We'd been trying to convince our son to upgrade his cup for a while. We bought several different options, but he disliked every one for one reason or another and always went back to his basic Shock Doctor.
As a 14U travel lacrosse goalie, we knew he needed better protection. After he finally took a hard shot, another goalie parent recommended the Nutty Buddy—the same cup their son uses as a college goalie.
We gave it a try, and it has been a huge success. No complaints at all. It provides excellent protection, it's comfortable, and most importantly, he actually wants to wear it. If you have a goalie who's reluctant to switch, this one is absolutely worth considering.