A youth softball helmet size chart matches head circumference to a specific brand’s model, not a universal age-based size.
For the full breakdown, see our best Youth Softball Helmet guide.
You cannot buy a youth softball helmet the way you buy a jersey. One brand’s Youth fit might overlap another’s Junior or Small, and a catcher’s helmet chart won’t match a batting helmet chart. The only reliable way to get the size right is to measure the player’s head with a flexible tape and compare that number to the manufacturer’s own chart for the exact model you’re considering.
How To Measure Your Player’s Head For A Helmet
Take the measurement just above the eyebrows and ears, wrapping the tape around the widest part of the head. Keep the tape snug but not tight — pulling it too hard gives you a size that’s too small, and measuring over thick hair or a hat does the same in the other direction.
Match that number against the brand’s chart and pick the size whose range contains the measurement. Age ranges on charts are rough guides only; two 8-year-olds can easily be a full hat size apart.
Youth Batting Helmet Sizes By Brand
Batting helmets for younger players typically cover roughly 18 3/4 to 21 1/2 inches of head circumference.
Boombah’s youth models fit 19 1/2 to 21 1/2 inches, while Because these ranges overlap and shift between models, the specific chart for the helmet you’re buying is the only one that matters.
| Brand / Model | Size | Head Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| Rawlings RCTFTB | One size | 6 1/4–6 7/8 hat |
| Rawlings RCFH | One size | 6 1/2–7 1/2 hat |
| Rawlings Junior | One size | 6 3/8–7 1/8 hat |
| Rawlings Senior | One size | 6 7/8–7 5/8 hat |
| Boombah Defcon JR | Youth | 19 1/2–21 1/2 in. |
| EvoShield XVT 2.0 | XS | 20–21 1/8 in. |
| EvoShield XVT 2.0 | S–M | 21 1/8–22 3/8 in. |
| EvoShield XVT 2.0 | M–L | 21 5/8–23 1/2 in. |
Catcher Helmets Use A Different Chart
Fastpitch catcher helmets size by hat size, and the ranges differ from batting helmets. Some catcher helmets, like the All-Star fastpitch models, run 6 1/4 to 7 across the board. If you’re buying a catcher’s helmet, use the catcher chart — never the batting version.
Fit Checks That Matter For Safety
A correctly fitted helmet sits about an inch above the eyebrows with the rim visible in peripheral vision. It should feel secure without wobbling when the player shakes her head, and the chin strap should allow only one finger underneath. When you’re ready to buy, our tested roundup of the best youth softball helmets can help narrow the choice.
References & Sources
- Academy Sports. “Softball/Baseball Helmet Sizes & Chart for Every Age.” Provides youth batting helmet circumference ranges.
- Academy Sports. “Baseball and Softball Catcher’s Gear Size Chart.” Maps catcher helmet sizes by age and head circumference.
- Scheels. “Baseball & Softball Batting Helmet Sizing Guide.” Details youth batting helmet sizes and fit guidance.
- Rawlings/Easton. “Rawlings Sizing Charts.” Lists model-specific helmet sizes and circumference mappings.