When players for Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, step onto the field next week to begin the League's eighth season, they will do so wearing the most advanced lacrosse helmet on the market. According to MLL Commissioner David Gross, the league has designated the new Cascade Pro7 as the Official Helmet of Major League Lacrosse.
"Cascade is more than just an equipment supplier," said Gross. "Having been with the League since the beginning, they have been a great partner and supporter over the years."
Cascade has been the Official Helmet Supplier of Major League Lacrosse since the Summer Showcase tour in 2000. In 2006, Cascade produced 40 limited-edition Pink CPX helmets for the MLL All-Stars and members of Team USA to wear during the All-Star Game. The helmets were subsequently autographed and auctioned online, raising over $19,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
"At Cascade we are proud the best players in the world play in our new Pro 7 helmet," added Bill Brine, Founder of Cascade. "The Pro7 helmet is the direct result of the design input of top MLL players; we built the helmet the way they asked us to."
The Pro7 is the culmination of nearly three years of development by Cascade and represents an entirely new helmet design.
Three main features make the Pro7 unique. First, the Pro7 uses the Seven Technology liner system which has been designed to reduce the energy transferred to head in the event of a direct impact. The system is a combination of design and material that replaces foam with pucks of cylinders that compress upon impact.
Second, the SuperMono Shell breaks away from the tradition method of bolting a visor to the shell, instead resulting in a one piece design in order to maximize the strength of the helmet. This also makes for a much more balanced helmet on the player's head.
Finally, with the ProFit Sizing System, the Pro7 is completely adjustable to fit a large range of sizes, both larger and smaller than was previously available with the CPX. The system results in a fit that is snug so that the helmet can do its job.
More information regarding aspects of the new Pro7, and Cascade's "Released from Captivity" ad campaign can be found at
Cascade Lacrosse Helmets and Women's Iris Eyemasks.
About Cascade Founded in 1986, Cascade is the undisputed leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of helmets and eyewear for lacrosse, the fastest-growing team sport in America. Cascade's products include men's lacrosse helmets, women's lacrosse and field hockey eyewear, rescue and whitewater helmets and ice hockey helmets. Cascade has supplied helmets to 11 consecutive men's lacrosse national championship teams and is the exclusive supplier of helmets to Major League Lacrosse and is the helmet of choice for a majority of lacrosse teams worldwide. Known for its numerous innovations in product and service, Cascade has delivered a number of firsts to the lacrosse industry including: inventing the modern lacrosse helmet, pioneering the single plastic shell, creating the first protective eyemask for women, delivering multi-colors, 24- to 48-hour custom delivery and making radical improvements to style, fit and performance. Learn more about Cascade at
Cascade Lacrosse Helmets and Women's Iris Eyemasks
About Major League Lacrosse Major League Lacrosse, a ten-team professional outdoor lacrosse league, was founded in 1999 by fitness entrepreneur Jake Steinfeld, CEO of Body by Jake Global L.L.C., and founding partners Dave Morrow, a former champion lacrosse player and now CEO of Warrior Lacrosse, a leading global provider of innovative and high performance lacrosse equipment; Timothy B. Robertson, former CEO of The Family Channel and the current chairman of Bay Shore Enterprises, L.L.C., an investment holding company with activities in international media and Internet technology ventures; and Jim Davis, Chairman of New Balance. The MLL commenced play in June of 2001. The MLL is comprised of two conferences. The Eastern Conference contains the original six teams, Boston, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Rochester and Washington. The Western Conference debuted in the 2006 season with MLL expansion franchises Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Additional league information can be found at
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