Interesting . . . a bit too close to the head though ... remember the webbing/padding adds an inch or so to the "radius" or whatever you'd call it. Even SF Helmets seem to conform to that, but you think in the future there might be a shock-adsorbing gel of some kind that would allow for a smaller helmet so maybe you're not so far off. It's very good. Although I've done nothing lately, I remember how hard it is to work with meatballs. - TJ