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Water Polo Cap with Ear Guards

Essential protective gear for team water sports, this water polo cap includes firm ear guards and long adjustable chin straps.

A large water polo cap featuring chin straps and protective ear guards.
Water Polo Cap with Ear Guards
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Water Polo Protective Cap

Water polo caps are essential athletic gear designed to protect players during fast-paced competitive pool matches. The cap fits snugly over the head and ties under the chin using durable fabric straps to stay secure in turbulent water. Rigid plastic ear guards are integrated on both sides to protect ears against hard impacts from the ball or accidental contact during gameplay.

Function of Water Polo Gear

In official water polo matches, home teams wear white caps while visiting teams wear dark blue or black caps so referees can quickly identify players. Goalkeepers wear distinctive red caps featuring their player numbers in contrasting colors. The ear guards have ventilated openings that allow players to hear whistles and teammates clearly despite splashing water.

Colors of Water Polo Caps

  • Cap fabric body: bright white, navy blue, royal blue, or fiery red
  • Plastic ear guards: white, dark blue, black, or red heavy plastic
  • Chin tying straps: white, black, or blue fabric tape
  • Stitched seam bindings: white, dark gray, or matching team thread
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

Why do water polo caps have hard plastic cups over the ears?
The ear cups protect players from ear drum injuries caused by sudden water pressure changes or accidental impacts from hands and the ball.
Why are chin straps tied tightly during a game?
Tying the chin straps securely prevents the cap from falling off during aggressive swimming, wrestling for position, or diving.
How do referees tell the two teams apart in the pool?
Teams wear distinctly contrasting cap colors, usually solid white for one team and dark blue or red for the opposing team.
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