There are essentially 2 choices when purchasing an autographed football helmet. Replica or authentic? When should you get an authentic? What are the differences?
1.) Replica helmets are lighter and have less padding on the inside of the helmet. Authentic ones are just the opposite.
2.) I like to follow the rule of matching up the cost of the autograph with the cost of the helmet. Making them as close as possible. For example, if I am paying $50 for an autograph, I certainly don't want to put that on a $200 helmet. However, if I am paying $200 for an autograph, that would be a good time to use an authentic helmet.
3.) What is a speed helmet? See those little horizontal holes on top of the helmet? Those are what make it a speed helmet. Only players in the 2000s