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About NuttyBuddy

The patented NuttyBuddy Ballistic Cup is essential protective equipment that is required when entering a hostile environment. It is designed to protect the groin against bullets, fragments and other impacts. The NuttyBuddy Ballistic cup follows the same anatomical design as the original NuttyBuddy. This design allows the cup to shape to the body to deliver comfort, and in addition there is a "tail" that resides between the legs to center the cup during activity and provide protection under the groin area.

About the Cup

NuttyBuddy originated as an athletic cup and was invented and patented by Mark Littell after he learned that nearly 50% of his athletes refused to wear athletic cups because they said that the only available cups were uncomfortable and restrictive. He created a premier athletic cup with a patented design that is anatomically shaped to conform to the male body providing unprecedented levels of comfort and protection. After all, the most important thing is to "protect the boys". The patented NuttyBuddy has won multiple awards for its comfort, design and protection and has become a staple for athletes all over the world. NuttyBuddy's safety gear protects the boys while playing baseball, softball, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, football, martial arts, paintball or other contact sports. NuttyBuddy is now expanding their market into the law enforcement and Military fields by creating the world's first ballistic cup!

How was The NuttyBuddy Ballistic tested?

The ballistic resistant NuttyBuddy was shot with the NIJ IIIA threats, the 44 magnum round and the 9mm round at the specified velocities of 1400 to 1460 ft./sec. The IIIA specification is the highest handgun protection level for the certification of NIJ ballistic vests. The NuttyBuddy easily stopped these rounds. The shooting is indicative of the high ballistic resistance of the NuttyBuddy. The velocities of both bullets are significantly higher than the muzzle velocity of factory rounds fired from handguns and, in the case of the 9mm, machine guns.

The patented NuttyBuddy Ballistic cup will be manufactured by ArmorSource. ArmorSource is a leading manufacturer of ballistic helmets, advanced head protection products, and other ballistic accessories. NuttyBuddy is partnering with ArmorSource to utilize their expertise in their development and design of composite materials, coupled with years of ballistic product design experience, which has enabled ArmorSource to offer innovative and unique solutions in ballistic groin products. Our first priority is the protection, functionality, and comfort of the soldiers, police, and security personnel who depend on their products for safety.

NuttyBuddy Ballistic is a member of The Edge Innovation Network

The EDGE Innovation Network fosters continuous innovation and thought leadership from industry participants, academia and non-profit organizations to accelerate new technologies and innovative capabilities for warfighters and first responders. Find out more at www.edge-innovation.com

NuttyBuddy Specs

Click here to view the full warranty and safety information on our ballistic cups.

Comfort and protection are the two critical components of the NuttyBuddy Cup. Here is how we have reached those goals with The NuttyBuddy Ballistic cup:

  • The ballistic resistant NuttyBuddy was shot with the NIJ IIIA threats, the 44 magnum round and the 9mm round at the specified velocities of 1400 to 1460 feet/sec. The NuttyBuddy easily stopped these rounds.
  • Tested with kicks, slides, lateral movement, speed running, sharp corner cutting, impact resistance, stopping, jumping and ballistic movement
  • Cradles the anatomy to fit and absorb hard blistering blows
  • Cushioned edge that is molded and built in to match the cup's thickness. This aids in comfort and in allowing the cup to move with the body
  • The "tail" resides between the legs to center the cup during activity and protect under the groin in case of fragmentation

NuttyBuddy is setting the standards for comfort and protection

How To Wear the NuttyBuddy

Demonstrated below are the two proper ways to wear the NuttyBuddy Ballistic Cup.

1.

  • Put on compressions shorts, boxer, or mid-thing brief, whichever you prefer (we have shown our compression shorts below)
  • Put on the NuttyBuddy jock over your shorts
  • Place the NuttyBuddy® Ballistic Cup in between the NuttyBuddy jock and your choice of shorts
  • Go forth, your boys are now protected!

2.

  • First put on the NuttyBuddy unique short/jock combo
  • Place the NuttyBuddy® Ballistic Cup in the NuttyBuddy compression shorts pouch
  • Go forth, your boys are now protected!

Warranty / Disclaimer

NuttyBuddy, Inc. warrants that the NuttyBuddy Ballistic Cup (the "Ballistic Cup") complies with the National Institute for Justice ("NIJ") Ballistic Resistance NIJ Standard 0101.06 (the "Standard") for Threat Level IIIA (the "Threat Level"). NuttyBuddy, Inc. further warrants the Ballistic Cups to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year. These are the sole and exclusive warranties on the Ballistic Cups. These express warranties shall be void in the event that the Ballistic Cup is subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized alteration, accident, improper storage or handling, unauthorized repair or service, or other damage. These express warranties shall be void in the event the Ballistic Cup is not used as directed and in accordance with all current warnings, safety updates, and instructions for the Ballistic Cup.

No wholesale or retail seller may enlarge or expand these sole and exclusive warranties. No representations, course of dealing, samples, trade usage, service, models, or otherwise shall enlarge these sole and exclusive warranties. No act, statement, or agreement by any dealer, employee, or agent of NuttyBuddy, Inc. shall expand, enlarge, or otherwise alter these sole and exclusive warranties, other than in writing by a duly authorized officer of NuttyBuddy, Inc.

NUTTYBUDDY, INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE BALLISTIC CUPS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

If a defect is discovered, then the buyer shall return the Ballistic Cup (at buyer's expense) to NuttyBuddy, Inc. within 10 days, with proof of purchase and a statement explaining the claimed defect in the Ballistic Cup. NuttyBuddy, Inc., in its sole discretion and as the exclusive remedy for any breach of any warranty, agrees to replace, repair, or issue a prorated purchase price credit for the defective Ballistic Cup.

IN NO EVENT SHALL NUTTYBUDDY, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF TIME, OR ANY OTHER LOSSSE OR EXPENSES THAT ARISE FROM ANY CAUSE RELATING TO THE BALLISTIC CUPS, HOWEVER INITIATED AND WHEREVER FILED, WHETHER IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER NUTTYBUDDY INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRARY PROVISION, IN NO EVENT SHALL NuttyBuddy, INC.'S TOTAL LIABILITY (INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS) EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE BALLISTIC CUP GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIMED LIABILITY.

Each of the above limitations on warranties and remedies may be reduced by the law of some states. In those states, the above limitations on warranties and remedies are deemed modified only to the extent required by state law.

WARNINGS:

Ballistic Cups provide protection against the specified threats when properly sized and worn as directed. Failure to use the proper size Ballistic Cup, to wear the Ballistic Cup as directed, or to adhere to the warnings and precautions provided by NuttyBuddy, Inc. may lead to serious injury or death.

Do not intentionally get shot or otherwise struck by a projectile or otherwise while wearing the Ballistic Cup. GETTING SHOT ALWAYS CARRIES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Law enforcement and military activities are inherently and unavoidably dangerous activities. The Ballistic Cups cannot provide protection from all potential threats faced in the line of duty. The Ballistic Cups are intended to provide a measure of protection for the wearer's groin area as a last resort to reduce the risks associated with exposure to the threats identified in the Standard and the Threat Level.

Always wear the Ballistic Cup in the proper position with the long "tail" between the legs. Failure to wear the Ballistic Cup as directed may lead to serious injury or death.

Always choose the correct size Ballistic Cup for maximum protection. Inspect the Ballistic Cup for wear and damage prior to each use, and replace a worn or damaged Ballistic Cup immediately.

Do not use Ballistic Cups that have already been struck by a projectile, dropped, hit, chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged, because any such damage reduces the effectiveness of the Ballistic Cup, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Do not expose the Ballistic Cups to excessive heat, excessive cold, direct sunlight, or store it in an uncontrolled environment such a vehicle, because any such exposure may reduce the effectiveness of the Ballistic Cups, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Do not soak, submerge, wash, spray, or dry clean the Ballistic Cup. Do not expose the Ballistic Cups to bleach, detergents, or other cleaning solvents, because any such exposure may reduce the effectiveness of the Ballistic Cups, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

The Ballistic Cup provides only limited protection against fragmenting munitions, and no protection against sharp-edged or pointed objects.

The Ballistic Cup is not "BULLET PROOF" even for those threats addressed by the Standard and the Threat Level. Stopping such projectiles will nearly always result in some form of injury to the body, including bruising, bleeding, internal injury, broken bones, or death.

The Ballistic Cup does not provide any protection for any area of the wearer's body not covered by the Ballistic Cup.

Awards

The original NuttyBuddy has won multiple awards for its high level of comfort and protection. Its anatomical design to conform to the body has proven to be worthy! The NuttyBuddy Ballistic will follow this same design to provide the same levels of comfort and protection in every situation.

IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America)

Recipient of an international award from the IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America). Rather than the upside down triangle shape of devices currently on the market, the NuttyBuddy® athletic cup is anatomically shaped to the male body, which provides never-before-seen levels of comfort and protection. In addition, a "tail" resides between the legs to center the cup during activity and provide protection under the groin area.

2010 Winner Best in Show: Awarded by Collegiate Baseball

Selected by the college coaches of America as the best new product for 2010 at the world's best baseball trade show features interesting products which will help game reach higher plateau.

Midwest Umpire Award

We have to wonder how many times ex-MLB pitcher Mark Littell has stood in front of a pitching machine wearing nuthin' but a jock and a NuttyBuddy? He must be either crazy or extremely confident in his NuttyBuddy design! It turns out he has good reason to be confident in the NuttyBuddy as its design is a huge leap forward in umpire safety. The story goes that Mark Littell was working with Kansas City Royals pitchers in spring training and discovered that many did not wear a protective cup because it was uncomfortable. Littell set out to design a more comfortable cup, and in the process, also developed a safer cup!"

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I stand behind my product. Literally.
-Mark Littell

The NuttyBuddy Ballistic Cup was tested by NuttyBuddy inventor, Mark Littell, by standing five feet from a pitching machine taking a 90mph baseball to his groin. As Mark says, "I stand behind my product. Literally." The NuttyBuddy is the most protective cup out in the market, and just like the athletic cup can withstand a 90mph pitch, the Ballistic cup can withstand a bullet at specified velocities of 1400 to 1460 feet/second.

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Ordering

Pre-order available for orders larger than 100 and/or for military and law enforcement only
Email theboys@nuttybuddy.com for ordering details

Price

$285.00

Questions

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