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Rugby
UNDER ARMOUR OPRO
Rugby is a hard contact sport; Since its launch in 2007, the OPROshield has grown from strength to
to mitigate the effects, Under strength. Initially the range comprised 3 models, the BRONZE, SILVER
Armour offer their Recharge & GOLD, though this was soon increased to include the ORTHO and
Compression range. This JUNIOR models and is now stocked by the majority of sports stores
includes the legging and within the independent sector.
long-sleeved crew neck
which help get muscles
back to full strength, with
the snappy promise
restore, recover,
recharge. It promotes
muscle tissue repair,
reduces the amount of
time muscles are sore
and reduces swelling
caused by impact. Players
are recommended to
wear the product after
games to feel fresher,
sooner. Their proposition The OPROcustom was added in April of this year, enabling players
is that ‘you broke your to purchase a custom fit mouthguard from a sports retailer for the
body down, now build it first time. An impression kit is purchased which allows individuals to
back up.” take their own dental impressions and then return it to the OPRO
laboratory for a hand-made OPRO to be manufactured. OPRO now
offer a range of mouthguards suitable for all levels of sport, from
British Lions to mini-rugby players, so there’s something for everyone
– and more importantly, every pocket.
Following further R&D, OPRO are about to launch a new flagship
product, the PLATINUM OPROshield featuring the best attributes of
the GOLD range but adding two important features, multiple
protection zones and guaranteed inter jaw thickness:
Multiple Protection Zones; The four distinct zones each play a
different role. The OPROfins for ultimate fit and retention, frontal
zones for external impact, concussion zones for blows through the
lower jaw and a skeletal framework to draw them all together.
Guaranteed Inter Jaw Thickness; the unique fitting OPROhandle
allows ease of fitting and prevents you from biting through or over
thinning the fitting surface of the mouthguard, thus giving a
guaranteed minimum thickness and optimal concussion protection.
OPRO has supplied mouthguards to all 12 Guinness Premiership
clubs for many years and the OPRO logo is regularly seen on the front
of players’ mouthguards during live TV games all over the world.
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