Bauer 4500 Hockey Helmet Review
About Bauer 4500 Hockey Helmet
The Bauer 4500 Hockey Helmet provides great protection and comfort for the player. It features a lightweight, comfortable design with a moisture-wicking liner to keep the player cool and dry. The helmet also features a quick-release chin strap for easy on and off.
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Ratings and Reviews
Good all around helmet.
Great Helmet, easy to adjust and long lasting. I bought a Bauer Re-Akt 150 which broke just over 2 years after getting it. I’m playing pick up 1-2 times a week. The Re-Akt replaced a 4500 that I had for roughly 10+ years. Good design and fit.
Classic
Hung em up in 07. Decided to go skate again and couldn’t find my old bucket. This is identical to my last helmet. If it ain’t broke..
Not a great fit for me...
Maybe I have a weird head, but I had to cut the foam in several areas to make it at all comfortable for me, it was cutting into my head right behind my ears. Seems to be good quality though.
Bauer 4500 Helmet
Classic helmet that is comfortable. The foam maybe old school but it feels better than all the new stuff that companies come up with. Definitely overpriced and selling at the cost because all the kids want to look like the NHLers. It’s basically the same thing as the original Cooper helmet in the 90’s. Recently took a puck off the head and didn’t feel a thing.
Helmet
The helmet fits well and is a good quality. The side snaps are very stiff but I am sure they will get easier over time.
Hockey Helmet
great value and product! my adult son has a larger head so I needed to get him this helmet for biking and roller blading as those helmets are too small and dont protect his head..
Excellent Fit
Fits extremely well with 4 points of adjustment. Will definitely will buy again when needed.
INCREADIABLE
Bought a white m/d bauer 4500 came sooo fast!!! Didn't fit so i return NO HASSLE! USE PUREHOCKEY.COM!
Wonderful helmet, and great fit!!
I bought this helmet. It fits like a glove. After just a few practices, the foam molds to the shape of your head. I have heard people claim it’s a concussion bucket, but first you should consider the fact, that no helmet will protect you from taking a nasty spill in the boards, or getting run over with a big hit. The helmet that fits you best will offer the most protection. Great… read more helmet overall.
You can’t go wrong
Be it playing, ref or coach you can’t go wrong with this lid. I think this is the only bucket I’ve used for the last 20 years. Comfortable, inexpensive and durable!
Fantastic helmet
What can be said about this helmet that hasn’t already been said? From it’s classic look and style, to the comfort, being light weight, and at a fair price. Pair it up with a visor or a cage for added protection, and it still looks great. I’ve been wearing mine for a while now and I love it. When the time comes for this one to be replaced, and hopefully Bauer is still making… read more them, I would definitely be getting another 4500. You just can’t go wrong with this helmet!
Classic Greatness Never Dies
This is an amazing helmet for good reason, but it’s important to understand why lest certain necessities seem to be limitations. A properly sized 4500 fits on your head like a glove (And bonus points for me finding it simple because it was the only available XL at time of purchase), but part of that is due to a design that makes wearing glasses impossible. Invest in contacts,… read more visors and an athletic training mask and you’ll be a Sith Lord prepared for the ice.
Easy to use
Bought this helmet for my 5 year old who is learning to skate and wants to play hockey. It’s easy to use and is adjustable! Plus it’s a great price for starting out.
The Best Cheap option
This helmet is a true classic. It looks good, and works well despite not having any of the fancy new foams. The only downside is you have to break it in. The foam in the helmet takes more than a few wears to start to feel more comfortable. But it's the best helmet in it's price bracket in my opinion.
The Best
This is always and will always be the best helmet! And crazy fast shipping too...HockeyMonkey is where it’s at for everything hockey related
Works well.
The helmet works well for adult league. If I played in a hitting league maybe I’d want something with more cushion, but I don’t, and this works fine. The sizing screws have to be taken off in order to put a cage on, so that may be a deterrent if you’re picky. So far so good.
Oldie but goodie
Had this helmet before and it never disappoints with protection!
Great helmet, great price!
I started subbing in my local adult hockey league last fall and was still using an old CCM helmet I used for roller hockey back in the late 90s (not continuously since then though...). I browsed several brands and styles, and kept coming back to this helmet for the other reviews and the price. I've got a roster spot this season & in the two games I've played so far (along… read more with coaching for both of my kids' hockey teams) - I love this helmet. The adjustment does require the loosening of four screws & took two tries (first at home, seconds after playing - got a little tight during a game) but there are marks to go by when adjusting it. Having to replace the back two screws with crown screws for my face cage snaps threw me off a bit (there aren't separate crown screws or holes for them) - but they work great. Got a white one initially & put a Bauer 2-tone cage (black outside, white inside) on it without any issues. Might have to get a 2nd one in black rather than go back to my old CCM!
Excellent great looking bucket
Great looking helmet for kids. Great price. Easy to adjust the size on the helmet. Good surface area to apply decals and numbers to the helmet. The price makes it easier to buy 2 helmets to match your kids sweaters. Looks great with a visor.
Old school
Bought for my son but the feel of the inside and fit was not good. Maybe OK for an adult skater but would not recommend for an 11 year old.
Super comfy!
I now understand why so many pros use this helmet. I've had this helmet for a few weeks and I love it. Padding hugs your head and doesn't pinch or hurt in any way. Adjustment is super simple for getting the perfect fit. The chin guard on the cage is really soft. One thing I really like about this helmet is that it doesn't seem to absorb sweat, so after a game you just wipe it with… read more a towel and it's all dry, unlike the rest of my gear that has to sit outside for a day. This is one product that you don't have to spend a lot in order to get professional grade quality. Highly recommend.
Great Value, as well as product!
I purchased this helmet a few weeks ago and I am extremely pleased with the results. It is easy to adjust and wears extremely well. I have used the Bauer helmet since I began playing and there product has only improved in comfort and durability. I will definetly be purchasing this product in the future!
Good solid helmet
I'd recommend this product to anyone , it has a lot of adjustable parts for a good fit
GREAT PRODUCT
Great product, good quality for a good price. Can't go wrong with that! Will definitely recommend that to everyone I know.
Great lid!
This is a great helmet. Comfortable, easily adjustable, and a solid protector. The sizing chart is right on, too, and the price is great for such a great brain bucket!
Best bonnet for your money.
I tried pricier helmets and I found they were not as sturdy. The liners fell apart or the "anti-concussion" features came unglued. I went back to this classic which is protective, dependable and affordable.
Great for big heads!
I have a 7 7/8 long oval shaped head and have huge problems finding hockey helmets that fit. This one does - and goes bigger too! Good protection, well built, no complaints.
Fit is great and price is better
picked it up a year ago and love it but the ear openings are so small I always have to tuck my ears in when I put it on. When it shots a little I always do the same cause I removed the ear covers. other than tha ft it's awesome but moved over to the 5100 and problem solved although I miss the 4500 and the classic padding.
Great Helmet Deal
We got the helmet today and are amazed at the high quality for the cost. Adjusting the size is super easy as well.
An all time best
I've used this type of helmet for nearly 25 years. It is the best that I've ever used.
Classic Bucket
I have an issue. I'm stuck in the past when it comes to hockey gear. Yeah, I had to upgrade some things like shoulder pads and shinnies. But I'm so thankful They are still making (well pretty close anyway to the original) this helmet. I bought a black, navy and will be picking up a white one at some point too.
A Timeless Classic
The Bauer 4500 has been around for decades and there's reasons for that. It may be somewhat outdated technology-wise compared to modern helmets, but no one can deny that it is extremely comfortable and looks fantastic on your melon. After wearing it for awhile, the foam padding molds to your head and the thing fits like a glove. If you don't have a serious history of concussions… read more and want a cheap, stylish bucket then the 4500 is definitely for you.
Best Protection = Best Fit
There's a reason why many NHL players used to wear this helmet and still do. The best protection is ALWAYS the best fit. I've tried on a ton of other helmets such as the Re-Akt, 11k, and top level Bauer models and none fit like this. The padding is extremely comfortable and molds to my head shape over time. I would wear this helmet on any level of hockey. It's the best hockey purchase… read more I've ever made. Only downside is there is no screw free attachment.
Great value
I wasn't looking to spend a lot on a helmet so I decided to give this one a shot. I like that it is adjustable in size so that my head fits perfectly in it. The padding stays in place unlike my previous helmet. It's too early to comment on the durability and longevity of it but from what I have read on previous reviews this helmet seems to live up to it's reputation. Overall I'm… read more satisfied with this purchase.
Big
I believe the helmet was pretty big when i got it and i have a large head. I like how light it is and how it conforms around my head very well when reduced.. It was difficult to find to figure out how to reduce it wish it was easier to adjust it,,
Worn this helmet for years
Have had 3 different 4500 helmets and never had a problem. Padding always stayed in place and held up. Padding is not best for protection but a great value. I am a large and wear a 7 3/8 baseball cap.
Good Helmet for a Square Head
Seems to run true to size, ordered an XL and fits my head just fine, and I also wear an UnderArmour skull cap underneath. Fits comfortably. I wear a 7 3/4 baseball cap.
Best Helmet Terrible Price Point
I love this helmet and it fits my head like a glove. I have been using this helmet since 1993 and nothing has changed except the price point. For this only I have given this bucket a lower rating. Somebody at Bauer is rolling on the floor laughing because they are charging $70 for a 3 decade old helmet that should cost $30. Either way still the most comfortable bucket ever and it… read more doesn't look like your wearing a fishbowl.
Awesome
I just picked up my new 4500 to replace my other new 9900 and couldn't be happier! Kind of old school, like my Cooper SK 2001. Light, actually very light, super comfortable, fit it with my 9900 cage and its great! If you are close to in between size, I suggest size down. I went from Medium 9900 to a Small 4500. This has been my best purchase this year. I have a 9900 for sale if… read more anyone needs one that is a month old and black...
Best Ever!
I love this helmet! It was light, protective, and it is what the pro's wear! It's Great.
Best helmet ever
This is the best helmet i've ever used, i used to use a reebok 8k and then i got myself a 4500 for my team colors and it was soooooo comfortable. the classic inner pads feel much better than gels and stirofoam in other helmets. the only negative is the ventilation, after a game if your on the ice a lot your gonna be a little hotter with the 4500 bucket, but the flow is unimaginable… read more with a ccm cage. i would recommend this to anyone!!
Simple yet awesome
This helmet is the perfect buy. very very very cheap in price. Many pros wear this helmet. Very light and snug fit on the head. Could see why some say it is uncomfortable, but i love it
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Specifications |
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| Brand | Bauer | ||
| Category | Hockey Helmets | ||
| Width | 8.31 | ||
| Adjustability | Tool Required | ||
| Comfort Padding | Low-density VN (Vinyl Nitrile) | ||
| Helmet Combo Face Mask | 5100 II = with Profile II facemask | ||
| Helmet Ear Pieces | Ergo Translucent Covers with Low Density Foam Strip | ||
| Helmet J Clips | Traditional Dual Screw | ||
| Helmet Style | With Facecage | ||
| Liner | Triple density foam liner | ||
| Player Profile | For the Performance player that wants a comfortable helmet that combines traditional and current attributes | ||
| Product Certification | CSA, HECC, CE | ||
| Shell | Two-piece HDPE (High-density polyethylene) | ||
| Size Adjustability | Tool-Free (Side Placement) | ||
| Padding | Dual-density cellflex foam | ||
| Tool Free Adjustability | No | ||
| Cage Type/Color | N/A | ||
| Helmet Certifications | CSA, HECC, CE | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | ||
| Weight | 590 Grams | ||
| Adjustable Length | Yes | ||
