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6 Reasons to choose US Sports Gear

6 Reasons to choose US Sports Gear

No Sneaky Hidden Costs – No nasty cart surprises AND we bill in Aussie dollars which equals no hidden international bank conversion fees after your purchase. Other sites may appear cheaper, particularly when it comes to helmets but, do they include a custom facemask, chin strap, and tracked postage like USSG? Our pricing and postage costs are transparent so you won’t need a maths degree to calculate the conversion from US to Aussie Dollars. Oh sidebar, we also have Afterpay.

Design Flexibility – With USSG you have the ultimate choice of helmet style and colour, facemask design and colour, padding colour and chinstrap style. We don’t just offer a few manufacturer base products. The entire Schutt, Vicis, ProGear and Gripboost catalogue is your oyster.

No Affiliations to Governing Bodies – Gridiron isn’t cheap. You already pay fees so why give third parties another clip? With USSG  it’s simply you and I with no chunky third wheel weighing us down. Long story short, you save. 

We play fair – Manners and integrity are two forgotten qualities but they are always in play at USSG. Although not always reciprocated we respect our competitors and do not engage in plagiarism, grey importing and dirty tactics. If we’re unable to assist you we will happily refer you in the right direction. It’s not about us it’s about you.

Australian Owned and Run – We’re family owned and located in Victoria. We’re ready to help when you need it. USSG exists to make a living, not a killing!

Credible Expert Advice – 25 years playing, coaching, and administrating Gridiron in Australia and abroad and 15 years playing and coaching Softball and Baseball in Victoria. We know how it works and if you really need it.

6 Reasons to choose US Sports Gear.

So check out the range of equipment we have.

Are you looking for licenced apparel? check out our good friends at Fanatics.com

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Caring for your gear. How to clean your football helmet.

Schutt F7 VTD Youth

Here is how to clean your football helmet. We spend hundreds of dollars on quality Schutt football helmets so, why don’t we look after them?

The offensive smell emitting from your football helmet stems from bacteria created by sweat, skin cells, and hair products, all of which will shorten the life of your helmet and its inner protection by slowly breaking it down. These bacteria love to grow and multiply because it is confined, damp, and cozy warm.

This bacteria is bad for your health and the condition of your helmet, as metal can rust and soft plastic padding and foam can deteriorate.

Here are some simple routines that will have you and your prized equipment possession smelling fresh (to the delight of your teammates).

  • Firstly, never use abrasive cleaning pads that will scratch or damage your helmet.
  • Second, never use bleach or strong cleaning detergents that can leave a harsh residue and irritate the skin

After every use of your helmet at the very least take it out of your bag when you get home and let it air dry, you can also wipe it out with a soft cloth.


After games or every few practices in the pre-season, you will want to give your helmet a detailed clean. Using a little bit of dish detergent and warm water take a soft cloth and wipe all surfaces of your helmet both inside and out. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies while you are cleaning, once finished dry off the helmet using a soft cloth. Once the helmet is dry you can also spray it with a disinfectant spray to kill any stubborn bacteria.

At seasons end, you will want to give your helmet the ultimate clean ready for offseason storage. If you are comfortable doing so you will want to take your helmet completely apart cleaning every section as described above. Let all parts of the helmet dry before putting it back together again and storing it.

If you are not comfortable disassembling your helmet I recommend removing all padding held in by velcro and then cleaning the helmet as best as you can as described above.

We get it, cleaning a football helmet may not be exciting but, you and your teammates will thank us later once the smell is gone and you get longer life from the most important piece of football equipment you own.

If you are looking to buy a new helmet check out the range of Schutt helmets from US Sports Gear

If you are looking for NFL supporter gear then check out the range from Fanatics.

And that is how to clean your football helmet!

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Latest NFL Caps

Are you looking for a new cap for the 2020 season? With a bunch of NFL teams updating logos and uniforms, there is a whole bunch of new caps!  Read on to check out our favorites.

Las Vegas Raiders New Era 2020 NFL Draft Official Draftee 59FIFTY Fitted Hat – Black


The Raiders have made the move to Las Vegas for the 2020 season. A brand new home and stadium equal new merchandise! If you are a Raiders fan it’s time to toss out the old Oakland (or even LA) gear and jump onto the Las Vegas bandwagon.

Los Angeles Rams New Era The League 9FORTY Adjustable Hat – Royal


The LA Rams launched a new logo and uniform for 2020 and to say it has been polarising is, to say the least. There is only two responses to the question “What do you think of the new logo?” Love it! or Hate it! Indifference is not an option.

Indianapolis Colts Logo New Era Logo Omaha 59FIFTY Fitted Hat – Royal


The Indianapolis Colts debuted new logos and looks for the team as it prepares for the upcoming NFL season and beyond. These exciting and modern new look will complement the traditional “Horseshoe” Colts fans have come to know and love. The outline of the state of Indiana is carved out of the “C” from the Colts’ to honor the team’s home state and community. Clever touch, we like it.

Atlanta Falcons New Era 2020 NFL Draft Official 39THIRTY Flex Hat – Black


The city of Atlanta has been known as the A-T-L for a long time and now the Atlanta Falcons are cashing in on the abbreviation. After unveiling the worst uniforms since the Jacksonville two-tone helmet you can skip the jersey and instead get the ATL on a cap. It does look cool with the old falcon running through the A.

Los Angeles Chargers New Era 2018 NFL Sideline Color Rush Official 39THIRTY Flex Hat – Blue


The LA Chargers have released some of the best new uniforms in years, and the new Chargers blue is slick. This hat will be featured during the Chargers colour rush games.

Be sure to check out the range of gridiron equipment from US Sports Gear

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Schutt Helmet Comparison Chart

F7_LTD_Satin_Royal_HeroThe most common question we get asked is “What is the difference between the helmets?” Well, we want to help you with that question with the Schutt helmet comparison chart below.

Schutt Sports have been in the helmet game for longer than any other helmet manufacturer and was also the first helmet company to add a facemask to a helmet.

All the years of experience bring an amazing range of helmets for everyone, from the professional to the player first starting out. The 2020 range of adult Schutt helmets includes six helmets all of which have been upgraded for the 2020 season.

Schutt Helmet Comparison Chart

F7 LTD F7 VTD Z10 LTD Q10 VTD VTD II Pro VTD
Virginia Tech Rating 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars
Weight 2.23 kg 1.86 kg 1.54 kg 1.85 kg 1.90 kg 1.72 kg
Facemask Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium Carbon Carbon
Shell Style F7 F7 Mohawk Dome Mohawk Mohawk
Chin Strap Hard Cup Hard Cup Hard Cup Hard Cup Soft Cup Soft Cup
TPU Cushioning ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Helmet Stabilization System ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
HSS Jaw Pads ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Tektonic Plate Technology ✔️ ✔️

 

To purchase any of the helmets just click here.

Adult helmets are recommended for anyone playing in under 19 and open age competitions, for players in the under 15 competition they can also consider the youth range of football helmets.

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Top 10 Best Looking Jerseys in the NFL

The NFL is a lot more traditional than college football when it comes to uniforms but there are some great ones out there. This is a list of the Best looking jerseys in the NFL, I am sure we will do the worst soon!

10 – New York Giants – HOME

The New York Giants Deep Royal Blue is a classic, the shirt had no trim and no logos. It is simple and the G-Men pull it off well.

Men's New York Giants Saquon Barkley Nike Royal Vapor Untouchable Elite Player Jersey

9 – San Francisco 49ers – HOME

The 49ers colours and classic logo are some of the most recognizable in the NFL today. The shirt is great with the bright red and simple 3 white strip on the sleeve with white numbers.

Men's San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo Nike Scarlet Legend Jersey

8 – New Orleans Saints – HOME

The Saints when they are at home is all black from top to bottom with the gold helmet. The shirt is fantastic with the solid black with gold trim, the fleur-de-lis logo is great and finishes off the uniform perfectly.

Men's New Orleans Saints Drew Brees Nike Black Legend Jersey

7 – Buffalo Bills – HOME

While the team has not been good since Jim Kelly, the shirt is cool. It is probably the must under rated jersey in the NFL. The Bills have been in this current uniform for a while now but the Red White and Blue look is a winner in our book.

NFL Pro Line Youth Buffalo Bills Jerry Hughes Team Color Jersey

6 – New York Jets – HOME

J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets, it is 2019 and a new look has been rolled out for the struggling Jets. I for one love the new uniforms, these look much better than the old uniforms. The Home shirt is the pick of the bunch but I do like the alternative black as well.

Men's New York Jets Sam Darnold Nike Gotham Green Legend Player Jersey

5 – Kansas City Chiefs – HOME

The Kansas City Chiefs uniform seems like it has never changed! Much like the 49ers the red is striking and the simple yellow and white trim on the arms and numbers complete the classic look.

Men's Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Nike Red Legend Jersey

4 – LA Rams – HOME

I am so glad the Rams went back to this shirt as their home strip, when the Rams dropped the yellow and went to gold after the Superbowl win the shirt lost their magic. The Ram Horns on the shoulder with the classic blue and yellow is the only way to go.

Men's Los Angeles Rams Aaron Donald Nike Royal Vapor Untouchable Limited Player Jersey

3 – Dallas Cowboys – AWAY

This is a uniform you won’t see often; the Cowboys wear White at home most of the year due to the heat in Dallas so the only time you really see it is when they play another team who wear white at home like Miami or Tampa Bay.

The Dark Blue with white numbers look fantastic on this shirt, I wish the cowboys wore it more.

Men's Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott Nike Navy Game Jersey

2 – Oakland Raiders – HOME

The Silver and Black, just win baby! The simplicity of this shirt is what makes it, Black Shirt with Silver numbers enough said.

Men's Oakland Raiders Derek Carr Nike Black Vapor Untouchable Limited Player Jersey

1 – LA Chargers – ALTERNATIVE

The power blue is without question the best uniform in the NFL, we don’t get to see this uniform enough as the Chargers will normally roll it out 2or 3 times a year and occasionally in the playoffs. I am not a Chargers supporter, but I do sill own a LaDainian Thomlinson power blue San Diego shirt and wear it with pride. Go Charges Go.

Men's Los Angeles Chargers Philip Rivers Nike Light Blue Alternate Limited Jersey

We hope you enjoyed the Best looking jerseys in the NFL

What do you think? are we right or are we wrong.

Check out The top 10 Selling Jerseys in the NFL

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Top 10 Selling Jerseys in the NFL 2019

1 – Tom Brady

The old man of the NFL just can’t be stopped! Number one for Super Bowls and number one for jersey sales. You can pencil in the Patriots in for another AFC West title and a run at the super bowl.

Men's New England Patriots Tom Brady Nike Navy Blue/Silver Game Jersey

2 – Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell was always a popular player but the move to the Brownies has sent his jersey sales up to second in the NFL as all the long suffering Browns fans jump on board the Beckham train.

Men's Cleveland Browns Odell Beckham Jr Nike Orange Game Jersey

3 – Khalil Mack

Nothing like changing teams and then being awesome to drive up sales of your jersey. The Bears fans are all over Khalil Mack since he joined the team.

Men's Chicago Bears Khalil Mack Nike Navy Game Jersey

4. Sam Darnold

Blind faith and hope is an incredible thing! The Jets have basically sucked since the Rex Ryan days and the green New York fans are hoping Darnold is the answer.

Men's New York Jets Sam Darnold Nike Gotham Green Legend Player Jersey

5. Baker Mayfield

The Browns band wagon keeps on rollin, coming off a fantastic 2018 season as a rookie the city of Cleveland is all over Baker for the 2019 season. He has weapons all over the field it will be interesting to watch and see if Mayfield can take them back to the playoffs.

Men's Cleveland Browns Baker Mayfield Nike Brown Game Jersey

6. Patrick Mahomes II

Patrick Mahomes shook up the NFL last season with no-look passes and 50 touchdowns for only 12 interceptions but he fell short of the Super Bowl, KC fans will be hoping to go one step further in 2019.

Men's Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Nike Red Legend Jersey

7. Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodger has got rid of that dead weight named Mike McCarthy and his boring and outdated offense, so I for one I hope that Rodgers gets freed up and we see what he can really do!

Mens Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers Nike Green Game Jersey

8. Antonio Brown

Since his move to Oakland he has destroyed his feet and complained about his helmet but come the start of the NFL season I am sure we will see 84 burning down the field catching touchdowns.

Men's Oakland Raiders Antonio Brown Nike White Game Jersey

9. Ezekiel Elliott

Elliott the human Ewok is holding out for a new deal but this has not stopped the Cowboys fan from snapping up his jersey. They better get the most out of it before Zec burns out like all backs before him.

Men's Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott Nike Navy Legend Jersey

10. Saquon Barkley

Barkley was the lone bright spot in a dismal season for the New York, so the fans have got behind the Quad Squad and snapped up his jersey at breakneck speed. 

Men's New York Giants Saquon Barkley Nike Royal Legend Jersey

Be sure to check out our list for the top ten best looking jerseys in the NFL

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Schutt Sports Launches F7 UR1

The UR1 is custom built, custom fit and custom for the “lifetime“ of the helmet

LITCHFIELD, Ill. (January 10, 2019)—Schutt Sports today announced the commercial availability of the F7 UR1 helmet, a professional level custom helmet designed via proprietary full contact pressure mapping of the athlete’s head and built with a “Pod and Pad” custom fit unique to the individual player. The UR1 customization is adjustable for the life of the helmet to address changes to the athlete’s head or preferred fit, or the helmet can be totally reconfigured for another player.

“For an athlete, fit is about how the helmet feels, not about an off-the-shelf size. The UR1 custom helmet maximizes an athlete’s fit for maximum performance,” noted Kip Meyer, Schutt General Manager and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The UR1 is the most versatile, custom configured helmet in football history.”

Click the photo to get a better view of the interior of the Schutt F7 UR1 Helmet.

Click the photo to get a better view of the interior of the Schutt F7 UR1 Helmet.

Via a Fitting Helmet with instruments that touch the head, the Schutt UR1-FC system uses full contact pressure mapping to generate a head-to-helmet pressure customization protocol specific to the individual athlete. The system captures the unique shape of the athlete’s head, overcoming data collection challenges such as hair style and thickness variables. During the athlete’s custom fitting session, the Pressure Map and associated data enable the system’s virtual helmet to accurately portray a digital image of various pressure levels at the Pressure Map locations. The UR1-FC Pod schemata corresponds to the Pressure Map and when the virtual Pods are adjusted, they create visual signals of the pressure for each Pod. The “Pod and Pad” custom fit on the UR1 helmet includes 17 locations allowing for more than 16 trillion possible configurations to customize the fit to the athlete.

“Schutt designed the UR1 to empower athletes and equipment managers to skillfully adjust helmet pressure and fit to compensate for changes the athlete experiences, to environmental conditions or to reconfigure the helmet for another player,” commented Meyer.

Players or equipment managers may purchase additional Pads and adjust them to preference. The UR1 is also equipped with a lateral air liner for individual fit adjustments. The benefits and values of the UR1 helmet apply to athletes or teams at all levels of the sport.

The foundational helmet for the UR1 is the Schutt F7 LTD, the best rated helmet in the history of the Virginia Tech Helmet Rating program. Jay White, a leading designer in performance modeling and measurement, served as Chief Technology Designer for the F7 UR1, with primary responsibility for product innovation. He is Chief Technical Officer of Falcon Pursuit. Details about the UR1 custom fitting system are featured at https://www.schuttf7.com/ur1 .

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Schutt Sports Reclaims #1 Spot in Virginia Tech STAR Football Helmet Rating System

Press Release from Schutt Sports

Schutt Sports new football helmet, the F7 LTD, has earned a “Five Star” rating and the #1 and best-performing helmet in the Virginia Tech STAR Rating System, displacing a highly touted and publicized helmet from Vicis.

The F7 LTD is the latest model of the seminal F7 helmet series, first introduced by Schutt in 2017. It is available immediately in the NFL. The F7 LTD builds upon technology already proven in the F7, like TPU (thermoplastic urethane) Cushioning and 3-Dimensional Tektonic Plate Technology. Engineers at Schutt have enhanced the shell design of the F7 LTD to improve performance and impact absorption in high impact areas of the helmet. The company has also added Anti-Friction faceguard attachment points to the helmet.

“To earn the top spot in the STAR system again says a great deal about the dedication and capabilities of our research and development teams,” said Glenn Beckmann, Schutt’s Director of Marketing Communications. “The F7 LTD is the latest step in our continuous journey of putting the best performing gear on the field. No helmet can eliminate the risk of concussion but we’re extremely proud of the innovations that were made by our engineers in the #1 ranked F7 LTD.”

In addition to the top-rated F7 LTD, Schutt also has the third ranked helmet on the Virginia Tech list, the F7 VTD, which also received a five-star rating.

Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have published the STAR Rating System as a means to inform consumers when purchasing helmets. In the STAR Rating System, five-star helmets are rated “Best Available” and the #1 ranking of the F7 LTD puts a Schutt helmet atop the ratings once again.

“The enhancements made for the F7 LTD once again show Schutt is committed to provide players with state-of-the-art helmets in the ever-changing game of football,” Beckmann said.

The Schutt F7 LTD will be available in mid October at the NCAA and other levels of football.

Buy your F7 LTD Football Helmet today.

Contacts

Schutt Sports
Glenn Beckmann, Director of Marketing Communications
[email protected]
217-324-2712, ext 2147

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Why choose US Sports Gear?

We were tired of seeing no reliable option for Australians to get American sports equipment. US Sports Gear was started to provide high quality at a competitive price, we have over 20 years of playing experience in American Sports giving us an advantage over the competition.

Are you Australian Based?

YES, US Sports Gear is an Australian owned and operated business.

Are your prices in Australian Dollars?

YES, All our prices are in Australian Dollars and all transactions are processed in Australian Dollars.

How long does Shipping take?

Shipping is subject to a number of factors but more often than not you will have your delivery within 2 weeks.

Is my delivery insured?

YES, your delivery will come via the United States Postal Service and Australia Post 100% tracked and insured.

Do you do team discounts?

YES, if you are looking for large orders please get in contact with us [email protected]

What if my gear is the wrong size?

You can exchange it, all you need to do is pay for the shipping of the new item.

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2018 New Year Sale

 HAPPY NEW YEAR 

It is our new year sale! Got some Christmas Cash left over?!? Spend it on yourself with some brand new gear, use the Promo Code “newyear” to get 10% off storewide.

US Sports Gear is excited to bring you our New Year Sale which will last all the way through to January 31st 2018. Come and check out the massive range of Equipment that US Sports Gear has to offer.

No matter your sport we have you covered.

Remember use the promo code Promo Code “newyear” at checkout to get 10% off storewide.

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