{"product_id":"ss-players-abdominal-guard-high-impact-polymer-core-boys-youth-mens","title":"SS Players Abdominal Guard – High-Impact Polymer Core","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eSS Players Abdominal Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly known as a cricket \"box\" or \"abdo guard\") delivers professional-grade impact protection with maximum airflow. Built around a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-impact polymer alloy core\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft TPE binding, and tested to \u003cstrong\u003eBS-2:2000 impact-performance standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is essential safety kit for every cricketer.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Impact Polymer Alloy Core\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engineered polymer alloy shell deflects and absorbs high-velocity ball impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBS-2:2000 Impact Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tested and certified to British Standard BS-2:2000 — the recognised impact-performance standard for cricket abdominal protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Airflow Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ventilation engineered into the shell for cool, dry comfort across long innings and fielding shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-Feel TPE Binding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft thermoplastic elastomer edge binding for skin-friendly contact zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Sizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e — Boys (junior), Youth, and Men's (senior).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom SS Sunridges\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crafted by Sareen Sports, makers of SS \/ TON cricket gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential Cricket Safety Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn abdominal guard is the \u003cstrong\u003emost important piece of protective equipment in cricket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're batting, keeping, or fielding close in, an abdo guard absorbs high-velocity impacts that can otherwise cause serious injury. The SS Players Abdo Guard delivers pro-grade protection certified to BS-2:2000 — the same standard used at junior, club, and senior cricket worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbdominal Guard (Cricket \"Box\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-impact polymer alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVentilation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum airflow design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpact Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS-2:2000 certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoys \/ Youth \/ Men's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Abdo Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior \/ Club \/ League \/ Professional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior cricketers (under-12s, U13)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYouth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYouth cricketers (U14, U15, U16, growing teens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSenior \/ adult cricketers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eevery cricketer\u003c\/strong\u003e — junior, youth, club, league and senior. Essential safety equipment for batters, wicket-keepers, and close fielders. If you bat, keep, or field within 15 metres of the bat, you need an abdo guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean with a damp cloth after match days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-dry — never store damp inside a kit bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place — keep with your jock strap \/ inner shorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace if the polymer core shows visible cracks or impact damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect periodically — abdo guards have a finite working life under repeated impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I wear an abdo guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe abdo guard slots into a pocket on cricket-specific jock straps, inner shorts, or compression shorts. Never wear it loose — the pocket holds it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BS-2:2000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBS-2:2000 is the British Standard for cricket protective equipment impact performance. Certified abdo guards have been independently tested to absorb specified impact energies — the recognised safety baseline at all levels of cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoys for under-12 \/ U13. Youth for U14 to U16 \/ growing teens. Men's for senior adult cricketers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace my abdo guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace if you see visible cracks in the polymer shell, after any significant impact, or every 2–3 seasons of regular use. The polymer fatigues over time even without visible damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wash it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with a damp cloth. Don't machine-wash, don't soak. Keep dry to prevent the TPE binding from degrading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × SS Players Abdominal Guard (size as selected)\u003c\/p\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"SS TON","offers":[{"title":"Boys","offer_id":52112780820760,"sku":"SS-PLAYERS-ABDO-BOYS","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Youth","offer_id":52112780853528,"sku":"SS-PLAYERS-ABDO-YOUTH","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's","offer_id":52112780886296,"sku":"SS-PLAYERS-ABDO-MENS","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/9028\/1496\/files\/SS-Players-Abdo-Guard-scaled.jpg?v=1779965301","url":"https:\/\/mcgsports.com.au\/products\/ss-players-abdominal-guard-high-impact-polymer-core-boys-youth-mens","provider":"MCG Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}