Tights, jocks and general wearables

[Catch18]

Anyone use long socks such as these and ditch the tights? Even in Ohio, humid summers are SH*#e.

 

Also, need a lead on compression shorts w/ deep cup pocket. Not those pouches that actually just fit a kids cup right in front. A man’s cup that sits, well, down under of ya know what I mean.

 

Really trying to ditch the layers and get from 4 to 2. Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

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[kylejt]

I switched from long socks to tights. 

So for me it's performance underwear, my Nutty Buddy, a traditional jock strap and lightweight tights. Sounds like a lot, but it works perfectly for me. 

 

[Catch18]

I switched from long socks to tights. 
So for me it's performance underwear, my Nutty Buddy, a traditional jock strap and lightweight tights. Sounds like a lot, but it works perfectly for me. 
 

Yeah, that’s what I roll now. Trying for alternatives. Thanks tho!


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[Velho]

The Compression short with deep pocket I've found to work well is from McDavid.

[umpstu]

I use the BTL officials gear compression shorts and tights with the floating cup pocket.   I find these type of cups cover my kababababas better.   Whereas other cup holder let your boys swing free and exposed in an unsafe manner.  These compression shorts and tights are fantastic.

 

https://www.btlofficialsgear.com/product-category/baseball-softball/baseball-softball-compression-gear-undergarments/

[umpstu]

21 minutes ago, Velho said:

The Compression short with deep pocket I've found to work well is from McDavid.

Is it the floating cup pocket?

[kylejt]

I don't need anything "floating" around down there. Safe and secure, please. 

 

[wolfe_man]

Trad underware, Diamond MMA cup, Diamond quad-strap jock, Reebok black compression shorts, long socks.

I can’t use tights/shorts with cup pockets, they allow too much movement and compromise protection.

[Sw-ump]

Nike pro compression shorts, shock doctor air core, Nike pro tights. Shirt tucked into tights eliminates the shirt stays and I haven’t found a need for a jock since ny cup stays where I want it 

 

[Thunderheads]

13 hours ago, Catch18 said:

Yeah, that’s what I roll now. Trying for alternatives. Thanks tho!


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in order to have something on your legs so you don't have issues with your leg guards, you have 2 choices:  1) tights, 2) long socks.    Those are your options.   @kylejt nails the basics ...if you don't like that, swap the tights for long socks.  There you go.

[Aging_Arbiter]

I use the shock doctors and have never had an issue.

[kylehutson]

I have both tights and a pair of Under Armor over-the-knee socks. Generally speaking, I like tights (specifically the UA Heat Gear) better. I still use the Nutty Buddy jock and cup, too. When it's egregiously hot, I'll go without tights - since I moved to the UmpLife shin guard straps, that's an option since they don't rub like the stock straps do.

[kylejt]

I've found that wearing tights, especially now using the Smitty golf pants, will actually feel cooler in hot weather than going without if there's any sort of breeze. Long socks always seemed to bake my legs. 

 

[ArchAngel72]

I use the F3 Ultimate Umpire socks 

they are not quite tall enough for that top strap but I love the way they fit and feel

Shock Dr with the Shock Dr carbon cup has worked very good for me so far. 

[Velho]

17 hours ago, umpstu said:

17 hours ago, Velho said:

The Compression short with deep pocket I've found to work well is from McDavid.

Is it the floating cup pocket?

I suppose it is floating. It's this one  but I use a Nut Buddy.

I wear a jock, the compression shorts w/ cup, tights , long socks (though may go regular socks with it getter hotter), shins, plate pants.

Really want tights with cup but can't find any.

 

[BLWizzRanger]

8 minutes ago, Velho said:

I suppose it is floating. It's this one  but I use a Nut Buddy.

I wear a jock, the compression shorts w/ cup, tights , long socks (though may go regular socks with it getter hotter), shins, plate pants.

Really want tights with cup but can't find any.

 

Smitty has a tight with cup that I found on Ump-attire.

https://www.ump-attire.com/Products/S416/Smitty-Grey-Compression-Tights-with-Cup-Pocket

They work for me... YMMV

[Scissors]

Maybe I'm in the minority here but I use normal work socks, I don't feel any abrasions with the stock straps of my ix3 shinguards, been doing this since I started and haven't had any issues. I did buy a pair of tights but have yet to use them. 

[umpstu]

On 6/8/2021 at 8:39 AM, ArchAngel72 said:

I use the F3 Ultimate Umpire socks 

they are not quite tall enough for that top strap but I love the way they fit and feel

Shock Dr with the Shock Dr carbon cup has worked very good for me so far. 

Those socks are almost compression.

[ChrisUrbz]

Compression shorts and Nutty Buddy

[ArchAngel72]

11 hours ago, umpstu said:

Those socks are almost compression.

/agree they are very tight and form fitting, they make my calves look great.  almost as good as heels ...

 

[MadMax]

2 hours ago, ArchAngel72 said:

they are very tight and form fitting, they make my calves look great.  almost as good as heels ...

[Catch18]

Just looked at this post yesterday to get some gear ready….funny that a few jumped back in.

Sorry I never got around to thanking contributors for input…opinions and insights on “ball security” is always important in sports. Cheers friends.


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[mac266]

I tried the socks and they were worse than tights.  I'm sticking with tights.

As to compression shorts with a deep cup pocket, everyone is a little bit different.  I've never found any shorts or tights that put the cup in the right place.  So I just put a jock over them.

[ncump13]

In ref. to shorts with a deep pocket, I sometimes use Diamond slide shorts. It has a pretty deep pocket. I’ve had them a few years. They have held up with no issues. 

[Ump242]

On 6/7/2021 at 1:17 PM, Catch18 said:

 

Anyone use long socks such as these and ditch the tights? Even in Ohio, humid summers are SH*#e.

 

Also, need a lead on compression shorts w/ deep cup pocket. Not those pouches that actually just fit a kids cup right in front. A man’s cup that sits, well, down under of ya know what I mean.

 

Really trying to ditch the layers and get from 4 to 2. Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

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Sometimes, but I wear slot of layers, even when it's hot

 

Boxer briefs, jock strap, force3 tights, knee braces, a generic one and a shock doctor 875, ankle socks and either long socks that cover the bottom half of my braces or just black socks, my fave used to be the Force3 socks, but now are the long black mlb Stance socks.

And no I'm not really hot, just allot of compression going on