Detailed description
Single component EVA (5 mm thick) for resistance to impacts and perforation (3 mm minimum under the incisors and front of the teeth after heat moulding). Fully covers the teeth and part of the gums to prevent it from coming off. 2 mm ventilation below the incisors.Complies with the EU regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protection Equipment and the new French standard XP S72-427.
Detailed description (continued)
EVA ensures the product is easy to mould and fits well. Heat moulding helps the top and bottom teeth fit together properly so the jaw can be clenched in the event of a vertical impact. It is suitable for children with both adult and baby teeth.Supplied with a holder for use during heat moulding. Supplied with a storage case.
Approved by our athletes
Laura Nunnink (current member of the Dutch national team, European champion in 2017, 2019 and 2021, world champion in 2022, silver medallist at the Rio Olympics, gold medallist at Tokyo 2020, currently playing for HC Den Bosch (Netherlands)); Jill Boon (former captain of the Belgian national team with 302 caps, Olympian (London 2012), currently playing for the Royal Racing Club de Bruxelles (Belgium)); Berta Bonastre (Spanish national team, bronze at the 2018 World Cup & 2019 Euro championship).
Approved by our athletes (continued)
captain of Oranje-Rood (Netherlands)); Terrance Pieters (member of the Dutch national team currently playing for Kampong (Netherlands)); Victor Charlet (captain of the French team, currently playing for Waterloo Ducks (Belgium), 2018 and 2023 World Cup player); and Mattéo Desgouillons (member of the French team, currently playing for La Gantoise (Belgium), 2023 World Cup player).
Which size?
"For Korok brand mouthguards, choose size S if you are between 110 and 140 cm, size M if you are between 140 and 170 cm, and size L if you are over 170 cm tall.
For Shock Doctor brand mouthguards, choose "kids" size if you are under age 10, and "adult" size if you are over age 11."
Heat moulding instructions
For optimal heat moulding, read and follow the instructions carefully.
Safety tips
Hockey should be fun. Don't neglect your safety. Always wear your mouthguard, shin guards and a glove. Use hockey shoes with protective reinforcement and soles designed for your playing surface.Wear a mask and specially designed gloves. During matches and training.
Protecting your teeth
A mouthguard is a piece of personal protection equipment. It should meet current regulations, including the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425.
For example, the French standard XP S72-427 requires:
- Specific protective thicknesses to prevent perforation.
- Meshed upper and lower teeth to lock the jaw more effectively (protection against fractures).
- Coverage of the gums to prevent teeth loosening."
Protecting your teeth(cont.)
"- Built-in breathing channel so that you can breathe even when your jaw is closed.
The mouthguard should stay in place when you open your mouth. So please follow the thermomoulding instructions.
Replace your mouthguard according to the manufacturer's indications or as soon as it begins to show signs of wear.
Refer to the product's user guide with regard to the manufacturer's liability.
Orthodontics? Single or double? Storage case?
Upper teeth only; not suitable for use with orthodontic appliances; supplied with a storage case
Designer
This mouthguard has been co-designed by our product development team made up of passionate hockey players (product managers, designers, engineers, garment designers, prototype and lab technicians, as well as our athletes, including Jill Boon, Berta Bonastre, Laura Nunnink, Manuela Urroz, Thomas Briels, Victor Wegnez, Terrance Pieters, Victor Charlet and Mattéo Desgouillons), players from our partner clubs or our community, and R&D specialists.
Information
The information here was provided by the manufacturer or observed by our teams from samples received from the manufacturer.
