{"product_id":"dsc-armor-female-abdominal-guard","title":"DSC Armor Female Abdominal Guard - Contoured Pelvic Protection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece of Protection Women's Cricket Was Expected to Go Without.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years the answer for female players was a men's box that doesn't fit, or nothing at all. Neither is acceptable in a sport played with a hard ball at pace. A male abdominal guard is cupped for completely different anatomy — it sits wrong, it digs in, and it leaves the area that actually needs covering unprotected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSC Armor female abdominal guard is purpose-shaped for female anatomy: a \u003cstrong\u003ebroader, flatter, contoured shield\u003c\/strong\u003e that spreads across the pelvic region rather than cupping. It covers the pubic bone and lower abdomen properly, sits flat and comfortable, and disappears under briefs or compression shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulletproof Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-designed for female anatomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured and broader across the pelvis rather than cupped like a men's box. Fits the way it's meant to, which is the entire reason it protects properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers the pubic bone and lower abdomen:\u003c\/strong\u003e The area a hard cricket ball can cause serious injury to, and the area a male-shaped guard leaves exposed on a female player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSits flat and low-profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e No bulky cup to shift or dig in — it stays comfortable through a long innings or a full day keeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWears under briefs or compression shorts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slots into a standard abdo guard pouch in compression tights, or sits inside briefs. Invisible under whites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential for batters and keepers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone facing a hard ball or standing up to the stumps should be wearing one. It's the cheapest serious protection in the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere is almost nothing else on the Australian market in this category.\u003c\/strong\u003e Female-specific abdominal guards are badly under-supplied, which is exactly why so many players go without. We hold 30 — clubs kitting out a women's side should take what they need in one go.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female \/ ladies abdominal guard (pelvic protector)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured, broad-profile shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside briefs or an abdo guard pouch in compression shorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batting, wicketkeeping, close-in fielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Female Abdominal Guard Is Shaped Differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA men's box is cupped and narrow, built to protect external anatomy. A female guard does a different job: it's a broader, flatter shield contoured to spread impact across the pelvic region and protect the pubic bone and lower abdomen. The two are not interchangeable. A male box worn by a female player sits in the wrong position, is uncomfortable enough that most players stop wearing it, and leaves the vulnerable area uncovered — so it fails twice over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard sits inside the pouch of compression shorts or abdo-guard briefs, flat against the body with the wider end upward across the lower abdomen. It should sit snug with no movement when you run or crouch. If it shifts when you move, the pouch or briefs are too loose — proper abdo-guard briefs or compression tights with a built-in pouch will hold it correctly, and are worth buying alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Needs One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery female cricketer facing a hard ball. That means batters at any level, wicketkeepers standing up, and close-in fielders. Many associations now expect protective equipment for junior girls' cricket, and most coaches will tell a player to put one on before they let them bat. If you're kitting out a daughter or a women's side, this belongs in the bag next to the helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52968582611224,"sku":"MCG-8419","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/9028\/1496\/files\/IMG-0007.webp?v=1792554435","url":"https:\/\/mcgsports.com.au\/products\/dsc-armor-female-abdominal-guard","provider":"MCG Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}