“The standard boy padding just isn't the right fit for girls. This is moulded in all the right places, and it gives my daughter the confidence to play with enthusiasm knowing she's protected.”
Cheryl W., mum of a softball pitcher
What parents say
THE ZENA COMMUNITY
Real athletes, real contact. Worn across soccer, lacrosse, rugby, softball, AFL and flag football.
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Zena vs the standard guard
- Made For Girls only
- Tested By Deakin Uni
- Lightweight & Flexible 3.4 oz
- World First Patented Design
- Cover Sternum, Breast, Ribs3 areas
- No Bulk, Invisible Under Uniform
- All sports, all year
- Designed for men
- No testing, No Proof
- Closed Cell, Plastic
- Mass made, Cheaply
- Covers Sternum
- Bulky and Spotty Bumps
- One sport, one season
30 day money back / 12 month warranty / Free exchanges
Designed for performance
Your questions, answered
What age and size is it for?
It fits girls roughly 7 to 13. Measure her underbust, not her chest — if she's between sizes, size up so there's room to grow. Wrong size? You have 30 days and free exchanges.
Does she wear something under it?
Yes, a crop top or sports bra or a base layer underneath. The top protects against impact; it isn't a bra and doesn't provide support.
Will she actually want to wear it?
It weighs 3.4oz and moves like a crop top, so most girls forget it's on. That's the difference between a top she wears every game and one that lives in the bag.
What does it protect?
The panel covers the sternum, breast and rib area — exactly the parts a hand-me-down boys' guard misses.
Which sports is it for?
AFL, rugby, soccer, softball, basketball, lacrosse, netball and any other contact sport. One top covers everything she plays.
Can it be seen under her jersey?
No. It's designed to sit invisibly under a club or school playing top, so she won't feel self-conscious.
How do you know it absorbs up to 75%?
Four years of development and impact testing with Deakin University's Centre for Sports Research in Australia.
Is it machine washable?
A cold hand wash is best, but it machine washes on a gentle cold cycle inside the wash bag that comes with it.
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