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

[top 1974 0]

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.

Another vote for Nike Pro. Very comfortable and efficient compression/base layer gear...

[Jarick 5]

I've used a few C9 Champion shirts but the last couple years have just been using 100% cotton muscle shirts. T-shirts feel disgusting but for some reason these work just fine. Nice and cool.

[lib310 0]

Another vote for Nike Pro. Very comfortable and efficient compression/base layer gear...

the new nike pro combat stuff is really nice. i've been using this one for the past few months. for whatever reason i really like the half sleeve on it

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11356739

[yrhmblnr8r 69]

These are good. I ditched the wrist pads, though.

http://www.hockeyattire.com/rbk4951lstissr.html

[Steve_v3 289]

I have had good luck with the Under Armour heat gear short sleeve. I feel the compression keeps me a little cooler than the loose fit but they both work well for me.

I also have a long sleeve with the grip on the elbows. It is still comfy but I prefer the short sleeve ones.

[Konig von Kuhlem 0]

For the past year I've been using a Saucony AMP PRO2 Training long sleeve shirt. It completes the spider-man look with the AMP PRO2 training tights for your legs. I started wearing the tights for the legs and they worked very well, so I started using the compression shirt too. I figured I could get all the benefits of the Celliant "Zigtech" material used in the Reebok 11K KFS Shoulder Pads, while still using my awesome Bauer Pro Series Shoulder Pads. I have no complaints.

[LoneStar77 25]

I've got 3 of the UA Heat Gear short sleeve compression shirts in black, I rotate through them so I'm not always using the same one (wrote different numbers on the tag on the back). I wash them on the delicate cycle & hang dry - they've been going strong for 5+ years of inline & now ice hockey. I don't get too hot & the few times I forgot to pack one I didn't like playing without a shirt under my pads, nor did I feel that much cooler without the UA shirt.

I've wanted to try the long sleeve UA shirt with the grip print, but haven't ponied up the cash due to being a touch afraid of being too hot & I'm not having an elbow pad slippage issue with my current shirt choice.

[vaporboy12 0]

I stil use the old school "hockey polo" blue shirts

[Katzenjammer 1]

Hmmm...I still don't get how donning a synthetic, tightfitting shirt under all your geat keeps you cooler. Anyone care to 'splain this? LOL?

[SirJW 207]

Nike and RBK from Costco, love them. Not the stink free so I have to wash them in hot w soap and baking soda.

Love them, sure I sweat a lot but I would w/ out them and I never get cold.

[frankie56 0]

Hmmm...I still don't get how donning a synthetic, tightfitting shirt under all your geat keeps you cooler. Anyone care to 'splain this? LOL?

promotes rapid evaporation of sweat which results in cooling. Think of it as the heat leaving with the evaporated sweat. Or you could pant like a dog....

[Katzenjammer 1]

promotes rapid evaporation of sweat which results in cooling. Think of it as the heat leaving with the evaporated sweat. Or you could pant like a dog....

Okay, but doesn't such a shirt make you hotter in the first place?

If you have NO shirt under your gear, wouldn't you experience even more rapid evaporation?

Sorry if I sound confused. lol!

~katz

[5 Minute Major 1]

Okay, but doesn't such a shirt make you hotter in the first place?

If you have NO shirt under your gear, wouldn't you experience even more rapid evaporation?

Sorry if I sound confused. lol!

~katz

I believe the fabric of the compression under shirts pull out the moisture from your skin which helps the the moisture evaporate and cool you off quicker.

Something to that effect.

[BoDangles 0]

Been an UA guy for 7-8 years now I think. Just love the quality and feel.

[danno25nh 3]

I believe the fabric of the compression under shirts pull out the moisture from your skin which helps the the moisture evaporate and cool you off quicker.

Something to that effect.

Unfortunately evaporative cooling is lost to a large extent because we wear these shirts under pads and jerseys. That being said I prefer to wear them because of the compression and protection from rubbing they provide.

Even in summer I wear knee length compression shorts and knee high socks with a short sleeve compression shirt under my pads.

[5 Minute Major 1]

That being said I prefer to wear them because of the compression and protection from rubbing they provide.

That's why I like wearing them.

[Katzenjammer 1]

I believe the fabric of the compression under shirts pull out the moisture from your skin which helps the the moisture evaporate and cool you off quicker.

I see what you mean - methinks the question is, "quicker than what?" Cotton - prolly. But what about compared to bare skin - no shirt under gear?

Moreover, as the other fellow said, perhaps much of that "wicking" action is lost under gear/shirt?

[danno25nh 3]

Okay, but doesn't such a shirt make you hotter in the first place?

If you have NO shirt under your gear, wouldn't you experience even more rapid evaporation?

Sorry if I sound confused. lol!

~katz

There have been studies that show clearly that wearing clothing that keeps sweat against the skin while providing fast evaporative cooling like some compression clothing does helps keep core body temperature down compared to no clothing.

Essentially, under some conditions the amount of evaporative cooling is greater than the amount of heat retained by the garment.

Cotton will pull the moisture away from the skin removing the cooling effect from evaporation. This means cotton is not the most effective undergarment when discussing cooling.

As hockey players we wear quite a bit of clothing and pads over our undergarments, reducing the gains from specialized clothing. We do however wick sweat away from the hottest areas and spread it evenly. Theoretically this would enhance cooling. I haven't performed testing so that's just educated speculation.

We also work in a relatively cool environment so core temperature shouldn't become a major issue. Comfort however is an issue.

Based on that thought process wear what's comfortable. I personally believe compression garments are beneficial with large muscle groups such as thighs, delts, and abs. I find compression garments to be more comfortable in the long run so that's what I wear.

[nicksmission14 0]

Are there any that keep you cool? My Vapor shirt is brutally hot.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

I use these...

http://www.icewareho...tml?pcode=BVPLS

+1

That being said I prefer to wear them because of the compression and protection from rubbing they provide.

This and the grip helps elbows stay in place

[Leb_CRX 0]

There have been studies that show clearly that wearing clothing that keeps sweat against the skin while providing fast evaporative cooling like some compression clothing does helps keep core body temperature down compared to no clothing.

I don't doubt that you've read that somewhere, but there has to be more to that study, like for example, are they talking about a white shirt in 40 degree heat with the sun beating down on you or on the ice rink with a ton of gear? get my point?

I get ridiculously hot, and I've tried a few, and they've all made me wayyy too hot...so hot to the point where it directly impacted my performance

I've asked a few friends who wear them and they all mention to stay warm, or for reasons stated in this thread ... so apparently, some people are actually cold when they play hockey

my 2 cents

[Da Beez 0]

Another vote for Reebok Playdry shirts - durable and comfortable.

[NoFear1419 0]

http://www.hockeyunderwear.net/

[Katzenjammer 1]

The other day I tried an Under Armour compression shirt. I was hugely skeptical that it would actually keep me cooler. I have a really high metab, get super hot when playing, and sweat like a bastard. Now, I've only tried it once - however, I must say it did seem to keep me cooler.

[regularjoe 1]

Poster above touched on it - theoretically, they are supposed to help regulate your body temperature, something that your body would need to exert to do otherwise.