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Tipperary Windsor Alternatives: Wide-Brim and MIPS Helmets to Try
A MIPS helmet that fits your head shape, with the wide brim or dial you liked.
Match the helmet to the Tipperary you wore: the Equinavia Crown MIPS for a wide brim, MIPS and a dial together, Trauma Void for rounder and longer oval heads, and the One K Avance Wide Brim for the show ring.
The short version
Windsor, Devon, Royal, Caledon or Clover: the closest helmet to try
The Equinavia Crown MIPS is the closest match to a Windsor MIPS, and the Trauma Void, One K and IRH helmets below cover the other shapes and brims riders are replacing.
If they wore
Windsor MIPS or Clover MIPS
If they wore
Windsor MIPS wide brim
Riders switch to
MIPS CCS Avance Wide BrimMIPS and a show-ring brim; hook-and-loop adjustment.
Shop nowIf they wore
Devon MIPS (dial fit)
If they wore
Windsor that felt too oval
If they wore
Caledon MIPS (longer, narrower head)
If they wore
Royal wide brim
Rider voices
Why riders leave the Windsor, and the helmets they chose
Riders tell us fit is the reason: pinching and pressure on the Windsor sent them looking, and the Trauma Void and Equinavia helmets below are the ones they name.
Pinching and pressure in a Windsor
The helmets they point to
Trauma Void LynxEquinavia Crown MIPS
Four riders describe a Windsor that pinched at the sides, pressed on the forehead or was too long and narrow for them.
See sizing and try-onRounder heads: Trauma Void
The helmets they point to
Trauma Void LynxTrauma Void EQ3 NEOZ
The Lynx and the EQ3 are the Trauma Void helmets riders name for a rounder head.
See Trauma VoidCrown MIPS: a dial that fits between sizes
The helmets they point to
The Crown MIPS suits a very large oval head and a slightly rounder one that sits between sizes.
See the Crown MIPSPinching and pressure in a Windsor
Riders disagree even among oval heads, so measure before you switch.
Tipperary Windsor
The Windsor was a little too oval for my head shape and pinched a little on the sides.
Tipperary Windsor
I rode in a Tipperary Windsor for a couple of years and after about 45 minutes, it would start pressing on forehead and giving me a headache.
Tipperary Windsor
Same experience, the Windsor will not fit an oval head. It gave me a headache, had to send it back immediately.
Tipperary helmets
Tipperary helmets are too long and narrow and do not fit me.
Rounder heads: Trauma Void
One rider calls her Lynx the most comfortable helmet she has owned, and another prefers it to the EQ3 for its lower profile.
I have a Trauma Void Lynx and it’s the MOST comfortable helmet I’ve ever had (CO always fit me well too).
Trauma Void helmets
I have a Kask that I like and fits well, then I tried the TraumaVoids – both the EQ3 and Lynx. Both fit very well, but I prefer the Lynx. It is lower profile and seems to wrap around more.
Crown MIPS: a dial that fits between sizes
Both riders describe a Crown MIPS fit they love.
I have the Equinavia Crown MIPS helmet for my very large oval head and I love it. There's a limited range of brands where I live, I drove around a bunch of tack stores, tried on a few MIPS and CO models and none were right.
This helmet was supposed to fit a slightly more round head shape, and it was suggested to size up to Lg if in-between. And it fits perfect, so happy I got the right helmet on the 1st try! I don't need a shim, the adjustment dial doesn't get caught in my hair.
Independent lab ratings
How Trauma Void MIPS helmets rate at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech's 2026 equestrian table rates the Trauma Void NEOZ EQ3 at 4 stars, sixth of 54 helmets, and the Pardus MIPS at 3 stars. The same table lists the Tipperary Windsor MIPS at 2 stars, ranked 37, and does not list the Devon, Royal, Caledon or Clover.
| Helmet | As Virginia Tech lists it | Rank of 54 | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma Void EQ3 NEOZ Helmet | TRAUMA VOID NEOZ EQ3 | 6 | 4 stars |
| Trauma Void Pardus Smooth Helmet | TRAUMA VOID PARDUS MIPS | 18 | 3 stars |
Ranks, stars and model names as Virginia Tech's 2026 table lists them. A rating belongs to that model, not the whole brand, and the table does not measure fit or comfort.
Swap guide
Swap guide: the Tipperary you wore and the helmet to try
Find your Tipperary in the left column. The helmets riders move to sit beside it, with a price tier for each.
Price tiers among these picks: $ (lowest) to $$$$ (highest)
| If you wore | Riders switch to | Why riders choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor MIPS (traditional brim) | MIPS and a rear dial, with a wider brim than most. | |
| Windsor MIPS (wide brim) | The Crown adds a rear dial; the One K is the show-ring brim. | |
| Clover MIPS | One rider tried the Clover and the Lynx; the Crown is the closer feature match. | |
| Devon MIPS | MIPS in a dial fit (Lynx) or a hook-and-loop fit (One K). | |
| Caledon MIPS | A slim fit for oblong heads, with a screw adjuster at the rear. | |
| Royal (traditional or wide brim) | A wide-brim show look in a lighter shell; it has no MIPS. |
Fit tip
Wrap a soft tape about an inch above your eyebrows and compare front-to-back with ear-to-ear: nearly equal points to a round fit, longer front-to-back to a long oval one. Size to the new maker's chart, not your Tipperary size.Closest match
Equinavia Crown MIPS: the closest wide-brim MIPS match
The Equinavia Crown MIPS is the closest match we carry for a Windsor MIPS: Equinavia lists MIPS, a wide brim with a flexible peak, a dial-adjustable fit and front, top and rear vents. Equinavia lists it as certified to ASTM F1163-23/SEI and CE EN 1384:2023, with a removable, washable lining and a chrome-coated frame.
It comes in several finishes, including black with crystals and navy with gold.
In fairness
The Crown MIPS is a standard fit with a dial, not a long oval shape. If your head runs longer front-to-back, the Pardus below is made for that.Shop Equinavia Crown MIPS helmets
Shop all ›Rounder heads
Windsor too oval? Trauma Void Lynx and EQ3 NEOZ
The Trauma Void Lynx Smooth Top is the first helmet to try when a Windsor is too oval for you, with the EQ3 NEOZ as a second look. Trauma Void lists the Lynx Smooth Top as a round fit with MIPS, a rear dial and a washable Coolmax lining, at 600 grams.
The EQ3 NEOZ adds a one-handed magnetic fastener and an adjustment wheel at the back, and Trauma Void lists it as SEI ASTM F1163-23 certified.
In fairness
Look elsewhere if your head runs longer front-to-back than ear-to-ear: the long oval section below suits you better.Shop Trauma Void MIPS helmets
Shop all ›Wide-brim show look
Wide-brim show look: One K Avance Wide Brim and IRH F1
The One K MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim is the wide-brim show helmet to try in place of a wide-brim Windsor. One K lists it with MIPS, a wider brim and a moisture-wicking liner, and it adjusts with hook and loop rather than a rear dial.
The IRH F1 Wide Brim gives the same shaded look in a lighter shell with two liner thicknesses, at a lower tier and without MIPS.
In fairness
If you want a rear dial with your wide brim, the Crown MIPS above has one.One K MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim
You need what fits you, but I stuck with onek after trying the Tipperary Windsor. I did go with MIPS, wide brim.
One K helmets
Second one I am buying (to get a clean one for shows). It's the only one that fits my oval-shaped head! Love it.
Shop One K MIPS helmets
Shop all ›Long oval heads
Long oval head? Trauma Void Pardus and Lynx to try
The Trauma Void Pardus Smooth is the helmet to try for a long oval head if a Windsor did not suit you, with the Lynx as a second choice. Trauma Void lists the Pardus as a slim fit best suited to oblong heads, with MIPS, front and rear vents and a rear screw adjuster, at about 600 grams.
Choose the larger size if you fall between two. One rider with a very large, long oval head settled on the Lynx, and another with an oval head likes her Pardus dial fit.
In fairness
Trauma Void lists the Lynx as a round fit, so try both shapes if your measurements sit between them.Traumavoid Lynx is what my very large, long oval head settled on. I also really liked the Tipperary Clover
I have an oval head and like my Back on Track Pardus very much. It has a dial fit that I did not think I would like, but I do.
Sizing
Sizing a Windsor replacement: measure, then size by shape
Size a Windsor replacement by measuring about an inch above your eyebrows, then pick the shape before the brand. Do not carry your Tipperary size across: each maker cuts its sizes and shapes differently, so compare your measurement with the size chart on each helmet's page.
Trauma Void advises the larger size in the Pardus if you fall between two, and the Crown MIPS has a rear dial to fine-tune the fit. Wear the helmet indoors for several minutes before you commit; pressure at the forehead or sides after a while is the sign to try a different shape.
Equinavia helmets
The dial system is great for someone like me who is between sizes.
Equinavia helmets
I love the size adjustment dial on the back, so it fits regardless of how I have my hair
In fairness
What the Tipperary Windsor does well
Many riders love the Windsor, and some of their reasons still apply.
If you have an oval or narrow head, several riders call the Windsor their best-fitting helmet, so try any replacement on before you retire yours.
If you want a dial with a wide brim, the Windsor wide brim has one at the back, as the Crown MIPS does.
If the liner is the problem, riders say a new liner after about two years makes a Windsor feel new.
Tipperary Windsor alternatives: FAQ
Does the Tipperary Windsor fit oval or round heads?
Riders mostly describe the Windsor as an oval fit, and they disagree even among oval heads: one says it fits her well, another found it too oval and pinching. If your head runs rounder, try the Trauma Void Lynx.
CloseWhat is the closest helmet to a Tipperary Windsor MIPS?
The Equinavia Crown MIPS is the closest we carry: it lists MIPS, a wide brim and a rear dial. For a show-ring brim with MIPS, try the One K MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim, which adjusts with hook and loop rather than a dial.
CloseWhich helmet should I try if a Windsor presses on my forehead?
The Trauma Void Lynx Smooth Top is the first to try for a rounder head, and the Pardus Smooth for a slimmer, long oval one. If your head is longer front-to-back than ear-to-ear, start with the Pardus; otherwise start with the Lynx.
CloseIs the Tipperary Windsor MIPS rated by Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech's 2026 equestrian table lists the Tipperary Windsor MIPS at 2 stars, rank 37 of 54, and does not list the Devon, Royal, Caledon or Clover. The same table gives the Trauma Void NEOZ EQ3 4 stars.
CloseWhat size helmet should I order to replace a Windsor?
Order by measurement, not by your Tipperary size: wrap a soft tape about an inch above your eyebrows and compare it with the size chart on the helmet you choose. Trauma Void advises the larger size in the Pardus when you fall between two.
CloseWhere can I read more comparisons like this?
Riders replacing a Tipperary also read these guides to compare fit across helmet brands.
- Shopping for Alternatives? Tipperary Helmets and Vests
- Tipperary Sportage Alternatives: Helmets Riders Try Next
- Champion helmets no longer sold in the US? Alternatives
- Can't find Charles Owen? Alternatives
- Shopping for alternatives? KASK helmets
- Shopping for alternatives: Samshield helmets
- Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS alternatives
- Charles Owen AYR8 Plus, Halo MIPS and velvet-look show helmets: alternatives
Brands we carry
Helmet brands riders chose after a Windsor
Every helmet on this page comes from a brand we carry: Equinavia, Trauma Void, One K and IRH.
How we built this guide: Virginia Tech ratings from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab's 2026 equestrian table of 54 helmets, checked October 2026. Helmet details as each maker lists them, checked November 2026.