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McDavid HEX Thudd Short girdle

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2 offers · prices checkedfrom €74.90
Spiral Football Checked on October 24, 2026 · In stock
€74.90 See the offer
EP Sports Checked on October 24, 2026 · In stock
€91.99 See the offer

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In short

The HEX Thudd Short by McDavid belongs to our « Girdles » category. Level: Adult. 2 European offers found, from €74.90.

Pros
  • 9 mm HEX pads at hips, thighs and tailbone
  • Six adult sizes, S to 3XL (28–50 in waist)
  • Built-in pocket for a cup
Cons
  • Cup not included, sold separately
  • No certification standard cited by McDavid
  • Only last units left at Spiral Football (27/09/2026)

Strengths and weaknesses drawn from the verified manufacturer and Virginia Tech data. Our field-test verdict will follow.

Specs

CategoryGirdles
LevelAdult
SizesS, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Indicative price€74.90

Source: McDavid website. Missing data is left out rather than guessed.

Which positions?

The manufacturer does not target a specific position.

Level: Adult.

QBQuarterbackRBRunning backWRWide receiverTETight endOLOffensive lineDLDefensive lineLBLinebackerDBDefensive backKKicker / punter

Size guide

  • S
  • M
  • L
  • XL
  • 2XL
  • 3XL
SizeMeasurement (manufacturer)
SWaist: 28–30 in (71–76 cm)
MWaist: 30–34 in (76–86.5 cm)
LWaist: 34–38 in (86.5–96.5 cm)
XLWaist: 38–42 in (96.5–106.5 cm)
2XLWaist: 42–46 in (106.5–117 cm)
3XLWaist: 46–50 in (117–127 cm)

Standing with your stomach relaxed, measure your waist at its narrowest point, keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Then pick the matching adult size on the McDavid chart.

Sizes and measurements published by the manufacturer. Check its size chart before ordering. Official size chart

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FAQ

Which areas does the McDavid HEX Thudd Short protect?

It has built-in 9 mm HEX pads at the hips, thighs and tailbone.

Is a cup included?

No. The short has a cup pocket, but the cup is sold separately.

Which size should I choose?

McDavid sizes by waist, measured at its narrowest point: S 28–30 in (71–76 cm), M 30–34 in, L 34–38 in, XL 38–42 in, 2XL 42–46 in, 3XL 46–50 in (117–127 cm).

Where can I buy the HEX Thudd Short in Europe?

On 27/09/2026 we found it at Spiral Football for €74.90 (black, last units) and at EP Sports for €91.99.

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