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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Andythomo21 on March 28, 2016, 06:16:43 PM

Title: Best Box?!
Post by: Andythomo21 on March 28, 2016, 06:16:43 PM
I'm in need of a cheap piece of kit, but probably the most important......A new box!!

At nets last night I took one full on from a spinner and the box shattered, thank god it wasn't a quick bowling.

Anyway, I think I have only owned two boxes in the 26 years I've been playing cricket.  A junior one, and then the current one I've used for about the last 18 years.

I've always basically just bought basic, cheap ones.  What do people recommend, is there any reason to pay a bit extra for something better or do I just buy another bog standard, cheap box?
Title: Re: Best Box?!
Post by: rickjames on March 28, 2016, 06:20:07 PM
I have the Aero one, works well.
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Post by: GoldenArm on March 28, 2016, 06:20:26 PM
Shock docs mate, can you really put a price on the Crown Jewels?!
Title: Re: Best Box?!
Post by: Andythomo21 on March 28, 2016, 06:23:59 PM
Shock docs mate, can you really put a price on the Crown Jewels?!

Haha, I guess not!  :D
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Post by: SteffanLangholz on March 28, 2016, 06:30:54 PM
Or you can join the queue, waiting for @StrettonFox Sports..
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Post by: JB on March 28, 2016, 06:33:22 PM
I'll second the Aero one, works well for me! I didn't really appreciate how important the fit of a box was until the father in law pinned me with an inswinger from the bowling machine at 82mph that nearly bisected my left testicle!!!
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Post by: raza147 on March 28, 2016, 06:36:46 PM
also patiently waiting for the new stretton box
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Post by: Churchy1989 on March 28, 2016, 06:40:34 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400942933612?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=670484720186&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400942933612?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=670484720186&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Best box I have ever bought!! You don't know even know its there! Comes with a box also.
Title: Re: Best Box?!
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 28, 2016, 07:07:19 PM
GM do one that I think is rather good, plenty of room that my package isn't cramped for room.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281913608226?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=580886767130&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281913608226?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=580886767130&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Only issue is that it moves a bit if you use Aero batting shorts.


Recently got an Aero box which didn't move at all when used with Aero batting shorts.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aero-Groin-Protector-Cricket-Box-Mens-Youths-/131501745109?var=&hash=item1e9e1d63d5:m:mt5-IdeTNy3kSQHFnZIuQEA (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aero-Groin-Protector-Cricket-Box-Mens-Youths-/131501745109?var=&hash=item1e9e1d63d5:m:mt5-IdeTNy3kSQHFnZIuQEA)
Only issue is that it was a bit chafey round my pubes the first time I used it, which may have been down to not putting it in the pouch of my shorts properly.
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Post by: Marc28 on March 28, 2016, 07:13:40 PM
I have a shock box carbo,
Fits in most other shorts and jock straps
Best most important bit of kit.
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Post by: FattusCattus on March 28, 2016, 07:40:40 PM
I'll 3rd the Aero box, excellent protection, doesn't move, and I was able to heat it and mould it to the shape of my enormous plums.
Title: Re: Best Box?!
Post by: Andythomo21 on March 28, 2016, 08:05:45 PM
Aero box and briefs ordered.  Thanks for all your help and suggestions guys.
Title: Re: Best Box?!
Post by: Leno on March 28, 2016, 08:16:15 PM
I honestly find the slazenger briefs to be the best out of all I have tried
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Post by: brokenbat on March 28, 2016, 08:34:51 PM
You may want to try The Beast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oljYD911cVE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oljYD911cVE)
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on March 28, 2016, 11:22:29 PM
Shock Doctor carbon fibre, without doubt the best.
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Post by: TangoWhiskey on March 29, 2016, 09:18:12 AM
I too am in the queue for a @StrettonFox Sports box. George, why won't you protect my plums already?
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Post by: SirScottiod on March 29, 2016, 09:20:44 AM
I had a Shock Doctor carbon fibre once, it was really good until someone stole it.

Who steals a box??
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Post by: ppccopener on March 29, 2016, 09:28:01 AM
not a shock doctor one if they have any sense... got one of these last year and threw it in the boot impossible to use and desparatley uncomfortable.

gone back the standard type.

Maybe it's me I found them the most uncomfortable box to wear ever......
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Post by: Kulli on March 29, 2016, 10:05:35 AM
I have a shock doctor with the jock strap it came with, wouldn't like to use it without that or some other sort of pouch though as it's a bit rubbery. That said in the JS it's a great fit and a good deal better than a standard box if one is struck amidships.
Title: Re: Best Box?!
Post by: thedon on March 29, 2016, 10:14:06 AM
Does the aero fit in a normal jock?