Team Wendy Introduces the EXFIL® Endurance Ballistic Helmet, Engineered to Reduce the Burden of Extended Wear

The EXFIL^® Endurance reflects the complementary capabilities brought together following Avon Protection’s 2020 acquisitions of Team Wendy and Ceradyne’s ballistic protection business:

• At its core is a ballistic shell made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a low-density material that combines high strength and energy absorption with low weight. The complete helmet system weighs approximately 2.29 pounds and is available in Black, MultiCam^®, Coyote Brown and Ranger Green.
• The shell incorporates CERADYNE™ Ballistic Technology with a no-thru-hole design and mechanically fastened rails and shroud, eliminating penetrations through the ballistic material. Patented Seamless Shell construction separately preserves fiber continuity to support consistent performance across the shell.

“There is a cumulative effect from carrying weight on your head for hours at a time. It can contribute to fatigue and ultimately affect how focused you are on the task in front of you,” said Daron Shank, Product Category Director at Team Wendy. “Reducing that burden has real value, but it has to be achieved without sacrificing ballistic performance.

“That same thinking carries through to the Endurance helmet’s no-thru-hole shell technology. By avoiding penetrations through the ballistic material, we can help preserve shell integrity while still providing a stable platform for mission equipment.”

Fit and Function

Equipment integration is built into the EXFIL^® Endurance through a low-profile, reinforced polycarbonate reverse-dovetail rail system designed for broad accessory compatibility. An NVG shroud with updated shock cords helps stabilize night-vision equipment, while a Velcro^® pattern designed by tactical operators provides dedicated space for cable management, identifiers and other attachments. Together, those features give operators multiple ways to configure the helmet around the equipment they carry. 

“The more you add to it, the more those details matter,” said Shank. “The helmet still needs to feel stable, balanced and manageable. We paid close attention to how each element integrates so everything feels like part of one complete setup.”