--- title: "football cups for youth boys — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/football-cups-for-youth-boys" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:11:02.944Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($28K/yr) — football cups for youth boys doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($28K/yr) — football cups for youth boys doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "football cups for youth boys — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **football cups for youth boys** **Skip it****42/100 ** a small market ($28K/yr) — football cups for youth boys doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$28K** **Growth (1y)** **+85.4%** **Products** **42** **Brands** **14** was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **27** **Price range** **$10.37–$34.37** **Returns** **6.0%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **1** ×0.30 Growth **61** ×0.30 Competition **75** ×0.20 Quality gap **31** ×0.10 Returns **50** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +85.4% year over year. 6K3KSpike '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 13.7× ## **Competition** - Youper23% - Exxact Sports18% - Shock Doctor12% - Davion10% - Comfy Cup8% - Londkaron8% - Other (8 brands)21% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (38% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 14 brands and 27 sellers compete here. **Brands** **14 **▲rising was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **27** **Top 5 brand share** **71%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Youper Boys Youth Soft Foam Protective Athletic Cup (Ages 7-12) Kid Athletic Cup for Baseball Football Lacrosse Hockey MMA (Ocean Camo (1-Pack))](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sWzxtvTFL.jpg) [**Youper Boys Youth Soft Foam Protective Athletic Cup (Ages 7-12) Kid Athletic Cup for Baseball Football Lacrosse Hockey MMA (Ocean Camo (1-Pack))**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQY1J5F) Youper$11.764.6★2,6339%▼falling 2 ![Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small Black Camo)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mGY6j155L.jpg) [**Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small Black Camo)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6F85DW) Exxact Sports$11.894.5★7857%▲rising 3 ![Shock Doctor BioFlex Athletic Cup Vented Protection Youth & Adult Sizes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31C3axnaSeL.jpg) [**Shock Doctor BioFlex Athletic Cup Vented Protection Youth & Adult Sizes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00181D6S8) Shock Doctor$10.864.4★4,6107%—flat 4 ![Londkaron 3-Pack Youth Boys Stretch Boxer Briefs w/Soft Protective Cup Elite Boxer Jock for Baseball & Football (Medium Black/Grey/Camo)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wL+PrHUbL.jpg) [**Londkaron 3-Pack Youth Boys Stretch Boxer Briefs w/Soft Protective Cup Elite Boxer Jock for Baseball & Football (Medium Black/Grey/Camo)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRDCKMVN) Londkaron$21.494.7★9927%—flat 5 ![COOLOMG Athletic Cups Youth Boys Sliding Shorts with Protective Cup Baseball Football MMA Lacrosse Hockey White M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mY0o0bPbL.jpg) [**COOLOMG Athletic Cups Youth Boys Sliding Shorts with Protective Cup Baseball Football MMA Lacrosse Hockey White M**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T3K428D) COOLOMG$18.474.6★2,8717%▲rising 6 ![Comfy Cup Neon Blue (Ages 7-11) | The Original Boys Youth-Sized Soft Foam Beginners Kids Protective Cup for Baseball Football Hockey Lacrosse MMA Rugby Soccer Karate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GOZBn7UEL.jpg) [**Comfy Cup Neon Blue (Ages 7-11) | The Original Boys Youth-Sized Soft Foam Beginners Kids Protective Cup for Baseball Football Hockey Lacrosse MMA Rugby Soccer Karate**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL1ZJ5S) Comfy Cup$15.264.5★2,2427%▼falling 7 ![Davion Baseball Cup Youth Boys Underwear with Protective Athletic Cup for Boys Soft Sports Protection for Baseball Football 2-Pack (White-S)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zD1HQ2owL.jpg) [**Davion Baseball Cup Youth Boys Underwear with Protective Athletic Cup for Boys Soft Sports Protection for Baseball Football 2-Pack (White-S)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSJR2R5K) Davion$20.794.6★1,0107%▲rising 8 ![Diamond MMA Youth Boys Athletic Cup Groin Protector w/Soft Rim Shock Absorbent No-Shift](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DQS0dYL2L.jpg) [**Diamond MMA Youth Boys Athletic Cup Groin Protector w/Soft Rim Shock Absorbent No-Shift**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X5NX23) Diamond MMA$34.194.7★9204%▲rising 9 ![Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small White/Blue Camo)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51owC3itlsL.jpg) [**Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small White/Blue Camo)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6J2KVF) Exxact Sports$11.924.5★7854%▲rising 10 ![Youper 2 Pack Youth Brief with Soft Protective Athletic Cup Youth Compression Underwear for Baseball & Football (Medium Black & Camo)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xgqTuoiSL.jpg) [**Youper 2 Pack Youth Brief with Soft Protective Athletic Cup Youth Compression Underwear for Baseball & Football (Medium Black & Camo)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLKP9B9B) Youper$18.374.6★1,6464%▲rising 11 ![Davion Baseball Cup Youth Boys Underwear with Protective Athletic Cup for Boys Soft Sports Protection for Baseball Football 2-Pack (Black-S)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rZ+GJShqL.jpg) [**Davion Baseball Cup Youth Boys Underwear with Protective Athletic Cup for Boys Soft Sports Protection for Baseball Football 2-Pack (Black-S)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSJVBQRP) Davion$21.004.6★1,0103%▲rising 12 ![Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small Neon Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CL4tJZdCL.jpg) [**Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small Neon Green)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6H21YD) Exxact Sports$11.864.5★7852%▲rising 13 ![Youper 2 Pack Youth Brief with Soft Protective Athletic Cup Youth Compression Underwear for Baseball & Football (Medium White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41308ADLskL.jpg) [**Youper 2 Pack Youth Brief with Soft Protective Athletic Cup Youth Compression Underwear for Baseball & Football (Medium White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM3YQ15) Youper$18.344.6★1,6462%—flat 14 ![Shock Doctor Ultra Carbon Flex Cup Black Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vtSGJfWbL.jpg) [**Shock Doctor Ultra Carbon Flex Cup Black Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q9MJYVE) Shock Doctor$13.264.5★1,9092%—flat 15 ![Youper Boys Youth Soft Foam Protective Athletic Cup (Ages 7-12) Kid Athletic Cup for Baseball Football Lacrosse Hockey MMA (Camo (1-Pack))](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31V0UDwC-wL.jpg) [**Youper Boys Youth Soft Foam Protective Athletic Cup (Ages 7-12) Kid Athletic Cup for Baseball Football Lacrosse Hockey MMA (Camo (1-Pack))**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVX7LF3) Youper$11.544.6★2,6332%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 42 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 42 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Youper Boys Youth Soft Foam Protective Athletic Cup (Ages 7-12) Kid Athletic Cup for Baseball Football Lacrosse Hockey MMA (Ocean Camo (1-Pack))](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sWzxtvTFL.jpg)**Youper Boys Youth Soft Foam Protective Athletic Cup (Ages 7-12) Kid Athletic Cup for Baseball Football Lacrosse Hockey MMA (Ocean Camo (1-Pack))** Youper**$11.76**4.6★2,633 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQY1J5F) [![Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small Black Camo)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mGY6j155L.jpg)**Exxact Sports Lightweight Athletic Cup Mens & Boys with Soft Rim Comfort for Superior Support Baseball Cup Youth Boys for T-Ball Football Lacrosse Hockey Groin Protector (Small Black Camo)** Exxact Sports**$11.89**4.5★785 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6F85DW) [![Shock Doctor BioFlex Athletic Cup Vented Protection Youth & Adult Sizes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31C3axnaSeL.jpg)**Shock Doctor BioFlex Athletic Cup Vented Protection Youth & Adult Sizes** Shock Doctor**$10.86**4.4★4,610 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00181D6S8) [![Londkaron 3-Pack Youth Boys Stretch Boxer Briefs w/Soft Protective Cup Elite Boxer Jock for Baseball & Football (Medium Black/Grey/Camo)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wL+PrHUbL.jpg)**Londkaron 3-Pack Youth Boys Stretch Boxer Briefs w/Soft Protective Cup Elite Boxer Jock for Baseball & Football (Medium Black/Grey/Camo)** Londkaron**$21.49**4.7★992 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRDCKMVN) [![COOLOMG Athletic Cups Youth Boys Sliding Shorts with Protective Cup Baseball Football MMA Lacrosse Hockey White M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mY0o0bPbL.jpg)**COOLOMG Athletic Cups Youth Boys Sliding Shorts with Protective Cup Baseball Football MMA Lacrosse Hockey White M** COOLOMG**$18.47**4.6★2,871 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T3K428D) [![Comfy Cup Neon Blue (Ages 7-11) | The Original Boys Youth-Sized Soft Foam Beginners Kids Protective Cup for Baseball Football Hockey Lacrosse MMA Rugby Soccer Karate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GOZBn7UEL.jpg)**Comfy Cup Neon Blue (Ages 7-11) | The Original Boys Youth-Sized Soft Foam Beginners Kids Protective Cup for Baseball Football Hockey Lacrosse MMA Rugby Soccer Karate** Comfy Cup**$15.26**4.5★2,242 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL1ZJ5S) [![Davion Baseball Cup Youth Boys Underwear with Protective Athletic Cup for Boys Soft Sports Protection for Baseball Football 2-Pack (White-S)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zD1HQ2owL.jpg)**Davion Baseball Cup Youth Boys Underwear with Protective Athletic Cup for Boys Soft Sports Protection for Baseball Football 2-Pack (White-S)** Davion**$20.79**4.6★1,010 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSJR2R5K) [![Diamond MMA Youth Boys Athletic Cup Groin Protector w/Soft Rim Shock Absorbent No-Shift](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DQS0dYL2L.jpg)**Diamond MMA Youth Boys Athletic Cup Groin Protector w/Soft Rim Shock Absorbent No-Shift** Diamond MMA**$34.19**4.7★920 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X5NX23) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**20% *“Perfect fit”* **Comfort-Overall**20% *“Amazing comfort”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Overall, it is a well-made product,”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“The product was as described”* **Efficiency**5% *“Works very well when you are playing catcher”* **Protection**4% *“Protecting the jewels”* **Material Quality**3% *“Very comfortable material”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Easy for my son”* **Soft Feel**3% *“These athletic boxer brief shorts are approved by my preteen son who says they are soft and comfortable”* **Cushion**2% *“there is sufficient padding”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**32% *“the cup itself is very large”* **Value For Money**13% *“Price is ridiculous”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“Misleading sizing”* **Grip**4% *“Slides”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Seems super cheap compared to the boxers”* **Color**4% *“one with a nasty yellow tint to it”* **Waist Fit**2% *“Because his waist is a bit smaller”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall81% - Waist Fit5% - Comfort-Overall3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Thigh Fit1% - Weight Heavy1% - Material Quality1% - Value For Money1% - Length1% - Functionality-Overall1%