This is my first review so be gentle..........Here we go!
I decided to give the NB a try after reading a thread in G&E and seeing a video on the NB website. In the video a guy takes a fastball from a pitching machine square in the junk. I didn't phase him!! with marketing gold like that, I knew I had to check this thing out.
I checked the website and found the sizing information a bit lacking. After much debate and self examination, I confidently ordered the "HOG" for $25.75 with shipping.
For sizing ease of use I'll give a 7/10 simply because the above chart showed I had two correct sizes.
I received my NB in a couple of days so shipping was fast and easy. For overall ordering experience I'd say 9/10.
The NB is meant to be worn in a particular manner: 1) you put on either mid thigh boxer briefs (my choice) or compression shorts 2) the NB 3) a jock (iused my SD). This arrangement allows the NB to "float" constantly protecting the grapes. I put it on and was a bit odd at first. I could actually feel it "floating" with my movements. I felt far more confident that it would protect me because the NB cradles the baby makers more securely than a typical cup like the SD. I wore it around the house for about an hour or so. The NB NEVER got out of place, even while sitting. I did feel a couple of times like one of my potatos had fallen out of the sack, but alas it had not.
Comfort is 9/10 and 10/10 after getting used to it.
The NB has a unique shape to it. It is a hard cup and seems very sturdy. Only time will tell how long it will last but it does seem like it can take all kinds of punishment.
The extended portion along the bottom I refer to as the taint protector for obvious reasons. It acts as a type of funnel keeping my twins conjoined rather than allowing them to dividde and be conquered.
I can honestly say I have been impressed with the NB. I have worn it during conditioning, MT, MMA and BJJ. The NB performed well in all aspects. It never came out of place, pinched or hurt me. During MT and MMA I am able to move, kick, sprawl and scramble w/o inhibition or discomfort. During sparring I have only taken glancing blows to the twig and berries, however, other than the jarring force of the kick/knee, my berries were not pureed. In BJJ I have not even noticed wearing it. All the times my sack of marbles had previously been smashed into while holding my guard were no longer a problem. I have not noticed any impairment in my ability to perform any technique on the ground.
For protection and performance I give a 10/10.
Another thing, the NB does not protrude out as far as typical cups.
The SD is behind the NB.....
One last thing I'd like to add. One feature I like about the NB is that I can pull the cup out after training or between classes without disrobing. This is nice if you need to go out in public before, in between or after training.
Overall I give the NB 9/10 only because perfection does not exist. I really like this thing that I bought as kind of a joke. It works well for me and hopefully will work well for you. I hope this helps. Like I said, it's my first review so I'm sure I left some stuff out.
Sorry about the pics, I'm some what of a waterhead when it comes to this stuff.
