Guy's Sports Jock Cup Poll
Your Age?
| 3% (7) | Under 15 | |
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| 2% (5) | 57 | |
| 0% (1) | 58 | |
| 2% (5) | 59 | |
| 7% (16) | 60+ |
228 voters have answered this question.
If you play baseball / softball what is your preference to wear as your base layer under baseball pants?
| 45% (103) | Jockstrap & Cup then baseball pants | |
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| 29% (67) | Jockstrap & Cup with compression /slider shorts over then baseball pants | |
| 7% (18) | Compression shorts with cup then baseball pants | |
| 17% (40) | I don't play baseball / softball |
228 voters have answered this question.
For added comfort and to reduce chafing during sports some Athletes wear a standard Jockstrap first then place their cup and Jock over this for their sport. The extra Jockstrap underneath keeps their junk secure and eliminates the possibility of their junk from sliding out from under their cup. Which way do you gear up?
| 67% (154) | I wear a Cup Jock only | |
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| 32% (74) | I wear a Jockstrap first then wear a Cup Jockstrap over it |
228 voters have answered this question.
On standard Jockstraps and Cup Jocks the legstraps tend to only be approx. 7/8" wide. I would prefer a new style jock or cup jock to have:
| 21% (48) | 1" wide leg straps | |
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| 18% (42) | 1 1/2 " wide leg straps | |
| 9% (21) | 2" wide leg straps | |
| 51% (117) | I'm comfortable with the current width of leg straps on Jocks |
228 voters have answered this question.
When laundering your Jocks do you:
| 42% (98) | Wash then throw them in the dryer | |
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| 57% (130) | Wash then let them drip dry |
228 voters have answered this question.
Whats your preference when gearing up with a Jock & Cup:
| 70% (160) | I put the Cup in first then slide the Cup and Jock on | |
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| 29% (68) | I pull my Cup Jock on then slide the Cup in. |
228 voters have answered this question.
This may specifically apply to Baseball Catchers: Have you ever had occasion to double cup for your sport /activity by sandwiching two identical cups together and inserting both into your cup pocket. Doing this actually provides you with one thicker cup for added protection.
| 24% (56) | Yes, I've double cupped | |
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| 46% (107) | No, I've never double cupped | |
| 14% (33) | I've read about Major League Baseball Catchers & Hockey Players who double cup but never tried it myself | |
| 14% (32) | Might be worth trying If It's comfortable & protective |
228 voters have answered this question.
For guys who play baseball / softball which is your preference for base layering under baseball pants or shorts when at the batting cage:
| 53% (122) | Jockstrap with Hard cup | |
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| 12% (29) | Jockstrap with Flex Cup | |
| 5% (13) | Jockstrap & Steel Groin Cup | |
| 4% (10) | Standard 3" waistband Jockstrap | |
| 6% (15) | Compression Shorts with Cup | |
| 2% (5) | Compression Shorts / No Cup | |
| 14% (34) | I don't play baseball /softball |
228 voters have answered this question.
If you have played the position of Baseball Catcher which type of Cup do you find to be the most comfortable being in your catchers stance during your games?
| 14% (34) | Flex Cup | |
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| 41% (94) | Hard Cup | |
| 11% (26) | Steel Groin Cup | |
| 19% (45) | I've never played Catcher in Baseball | |
| 12% (29) | I don't play Baseball |
228 voters have answered this question.
For Baseball Catchers: Do you find that a Jock Cup or Compression Shorts holds your Cup in place better while playing that position?
| 57% (131) | Jockstrap with snug leg straps with Cup Pocket holds my Cup in place more comfortably | |
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| 7% (18) | Compression Shorts with Cup Pocket holds my Cup in place more comfortably | |
| 34% (79) | I've never played Catcher |
228 voters have answered this question.
Thinking about the last time you Jocked up for a sport / non sport and wore a Cup, when wearing that Cup what did you like about it that made it comfortable? Choose all that apply
| 61% (140) | Width of Cup was comfortable | |
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| 34% (79) | Adequate ventilation holes kept me cooler | |
| 61% (141) | Snug leg straps held my Cup in place | |
| 63% (145) | I like the way the Cup feels overall | |
| 47% (108) | Edging of Cup is comfortable | |
| 52% (119) | Depth of Cup was adequate |
228 voters have answered this question.
For contact sports if you only had three Cup options which would you choose?
| 64% (148) | Hard Cup for contact sports | |
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| 18% (42) | Flex Cup for contact sports | |
| 16% (38) | Steel Cup for contact sports |
228 voters have answered this question.
When wearing a standard 3" Jockstrap or a narrow band track/ swim Jock for gym, running or everyday wear, what is most important to you? Choose all that apply
| 78% (179) | The way the pouch holds me up | |
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| 29% (67) | The width of the waist band | |
| 40% (93) | The way the leg straps feel supporting me | |
| 53% (123) | The way the pouch material feels | |
| 19% (45) | The width of the leg straps | |
| 68% (157) | The snugness of the Jock | |
| 21% (48) | The Thickness of the pouch material |
228 voters have answered this question.
What do you call an 'Athletic Supporter' ? Choose all that apply
| 85% (194) | Jock | |
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| 26% (61) | Supporter | |
| 82% (189) | Jockstrap | |
| 3% (7) | Gym Jock | |
| 1% (3) | Gym Supporter | |
| 3% (7) | J Strap | |
| 4% (11) | Nut Hugger | |
| 2% (6) | Banana Hammock | |
| 10% (25) | Sports Jock | |
| 17% (41) | Strap |
228 voters have answered this question.
In the mid 1980's BIKE Athletic Company marketed the #80 Solid Gray Athletic Hard Cup called "The Bike Cup". The Cups were very popular among Major League Baseball players and still are for a lot of Athletes. Have you ever worn one ? Choose all that apply
| 48% (111) | Yes, I've worn a #80 BIKE Hard Cup | |
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| 26% (61) | No, I've never worn a#80 BIKE Hard Cup | |
| 11% (27) | If I could still purchase a #80 BIKE Hard Cup I'd wear it. | |
| 7% (18) | I've worn a #80 BIKE Hard Cup and still prefer it today | |
| 4% (11) | I wore and liked the #80 BIKE Hard Cup but prefer a Flex Cup |
228 voters have answered this question.
For general gym workouts do you like your jockstrap to fit:
| 46% (107) | I like a snug fitting Jockstrap | |
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| 44% (101) | I like my Jockstrap to keep my pouch lifted up without having to readjust | |
| 2% (6) | I like my Jockstrap a little loose | |
| 6% (14) | I don't wear a Jockstrap for gym |
228 voters have answered this question.
What sports / activities do you / have you worn a Jock & Cup for? Choose all that apply
| 26% (61) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Lacrosse | |
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| 33% (76) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Hockey | |
| 75% (173) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Baseball / Softball | |
| 8% (20) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Cross Country | |
| 20% (47) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Soccer | |
| 17% (41) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Weight Lifting | |
| 17% (41) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Racquetball | |
| 8% (19) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Handball | |
| 10% (25) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Moto Cross | |
| 23% (53) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Mountain Biking | |
| 4% (10) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Water Polo | |
| 9% (22) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Boxing | |
| 23% (54) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Mixed Martial Arts | |
| 6% (15) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Rugby | |
| 8% (19) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Volleyball | |
| 26% (60) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Paintball | |
| 10% (25) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Tennis | |
| 11% (26) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Basketball | |
| 4% (11) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Track | |
| 11% (26) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Riding Sports Bikes ( Motor Cycles) | |
| 39% (89) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Everyday Wear | |
| 16% (38) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Wrestling | |
| 34% (79) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Football | |
| 28% (66) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Gym Workout | |
| 12% (28) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Hiking | |
| 4% (11) | Wore a Jock & Cup for Cricket |
228 voters have answered this question.
Would you agree that a Jockstrap or Jock & Cup is one of the most athletic, masculine pieces of gear a guy can wear?
| 97% (223) | Agree, It is Masculine Athletic Gear | |
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| 2% (5) | Disagree |
228 voters have answered this question.
In High School or College were Jockstraps and / or Jocks & Cups issued to you by your Coach / Athletic Trainer? Choose all that apply
| 35% (81) | Yes, our High school / coach issued Jocks & Cups | |
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| 58% (134) | No, Our High School did not issue Jocks & Cups | |
| 27% (63) | Yes, In College we were issued Jocks & Cups | |
| 34% (79) | No, In College we were not issued Jocks & Cups |
228 voters have answered this question.
For jogging / running have you ever had occasion to wear a Jock & Cup for added lift/ support?
| 46% (106) | Yes, I've wore a Jock & Cup for running / jogging | |
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| 53% (122) | No, Never wore a Jock & Cup for running / jogging |
228 voters have answered this question.
For Joggers / Runners / Gym Rats / Swimmers: if a Jock With Cup pocket were marketed that included a lightweight, formed anatomical foam cup to insert that would keep you supported better and look modest and masculine at the same time would this be something you'd add to your gym bag?
| 53% (121) | Yeah, I'd add it to my Gym bag. I think an anatomical shaped, formed foam Cup with a Jock would be a great idea for running / working out | |
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| 46% (107) | No, I'd stick to my standard old school jockstrap |
228 voters have answered this question.
Which brand Athletic Cup do you currently use: _____
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228 voters have answered this question.
Which brand Jockstrap / Athletic Supporter do you currently use:_____
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Which of the following would apply to you regarding Jock Cups? Choose all that apply
| 74% (169) | I prefer wearing a Jcok Cup for sports | |
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| 12% (28) | Some Jock Cups are too bulky | |
| 53% (123) | I find some Jock Cups to be comfortable | |
| 66% (152) | I don't mind wearing an Athletic Cup | |
| 64% (146) | I actually feel better in my game when I'm Jocked & Cupped | |
| 43% (100) | I prefer a Jock Cup sometimes to wear under shorts during non-sports | |
| 57% (132) | It feels masculine when I wear a Jock and Cup | |
| 64% (146) | Wearing a Jock Cup in Baseball is the same as wearing cleats. It's part of the Uniform. | |
| 17% (40) | I sometimes wear a Jock Cup to the gym when I'll be doing dead lifts | |
| 41% (94) | On occasion I sometimes wear a Jock Cup when I go out | |
| 47% (108) | I like the feeling and how a Jock Cup holds me and prefer to wear one |
228 voters have answered this question.
I sometimes buy a new Jock Cup just to wear it cause I want to see how a new style Cup feels.
| 80% (183) | Agree, sometimes I'm just curious if a new style Cup would feel better | |
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| 19% (45) | Disagree, I only buy a new Jock Cup when mine wears out |
228 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that Jock Cup and Jockstrap companies should air commercials for their products geared toward men thereby increasing awareness to guys that better Cups and Jocks are on the market?
| 86% (197) | Agree, There should be more mens sports gear advertised on TV | |
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| 13% (31) | Disagree, No I don't think it would encourage men to buy more gear |
228 voters have answered this question.
When referring to an Athletic Cup what do you call it? Choose all that apply
| 63% (144) | Jock Cup | |
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| 14% (33) | Sport Cup | |
| 21% (48) | Nut Cup | |
| 43% (99) | Hard Cup | |
| 60% (137) | Athletic Cup | |
| 13% (30) | Groin Cup | |
| 58% (133) | Protective Cup |
228 voters have answered this question.
Some Jock companies give their Athletic Cups names for marketing, for Example, Shock Doctor labels their cups BioFlex, Carbon Flex, Titan Flex. Which of the following names do you find appealing for a newly marketed line of Jock Cups? The Brand would also be stamped into the Log on the waistband of the Jock and Etched into the Cup.
| 28% (64) | MAX HARD CUP | |
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| 19% (45) | MAX SPORT CUP | |
| 7% (18) | MAX GROIN CUP | |
| 13% (31) | CHAMP SPORT CUP | |
| 17% (39) | CHAMP HARD CUP | |
| 13% (31) | CHAMP ATHLETIC CUP | |
| 18% (42) | ATHLETIC PRO - CATCHERS SPORT CUP | |
| 25% (57) | ATHLETIC PRO - CATCHERS HARD CUP | |
| 37% (85) | None of the above are appealing for a new mens' Athletic Cup |
228 voters have answered this question.
Thanks for participating in our poll. We'd appreciate if you passed the word around to have others share their opinions in all three of our polls and we will have some other up coming polls with additional questions about other new sports gear for guys.
| 52% (90) | I'll spread the word and have my buddy's / friends come take the poll | |
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| 73% (126) | I'm looking forward to hearing more about this company & new Jock & Cup gear for guys. |
172 voters have answered this question.
