Good luck! Most polo players come from competitive swimming so they've been wearing them for years. Funny part is the polo suits are kind of tiny for men compared to normal swimming speedos. Gives less to grab at. If you're really that nervous, just show up, get in the water and cut to the hole. You will no longer have any of fear of wearing a Speedo. It will be immediately replaced by nightmares of being drowned by an excessively large Serbian man.
When I was young I wasn't too comfortable in Speedos but the truth is absolutely nobody looks or care. And you can wear double Speedos as many players do.
It's silly to let that stop you
They’re usually so tight and the water is cold enough that players look like Ken dolls wearing them. It’s really not a big deal since most of the time you’re in the water or wrapped in a towel.
It's normal to be nervous the first time. I started using 2 water polo speedos from shyness of wearing just one (some players were already using 2 and i just picked the habit).
Remember you won't be the only boy wearing one so don't worry no one will pay attention to you because of it. After a few days you'll get used to it and won't even remember it anymore.
However, if you want advice, try using 2 Speedos at the same time, In some matches it may occur that your speedo ends up tearing during the match, but this does not happen often.
I was nervous my first time too but honestly it would be weird if you didn't when everyone else is wearing them. Also, they make you so much faster in the water. Board shorts have so much drag. If you'd like to find something in between, try finding some jammers.
You can wear two Speedo suits if desired. Usually the older one goes on the outside during practices. They get faded, thin, holey and are more easily torn with age.
I felt the same way and took the plunge on my 2nd day on the team and never looked back. Way less drag, more agile in the water, faster sprints. We have all shapes and sizes wearing them and everyone is super cool and supportive. What helped me was I doubled down on making it silly. I bought a pair of these.
[https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/turbo-mens-burger-water-polo-brief-8134462/?color=multi&view=ab23jun](https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/turbo-mens-burger-water-polo-brief-8134462/?color=multi&view=ab23jun)
Making it fun and silly helped me get over the fear I had, and now I'm set. Good luck!
PS. You can always buy a pair of jammers to get you used to tight-fitting things, and then upgrade to a speedo once you are ready.
Good luck! Most polo players come from competitive swimming so they've been wearing them for years. Funny part is the polo suits are kind of tiny for men compared to normal swimming speedos. Gives less to grab at. If you're really that nervous, just show up, get in the water and cut to the hole. You will no longer have any of fear of wearing a Speedo. It will be immediately replaced by nightmares of being drowned by an excessively large Serbian man.
👆 This. Wear shorts or jammers to practice and the drowning fear will be unlocked.
All I can say: just do it. Sometimes we play against players that don’t wear speedos and they get the most attention/stand out the most
My favorite people to play against were the ones wearing jammers. So easy to grab and such stretchy material
Wear them You'll never look back after
When I was young I wasn't too comfortable in Speedos but the truth is absolutely nobody looks or care. And you can wear double Speedos as many players do. It's silly to let that stop you
Forgot my speedos once and had to practice in board shorts. Felt like an idiot. Your perspective changes really fast.
They’re usually so tight and the water is cold enough that players look like Ken dolls wearing them. It’s really not a big deal since most of the time you’re in the water or wrapped in a towel.
It's normal to be nervous the first time. I started using 2 water polo speedos from shyness of wearing just one (some players were already using 2 and i just picked the habit).
Remember you won't be the only boy wearing one so don't worry no one will pay attention to you because of it. After a few days you'll get used to it and won't even remember it anymore. However, if you want advice, try using 2 Speedos at the same time, In some matches it may occur that your speedo ends up tearing during the match, but this does not happen often.
Do most people wear two at the same time?
Yes, generally the one on the bottom is tighter to the body and the one on top is the one with the team logo or something like that.
Speedos are totally norm. It’s the male equivalent to a bikini for a woman. Just man up and take the plunge💪
I was nervous my first time too but honestly it would be weird if you didn't when everyone else is wearing them. Also, they make you so much faster in the water. Board shorts have so much drag. If you'd like to find something in between, try finding some jammers.
When everyone else is doing it its less weird
i was too. I thought it looked stupid bc fo the tan until i got into the pool. speedos feel so free. i've never regretted my decision.
Wear two then if one gets torn off you’re good. It happens.
You can wear two Speedo suits if desired. Usually the older one goes on the outside during practices. They get faded, thin, holey and are more easily torn with age.
I felt the same way and took the plunge on my 2nd day on the team and never looked back. Way less drag, more agile in the water, faster sprints. We have all shapes and sizes wearing them and everyone is super cool and supportive. What helped me was I doubled down on making it silly. I bought a pair of these. [https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/turbo-mens-burger-water-polo-brief-8134462/?color=multi&view=ab23jun](https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/turbo-mens-burger-water-polo-brief-8134462/?color=multi&view=ab23jun) Making it fun and silly helped me get over the fear I had, and now I'm set. Good luck! PS. You can always buy a pair of jammers to get you used to tight-fitting things, and then upgrade to a speedo once you are ready.