Shock Doctor makes some pretty decent products. I picked up a pair of these athletic supporter compression shorts because I wanted to see how well they work compared to an average athletic cup holder.
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I also purchased a Shock Doctor traditional cup holder, which you can read more about here. The cup that came with these compression shorts is pretty good. However, the compression shorts themselves are not really working out for me. They hold the cup in place, but it never quite feels right.
Since these are shorts, they do not fit as snugly as the traditional cup does, so it feels like the cup is sitting in the groin area somewhat loosely. I felt some protection but was also concerned that the cup might shift and cause discomfort because it is not held tightly in place.
These innovative products can be quite good and I have trained with them successfully. But I never felt as secure or comfortable as I did with the traditional cup. I also have a pair of Battle compression shorts that came with a Nutty Buddy cup. Those are not as great as the traditional cup either, but they seem to stay in place more reliably than this one.
In my opinion, the traditional cup still offers the best protection. These shorts are well designed and I do like them. Everyone is different, and what works for me might not work for you and vice versa. If you enjoy trying out new technology and designs, go ahead and give these a try. If you do, or have used them, please let us know in the comments about your experience.
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