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Old Sat Oct 09, 2010, 06:08am
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But do they have them in V-neck (and your link is not working to tell). If not then I would rather pay more money to have something that does not show. BTW, I have not had to buy many of these shirts over the years. So it is worth the money. Then again I invest my officiating money back into my officiating. It is not that big of a deal to pay a little more to get quality.
I have seen them in the V-Neck in stores, so I would assume they have them online as well.

As a starving college student, what little money I don't spend on school expenses I spend on the outside of my uniform (i.e. good shirts, shoes, pants, tailoring, etc.) so if I can save 20 bucks on an undershirt that's a great deal for me
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I have seen them in the V-Neck in stores, so I would assume they have them online as well.

As a starving college student, what little money I don't spend on school expenses I spend on the outside of my uniform (i.e. good shirts, shoes, pants, tailoring, etc.) so if I can save 20 bucks on an undershirt that's a great deal for me
Well I have not seen any in the V-neck which is why I have never bought then for basketball. And the quality is very good on top of that. Work an extra game you will not have to worry about it. They will last for years. I have not bought another one of these things in about 3 years. I have yet to replace the first one I bought as well. $10 is not that much money if you have it for years.

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Well I have not seen any in the V-neck which is why I have never bought then for basketball. And the quality is very good on top of that. Work an extra game you will not have to worry about it. They will last for years. I have not bought another one of these things in about 3 years. I have yet to replace the first one I bought as well. $10 is not that much money if you have it for years.
They do indeed last forever. I'm very pleased with them.
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Old Sun Oct 10, 2010, 10:22pm
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I've been wearing moisture management clothing longer than most -- since 1990 at least -- longer than some companies like UA have even been in business. Longer than virtually anyone has been making a line anywhere close to what they make today. I've worn most brands and while I understand personal tastes are different for everyone, the current Nike Pro line is VERY hard to beat. It isn't very expensive, you can get it at Academy and other stores (likely) in your area, and it isn't a treated fabric like many other brands, including some UA products. It is a form fit, but not a compression like the UA form fit.

I used to wear the UA product, including the UA tactical -- v neck, dark logo, good support. Frankly, the Nike blows it away. The only thing close are a Brooks (running) product and another brand I don't remember the name of that I found in running stores. Incidentally, if you want the best in under garments, from briefs to shirts/tights, those stores are where the best products are. And the people in there are much more knowledgeable than your typical sales person at Academy or even an official's supply.

Incidentally, I was getting ready for a football scrimmage back in August and my Nike shirts were still in the laundry room. No problem. I grabbed an older UA shirt I started football with and put it on. Immediately, I felt something weird in the stomach area and instinctively rubbed it. The shirt started "shedding!" As I took it off, half the shirt lost its "outer skin." I was bummed because it was a very comfortable shirt, but obviously had a applied coating of something to it. True, I'd worn and washed that shirt well over 100 times, but I just couldn't imagine that happening.
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Incidentally, I was getting ready for a football scrimmage back in August and my Nike shirts were still in the laundry room. No problem. I grabbed an older UA shirt I started football with and put it on. Immediately, I felt something weird in the stomach area and instinctively rubbed it. The shirt started "shedding!" As I took it off, half the shirt lost its "outer skin." I was bummed because it was a very comfortable shirt, but obviously had a applied coating of something to it. True, I'd worn and washed that shirt well over 100 times, but I just couldn't imagine that happening.
How were you drying the shirts? I never dry them in high heat and was concerned about having the fabric deteriorate. Maybe that is one of the reasons they were shedding. Do not know for sure, but might be a possibility.

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Old Mon Oct 11, 2010, 12:39am
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I got a McDavid mock turtleneck for baseball this year and it is very comfortable. More so than the UA or Starter stuff IMO. They sell regular crew neck and v-neck shirts as well.
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Thanks for the information, TX Aggie. I've been using the Wal-Mart brand for compression shorts and have been rather unhappy with their quality. They tend to fall apart literally at the seams after only a season or two. I wash them in cold water and air dry but they just aren't built to last. I will give the Nike's a look.
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