Our Choice of the Best Football Compression Shirts
We are going to look at the best football compression shirts. There work really well with your gloves to protect you as well as keep you in tip top shape.
Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt
9.7
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Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Gear Armour Wear
9.4
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The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt
9.2
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Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt
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Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts
8.6
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Compressionz Compression Shirt Long Sleeve
8.3
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Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt
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EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt.
7.5
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Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt
7.1
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The Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt
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Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt
9.7 / 10 Overall
Pros
- The shirt also features an anti-odour system
- The shirt is made out of smooth fabric that makes for a snug fit as well as a comfortable wear
- It is very good at providing both muscle support and compression
- It offers enough compression without feeling restrictive
- The shirt incorporates a rather advanced moisture transport system
ConsThe sizes are a bit off for most people
Summary
Our Editor’s chpoice for the number one compression shirt is the Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt. Do note that the Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt does come in a long- and short-sleeved version but we are going to be looking at just the long-sleeved version seeing that both of them are basically the same thing apart from the sleeve length. That said, we are going to start off by looking at the material from which the two versions of this compression shirt are made out of. The Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt is made out of smooth fabric that makes for a snug fit as well as a comfortable wear. The material is also light enough that you are not going to have any problems wearing the shirt for long periods of time. The material is also very good at providing both muscle support and compression. One thing that you will love about the Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt is that it offers enough compression without feeling restrictive. The Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt is made out of material that incorporates a rather advanced moisture transport system. This system allows for the easy evaporation of sweat from the body to keep you cool and dry. This same system ensures that the shirt remains dry if you decide to play or train in it. The shirt also features an anti-odour system that prevent the growth of odour-causing microbes. To top it all off, the Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shirt foes offer protection from harmful UV rays of the sun.
Price10
Compression9.5
Comfort9.5
Durability9.5
Muscle support10
Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Gear Armour Wear
9.4 / 10 Overall
Pros
- Provides you with both muscle support and adequate compression
- Stretches really easily in all directions
- It also allows for circulation of air around the body for a cool and comfortable wear
- This compression shirt does not stretch when washed
Cons
- Due to the long sleeves, it might get really hot during games
Summary
The Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Shirt is our second item on this list. This compression shirt is made to fit tightly enough so as to provide you with both muscle support and adequate compression. Tesla have also included a very handy sizing chart on their website that you can use to find the right shirt for yourself. In addition to that, the Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Shirt is made out of material that stretches really easily in all directions to ensure that you have shirt that does not restrict movement or lay in any way. The Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Shirt is also light enough so that you are able to wear and play in it for long periods of time. The material that the Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Shirt is made out of offers two way breathability. Apart from allowing sweat to evaporate, it also allows for circulation of air around the body for a cool and comfortable wear. Those who are really keen about the care of their garments will be glad to know that the Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Shirt is machine-washable. We also appreciate the fact that Tesla made sure that this compression shirt does not stretch when washed and retains both its shape and compression even after a number of washes. If you also play or participate in a number of different games, you will be able to use the Tesla Compression Under Base Layer Shirt in all your games and during your practice sessions.
Price9.5
Compression9.5
Comfort9.5
Durability9
Muscle support9.5
The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt
9.2 / 10 Overall
Pros
- This shirt is able to retain heat for those who need insulation
- The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt is still able to remain relatively comfortable
- This shirt has amazing sweat wicking properties
- The material does dry quickly
- The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt offers graduated, even compression throughout out the body
ConsThe compression did feel a bit restrictive to us
Summary
The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt is known as a thermal shirt and for good reason. This shirt is able to retain heat for those who need insulation on and off the field. This is made possible by the soft internal fibers that are tightly worn together to ensure heat does not escape. Despite this, the Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt is still able to remain relatively comfortable and not too hot. The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt, despite being a thermal,. Is still able to offer you enough compression if you need the muscle support. Due to the level of compression that is afforded by the Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt, it acts a performance-boosting accessory by helping improve the flow of blood into the tissues. The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt is made out of material that has amazing sweat wicking properties. This material allows for the easy evaporation of sweat for a cool, dry and comfortable wear. To top it all off, the material does dry quickly so that you do not remain sweaty if you are using this compression shirt fir training and games. The Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt is well sewn to ensure that it is chafe-free. The ends of the sleeves are also sewn to be tight-fitting to ensure that they do not ride up and down. Unlike most other compression shirts on this list, the Sub Sports Thermal Compression Shirt offers graduated, even compression throughout out the body.
Price9.5
Compression9
Comfort9
Durability9.5
Muscle support9
Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt
8.9 / 10 Overall
Pros
- This Tesla compression shirt provides adequate muscle support and compression.
- The Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt is ultra-light,, durable and comfortable
- This breathability allows for the proper flow of air around the body
- The shirt to dry really fast so that you are not sweaty on the field
ConsThe shirt does get a little bit too hot
Summary
At number four, we have another amazing compression shirt from Tesla. The Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt is tight-fitting so as to provide muscle support and compression. In order to ensure that you get the shirt that fits just right, Tesla have made available a sizing chart on their website that you can use to get the shirt that fits you best. This is very important if you are looking to get a shirt that gives adequate compression. When it comes to the material, the Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt is ultra-light, durable and comfortable. The material also offers two-way breathability. This breathability allows for the proper flow of air around the body as well as the easy evaporation of sweat from the body. When it comes to the seams, they do not only hold the compression shirt together and improve durability, they are also flatlocking seams. There seams are ultra-comfortable and do not chafe the skin at all. The Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt has an amazing moisture transport system. This system works really well with the two-way ventilation system that we have talked about above. The Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt’s moisture transport system allows the shirt to dry really fast so that you are not sweaty on the field. The Tesla Compression Long Sleeve Shirt is machine washable. The combination of polyster, nylon and spandex that this shirt is made out of ensure that it retains its shape and compression even after a number of washes.
Price9.5
Compression8.5
Comfort9
Durability8.5
Muscle support9
Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts
8.6 / 10 Overall
Pros
- The Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts offers a lot more compression than its long-sleeved counterpart
- This shirt can improve the circulation of blood and oxygen to the muscles
- It is lightweight, durable and elastic
Cons
- The compression did feel a bit restrictive
Summary
From the tile alone, you may be wondering what is really different between the Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts and the long sleeved version that we have reviewed above. The difference is the length of the sleeves as well as the compression levels offers by these compression shirts. The Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts offers a lot more compression than its long-sleeved counterpart. In this way, the Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts is meant to be won as an undergarment and not on its own. We have touched on compression and the Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts offers enough of it to not only support your muscles really well but to improve the circulation of blood and oxygen to the muscles. This has a way of helping you recover really fast after training or games. It also has the added advantage of improving your gameplay and performance during games and training. The Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts is made out of material that is lightweight, durable and elastic. All of these three things combine to give you a shirt that is comfortable, long lasting and that will not bog you down in any way. The Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts also features a two-way ventilation system. This system allows for the circulation of air and the evaporation of sweat. Speaking of sweat, the Tesla Cool Compression short sleeve shirts dry very fast. This ensures that you do not remain sweaty if you decide to wear it during a game or training.
Price9
Compression8.5
Comfort8.5
Durability8.5
Muscle support8.5
Compressionz Compression Shirt Long Sleeve
8.3 / 10 Overall
Pros
- Offers amazing compression
- Is very breathable
- Encourages evaporation of sweat
- Improves flow of blood and oxygen without feeling restrictive
Cons
- This shirt did feel a little bit too hot under some circumstacances
Summary
At number six, w have a very impressive shirt from Compressionz. As you may have read on our review of the best football compression shorts and sleeves, Compressionz are all about compression. If you are looking for football gear that offers amazing compression, then the gear you ought to get should come from Compressionz. They continue their legacy of football gear with amazing compression with the Compressionz Compression Shirt Long Sleeve. This is a long-sleeved football compression shirt. That said, you will find this Compressionz shirt useful if you decide to use it with other sports or even during training. Compressionz have made available a sizing chart on their website that you can use to find the right size of your shirt. If you do not like too much compression, it is always a good idea to go a size up. Speaking of compression, one of the most impressive things about the Compressionz Compression Shirt Long Sleeve is that it offers even compression throughout your torso. The compression is enough too improve flow of blood and oxygen without feeling restrictive. The Compressionz Compression Shirt Long Sleeve can be worn for both indoor and outdoor games and training. It also has amazing thermal retention abilities so you can wear it under your clothes for amazing insulation and warmth. The Compressionz Compression Shirt Long Sleeve is light, strong and durable. It seams hold the shirt really well and make it durable. The seams do not chafe making this compression shirt awesomely comfortable.
Price8.5
Compression8.5
Comfort8
Durability8
Muscle support8.5
Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt
8 / 10 Overall
Pros
- Has amazing ventilation
- Offers adequate compression
- The Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt does come in a variety of colors
- providing amazing support and compression
ConsDoes a really bad job at protecting you from impact
Summary
If you are looking for a compression shirt that will keep you cool both outdoors and indoors while providing amazing support and compression, the Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt is the compression shirt that you should get. It is a unique shirt in that it is sleeveless. Despite this, Tesla have ensured that it is still made out of material that has amazing ventilation. You will find that the Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt keeps you cool and dry on and off the field. The Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt also features a quick fry moisture system that ensures you do not remain sweaty should you decide to use the Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt during a game. As with all other Tesla shorts on this list, Tesla have made a sizing chart available on their website. As always, if you are not looking for a shirt that offers too much compression, you should get one that is a size bigger than what you would normally wear. The Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt does come in a variety of colors if you are looking to get one that matches your team colors. In addition to the different colors, the Tesla Cool Compression Sleeveless Shirt comes in a number of sizes. The one thing people loved about this shirt is how accurate the sizes were. Granted, you will not have any problem with the size of the shirt that you decide to go with.
Price8.5
Compression8
Comfort8
Durability7.5
Muscle support8
EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt.
7.5 / 10 Overall
Pros
- Offers support as well as protection
- Has amazing compression and muscle support
- Still manages to remain light despite the padding
ConsFelt a little bit bulky
Summary
At number eight we have a compression shirt that is made with your protection in mind. This is the type of shirt that you will wear to a football game. The EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt has enough padding to protect you from impact and knocks. On top of all of this, this compression shirt offers enough compression for those who are looking for amazing compression and support. The best thing about the EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt is that it provides protection for the shoulders and torso. It would work really well if you paired it with good football gear. The EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt is useful in a number of other games and sports where you need padded protection. Despite the fact that the EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt is padded, it still provided amazing breathability. This is something that is very important since you are going to be warring this compression shirt on the football field and during games. The EliteTek Padded Compression Shirt does come with its own sizing chart that you will find very useful for finding a shirt that fits just right. Remember that if you are going to get this shirt for its compression and protection, you ought to get a size that fits just right. One of the things that truly surprised us and that we appreciated most about this shirt is how light it is. This is despite having all of the padding it has.
Price7.5
Compression7.5
Comfort7.5
Durability7
Muscle support8
Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt
7.1 / 10 Overall
Pros
- Padded for extra protection
- Is very well ventilated
- Is elastic enough so as to not tad during games
- The Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt also features strategic ventilation
ConsDid feel a little bit bulky
Summary
At number nine, we have another padded football compression shirt. The Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt does not come with as much padding as out number seven choice nut it still comes with padding in all of the right areas. These include the shoulders, ribs and spine. This should come in really handy and work well with all of the other gear that you may have if you anticipate that you are going to be playing very physically intense games. Even if the Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt comes with padding, it still manages to remain lightweight enough for when you decide to play in it on the field. The padding does not hinder movement or mobility in any way. In fact, the Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt is still able to retain its 4-way mobility. This is due to the the elastic mature of its material. The Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt also features a moisture transport system. This system allows for the transportation of sweat from the body to the surface of the compression shirt for easy evaporation. The Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt also features strategic ventilation. This ventilation works really well with the ventilation that is provided by the material of the shirt to keep you cool and dry during games. The ventilation allows for movement of air around the body to assist with wicking sweat away too. The Under Armour Alter Ego Football Compression Shirt features flatlock seams. This stitching ensures that the shirt feels soft against the skin and that there is no chaffing whatsoever.
Price7
Compression6.5
Comfort7
Durability7.5
Muscle support7.5
The Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt
6.4 / 10 Overall
Pros
- Has padding for extra protection
- Still manages to remain lightweight and very well ventilated
- It offers enough compression to help with the circulation of blood and oxygen to the tissues
ConsRestricted movement just a little bit
Summary
The Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt comes in last on this list of the best football compression shirts. Despite this, the Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt is an amazing compression shirt. The first thing that we look at is the padding on the shoulders and around the ribs. Just like some of the shirts that we have on this list, the Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt comes with padding for areas that are most likely to receive the most hits during a game. The shoulder pads are very stable and they absorb impact really well. It is impressive toi note that these pads despite having the ability to absorb a whole lot of shock and impact are still able to retain their flexibility. The Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt offers 4-way flexibility and movement for amazing gameplay. If you are looking for a padded compression shirt that actually gives you enough compression, the Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt is it. It offers enough compression to help with the circulation of blood and oxygen to the tissues. It also helps prevent stiffness, soreness and cramps that are often associated with long periods of play. The fact that the Champro Sports Tri-Flex Compression Shirt is sleeveless ensures that this compression sleeve is able to keep you cool and dry during game and training. This is further bolstered by the material that is also very breathable and ultra-light. The two way ventilation material does a really good job of keeping you cool and dry during games and training.
Price7
Compression6.5
Comfort6
Durability6.5
Muscle support6