Three letters sum up the brand, Hex, a foam with hexagonal cells that explains the place of volleyball protections McDavid in the defenders' bags, including knee pads, ankle supports, sleeves and padded shorts for diving without fear of the floor.
On the knee side, the Hex Force comes in four shades, from black to royal blue. The Volley Pro and Volley Flexy, in black, are designed for volleyball. Among the three, it's the fitting and personal taste that make the difference. They are sold in pairs.
The Stealth Cleat provides ankle support, in black. The Phantom 2 offers firmer support, sought after by players with fragile ankles. They are worn in a classic indoor shoe.
The Hex leg sleeve uses the same foam on the calf and shin, in white or black. More eye-catching, the Hex Power Shooter are reversible: solid colour one day, printed the next, with patterns camouflage, galaxy, graffiti or tie and dye.
White or black, the Hex Wrap Around protects hips and upper thighs with its pads. Worn under the game shorts, it absorbs impacts from side dives.
Each model has its own size chart: knee measurement for the Hex Force, shoe size or ankle measurement for the ankle supports, thigh measurement for the shorts. A well-fitted protection stays in place without slipping. An ankle support after a sprain should be chosen with a healthcare professional.
For comparison, the protections Errea include the Tokyo knee pads, the protections Mizuno the VS1, and the protections Asics the Gel knee pad. The page Ninesquared presents another brand of knee pads.
The McDavid products on sale are on the page special offers on protections. During the year-end sale, the page Black Friday protections groups them, and the page clearance protections brings together end-of-line items. It's often there that a colour of Hex Force or Power Shooter comes out at a reduced price.
McDavid cuts closed-cell foam into hexagons and attaches it to a breathable fabric. It absorbs shocks while remaining flexible. It's found on knee pads, sleeves and shorts.
The Stealth Cleat provides light support, the Phantom 2 offers enhanced support. The choice depends on your ankle and history. After an injury, seek advice from a healthcare professional.
No, it slides underneath, like a padded undershort. Fitted, it stays in place during slides. Choose it snug to prevent it from riding up.
Wash them at low temperature, inside out, in a net. Avoid the tumble dryer. This way they maintain their shape and patterns.
The Hex Force features the Hex foam, while the Volley Pro and Volley Flexy are designed for volleyball. Between them, it's the fitting and personal taste that make the difference. They are sold in pairs.