Under Armour ArmourFit Low Profile Hoops Review

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Under Armour ArmourFit Low Profile Hoops:

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Manufacturer Product Info:

Under Armour, the brand trusted by professional athletes and hometown heroes alike built their brand on a vision, to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed, and can't imagine living without. Approximately 39 percent of dental injuries in the United States are sports-related. You don’t want to become a part of this statistic! Sits close to the skin for a streamlined fit without the squeeze of compression. This mouth guard is designed for all contact sports. The new ArmourFit technology provides a dentist-like fit, chew-resistance and allows you to talk and breathe easily. This product comes with 32,000 dental warranty. Meets NFHS rules, is BPA and Latex free and is made in the USA.

Recommended Sports: All Sports (not just basketball)

Available Sizes: Adult

Country of Origin: USA

Review:

If I'm not mistaken the material Under Armour used in this mouthguard (Vistamaxx) will no longer be available from Under Armour. The company that owns the patent on the material, strictly for mouthguards is Game On Mouthguards. So once these mouthguards are gone you won't be able to purchase an Under Armour mouthguard that contains Vistamaxx. Under Armour has teamed up with Shock Doctor going forward with their mouthguards.

To fit this mouthguard, not only can you boil-n-bite the mouthguard but you can also microwave it to achieve the final fit. I believe this was the first mouthguard to have the microwavable technology to fit a mouthguard. One of the biggest benefits of this material is that it is chew resistant and also hydrophobic (it won't absorb water). This is important because believe it or not, mouthguards that have been chewed on can harbor germs that could make you sick- check out my blog article on Dirty Mouthguards.

The fit of the ArmourFit Low Profile Hoops mouthguard is unbelievable!!! I know what a custom mouthguard feels like in your mouth, and this mouthguard may be the closest thing to a custom mouthguard. It may have the tightest fit of any boil-and-bite mouthguard I have reviewed. The reason this mouthguard fits so well is due to the Vistamaxx material that it is made of. BVasically, this is a Game On mouthguard, just a little thicker and more than half the price.

This mouthguard is designed for all contact sports, not just basketball. The new ArmourFit technology provides a dentist-like fit, chew-resistance and allows you to talk and breathe easily. This product also comes with 32,000 dental warranty, meets NFHS rules, is BPA and Latex free and is made in the USA. What more could you ask for???

The price on Amazon is also very reasonable for such a good mouthguard. Get yours before they sell out, because once they're are gone, they're gone, you wont be able to buy this mouthguard unless you buy a Game On mouthguard.

The Hoops mouthguard doesn't come with a carrying case but you can purchase one through my Accessories page.

Pros + :

• Custom like, tight fit

• BPA and Latex free

• Better on field performance and communication

• Chew resistant

• Hydrophobic material

• Boilable or microwavable

• $32,000 Dental Warranty

Cons - :

• Doesn't come with a carrying case

*THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW RANK #3

Amazon Manufacturer Customer Reviews: 4.1 out of 5 stars (53 Reviews)

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Amazon Rank in Sports Mouthguards: #419

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.