20 3/8 inches in diameter. Looking at the sizing chart below, you will see that they are a hat size 6 1/2. Regardless of what the manufacturer calls that size Junior, youth, one size fits most or even adult, you will select the helmet with size 6 1/2 listed in the helmet specifications description.
All the helmets I have listed for comparison below fit hat sizes from 6 3/8″ to 7 5/8″. Most will fit sizes 6 1/2″ – 7 1/2 inch sizes. If you need a smaller or larger size, look at the description of the helmet to make sure your child’s size is included in the range.
I have compared all the major baseball equipment sellers to find the best helmets and value which I have listed below. These helmets are the most popular and highly rated. I check these prices regularly and continually update the page with the best value available.
If you have questions that have not been answered here, Please feel free to email me directly. You can reach me at Harley@baseballequipmentforallages.com
Please visit my other baseball equipment pages for 7-8 year old players by clicking the following links:
- Bats for 7-8 year old players
- Baseball Gloves for 7-8 year old players
- Cleats for 7-8 year old players
- Bat Packs for 7-8 year old players
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Batting Helmet Recommendations:
Rawlings R16 Velo Series Matte Batting Helmet (Junior/Senior)
Junior Model Fits Hat Size: 6 3/8 – 7 1/8 (Senior Model Fits Hat Size: 6 7/8 – 7 5/8)
5 Colors Available
This Youth Coolflo Batting Helmet is designed for the youth player. It features a double ear design that is NOCSAE approved and is pre-drilled for face guards and contains snaps for use with a chin strap. This helmet also offers dual density foam for protection and a comfortable fit. The one size fits all design (6 1/2 – 7 1/2) contains 15 individual air vents to keep you cool and dry and a pony tail channel for a comfortable fit.
- Molded finish
- Traditional Coolflo design
- Sizing: (6 1/2 – 7 1/2)
- Meets NOCSAE standard
- Rcfh helmet with nocsae approved bb1wg face guard attached
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Rawlings Coolflo NOCSAE Molded Batting Helmet with Face Guard, Navy
Fits Size: 6 1/2″ – 7 1/2″ (One size fit most)
This Youth Coolflo Batting Helmet is designed for the youth player. It features a double ear design that is NOCSAE approved and is pre-drilled for face guards and contains snaps for use with a chin strap. This helmet also offers dual density foam for protection and a comfortable fit. The one size fits all design (6 1/2 – 7 1/2) contains 15 individual air vents to keep you cool and dry and a pony tail channel for a comfortable fit.
- Molded finish
- Traditional Coolflo design
- Sizing: (6 1/2 – 7 1/2)
- Meets NOCSAE standard
- Rcfh helmet with nocsae approved bb1wg face guard attached
Check Lowest Price Here (Face guard included)
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adidas Junior Captain Baseball Batting Helmet
Featured size: Junior (6 1/2’’ – 7 1/8’’)
Hone in on the next pitch at the plate as you remain focused and confident when wearing the adidas® Junior Captain Batting Helmet. This helmet features a full ABS plastic shell with ventilation ports to accelerate airflow, and is also outfitted with climatelite® liner to lift heat and moisture away from your body to maximize comfort.
CONSISTENT PROTECTION AND COMFORT:
- ABS Shell: Strong plastic exterior provides a durable layer of defense against impacts and abrasions
- climalite® Liner: Conducts heat and sweat away from the skin to keep players cool and dry
- 13 ventilation ports keep air flowing for cooling comfort and focused performance
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Helmet meets SEI® / NOCSAE® standards
- Finish: Matte
- Size: Fits hat sizes: 6-1/2″ – 7-1/8″
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Rawlings Vapor Baseball/Softball helmet with Facemask
Featured size: Small/Medium (6 1/2 – 7 1/2)
- Designed for maximum safety and visibility and minimal weight
- Powder coated wire face guard reduces glare and wire diameter
- NOCSAE compliant (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment). Certified for Baseball and Softball
- For use during training, practice sessions and regular games
- Fits head size 6 1/2″ to 7 1/2″
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EvoShield XVT 2,0 Baseball Batting Helmet
Multiple colors to choose
3 Sizes Available: S/M [6 1/2 – 7 1/8]; M/L [6 7/8 – 7 1/2]; L/XL [7 1/4 – 7 7/8
Reimagined to deliver extreme comfort and premium protection at the plate, the XVT™ 2.0 Batting Helmet with Facemask from EvoShield offers hitters the security they require in the box. Fitted with sleek, compression-molded pads, the XVT 2.0 Batting Helmet is optimized to protect against high and tight pitches. The XVT 2.0 Batting Helmet features a low-profile shell, fully wrapped ear pads and strategically placed vents to enhance comfort, allowing batters to keep cool in high pressure moments. Engineered with two ear flaps and a facemask for use on both sides of the plate, the XVT 2.0 Batting Helmet is SEI certified to NOCSAE protection standards.
- EvoShield XVT 2.0 Matte Batting Helmet with Facemask – Navy, Small/Medium
- LIGHTWEIGHT DUAL DENSITY PADDING strategically placed for maximum comfort and protection
- Strategically engineered top plate venting system
- Product has been certified by SEI to meet NOCSAE standards
- New XVT 2.0 Sizing if Determined by Fitted Hat Size: S/M [6 1/2 – 7 1/8]; M/L [6 7/8 – 7 1/2]; L/XL [7 1/4 – 7 7/8] Original XVT Sizing if Determined by Fitted Hat Size: Youth [6 ½ – 7]; Intermediate
- Measure the circumference of your head just above your ears
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adidas Incite Matte Baseball/Softball Batting Helmet
Available in Red and Blue
Designed with an updated facemask that significantly reduces its overall weight, the adidas® Incite Matte Helmet is designed to keep players safer in the box while maintaining consistent visibility when focusing on the next pitch.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Designed with an updated facemask that significantly reduces its overall weight, the adidas® Incite Matte Helmet is designed to keep players safer in the box while maintaining consistent visibility when focusing on the next pitch.
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Batting Helmet Sizing Guide
Little League Baseball Divisions by Age
