SISU Next Gen Max Review

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SISU Next Gen Max:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

The SISU Max NextGen Mouth Guard offers more protection with less mouth guard. The Max NextGen is designed to fit players age 11 and up, including adults, and is ideal for football, hockey, lacrosse, basketball, boxing and other high-impact team sports. SISU’s NextGen models feature improvements over the original that include a wider bite pad, rounded edges for comfort and improved mold-ability to ensure a perfect fit. All SISU guards can be quickly and easily molded (and re-molded) to the individual user at home with hot water. At only 2.4mm thick, or 30% thinner than conventional, bulky mouth guards, players wearing the slim SISU Max NextGen can talk, breathe and hydrate normally with the guard in-place. With SISU guards, superior comfort does not mean sacrificing protection. The SISU Max NextGen is scientifically engineered with Diffusix technology, which uses a non-compressible, perforated material to distribute impact forces over a larger area and reduce risk of dental injury during competition. SISU guards are compatible with braces, but a dental professional should be consulted for proper fitting (adult-sized guard recommended for all ages wearing braces). For younger athletes, look for the SISU Junior NextGen. The SISU Aero NextGen offers an even slimmer profile for youth and adults. SISU mouth guards are backed by a $35,000, one year limited dental warranty protection. Guard is free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, and latex. Made in the USA.

Recommended Sports: All Sports

Available Sizes: Adult

Country of Origin: USA

Review:

The SISU Next Gen Max mouthguard is one of the top rated mouthguards on Amazon. Before I started the process of fitting the mouthguard I noticed that it seemed a little small. Some mouthguards appear small before you boil them and then end up stretching out. The SISU mouthguard definitely didn't stretch out, it remained about the same size.

The fitting process calls for the boil-n-bite technique. It actually took me three times of re-boiling and re-fitting before I got the fit I was looking for. When you re-heat the material it shrinks back to its original form, which was really wild to see. After trying three times to get the right fit, the fit was really tight. Which is the most important thing to consider when evaluating a mouthguard. The fit was so tight, it felt like it was going to pull my crowns off of my teeth. Which, is good thing.

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I would have ranked this mouthguard in my top 10 list if it weren't for how small it is, but I do rank it #2 in my minimal top mouthguards. I don't recommend this mouthguard for people with larger mouths but I definitely recommend it for people with average to smaller mouth. I would however highly recommend it for Baseball, Softball and Basketball. although this mouthguard (Next Gen Max) didn't fit me but it may fit you. I recommend the SISU Aero mouthguard, which comes small, medium and large sizes.

SISU has a whole line of mouthguards that are very thin from 1.6mm to 2.4mm, which is great for being able to communicate on the athletic field. The most incredible feature of their mouthguards is the strength of the high-tech thermoplastic material that they are made out of. They claim that the material is 50% stronger and has an 8x greater tensile strength than conventional mouthguard materials. Check out the chart below.

The size of the mouthguard is very small. Its almost like a child or youth size and the material itself is very rigid, which I wasn't a big fan of, but I'm sure you could get used to it over time. The mouthguard is also a little on the expensive side at $34.99 and It also doesn't come with a carrying case but you can purchase one through my Accessories page.

I really like this mouthguard but its just not for an athlete with a larger mouth or someone who likes a softer feel to their mouthguard.

Pros + :

• Very tight fit

• Better on field performance and communication

• Thinner than most mouthguards while at the same time more protective

• BPA, PVC, Latex and phthalates free

Cons - :

• Very rigid material

• Doesn't come with a carrying case

• Price is high

The Mouthguard Review Rank In Minimal Mouthguards: #2

Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,377 Reviews).

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #9

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.