Groin guards, also known as cups or sports supports, are available in both men’s and women’s versions and can be sport-specific or multi-sport. When choosing a groin guard, consider gender, sport-specific options, size, and special needs. Hockey goalies should opt for pelvic protectors for added protection. Multi-sport options should fit well and have an elastic waistband and straps to secure the cup in place. Compression shorts with a pouch for the cup are also available. The cup should be made of lightweight hard plastic with a rubber lining for comfort.
Many groin protection options are sport specific, but others are used for general sports protection. Groin guards are sometimes referred to as cups, sports cups, or sports supports, and are available in both men’s and women’s versions. To choose the best groin guard, first make some basic decisions: decide what gender you’re buying the cup for, research if there is a sport-specific option for the sport you want to play, determine the size of groin guard you need, and Assess if you have any special needs that you will need to consider when choosing a groin guard that is right for you.
Many martial arts, boxing, and other fighting sports have sport specific options for a groin guard. Ice hockey does as well, and the advantages of choosing the sport-specific option over a multi-sport cup are significant. Hockey groin protectors for goalies are more commonly known as pelvic protectors, and they protect not only the groin area, but also the lower part of the pelvis and hips. Since a hockey goalie will be facing pucks that can hit any part of the body, extra protection is necessary to keep the groin and pelvis safe. Most versions of pelvic protectors also do not inhibit movement, and while the cost of a pelvic protector is generally higher than a regular multi-sport groin protector, the added protection is well worth the investment.
When choosing a multi-sport groin guard, choose one that fits well first and foremost. Most versions feature an elastic waist band that is several inches wide to keep the entire garment from shifting during sporting activity. The protective cup slides into a pocket sewn to the front of the elastic waist band, and the top of the pocket is closed with two snap buttons. The best groin guards of this variety also have straps that connect the back of the elastic waistband to the bottom of the cup pocket to further secure the garment in place.
Other multi-sport groin guards are sewn into compression shorts, which are form-fitting shorts worn under pants or shorts. Compression shorts hug the body tightly to prevent the garment from shifting during sports activity, and a pouch at the front of the garment allows a protective cup to be placed inside. The cup, like other protective cups, should be made of a lightweight hard plastic shell with a rubber lining for comfort. Do not choose a cup without the rubber lining, as comfort and mobility will suffer during sports activities.
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