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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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9% (53) | No |
564 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever used an Athletic Cup for Mountain Biking?
35% (201) | Yes | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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21% (119) | No |
564 voters have answered this question.
How many Jockstraps do you own?
2% (13) | 0 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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% (2) | 2 | |
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.