best cups and/ tights with cup pocket

[SanDiegoSteve]

Thank God I came back in time for the annual "jock strap" thread!

I have had great comfort, as well as protection from a good one-hopper that got up in there, from the combo of Smitty full-length gray tights/Shock Doctor Power Carbon Flex cup.

The Smitty tights feature strong stitching, a comfortable fit, and a long, easy access cup pocket that stays absolutely put. The Shock Doctor Carbon cup is very strong, but I would really like the Titan Alloy Flex model.

[biggravy]

I guess as far as cups go, I've done okay with the standard athletic store model. Basically looking to ditch the jock. I don't like wearing it in the field after working a plate. Most of what I do is doubleheaders and I'm slow enough changing as it is. I've got tights but was thinking going to ones with a built in cup pocket would be the answer. I went w/ the shock doctor ones because for 40 bucks, pants and cup, I really couldn't find a better deal.

Would a nutty buddy cup fit in those pants or would I need the nutty buddy shorts/pants?

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by biggravy

Would a nutty buddy cup fit in those pants or would I need the nutty buddy shorts/pants?

You just need a jock (no pouch). I wear it over tights.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by biggravy

I guess as far as cups go, I've done okay with the standard athletic store model. Basically looking to ditch the jock. I don't like wearing it in the field after working a plate. Most of what I do is doubleheaders and I'm slow enough changing as it is. I've got tights but was thinking going to ones with a built in cup pocket would be the answer. I went w/ the shock doctor ones because for 40 bucks, pants and cup, I really couldn't find a better deal.

Would a nutty buddy cup fit in those pants or would I need the nutty buddy shorts/pants?

I just use a pair of UnderArmour tights (shorts) with the cup pocket. Standard cup. After the plate game, I can remove the cup while changing without changing the shorts.

[jkumpire]

Honigs has them, so do others. Best tights for a cup IMO.

[FTVMartin]

As far as I know right now Under Armour does not make a full length tight with the cup pocket. (I work for them) I wear the UA tights and slide the compression shorts with cup pocket over them for plate games.

[Durham]

I wear the McDavids with the yellow banana cup. I use to get them from Honig's, but they stopped carrying black ones. I found that Lester's carries them and I buy 2 pair every other year or so. This combo has worked for me for 15+ years.

[kylejt]

I wear the Shock Doctors, but inside out for a better fit.

If you've never worn long legged tights under your shin guards, do yourself a favor.