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RDX 1N Gel Groin Protection Cup

  • Budget
  • Beginner
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  • Sparring
  • Bag work
  • General training
  • Competition
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Specifications

Protection styleCup-based
ConstructionHigh-impact polycarbonate shell construction with named "Shell Shock" and "Polygel" gel padding, in a lightweight, tri-layered, ventilated design, per the manufacturer. Latex-free.
Closure systemBelt / strap
Available sizesNot confirmed
Sex-specific designRDX's own product description states this cup protects "the male genital area" - not marketed as unisex.
Fit notesErgonomic construction for a snug, natural fit along the body's contours, per the manufacturer.
Research-based editorial assessment

Our verdict

An affordable, confirmed hard-shell cup protector from a well-established combat-sports brand - explicitly designed and marketed for male anatomy only.

RDX's own UK site confirms a high-impact polycarbonate shell with named "Shell Shock" and "Polygel" gel padding and an adjustable waistband closure. RDX's FAQ mentions kids and adult sizes, but the current product page offers colour selection only, so currently purchasable sizing is not confirmed. RDX's own description states this cup protects "the male genital area" and is not marketed as unisex - recorded exactly as stated.

Best suited to

Male boxers and combat-sports trainees who want an affordable, cup-based groin protector. England Boxing's competition rules (Rule 8.4) make groin protection mandatory for male boxers in competitive bouts - this is a genuinely budget-friendly, UK-available option, though it is not the only compliant product available, and this site makes no claim that it is required for training outside competition.

Consider skipping if

Female boxers or trainees - RDX's own product description states this cup protects "the male genital area" and is not marketed as unisex; see the Rival Women's RNFL3-W Pro 180 in this launch category for a product Rival markets specifically for a female fit. Buyers who need to confirm a specific size before ordering - RDX's FAQ mentions kids and adult sizes, but the current product page shows colour options only.

The Fight Store editorial assessment
  • Protection
  • Comfort
  • Durability
  • Value

Research-based editorial ratings — not customer reviews.

Pros

  • Confirmed hard-shell polycarbonate cup with named "Shell Shock" and "Polygel" gel padding zones
  • The most affordable groin protector in this launch category, with confirmed live UK stock on RDX's own site
  • Adjustable waistband for a snug, secure fit, per RDX's own product page

Cons

  • Explicitly designed and marketed for male anatomy only - not a unisex product, per RDX's own description
  • RDX's FAQ mentions kids and adult sizes, but the current product page offers colour selection only, so which sizes are currently purchasable is not confirmed
  • No independent review evidence found for this specific model

Why we rated it this way

Protection (3): a hard-shell polycarbonate cup with named gel padding is a sensible, confirmed cup-protector construction, but with no independent testing this sits at a standard baseline. Comfort (3): ergonomic/snug-fit claims are confirmed but not independently corroborated beyond standard construction language. Durability (3): no independent durability testing was found. Value (4): the lowest price in this launch category, with confirmed hard-shell-plus-gel construction and live UK stock, supports a real value case.

Sources

  • Manufacturer — RDX's own UK site - construction, closure, sizing, the male-specific design statement, and price.

Methodology: research-based (not hands-on tested) · How we review products

Last reviewed 2026-09-30 · Last verified 2026-09-30

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