Bauer S26 PERF JOCK SHORT Youth Jock

Bauer S26 PERF JOCK SHORT Youth Jock is the youth version of Bauer's Performance Jock Short, and its best feature is aimed squarely at parents: HeiQ Fresh, an odour-fighting treatment that keeps the short smelling better for longer.

Anyone with a young player knows how this goes. Practice ends, the gear goes into the bag, the bag goes into the boot, and somehow it does not come out until the next session. HeiQ Fresh relies on a polymer made from recycled amino sugar, which neutralises the molecules behind the smell in a natural way, so the piece worn closest to the skin does not turn the car into a locker room by Wednesday.

The jock is integrated, with the cup in a pocket that closes with internal velcro and leg loops holding it in place, so getting dressed is one step simpler for small hands. Four velcro tabs keep the socks up. A useful habit to start now: when you get home, open the bag and hang the short up together. Kids who learn to unpack early tend to keep doing it, and the gear lasts longer for it.

Product Type: Compression jock short with integrated jock for young children.

Material: Fabric of 84% polyester and 16% spandex, treated with HeiQ Fresh, based on recycled amino sugar.

Protection: Cup held in a pocket with an inner velcro closure; leg loops keep the jock where it belongs.

Features: Four velcro tabs for the socks, plus mesh at the groin and inside of the legs to let heat out.

Fit: Compression fit in youth sizes S–XL; one simple step for small players getting dressed.

Colour: Black.

Best For: Youth players whose parents are tired of a smelly hockey bag.