Winning CPS-500 groin guard
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- Regular price€499,00
The essentials: the Winning CPS-500 boxing groin guard, the benchmark in lower protection among professionals. Standard cut, rear lacing for a made-to-measure fit, microfibre synthetic leather and just 320 g / 11.3 oz. Hand-built in Japan. Available in 5 colourways — white, red, blue, gold, silver — and in the 4 official Winning sizes: M, L, 2L and 3L, covering waists from 73 to 98 cm / 28.7 to 38.6 in. €499, free standard shipping.
Some equipment is bought once. The Winning groin guard is in that category. The Japanese brand has become the reference in professional gyms for a simple reason: every piece is assembled by hand in Japan, to a standard of finish and a consistency of build few makers reach. The CPS-500 is its standard-cut lower protection, the one found in the changing rooms of the most demanding fighters.
CPS-500: the standard cut with rear lacing
The CPS-500 is recognisable by its standard cut — the cup rides high over the lower abdomen and drops well down over the groin — and by its rear lacing system. That cord is what makes the difference in use: lacing gives a fine, lasting adjustment, matched exactly to your hips, and it does not move once tied.
The model also exists in a hook-and-loop version, referenced CPS-500-B. What is offered here is the laced version, the one favoured in competition and hard sparring.
320 grams: lightness as a signature
At 320 g / 11.3 oz, the CPS-500 is among the lightest lower protections in its class. That is not a detail: over twelve rounds, every gram carried at the hips tells on footwork and on the speed of hip rotation. Winning built its whole reputation on that balance — protecting without ever weighing down or locking up.
Microfibre synthetic leather: a deliberate choice
The CPS-500 is not animal leather but microfibre synthetic leather, and that is a technical choice by the brand rather than a saving. The material does not soak up sweat, wipes clean with a cloth and does not stiffen as it dries. On a piece of kit worn against the body several times a week, that is a real advantage in hygiene and longevity.
Five colourways: standard and custom
The Winning catalogue separates two families. The standard colourways — here white, red and blue — belong to the classic CPS-500 reference, matching competition kit where the red corner and the blue corner are identified.
Gold and silver are custom colourways, referenced CO-CPS-500 by Winning. Same build, same cut, same weight: only the metallic finish changes. They are the most sought after for ring walks and high-stakes fights.
Winning size guide
Winning sizes to a Japanese build, appreciably narrower than European sizing: expect to take one size up from your usual reference. Size is chosen on waist measurement. Esprit Boxe stocks all 4 sizes in the Winning catalogue, M to 3L.
| Winning size | Waist | In inches |
|---|---|---|
| M (Medium) | 73 – 83 cm | 28.7 – 32.7 in |
| L (Large) | 78 – 88 cm | 30.7 – 34.7 in |
| 2L (2X Large) | 83 – 93 cm | 32.7 – 36.6 in |
| 3L (3X Large) | 88 – 98 cm | 34.7 – 38.6 in |
Quick guide: Winning retailers generally advise size M below 75 kg / 165 lb and size L from 75 kg / 165 lb. Around that weight, go by waist. The ranges overlap deliberately by 5 cm / 2 in: in the shared zone, take the larger size if you wear thick compression shorts underneath.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Winning (Japan) |
| Reference | CPS-500 — CO-CPS-500 for the gold and silver colourways |
| Type | Standard-cut boxing groin guard |
| Material | Microfibre synthetic leather |
| Closure | Adjustable rear lacing |
| Weight | 320 g / 11.3 oz |
| Sizes | M, L, 2L, 3L — all 4 sizes in the Winning catalogue |
| Size guide | Waist 73 to 98 cm / 28.7 to 38.6 in depending on size |
| Colourways | White, red, blue (standard) — gold, silver (custom) |
| Made | Hand-assembled in Japan |
| Use | Sparring, competition, boxing and striking sports |
| Price | €499, free standard shipping |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Winning size should I choose?
On waist measurement, and generally one size up from your European reference, since Winning sizes to a Japanese build. Retailers advise M below 75 kg / 165 lb and L from 75 kg / 165 lb; in the overlap, take the larger if you wear thick compression shorts.
Is the Winning CPS-500 real leather?
No, it is microfibre synthetic leather, and that is a deliberate technical choice by the brand. The material does not soak up sweat, wipes clean and does not stiffen as it dries.
What is the difference between the CPS-500 and the CPS-500-B?
The closure. The CPS-500 laces at the back, which is what is offered here and what is favoured in competition. The CPS-500-B closes with hook-and-loop.
Why does a Winning guard cost more?
Because every piece is assembled by hand in Japan, to a finish and a build consistency few makers reach, and at 320 g / 11.3 oz it is among the lightest in its class. It is equipment bought once rather than replaced each season.
How do you look after a Winning guard?
A wipe with a cloth after each session and open-air drying. The microfibre does not absorb sweat, so no soaking and no machine: the cord and the stitching are what benefit from that.
Are these genuine Winning products?
Yes. These are Winning products in the brand's own references, CPS-500 and CO-CPS-500 for the custom colourways, in the four official sizes.
Going further
To complete the kit: our headgear, our mouthguards and our shin guards.
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