Three helmets, same size, make and model, three different experiences

Had an interesting ride at lunch today. I received my replacement Fulmer (Fulmer had recalled the Modus in January, I just found out about it last week) this morning -- I had them ship it to work, very fast turn-around. So I swapped out the visor and cheek pads (the stock ones are a bit thick and hurt my face after a while, so I "customized" the ones for the silver helmet I bought) and took a ride at lunch.

The recall replacement helmet fits better than the one I bought, the venting works better and it makes considerably less wind noise to boot. It's interesting the variance between the three XXXL (I have an enormous, oddly shaped melon) Modus helmets I've had from Fulmer. Based on this short ride, I'd say the recall replacement is the best of the lot, followed closely by the recalled one, with the purchased silver unit lagging behind.