Looking for Answers about Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short - Men's?

Yes, the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short does have a tailbone pad.

Most likely there will be a newer 2013 style for the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short introduced to us at a later date. We just received a replenishment order last August, 2012, for more of these though and it might be a while yet before you see any other versions listed on the website.

The actual thickness of the pads on the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Shorts are 1/2" thick. The added knee protection is a harder shell that is about 1/4" thick.

Absolutely. Even tho the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short is intentionally designed for football, the girdle will also offer protection to basketball players. Most basketball shorts should cover the girdle, and I'm sure there are other players who actually use the garment for basketball.

The Nike Men's Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short, can be worn to replace the old thigh pads.

No, the thigh plates are not removable on the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short.

The men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short will provide extra protection, yet is still very flexible for all positions. Whether you choose to wear them or not is entirely up to you.

To wear additional padding with the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short is your personal choice. Technically, there is sufficient padding in the girdle alone, but some may still choose to wear regular pads as well for the extra protection. Depends if it feels too bulky for you or not.

The men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short actually does not have a protective cup pocket. Three options: find a specific football girdle that does have a cup pocket, (such as sku #1813007), find a compression short to wear underneath the Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short, (such as sku #1519491), or wear a protective cup strap, or jock strap as it was called years ago.

The men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short is essentially the same as the top, just worn lower. I don't mean to be repetitious, but the answer will be the same as I gave for the top.
I can think of three main advantages by wearing the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short during practices and games. One would be the extra protection. The sport of Football is becoming more and more aggressive and the added lightweight, flexible padding should be a plus, not a hindrance. Secondly, the material of the garment has the Nike Dri-FIT® construction which helps with moisture control. Another advantage is the compression itself. The compression helps with the blood flow and will keep your muscles much looser, which not only aids with performance, but also helps prevent injury.

The vendor themselves do not suggest to order different sizes to compensate for shrinkage of garment after washing. And we have received no complaints about product either. So I would suggest to still follow sizing chart when ordering. The main material in the garment is polyester and that shouldn't shrink. But be sure to follow the washing instructions for the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short and you should have no worries.

We are still waiting on receipt for the men's Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short in colorway Grey Volt, which is most likely the colorway you are referring to. If on time, this colorway should be in within the next couple of weeks. Start checking the website as early as this weekend.

The Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short is designed to provide extra protection, not to replace existing pads in the uniform.

In the end, it is a personal choice as to wear underwear or not with the Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short. With the flat-seam construction to maximize mobility and to reduce chafing, plus the fact these shorts are skin-tight, I imagine a person could go without underwear while wearing these and still be comfortable.

The Mens Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short only comes in sizes up to XXL. The sizing chart goes up to 4XL. This is because the vendor does manufacture some products that do go up to 4XL. Unfortunately, the Mens Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short is not one of them.

The Mens Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong Football Short does not have a pocket for a cup.