Travis Kelce is sure to go down as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.A three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, he boasts a string of personal records across 12 seasons in the league. Kelce has been in the NFL for over a decade and always sports trusted equipmentGettyAfter playing just one snap in his 2013 rookie year, he has been a mainstay for the Kansas City offense ever since, playing at least 15 regular season games in each of the next 11 years.Kelce will hope to be a key weapon for the Chiefs again this season, and he’ll be eyeing yet another trip to the Super Bowl.The position of tight end is a demanding one, as they are required to receive, block and rush on any given Sunday.And to deal with the strain of the role, Kelce has been helped by some trusty gear of his own.The 35-year-old has found himself well protected by his helmet – which looks a little different to those worn by his teammates and rivals.What helmet does Travis Kelce wear?For eight seasons, Kelce was seen sporting a Schutt Air XP helmet.But in 2021, he upgraded to the to the Schutt F7 and has never looked back.According to WhatProsWear, the F7 is one of the best helmets in the game, with a perfect 5/5 on the Virginia Tech Helmet Rating scale.It is known for being super light and features Schutt’s ‘Tektonic Plates’.The appearance of Kelce’s helmet has caused some debateGettyPlaced on the top of the helmet, those plates move independently from the rest of the shell to help distribute impact and absorb rotational forces.The helmet also has five different panels that can be mixed and matched, so if something breaks, or a different setup is needed, they can easily be swapped out.According to the Helmet Stalker Instagram page, Kelce has been wearing a Schutt F7 UR1 this year.He compliments that with an F7-EGOP-VI facemask and a Riddell hardcup chinstrap. In 2023, he used an F7-EGOP-III facemask.Some NFL fans aren’t keen on the design of Kelce’s helmetGettyWhile the appearance of Kelce’s helmet has caused some debate, the F7 is proving popular, and is used by athletes across the league.Along with Kelce, the Chiefs’ superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes also has a unique helmet. Mahomes wears his gear higher on his head to help prevent any serious head injuries and to allow him to see clearer. The Chiefs kick off their new campaign in Sao Paulo, Brazil as they face the LA Chargers, live on talkSPORT 2.