MET has introduced the Manta 3 aero road helmet, with claimed improvements in aerodynamics and ventilation alongside an updated Mips rotational impact protection system.
The helmet is available through Extra UK, MET’s exclusive UK distributor, and Cyclex in Ireland, with a suggested retail price of £299.99 / €330.00.
First seen in WorldTour racing at Milano-Sanremo, the Manta 3 is designed to optimise aerodynamic performance when riders are in an attacking position.
MET claims a six-watt advantage over the previous Manta and says the new model was the fastest helmet in its own benchmark tests. The brand also reports 10% more ventilation than its predecessor, based on wind-tunnel testing.
The design features F1-inspired Double Deck rear air deflectors, which MET says reduce drag while improving heat dissipation. A revised shape and tail are intended to optimise airflow over the helmet, while vents use updated internal air channelling.
Safety and fit updates
The Manta 3 incorporates Mips Air Node Pro into its Coolmax padding and has a five-star rating from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, according to MET.
The brand says it crash-tested more than 250 samples during development to refine the helmet’s construction and reduce energy transferred to the head. It also analysed 142 crashed helmets from UAE Team Emirates between 2019 and 2025, comparing real-world impacts with laboratory results.
A medium helmet weighs a claimed 250g. The Safe-T Orbital Fit System offers vertical, occipital and circumferential adjustment, with MET aiming to improve stability, pressure distribution and comfort for both oval and round head shapes.
Other features include an in-mould polycarbonate shell with an EPS liner, full-wrap construction, Air Lite straps with adjustable dividers and side vents that double as sunglasses ports. A soft helmet bag is included.
Sizes and availability
The Manta 3 comes in small (52–56cm), medium (56–58cm) and large (58–61cm), with CE, US and AS-NZ certifications listed by MET.
Retailers can order through Extra UK or Cyclex in Ireland. UK retailers interested in becoming MET stockists are directed to their Extra UK Area Sales Manager, with further range and ordering information available at www.extrauk.co.uk.
