Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, cycling. GearScore lines up the gear by price, quality and — for anything that protects a head — whether it carries the certification the league or the law requires.
Side by side
Certification marks come from the certifying body's own lists. Price stars are relative within a category. how we score
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"Youth football helmet under $200 that's NOCSAE certified?" — answered from the table above.
Your comparison and flags, in your inbox. Nothing else, ever.
Why this exists
Bicycle helmets sold in the US must meet the CPSC standard; football helmets need NOCSAE certification for most leagues; youth bats need the USA Baseball stamp. None of that is obvious from a product photo.
How it works
Helmets, balls, gloves or bats.
Price, quality, certification and ship time side by side, with the certifying body linked.
One question, one tap to Amazon.
Where the product's typical price band sits against the others in the same table. 5 = cheapest quartile. Relative, not a judgement of worth.
Materials, warranty and return window as published by the brand. Each is linked. We do not read or invent customer reviews.
Skincare: ingredient list checked against the linked ACOG / FDA rules. Kids: CPSC rules. Sports: certification marks. 5 = no flags.
Does the brand publish the full ingredient list, country of origin and a returns policy you can find in one click? One point each.
Plans
The table and the checker are free and stay free. Pay once for unlimited answers and a printable shopping list you can take to the store or to your doctor.
Unlimited questions for 30 days and a printable list built from your answers.
For a pregnancy, a season, or a growing kid: the tool stays unlocked while you need it.
All prices in USD. Payments are handled by Stripe; we never see your card. A paid plan unlocks the full version on the device you paid from — keep the Stripe receipt to re-activate elsewhere.
Common questions
GearScore lists the certification each item carries, such as NOCSAE, CPSC, or USA Bat, but it is a comparison tool, not the certifying body itself. Always confirm the exact certification status directly with the manufacturer or your league before you buy or use the gear.
Yes, GearScore is described as free and requires no login. The material doesn't say anything about storing information you enter, so we can't confirm one way or the other beyond what's stated: it's free, no login needed.
The material only describes it as 'our quality score' used to compare helmets, balls, gloves and bats side by side. It doesn't explain the exact scoring method, so treat it as a general comparison, not a technical or certified rating.
GearScore shows price band, ship time and sources for each item so you can compare, but the description doesn't say GearScore itself sells or ships the gear. Check the listed source for actual purchase and shipping details.
GearScore is meant to help players and parents compare gear side by side, including safety certifications like NOCSAE, CPSC and USA Bat. Since certification and equipment rules can matter a lot for safety, it's still a good idea to confirm requirements with your coach, league, or the manufacturer.
GearScore indica la certificación que tiene cada artículo, como NOCSAE, CPSC o USA Bat, pero es una herramienta de comparación, no el organismo certificador. Le recomendamos confirmar el estado exacto de la certificación directamente con el fabricante o con su liga antes de comprar o usar el equipo.
Sí, GearScore se describe como gratuito y no requiere iniciar sesión. El material no menciona si la información que usted ingresa se guarda, así que no podemos confirmarlo más allá de lo indicado: es gratis y no necesita cuenta.
El material solo lo describe como 'nuestro puntaje de calidad', usado para comparar cascos, pelotas, guantes y bates lado a lado. No explica el método exacto de cálculo, así que debe tomarlo como una comparación general, no como una evaluación técnica o certificada.
GearScore muestra el rango de precio, el tiempo de envío y las fuentes de cada artículo para que usted pueda comparar, pero la descripción no indica que GearScore venda o envíe el equipo directamente. Revise la fuente indicada para conocer los detalles de compra y envío.
GearScore está pensado para ayudar a jugadores y padres a comparar equipo lado a lado, incluyendo certificaciones de seguridad como NOCSAE, CPSC y USA Bat. Como las reglas de certificación y equipo pueden ser importantes para la seguridad, es buena idea confirmar los requisitos con su entrenador, su liga o el fabricante.
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