I played hockey for about 9 years, goalie to be exact. Those cups would be incredibly uncomfortable to wear with paintball pants. Not to mention that they have so much padding they would create an awkward bulge...but if that's what you're going for Seems like something for martial arts would be your best bet. None of my defensemen every took one in the jewels to my recolection, but you never know when someone else is gonna give you a cup check