Venum Predator Mouthguard Review

Venum Predator Mouthguard Review

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Venum Predator:

Price: $12.99 Buy Now

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Manufacturer Product Info:

The Venum Predator mouthguard is the new benchmark in the category with a perfect combination of fit, flexibility and high absorption.

Its advanced shape molds your teeth for a perfect and comfortable fit, while its low profile design makes breathing easier and allows you to speak with your sparring partners and coaches.

Perfectly aligned to your jaw, the Venum Predator mouthguard enhances protection by allowing you a natural lock of your mouth.

Its dual-core design provides intelligent impact management: first the Venum Predator mouthguard absorbs the most powerful part of the shock and subsequently disperses the shockwave through the most solids areas of your jaw.

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Youth and Adult

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Review:

Venum sponsors some of the world's best fighters and grapplers who demand the best protective gear and is one the worlds leading MMA brands.

I have also reviewed the Venum Challenger mouthguard which in my opinion, is one of the best mouthguards on the market.

The first thing I noticed about the Predator mouthguard was the low profile and the large bite pads on the bottom of the mouthguard.

The fitting process is achieved with the boil-n-bite technique, but the technique used for this mouthguard is a little different than most. After heating the mouthguard material you take it out of the water and let it sit for 90 seconds to cool off. The material was warm but not hot on my gums, which very nice.

The overall fit of the mouthguard is very good, but because of the low profile (meaning it doesn't cover the roots of your teeth), the Predator doesn't fit as tight as the Challenger mouthguard that Venum makes. Check out the review of the Challenger mouthguard here.

I felt like this mouthguard felt a little bulky and very thick. Even though the mouthguard conformed to my teeth really well I'm not a big fan of this mouthguard because of how bulky it feels and because of the low profile. I can't say I don't recommend this mouthguard, I just wouldn't buy it because there are better options on the market.

The Predator comes with a pretty decent carrying case but doesn't have a clip or carabiner to attach to your athletic bag and also comes in 14 different color variations.

The mouthguard also comes in Youth and Adult sizes. If your not sure of what size to get check out my blog post "How To Choose The Right Mouthguard"

According to Venum the Predator mouthguard is approved to M33:2011 Performance Level 2 Impact Tests for sports such as Basketball, Cricket, Football, Soccer, Hockey, Rugby, Martial Arts and other contact sports.

Pros + :

• Comes in 14 different color variations

• Gel inner frame provides a tight, custom fit

• Easy to breath

• Soft, comfortable material

• Comes with a carrying case but no clip or carabiner to attach it to your bag

• Fitting process doesn't burn your gums

• Approved to M33:2011 Performance Level 2 impact tests

Cons - :

• Feels a little bulky in your mouth

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars (75 reviews) BUY NOW

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #49

The Mouthguard Review rating systems below rates mouthguards from 1.0 star (being the worst) to 5.0 stars (being the best) I only recommend mouthguards that are ranked 4.0 and above.

HOW I (The Author) TEST MOUTHGUARDS & WHY I CAN BE TRUSTED

My name is Ken Mitchell. I Have been fabricating custom mouthguards for more than 15 years and have been a dental technician for over 20 years. I also, have owned my own dental laboratory for over 20 years.

Besides having work experience with mouthguards, I know first hand the importance of mouthguards in the sports world. I have played several sports throughout my life at the hight school level, including basketball, football, baseball and beach volleyball. I am also a father to two sons and a daughter who have played Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse and Baseball ever since they were in the first grade. From time to time I have used my children to test mouthguards to get a first-hand, real-world experience with custom mouthguards and store bought mouthguards.

I search for every mouthguard on the market. Then, I purchase (with my own funds) every mouthguard I review through places like Amazon, eBay or directly from the manufacturer, just like you would, then evaluate every mouthguard based on my expert opinion. I also comb the internet to find other reviews on durability to develop a better understanding of specific mouthguards pros and cons over an extended period of time.

Every mouthguard I review, is fitted and examined by me. The only time a mouthguard is fitted by another person besides me, would be my son, who plays college football. I use him mainly to fit and use mouthguards for weight training and football.

When I review a mouthguard it must pass certain criteria to rank in my top 10.

• FIT- I believe this is the most important factor in evaluating a mouthguard, because without a tight fit, all of the other criteria can be thrown out the window. When wearing a mouthguard you shouldn't have to clench your teeth to stop the mouthguard from falling out. It should fit as tight as possible.

• Comfort- Comfort goes hand in hand with the fit, if the the mouthguard is comfortable you wont get distracted by focusing on your mouthguard, instead you will be focused on the game and perform at your highest level.

• Protection/Tooth Coverage- With advancement in materials, mouthguards that are thick, aren't necessarily more protective than thinner mouthguards. Brands like SISU and Game On, provide thinner mouthguards that are 40-100% stronger than EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) that is used by most mouthguard manufacturers. A proper fitting mouthguard should cover at least your first molars to provide adequate protection. A mouthguard shouldn't extend past your second molar because it could trigger the gag reflex. Also, your mouthguard should cover your gums or the roots of your teeth.

• Sport- Almost every mouthguard on the market is made for use in multiple sports but there are a few mouthguards that are designed for weight training or exercising. I will break down which sport each mouthguard is better for.

• Design- I examine the color variations available and the overall design of the mouthguard, the bells and whistles if you will.

• Fitting process- Most boil-n-bite mouthguards are fitted with the same process, although some fitting processes are more uncomfortable than others.

Remember to always take into consideration that every mouthguard may not suit your specific requirements. Each person is different and everyone's mouth is unique to that person. The Mouthguard Review can only evaluate the initial fit of a mouthguard and only "real world" use can show long term durability and other design flaws.

*The Mouthguard Review has no connection to any mouthguard manufacturer and has no financial incentive to rate any brand over another. All of the reviews are written and performed by one person and are 100% unbiased.

THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR ASSEMBLED BY THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW AND ARE INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM A LICENSED HEALTH-CAR PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY SOLELY ON THIS CONTENT, AND THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INACCURACIES. ALWAYS READ LABELS AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE USING A PRODUCT. SOME OF THE INFORMATION MAY BE DATED AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE MOST CURRENT EVENTS. I WROTE THIS ARTICLE MYSELF AND IT EXPRESSES MY OWN OPINIONS.