Ball and socket design that helps reduce rotational motion.
The Mips® Spherical is a two-piece parted energy absorbing liner. It consists of a spherical piece and a pseudo-spherical piece that are layered on top of each other to move independently from each other. The design allows integration of the Mips system between different eps layers in a helmet, making the Mips system almost invisible in the helmet.
Mips® Spherical is a patented technology developed by Bell and Giro in collaboration with Mips, that is available exclusively on Bell and Giro products. Bell and Giro Mips® Spherical helmets are available for road, gravel and mountain bike, as well as motorcycle, ski and snowboard helmets.
When a helmet is impacted at an angle, it can cause the head to rotate suddenly and violently. This is a common source of concussions and brain injury. The Mips® Spherical system is designed to provide movement inside the helmet to help reduce the rotational motion to the head in certain angled impacts, thereby lowering the risk of such injuries. The design of the Mips® Spherical provides seamless integration, a comfortable fit, and allows for incorporated ventilation.
