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Jockstrap & Athletic Hard Cup poll

A poll about Guy's choices / preference for athletic gear for physical activities requiring support or protection.

Some athletes like them some hate them, but Jocks and Cups have been with us for over 100 years. We'd like to see what men prefer in protective gear. Please provide your age

24% (137) 18-20
20% (114) 21-30
17% (101) 31-40
14% (79) 41-50
14% (82) 51-60
9% (51) 61-70+

564 voters have answered this question.

Do you currently use a Jockstrap (athletic supporter) or a Cup & Jock for sports activity?

92% (524) Yes
7% (40) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Of the Athletic Cups on the market past and present, which have you purchased ? Keep in mind this is only about the protective cup itself and not the cup supporter or compression shorts that may have come with the cup. Select all that apply.

66% (375) BIKE Hard Cup
37% (209) Original Banana Cup
25% (141) Nutty Buddy Cup
12% (73) Diamond MMA Cup
32% (184) Shock Doctor Titan Alloy Cup
40% (229) Shock Doctor Carbon Flex Cup
40% (228) Shock Doctor Bio-Flex Cup
7% (40) Easton Athletic Cup
9% (54) All-Star Shock Jock Cup
3% (18) Aero Protective Cup
31% (179) XO Pro Cup
26% (148) McDavid Athletic Cup
11% (63) Cooper Sports Cup
14% (79) Bauer Protective Cup
7% (45) Warrior Nutt Hutt Cup
12% (69) Steel Mixed Martial Arts Cup
28% (158) Other

564 voters have answered this question.

Some men only wear Athletic Cups for contact sports and others choose to wear a cup for non contact sports. What sport / activity have you used an Athletic Cup for? Select all that apply.

64% (364) Baseball
30% (170) Football
16% (95) Soccer
6% (36) Basketball
18% (103) Mountain Biking
22% (128) Lacrosse
20% (114) Racquetball
7% (45) Handball
3% (18) Squash
7% (44) Swimming
5% (32) Cross Country
4% (24) Track
7% (40) Tennis
21% (122) Mixed Martial Arts
48% (271) Everyday Wear

564 voters have answered this question.

Some men say that Athletic Cups are uncomfortable. Some say they don't mind wearing a cup for sports. Thinking about the cup you use, would you prefer a wider gasket (edging around the cup) to help make the cup more comfortable?

50% (285) Yes
14% (79) No
35% (200) Doesn't matter

564 voters have answered this question.

Are adequate ventilation holes a factor in your choice of an Athletic Cup?

39% (224) Yes
25% (144) No
34% (196) Doesn't matter

564 voters have answered this question.

Have you ever double cupped for sports? (For added protection some baseball catchers slip 2 athletic cups into their Cup Jock pocket for added protection)

29% (168) Yes
70% (396) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Do you feel that a good fitting Athletic Cup contributes to better performance in your game / activity?

92% (520) Yes
7% (44) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Would you say you feel more confident in contact sports while wearing an Athletic Cup?

96% (543) Yes
3% (21) No

564 voters have answered this question.

If an improvement could be made in a new style Athletic Cup which would you like to see? Check all that apply

28% (163) Increased width of cup
68% (387) Increased depth of cup
20% (118) Wider Gasket
28% (161) Thicker Gasket
18% (102) Steel Material
10% (58) Thicker Plastic Material
18% (104) More aerodynamic look
23% (133) Choice of foam insert inside cup to help take the bite off of impacts
19% (111) Removable / replaceable gasket to customize thickness for your comfort
17% (96) More various colors
17% (98) More ventilation holes

564 voters have answered this question.

Some companies offer Athletic Cups in sizes ranging from pee-wee to adult extra large. If you have used an adult extra large was it able to accommodate you?

75% (426) Yes
24% (138) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Thinking about the Athletic Cup you currently use, which way do you currently wear it:

91% (515) Inside A Jock With Cup Pocket
21% (120) Inside Compression Shorts

564 voters have answered this question.

If a 2XL Athletic Cup (increased width & increased depth) were marketed would this be something that would benefit you

55% (315) Yes
44% (249) No

564 voters have answered this question.

For those who wear their Athletic Cup in a standard Cup Jock pocket would you like to see a new Jock that has a front slot or an inside slot to place the Athletic Cup in?

24% (139) Front Slot
26% (148) Inside Slot
49% (277) Doesn't matter

564 voters have answered this question.

If a new Jock to hold an Athletic Cup were marketed which of the following would you like to see in the design?

36% (195) Wider Leg Straps
20% (108) Wider Waistband 3"
22% (122) Cotton Pouch Pocket for cup
20% (109) New Colors

534 voters have answered this question.

Since the legstraps on Jockstraps can be irritating on some men would you prefer a new style Cup Jock to have the legstraps attached to the waistband as is currently on most Jocks or attached further forward to the cup pocket?

50% (282) Current Style
25% (141) Attached at the cup pocket
25% (141) Not sure

564 voters have answered this question.

When running and wearing a Cup or a Jockstrap do the legstraps bother you?

2% (16) Yes
22% (125) Sometimes
75% (423) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Some Jocks have narrow legstraps that can easily twist and fold over during sports and be bothersome to some men. Would you like to see a Jock made with thicker and wider legstraps that stay in place?

35% (200) Thicker Material
51% (292) Wider Material
35% (200) Doesn't matter

564 voters have answered this question.

Thinking back to Athletic Cups you have purchased in the past but discarded because you didn't like them, what factors made you not wear that Athletic Cup?

42% (242) Too narrow
6% (35) Too Large
12% (69) Too Wide
65% (372) Not Enough Depth
27% (156) Didn't like the style
13% (76) Didn't have ventilation Holes

564 voters have answered this question.

If you run a lot or workout a lot do you prefer a standard Jockstrap like BIKE or McDavid for working out compared to working out in boxer briefs?

87% (494) Jockstrap for me
12% (70) Boxer Briefs

564 voters have answered this question.

For guys who like to wear a hard cup for sports, does strapping on a cup and jock for your game feel masculine?

90% (511) Yes
9% (53) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Have you ever used an Athletic Cup for Mountain Biking?

35% (201) Yes
30% (171) No
34% (192) I don't ride

564 voters have answered this question.

When you are Jocked and Cupped in your game do you feel you have an edge? An added advantage knowing you are cup-protected and feel you will play more aggressive than without a hard cup?

87% (495) Yes
12% (69) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Some men have a cup and jock fetish while other guys just like jocks and cups because it is part of sports and find it a masculine part of who they are. How would you identify yourself?

54% (306) Avid Sports guy who just likes masculine things
24% (137) I hate sports but have a Jock and Cup fetish
21% (121) Give me my jockstrap, I have burpees to do!

564 voters have answered this question.

When working out, jumping jacks, box jumps, general cardo, which do you prefer to wear?

54% (310) Jockstrap
26% (150) Jock and Cup
12% (72) Compression Shorts
2% (13) Freeballing
3% (19) Boxer Briefs

564 voters have answered this question.

0 voters have answered this question.

When wearing a Cup and Jock do you sometimes just like the way it feels on you?

50% (282) Yes
44% (251) Yes, It's masculine
5% (31) No

564 voters have answered this question.

Leg Straps..... When you strap on a Jock do you like the way the legstraps feel hugging your butt cheeks? Some men find it to be a masculine feeling , others are indifferent to it.

78% (445) Yes
21% (119) No

564 voters have answered this question.

How many Jockstraps do you own?

2% (13) 0
38% (216) 1-5
32% (185) 6-10
26% (150) More

564 voters have answered this question.

How many Athletic Cups do you own?

2% (13) 0
62% (354) 1-5
19% (112) 6-10
15% (85) More

564 voters have answered this question.

Have you ever worn a Jock and Cup under your jeans?

78% (441) Yes
15% (90) No
5% (33) Might try it

564 voters have answered this question.

When wearing Jock at the gym or locker room do you feel confident among the others guys wearing Jocks?

41% (233) Yes
35% (200) Yes, absolutely. I feel masculine
23% (131) Doesn't matter

564 voters have answered this question.

Rate this poll. 1 being ok, 10 being awesome. Comments can be sent to me at JocksCup@gmail.com

3% (21) 1
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0% (5) 3
2% (16) 4
13% (77) 5
6% (39) 6
12% (73) 7
17% (96) 8
12% (68) 9
29% (167) 10

564 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2015-02-06 02:38:05 by JocksCup
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