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TopSpin360

Neck training in every direction at once.

A fitted helmet with a weighted arm on top. The athlete circles their head to spin the weight, and the spinning load trains the neck through every direction, at speed. Winner of the NFL 1st and Future competition in 2019.

How it works

Self-generated resistance

Circling the head spins the weighted arm. The faster the athlete circles, the greater the pull the neck has to control.

Every direction, together

Instead of one direction at a time, the neck works through flexion, extension, side-bending and rotation in one smooth movement.

Short, regular sessions

A registered study used about 10–15 minutes, three times a week, for 12 weeks: 3–5 sets of 50 revolutions each way.

What it trains Neck strengthNeck controlMulti-direction stabilitySpeed of muscle responseHead–body coordination

The system and a starting protocol

TopSpin360 is training equipment. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.

Item
What it is
Key details
TopSpin360 helmet
What it isA custom-fitted helmet with a weighted, spinning arm.
Key detailsSizes and weights on request.
Four training phases
What it isFoundation, Stability, Balance and Movement, progressing from slow, controlled circles to dynamic work.
Key detailsThe phase structure used in a registered TopSpin360 study.
Readiness first
What it isA quick check before each session: no current neck pain or injury, no concussion symptoms, no dizziness.
Key detailsAnyone with symptoms should be cleared by their health practitioner first.

In your setting

Performance

Neck robustness for collision sport, helmets and load carriage.

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Schools

Neck training in rugby, league, AFL and other contact-sport programs.

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Clinics & NDIS

Return to neck loading after injury, with clinician judgement and a readiness check.

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Gyms & Pilates

Neck strength and control for combat and contact-sport athletes in your gym.

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The research

Evidence, honestly

Studies using TopSpin360

A randomised trial is under way

Mayo Clinic has registered a randomised study of TopSpin360 in junior ice hockey players, measuring neck strength, force, reaction time and brain-health markers. Results have not been posted yet.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06052553

The wider research

Stronger necks, lower odds

In 6,704 high school athletes, each extra pound of neck strength went with 5% lower odds of concussion. This is an association, not proof of cause.

Collins et al. 2014, J Prim Prev

Strength and bracing reduce head motion

In the lab, stronger necks and bracing before an impact went with less head movement.

Eckner et al. 2014, Am J Sports Med

Training builds strength

Resistance training reliably increases neck strength, but trials haven’t shown it reduces head acceleration on impact.

Ivanic et al. 2024, Br J Sports Med

The link is still uncertain

Pooling 8 studies of 7,625 athletes found only a small, uncertain link between neck strength and concussion (very low certainty).

Garrett et al. 2023, JOSPT

In plain words: Neck training builds neck strength, and stronger, better-braced necks go with less head movement. Whether neck training reduces concussion is not yet known, and no product prevents concussion. We’ll add the TopSpin360 trial results when they’re published.

Set-up, training and support

Sizes and full specifications are available on request. Ask us about availability in New Zealand and the USA.

Space

Minimal: room for the athlete to stand or sit and circle their head safely.

Group use

One helmet per athlete at a time; rotate through a squad.

Training

Coaching and progression packages, priced separately.

Support

Local fitting, set-up and after-sales support.

Questions about TopSpin360

Does TopSpin360 prevent concussion?

No product can prevent concussion. TopSpin360 is a neck strength and control training tool.

Who shouldn’t use it?

Anyone with a current neck injury, recent concussion, dizziness or neck pain should be cleared by their health practitioner first.

How often do athletes train with it?

A registered study used about 10–15 minutes, three times a week, for 12 weeks. We’ll help you build it into your program.

Can school athletes use it?

Yes, with supervision and a gradual build-up. Ask us about sizes for younger athletes.

Is training included?

Training is a separate, tailored package, and is included with program design and fit-out.

Try TopSpin360 before you buy.

Book a session at Ikigai Shift in Goulburn, or a demo for your squad.

+61 2 4821 8500