Best/favorite "compression shirt" to wear under your shoulder pads?

[seanmulvy83 0]

Hi guys, I need a new "under armour type shirt" for Christmas and I was wondering what brand/model is best.

I was looking at this Reebok:

http://www.reebokhockey.com/apparel/products/performance/product/lite-right-compression-ls-forearm-griptonitetm/

I like the compression fit by the way.

There's also the under armours and bauer vapors, just not sure which to get.

[pby 0]

I've only used reebok shirts so can't speak for others. I've had mine(rbk's) for a year and its holding up really well.

I don't think any brand is significantly better than the others judging by the fact they all use similar materials.

[seanmulvy83 0]

I've only used reebok shirts so can't speak for others. I've had mine(rbk's) for a year and its holding up really well.

I don't think any brand is significantly better than the others judging by the fact they all use similar materials.

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Is the one I have a link to in the first post the same one you have?

[njd07 0]

hah what are shoulder pads??? i just wear a rbk padded shirt. can't stand wearing shoulders.

[mug25 2]

The best quality so far has been the Bauer Vapor Premium short sleeve. I also have some Under Armor, Reebok and Nike brand stuff. Out of all of them — the Nike stuff seemed to fall apart the fastest.

http://www.bauer.com/gear/accessories/baselayer/1428-BAUER

[17D1998 1]

TPS R8, nothing fancy, does its job

[Justin Liedloff 13]

C9 by Champion's long sleeve mock turtle. $15 at Target all day long. The keep me slightly warm, and wick away moisture extremely well. Couldn't be happier.

[Steve_v3 289]

I've used Under Armour long & short sleeve heat gear. I feel they work great. The one exception is the long sleeve one needs to be the hockey specific one ( I believe there are a few different kinds.). My elbow pads slide without the grip on the shirt. I've also used a couple older Nike ones & they were OK but didn't keep me as cool.

[tareatingrat 4]

Underarmour hockey long sleeve with the grip.

[CAmmon 2]

Ive used both rbk and under armour compression tshirts. They're about the same although the under armour ran hot when I was playing inline.

[bdh13 1]

I have two Under Armour compression fit shirts. No complaints. Heat gear is way too much so I prefer the lighter weight. Anything long sleeved is nice because it keeps the elbow pad straps off your skin.

[Chadd 916]

I've been using WSI stuff for years. I still wear my puckskin from time to time but I always go back to my WSI stuff.

[shotty 7]

nike pro. been using it for about 3 years. before that i was all over the place. everything else either retained too much moisture, was too hot, too heavy, etc. nike pro is a great balance of weight, moisture management and breathability/heat retention.

[Beflar 53]

Stupid question but what is the difference between a tight moisture wisk-away shirt and a compression shirt? When I think compression shirt I'm thinking of something that will help stablize(sp?)joints and stuff.

[flaming_june 2]

The best quality so far has been the Bauer Vapor Premium short sleeve. I also have some Under Armor, Reebok and Nike brand stuff. Out of all of them — the Nike stuff seemed to fall apart the fastest.

http://www.bauer.com/gear/accessories/baselayer/1428-BAUER

really, I've had many as well and Nike has been the most durable. Under Armor has been the quickest to fall apart in my collection. I still love my old nike blue and navy one with the three bubble vents in the back.

[seanmulvy83 0]

hah what are shoulder pads??? i just wear a rbk padded shirt. can't stand wearing shoulders.

I don't play beer leauge haha

The best quality so far has been the Bauer Vapor Premium short sleeve. I also have some Under Armor, Reebok and Nike brand stuff. Out of all of them — the Nike stuff seemed to fall apart the fastest.

http://www.bauer.com/gear/accessories/baselayer/1428-BAUER

Thanks I'll check those out

TPS R8, nothing fancy, does its job

C9 by Champion's long sleeve mock turtle. $15 at Target all day long. The keep me slightly warm, and wick away moisture extremely well. Couldn't be happier.

I'll check both these out.

thanks for the help

[Katzenjammer 1]

I may just wear nothing under my shoulder pads - I'm trying to do everything I can to reduce heat. Will this help? Or will the armour stuff actually cool me down?? Hard to believe...

[The Stranger 0]

I really like the TPS R4 one piece better than any other pant/shirt combination I have tried. I kind of feel like a goof putting it on but I prefer the feel of the material (nylon instead of polyester) and being on piece there is one less thing to keep track of and the shirt won't ride-up. The cut is perfect for me too, short arms/legs and a wide neck.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/tps-hockey-one-piece-compression-fit-suit-r4-sr.html

[Leb_CRX 0]

I may just wear nothing under my shoulder pads - I'm trying to do everything I can to reduce heat. Will this help? Or will the armour stuff actually cool me down?? Hard to believe...

I get REALLY hot when I play and I've tried a few compression fitting shirts (nike, UA, generic) and they all made me too hot.

my advice, don't waste your $ unless you're cold

[t6lock 24]

been using nike combat long sleeves. have had one of them for almost 2 years and it still feels pretty new

[Katzenjammer 1]

I get REALLY hot when I play and I've tried a few compression fitting shirts (nike, UA, generic) and they all made me too hot.

my advice, don't waste your $ unless you're cold

I'm the same way - does anyone actually get cold playing hockey?? Is that why peeps buy those shirts?

[5 Minute Major 1]

I use these...

http://www.icewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=BVPLS

[B&W 0]

i've been using the same Under Armour shirt i've had for like 8 years. it's a little beat up, but i love it.

[theflash0000 0]

I go with long-sleeve UA HeatGear shirts, two sizes bigger than normal. I find that gives me the perfect balance in terms of fit--still has some compression, but not choking. They have held up great over multiple seasons and I have no trouble with slippage of my elbow pads (Jofa's).

[number21 3]

Do any of the long sleves not get too hot?

I wouldn't mind trying one to help the ocasional elbow pad slip. But I get hot in in a C9 shortsleeve (from target) with Sherwood shoulderpads. Granted the rink I currently play at seems really warm all the time.