GM Maestro Edge Cricket Helmet Navy - Steel Grille + Neck Protector, BS7928

Built to Take the Hit. Designed to Let You Play.

A helmet is the one piece of gear where there is no second chance. You don't get to learn from the ball that gets through — and the gap most helmets fail on isn't the shell, it's the space between the grille and the peak. A ball that squeezes through there reaches your face at full pace.

The GM Maestro Edge is engineered specifically to close that gap. A precisely fitted high-strength steel grille sits tight to the peak, and a fully integrated side spacer system locks the grille to the shell so nothing moves on impact. Underneath, a high-impact ABS polymer shell over an EPS liner takes the force out of the blow. It is certified to BS7928:2013+A1:2019, and it ships with a neck protector included — not sold separately, the way most brands do it.

Bulletproof Benefits

• Neck protector included: Supplied in the box, covering the rear neck area behind the shell. Most manufacturers charge $40–$60 extra for this, and a growing number of associations now require one for junior cricket. Here it's part of the package.
• BS7928:2013+A1:2019 certified: Independently tested to the current British Standard for cricket head protectors. Many associations now mandate a compliant helmet for juniors — this meets it, which is the first question any coach or parent should ask.
• Minimal grille-to-peak gap: The precision-fitted steel grille sits tight to the peak, closing the gap that balls squeeze through. This is where helmets actually fail, and it's the single most important thing to get right.
• Integrated side spacer system: A fully integrated grille-to-shell spacer adds impact security, keeps your ears clear, and holds face protection exactly where it belongs rather than shifting on contact.
• ABS polymer shell with EPS liner: A rigid outer shell spreads the force across the whole helmet while the EPS liner crushes and absorbs the energy underneath — the same two-stage principle used in motorsport and cycling helmets.
• High-strength steel grille: Steel takes repeated impact without deforming the way lighter titanium alloys can after a hard blow, and it's what the overwhelming majority of club players should be wearing.
• Soft-touch PU foam lining: Comfortable against the head over a long innings, with no hard pressure points at the temples.
• Integrated ventilation channels: Thermoregulated airflow built into the shell — the difference between concentrating on the ball and counting down the overs in a 38-degree afternoon.
• Six sizes, small junior to large adult: A proper fit range, because a helmet that doesn't fit properly doesn't protect properly.
• Sleek navy painted finish: A clean modern look that sits well with most club colours.

A certified helmet with the neck protector already included, at $189. This is not the piece of equipment to save money on, and not the one to leave until the week before round one — the popular adult sizes clear fast once pre-season starts.

Specifications

• Brand: GM (Gunn & Moore)
• Model: Maestro Edge
• Colour: Navy
• Shell: High-impact ABS polymer
• Liner: EPS impact-absorbing liner with soft-touch PU foam comfort lining
• Grille: High-strength steel, precision fitted
• Grille fixing: Fully integrated grille-to-shell side spacer system
• Ventilation: Integrated airflow channels
• Safety standard: Complies with BS7928:2013+A1:2019 (British Standards Institute)
• Included: Neck protector
• Sizes: Small Junior, Junior, Large Junior, Small Adult (57–59 cm), Adult (59–61 cm), Large Adult (61–63 cm)
• Season: 2026/27

Why a Neck Protector Matters

The back of the neck, just below the helmet shell, is the one area a standard helmet leaves exposed — and it's where a ball that beats you and lifts can do catastrophic damage. The A1:2019 amendment to BS7928 was introduced specifically to address neck protector compatibility, and most Australian associations now either require or strongly recommend one for junior cricket. The Maestro Edge includes a neck protector as standard rather than selling it as an add-on, so the helmet is compliant and complete out of the box.

What BS7928:2013+A1:2019 Actually Means

BS7928 is the British Standard for cricket head protectors. The 2013 revision followed a series of serious incidents and introduced a far harder test regime: helmets are struck with a cricket ball at speed from multiple angles, and critically, the grille is tested to ensure a ball cannot penetrate or deform it into the face. The A1:2019 amendment added further requirements covering neck protectors. Many Australian state and club associations now require a BS7928-compliant helmet for junior cricket, and most insurers reference it. If a helmet doesn't state compliance, assume it doesn't have it.

How to Fit a Cricket Helmet Properly

Measure the circumference of your head about 2 cm above your eyebrows and match it to the size range — Small Adult covers 57–59 cm, Adult 59–61 cm and Large Adult 61–63 cm. The helmet should sit level, with the peak roughly a finger's width above your eyebrows, not tilted back. It should feel firm all the way around with no movement when you shake your head, before the strap is even done up. Then set the grille so there's a gap of no more than a ball's width between the bottom of the peak and the top of the grille, and check your line of sight is unobstructed when you take guard. A helmet that rocks forward when you duck is too big, and too big is genuinely dangerous.

When to Replace a Helmet

Replace it after any significant impact, even if there's no visible damage — the EPS liner works by crushing, and once crushed it won't absorb a second blow in the same place. Replace it if the grille is bent, if the shell is cracked or deeply scratched, or if the internal padding has compressed enough that the fit has loosened. As a general rule, a regularly used helmet has a working life of three to five years. Never buy a used cricket helmet; you have no idea what it has already absorbed.

Who It's For

Every batter facing a hard ball, from juniors through to senior club and grade cricketers, plus wicketkeepers standing up to the stumps. If your association requires BS7928 compliance and a neck protector — and most now do for junior cricket — this covers both.