Best Lacrosse Visors for Helmets
The best clear, tinted, black and colored visors for lacrosse helmets, plus a level-by-level breakdown of when visors are legal.
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You think you've tapped out your lax swag: the perfect stick, a custom-strung pocket, your helmet tilted just right, cleats on point with socks to match.
What else can you do to up your style on the field? The answer may be staring you right in the face: a visor begging to live in your facemask. It's the finishing touch that shows off your personality and strikes fear into your opponents.
Lacrosse is mostly a spring sport, so a visor also protects your eyes from sun glare, dirt, dust and stray pokes. This guide will help you find the best visor for your needs and style.
Keep in mind that depending on your league or level, there are rules about a visor's style and tint, and even whether you can wear one at all. You can learn more in the legality section below.
Coach's note: I've seen it in every corner of the lax world: the upstate New York kid squinting into a low March sun, the Virginia Beach attackman fighting glare off the ocean in June, and the Ontario box player who thinks a tinted shield looks mean. A clear visor helps with all of that, but the ref will send you to the bench in a heartbeat if your tint isn't legal. Check the rulebook before you spend the money.
Best lacrosse visors
Right now, there aren't a ton of lacrosse-specific visors. Luckily, the bigger selection of football visors can fit your lacrosse helmet with a little adjustment.
Our top picks
- Best clear visor: Barnett Visor Clear
- Best tinted visor: Barnett Visor Tinted
- Best black visor: SLEEFS Black Diamond Eye Shield
- Best colored visor: EliteTek Color Visor
Overview of the best lacrosse visors
| # | Visor | Best for | Drip | Legality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Barnett Visor Clear | Best clear visor | 4/5 | Legal at most levels |
| 02 | Barnett Visor Tinted | Best tinted visor | 4.5/5 | Check your league |
| 03 | SLEEFS Black Diamond Helmet Eye Shield | Best black visor | 5/5 | Check your league |
| 04 | EliteTek Color Visor for Helmets | Best colored visor | 5/5 | Check your league |
Best lacrosse visor reviews
1. Barnett Visor Clear Best clear visor
- Drip level4/5
- Best forYouth and high school (clear is legal)
- MaterialPolycarbonate
- TintClear
- AttachmentTwo clamps at the bottom
- Fit"Universal"
This is a cheap, durable polycarbonate visor with scratch and fog resistance that meets youth and high school specs. It has a universal fit and attaches with two clamps at the bottom to keep it out of your line of sight.
The sturdy Barnett is a perfect first visor without costing you an arm and a leg, and young players can move it to new helmets as they grow.
There are drawbacks, though. "Universal" deserves air quotes, since some players have had to Frankenstein it onto their helmets with zip ties. It's an older design, so it may not fit newer helmets as well, and the thick plastic makes it harder to bend into the perfect fit.
Some players question the UV protection since it's clear. It still blocks UV, but the tinted and polarized versions may do a better job.
- Affordable
- Fog and scratch resistant
- Legal at most levels
- Easy clamp attachment, hardware included
- Can be tough to fit on lacrosse helmets
- Questionable UV protection
- Older design
BattleLax pick: BattleLax doesn't sell visors. Need a helmet to put it on? The Cascade CPV-R Lacrosse Helmet ($175.00) is a solid, affordable lid for younger players.
2. Barnett Visor Tinted Best tinted visor
- Drip level4.5/5
- Best forRec play and practice where tint is allowed
- MaterialPolycarbonate
- TintTinted
- AttachmentTwo clamps at the bottom
- Fit"Universal"
The Barnett Visor Tinted is the tinted sibling of our best clear visor.
It has all the same positives plus more UV and blue light protection. It attaches the same way and uses the same polycarbonate as the clear version.
The price and toughness still make it a solid first visor for players in leagues that allow tint, and the universal fit works on youth and adult helmets the same way.
It also shares the clear version's questionable "universal" fit. The tinted version is a little newer, so it may fit more recent helmets.
The big drawback is that tint isn't legal in most organized lacrosse, including youth and high school. Check your league's rulebook before you buy one for a young player.
- Affordable
- Tinted
- Fog and scratch resistant
- UV and blue light protection
- Easy clamp attachment, hardware included
- Not legal in most official leagues
BattleLax pick: BattleLax doesn't sell visors. Need a new lid to go with it? Check out the Cascade SL Lacrosse Helmet ($279.99).
3. SLEEFS Black Diamond Helmet Eye Shield Best black visor
- Drip level5/5
- Best forMax intimidation (where tint is allowed)
- MaterialPolycarbonate
- TintSolid black
- AttachmentTwo inset clamps
- Fit"Most" helmets
If you want a black visor that hides your eyes and gives you the most intimidating look, the SLEEFS Black Diamond is your best bet.
It has a solid black tint and a sleek design that blends into your helmet. The polycarbonate build is durable and resists scratches and fog.
Like the Barnett visors, it attaches with two clamps at the bottom, but the clamps are inset, so there's no gap between the visor and the cage. It looks sleeker and cleaner.
As cool and sturdy as it is, it has some obvious drawbacks, starting with price. It's typically almost double the other visors here. The tint also makes it illegal in most official leagues.
It doesn't claim a universal fit. The listing says it fits "most" helmets, and since it's built for football, it may not work with some lacrosse helmets. There are also mixed reports on whether the clamps are included or sold separately.
- Sleek black look
- Fog and scratch resistant
- UV and blue light protection
- Newer design
- Pricier than other options
- Not a universal fit
- Not legal in most official leagues
BattleLax pick: BattleLax doesn't sell visors. Want a helmet worthy of a blacked-out shield? Go with the Cascade XRS Pro Lacrosse Helmet ($339.99).
4. EliteTek Color Visor for Helmets Best colored visor
- Drip level5/5
- Best forMax drip (where tint is allowed)
- MaterialPolycarbonate with polyester inner
- TintOrange, blue or gold, clear or smoke base
- AttachmentTwo inset clamps
- FitFootball universal
The EliteTek Color Visor is the flashiest of the flashy, so you can show off your style on and off the field.
It's another polycarbonate build with a polyester inner layer for a comfortable, impact-resistant visor. Like the Black Diamond, it attaches with two inset clamps at the bottom.
Unfortunately, it's a football universal fit and doesn't attach easily to youth small and extra small helmets. With a little work, though, you should be able to get it on your lacrosse helmet.
Pick a clear or smoke base in orange, blue or gold for a unique flash that makes you stand out. The tint filters UV and blue light and cuts down on glare.
At an affordable price, it makes a good case for adding to anyone's drip, but the sizing and tint are real drawbacks. Like the others, it's not allowed in most organized youth, high school and college leagues.
- Lots of cool colors
- Impact resistant
- UV and blue light protection
- Newer design
- Pretty affordable
- Not built for lacrosse
- Not a universal fit
- Not legal in most official leagues
BattleLax pick: BattleLax doesn't sell visors. Want a helmet to rock it on? The Warrior Burn X Lacrosse Helmet ($309.99) has tons of color options to match.
Are lacrosse helmet visors legal?
It depends entirely on your (or your player's) age and league. Our breakdown may not match your league exactly, so check its rules before you buy a visor. Here's a general look at visor legality by level.
Youth lacrosse
There's no universal rule on visors in youth leagues, but based on our research, many follow high school rules.
Rule of thumb: the visor has to be clear and molded, with no tint of any kind or degree. You also can't wear tinted glasses under a visor, but you can wear tinted glasses without one.
High school lacrosse
Visors are legal but follow the same rules as youth: clear and molded, with no tint of any kind or degree. These rules come from the NFHS boys' lacrosse rulebook and state association uniform rules, so check the current edition for your state.
College lacrosse
Visors are legal in the NCAA and the MCLA (which follows NCAA rules), but the rule is much more general than in high school and youth ball.
A plastic face shield attached to the helmet is allowed as long as it's completely clear. The NCAA does make an exception for tint if the player has a documented medical condition that requires it. Check the current NCAA rulebook for the latest.
Pro lacrosse
There are no formal visor rules across the pro leagues. If you make it to that level, talk to your team's equipment manager or the league office, since legality isn't the only thing to think about. Leagues have different sponsorship deals that can affect what gear, including visors, you can wear.
Recreational leagues
There's no rule of thumb for rec leagues at any age. Check your league's rules or ask its leadership.
Read more: What are the rules of lacrosse?
Helmets to pair with your visor at BattleLax
BattleLax doesn't sell visors, but if you need a helmet to go with yours, these are in stock now. See our best lacrosse helmets, Cascade XRS Pro review and Warrior Burn X review for more.
| Product | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade XRS Pro Lacrosse Helmet | Premium helmet | $339.99 |
| Warrior Burn X Lacrosse Helmet | BOA-fit helmet | $309.99 |
| Cascade SL Lacrosse Helmet | Lighter Cascade | $279.99 |
| Cascade CPV-R Lacrosse Helmet | Budget helmet | $175.00 |
| Cascade XRS Youth Helmet | Youth helmet | $270.00 |
| Cascade Helmet Chin Strap | Spare chin strap | $9.99 |
Prices and stock change, so check the product page before you order.
People also ask
Are visors legal in lacrosse?
It depends on your level and league. High school and most youth leagues allow clear visors with no tint. The NCAA allows clear face shields and makes an exception for tint with a documented medical need. Always check your league's current rulebook.
Can you wear a tinted visor in high school lacrosse?
No. High school rules only allow clear visors with no tint of any kind. You can wear tinted glasses without a visor, but not under one.
Do football visors fit lacrosse helmets?
Many do with a little adjustment, since there aren't many lacrosse-specific visors. Fit varies, and some players need zip ties or extra hardware to get them on.
What is the best lacrosse visor?
For most players, the Barnett Clear visor, since it's affordable and legal at most levels. If your league allows tint, the SLEEFS Black Diamond has the cleanest, most intimidating look.
