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Shock Doctor
Shock Doctor is an American sports protection brand, known in particular for its mouthguards. In the AFG catalogue it is represented by the Gel Max, a triple-layer boil-and-bite mouthguard with a Gel-Fit liner, an Exoskeletal Shock Frame and breathing channels. It comes with a detachable strap, so it can be worn tethered to the helmet facemask or strapless, and it is available in youth and adult sizes. Our product page uses only the information Shock Doctor publishes, alongside offers from European retailers.
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About Shock Doctor
Shock Doctor's story begins in 1993, when EZ Guard Industries, the company that became Shock Doctor, sold its first mouthguard. The brand launched the Gel Max in 2002, then expanded into cups, compression shorts and other protective gear. In 2013 it acquired Cutters, and in 2015 it merged with McDavid. Since 2016 its headquarters have been in Fountain Valley, California.
The Shock Doctor Gel Max mouthguard
The only Shock Doctor product in our catalogue is the Gel Max, a boil-and-bite mouthguard from the range of the same name. It is one of the brand's core models and brings together several of its technologies.
Key features
- Triple Layer Design: a three-layer construction;
- Gel-Fit Liner: a liner that moulds to the teeth and gums using the boil-and-bite method;
- Exoskeletal Shock Frame: an outer frame;
- built-in breathing channels;
- convertible attachment: worn with or without a helmet strap, with the detachable strap supplied.
Two sizes
Shock Doctor offers a Youth size, for ages 10 and under, and an Adult size, for ages 11 and over.
How to choose and fit your Gel Max
Choose the size first, according to the age range the brand gives. Moulding is then done at home: soften the mouthguard in hot water, then bite into it so the Gel-Fit liner takes the shape of your teeth. Follow Shock Doctor's instructions for heating times.
Also decide whether you want to attach the mouthguard to the facemask. The strap stops it getting lost on the pitch, though some players prefer to wear it loose. The Gel Max allows both.
For comparison, our catalogue also lists another triple-layer boil-and-bite mouthguard, the Makura Tephra Max Convertible, which also comes with a removable helmet strap. Compare their specifications on the product pages before you decide.
Reading our Shock Doctor product pages
Each Shock Doctor page in the AFG catalogue shows offers from European retailers, with the price in euros and the date on which the offer was last checked. Technical specifications come only from verified sources, first and foremost the manufacturer's website: anything we have not been able to confirm is simply left out. Links to retailers are affiliate links and are clearly labelled as such.
Frequently asked questions
Which Gel Max size should I choose?
Shock Doctor offers two sizes: Youth for ages 10 and under, Adult for ages 11 and over.
How long has Shock Doctor made the Gel Max?
According to the timeline the brand publishes, the Gel Max was launched in 2002.
Is Shock Doctor linked to Cutters and McDavid?
Yes. Shock Doctor acquired Cutters in 2013 and merged with McDavid in 2015.