Company on the Rise: Gamebreaker Headgear Rises With Flag Football and 7on7 Boom
It’s no secret that football is evolving. With parents concerned about the dangers of tackle football, other low-contact forms of the sport, like flag and 7on7, are rising rapidly.
We’ve profiled the rise of flag football before, especially girl’s athletes who are pioneering how the game is played. However, even though non-contact football is safer than tackle, players still need protection. In 2001, Gamebreaker developed a solution with its first soft-shelled helmets. Now, they’re our Company on the Rise as flag football continues its rapid national growth.
Gamebreaker focuses on headgear and merch designed for fast-paced grass or turf sports. Its primary markets include flag football and 7on7, but it also has merchandise for soccer, surfing, MMA, and other sports.
Founded with speed-driven sports in mind, Gamebreaker prioritizes mobility and comfort. Its headgear meets safety standards while remaining lightweight and flexible. Its Multi-Sport Soft Shell Headgear retails for $59.99 and comes in a variety of colors and sizes. This model uses ventilated padding and a hook-and-loop chin strap for comfort.
The Gamebreaker-Pro Soft Shell Headgear sells for $79.99 and includes enhanced impact material and a more advanced fit system that absorbs and disperses force. The GameBreaker-PRO headgear and GameBreaker-AURA soccer headband are both 5-Star rated by Virginia Tech, the leader in science behind helmet safety. Another variation, called the Surf Pro Soft Shell Helmet, retails for $79.99 and offers similar protection and fit across sports.
All models come in multiple sizes, from Small to XX-Large, and are designed around flexibility, ventilation, and durability for fast-paced field-play. The headgear features bold colors, streamlined shapes, and strong visual branding. Without the typical pads of tackle football, soft shell helmets have become a part of a player’s on-field identity.
Visibility has also fueled the brand’s rise. Gamebreaker has flag football brand ambassadors from around the world, including U.S. Women’s National Team stars Izzy Geraci and Laneah Bryan, and Australian Women’s National Team star Kodie Fuller.
As flag football continues its climb toward mainstream prominence, brands like Gamebreaker are gaining even more influence as a result of their innovation and creativity.