# FootballTested

> American football gear reviews and buying guides for tackle, flag and 7v7: helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, gloves, footballs and training gear, with sizing explained, plus reader codes.

FootballTested publishes football gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://footballtested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://footballtested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://footballtested.com/glossary): football gear terms defined
- [How we test](https://footballtested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Protective gear](https://footballtested.com/category/protective-gear): Football helmets, shoulder pads, girdles, mouthguards and accessories.
- [Cleats & gloves](https://footballtested.com/category/cleats-gloves): Football cleats and receiver, lineman and youth gloves.
- [Footballs & training](https://footballtested.com/category/footballs-training): Footballs by age, kicking tees, sleds, agility gear and training aids.
- [Flag & 7v7](https://footballtested.com/category/flag-7v7): Flag football belts and flags, 7v7 soft-shell headgear, and non-contact gear.

## Buying guides
- [Flag Football Gear Guide: Belts, Cleats and Mouthguards](https://footballtested.com/guides/flag-football-gear-guide): Flag football needs a flag belt (league issued or your own), molded cleats, a mouthguard, and a ball sized for the age group. Many leagues allow soft-shell headgear and gloves. NFL FLAG youth leagues play five on five with no contact. League rules decide belt style, cleat types and what headgear is allowed, so check before buying.
- [Flag vs Tackle vs 7v7 Football: Rules and Gear Compared](https://footballtested.com/guides/flag-vs-tackle-vs-7v7): Tackle football is full contact, 11 a side at most levels, with helmets and pads. Flag football removes tackling: players pull flags, teams are smaller (NFL FLAG youth plays 5 on 5), and gear is minimal. 7v7 is a passing format with no linemen, often used for offseason training, with soft-shell headgear allowed in many leagues. Flag and 7v7 cost far less to start.
- [Football Cleats Guide: Low, Mid and High Cuts by Position](https://footballtested.com/guides/football-cleats-guide): Skill players such as receivers and defensive backs usually wear low or mid cuts for speed. Linemen often choose mid or high cuts for ankle support and stability. Molded cleats suit most fields and youth leagues; detachable studs let you change length for wet grass, but some leagues restrict them. Turf shoes work on artificial turf for practice. Fit snug at the heel with a little room at the toe.
- [Football Helmet Buying Guide: Certification, Fit and Care](https://footballtested.com/guides/football-helmet-buying-guide): Buy a football helmet that carries the NOCSAE seal, size it from a head measurement using the maker's chart, and fit it so it sits about an inch above the eyebrows with the jaw pads snug and the chin strap centered. Follow the maker's reconditioning and recertification schedule through a licensed reconditioner, and respect the maker's maximum service life. Independent lab ratings, such as Virginia Tech's, help compare models.
- [Football Shoulder Pad Sizing: Fit by Chest and Position](https://footballtested.com/guides/football-shoulder-pad-sizing): Size shoulder pads with the maker's chart, usually by chest circumference measured under the armpits and, for some brands, shoulder width. Then match the cut to the position: quarterbacks and receivers wear lighter, lower-profile pads; running backs, linebackers and defensive backs wear all-purpose pads; linemen wear larger pads with more coverage. The pads should cover the shoulders and collarbones and let the arms move freely.
- [Football Size by Age: Official, Youth, Junior and Pee Wee](https://footballtested.com/guides/football-size-by-age): Wilson's sizing is a common reference: Official size for ages 14 and up, Youth for ages 12 to 14, Junior for ages 9 to 12, and Pee Wee for ages 6 to 9. Leagues set their own game ball rules, and size numbers differ between brands, so check your league and the brand's age range. Leather balls are the game standard at higher levels; composite balls are durable and grippy for practice and youth play.
- [Receiver vs Lineman Gloves: Football Gloves Compared](https://footballtested.com/guides/receiver-vs-lineman-gloves): Receiver gloves are thin with tacky palms for catching. Lineman gloves have padding on the back of the hand and fingers for blocking and hand fighting, with a durable palm. Skill players who block, such as running backs and linebackers, often choose all-purpose gloves. High school (NFHS) rules require gloves that meet the NOCSAE or SFIA glove standard and carry its seal at the wrist opening.

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