Smitty Ankle Length Compression Pants With Cup Pocket
Smitty Ankle Length Compression Shorts With Cup Pocket - Made with a performance fabric that wicks away moisture from skin and helps keep you cooler in the heat and warmer in the cold. Resists odor, bacteria, and mildew growth. Softer and more comfortable than cotton garments, yet is stain resistant, colorfast, and won't shrink or fray. It is the best fabric that you can wear under your official's uniform. Has secure cup pocket for maximum comfort and protection. Color: Grey
Waist Sizes: S(28-30), M(32-34). L(36-38), XL(40-42), XXL(44-48), 3XL(50-52), 4XL (54-56)
Due to the intimate nature of compression tights and shorts, we CANNOT offer returns or exchanges on these items. All sales final.
About the Smitty Ankle Length Compression Tights
The Smitty ankle-length compression tights give officials a snug, supportive base layer with a built-in cup pocket, worn under your uniform pants or shorts for baseball, softball, and other officiating assignments. The 90% polyester / 10% spandex blend moves with you rather than restricting your motion behind the plate or on the bases.
The fabric is engineered to wick moisture away from the skin and regulate temperature, so the tights help you stay cooler on hot afternoons and warmer on cold ones. They also resist odor, bacteria, and mildew, and hold up to repeated washing better than cotton base layers, without shrinking or fraying over a season of regular use.
A secure, built-in cup pocket holds a protective cup in place without shifting, so you can move, crouch, and react without adjusting your gear mid-play. Flat-stitched seams keep the fit snug and comfortable under your uniform rather than adding bulk.
These tights are NFHS approved, so they meet the compression base layer standard most high school associations recognize. Confirm current requirements with your association if you work multiple levels, since standards can vary. Ankle length gives full-leg coverage; a knee-length version with the same cup pocket is also available if you prefer a shorter cut.
Return policy — read before ordering:
Because of the intimate nature of compression tights, these cannot be returned or exchanged once the package is opened, for any reason other than a manufacturer's defect. All sales are final. Review the size chart carefully and confirm your measurements before ordering, since sizing cannot be corrected after purchase.
Features
- 90% polyester / 10% spandex compression fabric
- Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating performance fabric
- Resists odor, bacteria, and mildew growth
- Stain-resistant, colorfast, won't shrink or fray
- Built-in, secure cup pocket
- Smooth, flat-stitched seams for a snug fit with no chafing
- Ankle length for full-leg coverage
- NFHS approved
- Color: Grey
- Waist sizes S–4XL
Specifications
Product Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Brand |
Smitty Officials Apparel |
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SKU |
SS-S416 |
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Manufacturer Style |
BBS-416 |
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Garment Type |
Compression tights (ankle length) |
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Material |
90% Polyester / 10% Spandex |
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Fabric Technology |
Moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating |
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Cup Pocket |
Built-in, fixed |
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Color |
Grey |
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Waist Sizes |
S (28–30″), M (32–34″), L (36–38″), XL (40–42″), XXL (44–48″), 3XL (50–52″), 4XL (54–56″) |
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Approval |
NFHS approved |
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Returns |
Final sale — no returns or exchanges once opened, except for manufacturer defects |
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Also Available |
Knee-length version with the same cup pocket |
Why Choose
Why Officials Choose These Tights
- Keeps a cup securely in place without shifting during play
- Stays comfortable across hot and cold game conditions
- NFHS approved for high school assignments
- More durable and better-wearing than a cotton base layer over a full season
- Low-bulk fit that layers cleanly under uniform pants
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cup pocket compression pant?
It's a compression tight or short with a built-in pocket sewn into the fabric that holds a protective cup securely in place, so the cup stays positioned during play instead of shifting inside looser undergarments.
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Do umpires need compression pants with a cup pocket?
Most umpires wear some form of protective cup, particularly behind the plate, and a built-in cup pocket is a common way to keep it secure without extra straps or a separate holder. Requirements and preferences vary by association and position, so check what your assigning group expects.
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What fabric is best for umpire compression wear?
A polyester-spandex blend, like the 90/10 fabric used here, is the standard choice because it wicks moisture, stretches with your movement, and holds up to frequent washing better than cotton. Look for moisture-wicking and odor-resistant treatment if you're working multiple games in a day.
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Ankle length vs. knee length compression pants for umpires — which should I choose?
Ankle length gives full-leg coverage and works well as a base layer in cooler weather or under fuller uniform pants. Knee length is lighter and better suited to hot weather or shorter uniform bottoms. Both use the same cup pocket construction, so the choice mainly comes down to coverage and season.
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How do I choose the right size for compression tights?
Measure your waist and compare it to the waist size chart above rather than ordering your usual pants size, since compression garments fit snug by design. If you're between sizes, sizing up is generally the safer choice for comfort.
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Can compression pants with a cup pocket be returned once opened?
No. Due to the intimate nature of this item, it cannot be returned or exchanged once the package is opened, except in the case of a manufacturer's defect. Review the size chart carefully before ordering, since the sale is final.
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What is the best compression gear for baseball umpires?
Look for a moisture-wicking polyester-spandex blend with a built-in cup pocket and NFHS approval if you're working high school games. Beyond that, the right length and fit come down to personal preference and the conditions you typically work in.
