Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

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  • gnishiyama
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2006
    • 379

    Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

    Dear members,
    What are your thoughts and experiences regarding a player's hat size
    and helmet size. Are they usually the same? Slightly smaller/bigger?
    I know there are simple things like different hairstyle, (Manny, Big Papi)
    steroids, that can affect cap/helmet size but being that two different
    companies manufacturer them, New Era/ABC, I was wondering if there was
    a consistent difference or is it all over the place?

    Also does anyone have any experience with a switch-hitter using
    slightly different helmet sizes?

    I have a righty and lefty helmet that is 7 1/2 and 7/ 5/8, which is a
    very slight difference, from a player that is known to wear a 7 3/4 cap.
    Will a player wear a snugger helmet for protection as opposed to
    a cap that can shrink from sweat?

    I myself, when I go to the store have to choose between a 7 1/4 and
    7 3/8 depending on my haircut or sometimes they just fit different from
    time to time and they usually get too tight after a few months from
    sweat drying up. I also tend to buy slightly larger factoring in that
    it will shrink and as I mentioned, even with the same haircut, a 7 1/4
    may feel larger than a 7 3/8 even if its the same exact cap.

    Helmets and caps are usually the hardest items to obtain and also
    hard to authenticate so any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Goh Nishiyama
    Goh Nishiyama

    Always buying Japanese Game Used Memorablia

    gnishiyama@gmail.com
  • ironmanfan
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2005
    • 2252

    #2
    Re: Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

    FWIW, I can tell you that Cal Ripken Jr.'s hat and batting helmet size were the same.

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    • AWA85
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2008
      • 2195

      #3
      Re: Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

      Barry Larkin seemed to wear the same size helmet as his hat size.
      Looking for: Joey Votto game used items.

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      • frikativ54
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2007
        • 3612

        #4
        Re: Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

        Wow - With a fever, I read this as "relationship between helmet size and cup size." I need to rest up and get some more sleep.

        -Frik
        Les Zukor
        bagwellgameused@gmail.com
        Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items

        http://www.bagwellgameused.com
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        • camarokids
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2006
          • 3869

          #5
          Re: Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

          Originally posted by frikativ54
          Wow - With a fever, I read this as "relationship between helmet size and cup size." I need to rest up and get some more sleep.

          -Frik
          I see where your mind is and what your thinking of.....

          Bats and balls, right?
          Thank you,
          David

          This is my email address here!
          dzscope at gmail dot com

          Email is best for personal messages...

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          • frikativ54
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2007
            • 3612

            #6
            Re: Relationship between Helmet Size and Cap Size

            Originally posted by camarokids
            I see where your mind is and what your thinking of.....

            Bats and balls, right?
            LOL! Haha.
            Les Zukor
            bagwellgameused@gmail.com
            Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items

            http://www.bagwellgameused.com
            (617) 682-0408

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