What makes the Compass hat shape different from the A-Game and Odysea?
While it may look similar, the Compass is its own unique shape. It takes inspiration from the A-Game’s classic fit and the Odysea’s crown design, but blends them into something new. The Compass features a more forgiving rear panel slope, a taller crown posture, and a slightly wider visor. The result is a hat that offers more room across the forehead and fits a broader range of head shapes more comfortably.
How does the Compass fit compared to other melin hats?
The Compass was designed to be our most universally comfortable fit. With extra space in the crown and a wider curved visor, it adapts to more head shapes than any of our previous designs. If you’ve found some hats too tight in the forehead or shallow on the crown, the Compass provides a deeper, more forgiving fit without sacrificing structure.
Who is the Compass hat best for?
The Compass is built for anyone who values all-day comfort and a versatile, reliable fit. Its design considers key aspects of head shape—from forehead radius to crown depth—making it ideal for people who may not have found their perfect fit in traditional ballcaps. Whether you’re new to melin or already a fan, the Compass delivers a balanced shape that works across the widest variety of head sizes.
Why did melin create the Compass shape?
We’ve been refining hat design for years, studying how the human head—ears, eyes, eyebrows, and overall shape—affects fit. The Compass is the result of that research. By adjusting crown posture and visor width, we’ve created what we believe to be our best-fitting hat ever, built to combine comfort, performance, and timeless ballcap style.
Is the Compass a ballcap style hat?
Yes. The Compass is inspired by the traditional ballcap but re-engineered with a taller crown, deeper fit, and wider curved visor for a modern upgrade in comfort and style.
Does the Compass come in HYDRO water-resistant styles?
Yes. The Compass is built with the same HYDRO durability and water-friendly tech you know and love.
