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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Ayrtek Cricket => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on July 07, 2023, 08:28:48 PM
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Some of you may follow my social media channels and have seen snippets of what I’ve drop fed onto there regarding the new revised D3O groin guard.
Long story short(ish) I had a batch of about 200 a few years back that D3O asked me to take to market, these sold really quickly with the last 10 heading to the England camp. Having sold them all I chased up fresh stock, this took time and the eventual answer that came back was that they couldn’t offer them due to the reject rate and huge MOQ.
In the background CA carried out a research project (due to some nasty incidents from impacts) into the groin guard with lab testing and the D3O model being 1 of 5 that they found performed well and was close to passing the BS safety standard, as such I was asked if I’d be interested in doing further work to amend the design to get it through testing so it could be certified and offered/recommended to players.
Making the cup deeper was a key factor as the currently marketed models “bottomed out” under impact making contact with the force plate. New tools have been created and a D3O module integrated inside the cup to absorb the impact of hit.
Today I finally signed off on samples to begin the first production run!
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How much are they likely to be?
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That’s interesting and quite scary about the CA research project. I got hit in the box once and it cracked,l (was given out LBW and hobbled off!)so I considered myself quite fortunate there was no damage to myself… Really good idea this Tom
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As a left hander who opens myself up a fair bit - I get hit in the unmentionables a fair bit!
Can attest to the fact it still feels bloody uncomfortable even with a box!
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Yes it’s an area and product we never really think about or invest in, someone at our club once got hit and pinched between the plastic. Hence introducing the D3O module to help with impact absorption and also to add a softer layer between the plastic cup and genitals should it split/crack.
Price wise I still need to crunch numbers on freight costs to give me a bottom line cost but it’ll be in the £40 region, which I appreciate maybe more than currently sold options that don’t pass testing, but how often do you replace it?
Given the severity of injuries on the Pro circuit (eg 70% of the England team currently wear 2 boxes!) id defo invest in something to give me and my balls the best protection available. After all you only get one set.
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A friend, ex Scotland captain, tells a great story about when he was hit there by Shoaib Akhtar. His box cracked, pinched flesh and when he looked down there was blood everywhere... Then a huge uproar of laughter!!!! So yes, an overlooked area where better engineered products probably are required.
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Yep not nice, even worse that these types of incidents have led to players needing a testicle removed as a result of being hit. Makes you wince just think of about it.
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Interesting about the testing. I've used the Aero box and it feels pretty solid, but without the D30 obviously. I take it from the abv this wouldn't be up to scratch?
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They were 1 of the others that were recommended but still not deep enough.
22 male models and 2 female ones were tested nothing passed.
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I got one of the original @Ayrtek Cricket D3O box's and its excellent.
I'd been hit quite a few times using an old style box and always felt like i'd might as well not have bothered wearing one as you get the pain anyway.
I've been hit using the D3O one and haven't felt anything, I use mine for Muay Thai as well. Took loads of impacts from kicks and knees and it never lets me down.
Always wished i'd bought 2 so i didn't have to remember to swap it out of my kit bags so i'll defo take one of the new ones Tom
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Yeh hoping to appeal to other sports outside of cricket that require them too given the volumes needed as an MOQ 😆
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Congrats Tom this is great news. Hopefully I'll be able to treat myself to this and some socks before the baby arrives
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Awesome! Been following your progress on this, as I missed out on the last version. Will definitely be getting one.
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I've got one of the OG versions and it's still going strong after however many years of use - well worth the cost
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Little forum exclusive for you of the final sample…
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHfwZLzC/Photo-Room-20230711-91721-pm.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7J4dmmG9)
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They look the boll#cks @Ayrtek Cricket 😉
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#ProTekYourPlums
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Is there any added benefit to the raised dots on the outside of the box or are they there just for aesthetic reasons?
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sign me up for one please :) Any news on some jocks/Boxers/ strings to keep in in place?
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Is there any added benefit to the raised dots on the outside of the box or are they there just for aesthetic reasons?
To reduce movement on it when out inside your shorts/briefs. May look at a silicone option in the future but this adds another procedure/cost to the item.
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sign me up for one please :) Any news on some jocks/Boxers/ strings to keep in in place?
Not as yet as lots of other businesses offer them as you raised before, also brings in the fact I’d then need to hold stock of a/M/L/XL/XXL versions of them as well which opens a can of worms given some people like briefs, shorts, jock-straps etc.
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Do we get a choice of colour as well?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFl73PoEhT/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFl73PoEhT/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
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I noticed a local vendor selling shock doctor boxes with a jock strap. I wasn't aware they supplied such a thing, how would the D30 compare to Shock Doctor?
https://www.shockdoctor.co.uk/collections/cups/products/core-supporter-with-bioflex-cup?variant=9910026993707 (https://www.shockdoctor.co.uk/collections/cups/products/core-supporter-with-bioflex-cup?variant=9910026993707)
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Do we get a choice of colour as well?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFl73PoEhT/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFl73PoEhT/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
I asked my club WhatsApp which colour they preferred they voted 2:1 in favour of the white cup colour.
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I noticed a local vendor selling shock doctor boxes with a jock strap. I wasn't aware they supplied such a thing, how would the D30 compare to Shock Doctor?
https://www.shockdoctor.co.uk/collections/cups/products/core-supporter-with-bioflex-cup?variant=9910026993707 (https://www.shockdoctor.co.uk/collections/cups/products/core-supporter-with-bioflex-cup?variant=9910026993707)
I used the shock doctor/short combo before the D3O 1.0 version, the cup is quite narrow and not deep enough based on and parameters. There’s also no impact protection foam etc like the version I’ve produced.
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Knew I had bought something similar from you in the past! Dug around in one of my old bags and found it!
(https://i.postimg.cc/BjM5Ffdr/5-CB04-F08-2-BAE-456-E-AF84-AA86910-E5-A6-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BjM5Ffdr)
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The v1.0!
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Think I only wore it once.
I can never find batting shorts/ jock strap in my size so I just put my box in my boxers loose - which I couldn’t make work with the shape of that box.
Will give the new one a go if i can find some batting shorts
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Most people adopt sticking it in a sock that they flap over the waistband of the trousers to hold it in place if they don’t have batting shorts.
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I've got one of the OG versions and it's still going strong after however many years of use - well worth the cost
Me too, still got mine I bought from one of the south west nets and it's as good as new still.
Top stuff can highly recommend one.
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Me too, still got mine I bought from one of the south west nets and it's as good as new still.
Top stuff can highly recommend one.
Must've been at the same net as pretty sure I did the same. Need to get the SW nets/Kilve summer friendly going again!
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That’s a good few years ago now!
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That’s a good few years ago now!
Would've been when I first moved to the area so ~2017 - protecting my plums for over 5 years :D
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Is there any added benefit to the raised dots on the outside of the box or are they there just for aesthetic reasons?
Ribbed for added pleasure...
Sorry couldn't resist :D
Sample looks great and I'll def be getting one!
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Pre-orders and now live, I’ve got 675 coming in the first batch of which 50% have been pre-ordered by a couple of retailers in the US!
As a CBF bonus I’ll Inc a White Hybrid Jumbo (£18 RRP) with any pre-orders if you stick CBF in the notes section so I can identify you 👍
https://ayrtekcricket.com/product/protek-groin-guard/
ETA to me is at the end of Aug for ref which I appreciate isn’t perfect timing with the league season drawing to a close 😆
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Sounds great, would you consider an offer with your socks as an alternative ?
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Sure just drop ur shoe size in instead into the notes 👍
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Thanks Tom. Ordered this evening and looking forward to getting it. Thank you for adding the CBF reward too!!
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Pre-orders and now live, I’ve got 675 coming in the first batch of which 50% have been pre-ordered by a couple of retailers in the US!
As a CBF bonus I’ll Inc a White Hybrid Jumbo (£18 RRP) with any pre-orders if you stick CBF in the notes section so I can identify you 👍
https://ayrtekcricket.com/product/protek-groin-guard/
ETA to me is at the end of Aug for ref which I appreciate isn’t perfect timing with the league season drawing to a close 😆
Gah, pre-ordered as soon as I saw it on Instagram, before checking here. Is it too late to add a CBF note?!
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Gah, pre-ordered as soon as I saw it on Instagram, before checking here. Is it too late to add a CBF note?!
Nope email/Pm me your name or order number and I’ll add stuff manually as I have to type up orders to my inventory software anyway before dispatch 👍
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Ordered, cheers Tom. :)
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Sure just drop ur shoe size in instead into the notes 👍
Glad I checked here before ordering tomorrow which is pay day and wedding anniversary so seems the right time to treat myself
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Just ordered myself one, got a couple of the arm guards for the kids too. They’re ideal for their smaller arms
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Nope email/Pm me your name or order number and I’ll add stuff manually as I have to type up orders to my inventory software anyway before dispatch 👍
Get on Shopify mate, will save you a world of time stock wise - couldn't live without it!
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Sure just drop ur shoe size in instead into the notes 👍
I always thought this was a myth… but if gets me the perfect fitting box, I’m in. 😉
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How do this box compare in size to a normal men's size box? Aksing for a (smaller) Friend :)
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Just ordered mine. Be a nice surprise when it arrives as I'll probably forget I've bought it
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How do this box compare in size to a normal men's size box? Aksing for a (smaller) Friend :)
They are approx 85mm deep in terms of the cup, 190mm long and about 120mm wide
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Just a quick one to say a huge thanks to all the members that have already ordered one of these, just typing up orders and getting the extras added to order details now and seeing how many CBF people there are on the list!
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Glad it’s done well
The price point is high However it should last and easy 15 years which is prob a cricketers full career so in relation to that a great investment and purchase
I assume with all the research done into this new abdo gaurd everyone’s balls will be safe regardless of impact .
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As with all things, they’ll be safer but you cannot guarantee the absolute avoidance of injury from getting hit. I’m waiting on some data from lab testing still against existing models to collate 👍
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Nearly there before these make their way to me as the fs Tory are just finishing off assembly before shipping them out next week.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NGwGfpY/6-D1-FF731-ABB8-4-ED5-B70-E-952-A1-F2-D3-C76.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDWGmKHF)
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Still time to get your pre-order in to take advantage of the free socks/hybrid offer 👍
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How’s delivery looking, soon ?
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Tail end of this week with any luck, I’m away until Friday on a long overdue holiday with the fam but waiting on tracking updating 👍
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Just ordered. Great product. Keep the innovation coming, Tom. Plums feel safer already 🤣
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Put the order through alongside some socks - no doubt the product will be ace and of the highest quality, as I've found with all the Ayrtek kit. :)
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Fingers crossed they will arrive today as they reached the local DPD depot at 2:37 this morning!
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Fully stocked 👍 will be rounding up all pre-orders to go out tomorrow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GhpJkBLV/Photo-Room-20230826-94904-am.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jt9k8zB5)
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Lady as the post office was delighted to see me just before her lunch break today 😂
Hopefully you’ll all get tracking details emailed/text to you with delivery tomorrow 🤞
Apologies in advance if I messed up and orders trying to clear the vast backlog and Inc the free CBF items really tested my admin skills.
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Cheers Tom arrived today. Look forward to not having it tested out but safe in the knowledge it will serve its purpose.
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Cheers Tom arrived today. Look forward to not having it tested out but safe in the knowledge it will serve its purpose.
Are you a CBF member if you don't take on the mallet challenge?
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A mini review would be fab
With some hammer action :)
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Haha I’ve got a few hundred here now to experiment with!!
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Got mine today and look top quality as always
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Also got mine today, cheers Tom. Made for the well endowed these Tom.
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Also got mine today, cheers Tom. Made for the well endowed these Tom.
Haha 😂 any problems with any of them please let me know…youth size is on the to do list