Okay, so I got curious the other day about what specific helmet Nick Bosa uses on the field. You see these guys out there, especially the big names on defense, and sometimes their gear just looks different, you know?
My Process Finding Out
First thing I did was just watch some recent game highlights. Paused it a few times, tried to get a clear look at the helmet shape and the facemask design. It definitely looked like one of those newer, sort of chunkier models. Not the old school Riddell VSR4 look, for sure.
Then, I did what most folks would do, jumped online. Didn’t want anything too technical, just searched something simple like “Nick Bosa helmet type”. Had to sift through a bit of news and stats stuff first.
Found a couple of forum posts and equipment sites that seemed to know their stuff. Consistency is key, right? Saw the same name pop up a few times.
What I Found
It looks like he’s been wearing the VICIS ZERO2 TRENCH model. That seemed right based on the pictures I was looking at. It’s one of those helmets designed specifically for linemen, supposed to handle those impacts in the trenches better.
But the helmet is only half the story. The facemask is also pretty specific.
- Facemask Type: SO-212E
This facemask has a pretty distinct look, more bars down low, probably for better protection around the jaw and mouth area. Makes sense for a defensive end always getting tangled up.
It’s interesting because gear evolves so much. I remember when his brother, Joey, was coming up through Ohio State, and Nick followed him there later. Wonder if they ever compared notes on helmet preferences back then, though the tech changes so fast. Anyway, that VICIS ZERO2 TRENCH with the SO-212E facemask seems to be Nick’s choice for now.
So yeah, that’s the rundown. Just took a bit of looking around, comparing photos, and checking some gear resources. Pretty straightforward once you know what to look for.
