Pioneer's powerlifting knee sleeves

Let's take a look at pioneer's powerlifting knee sleeves in this review. This is a fresh take on an old staple of powerlifting and Pioneer has entered the knee sleeve market with a real contender.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Thanks for the feature brother! That was my first time wearing them so hopefully they break in a bit, and I'll use some of your tips to minimize the discomfort. I agree about the support. I've been dealing with some knee pain recently and I didn't feel it at all during my session. Next level support-- almost a cheat code!

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Seriously! Cheat code is a good characterization. Thanks for letting me use your image Carter.

[@metalaxe416]

Just saw this, thanks for the shoutout! 4 months later they’re still incredible 🤙🏼

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Agreed

[@BasementBrandon]

Solid as always

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Thanks brother

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Great review, Marcus! Carter texted me while he was doing that workout, and he was having a rough go😅 I have not tried the Pioneers, but I LOVE the A7’s and also have the Ghost Strong(est) sleeves. The rigidity of these new gens makes the individual sleeve constructions and how it agrees with an individuals leg shape very important since they do not conform as much. The Ghosts are very stiff but do not fit my leg as well as the A7’s. Either way, stiff sleeves are a blast to use and really alleviate the knee pressure of heavy squats. I am glad you got some and they helped you with your knee pain!

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Thanks Phil! Interesting to hear your take on the other 2 brands. Did either of them irritate your legs?

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

@@twistedbarbell3950 the ghosts did irritate my legs a tad, but neither were unbearable.

[@everyonethinkstheyrespecia3149]

The titan tks and inzer ergo pros broke in a lot after months of using them 2x a week for me. I walk and do things normally with them on. They’re stiff still but no where near as rigid on as they were when I got them

[@twistedbarbell3950]

The same happened with the Pioneer’s, as I now also use them 2x a week and there’s no need to remove them right away

[@mikewoodstrongg]

Great review! Question, my knee measurement is two inches larger than my calf measurement. Small calve problems. Should I go up two sizes to fit my knee or go off the chart and risk them not fitting my over my thighs

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Hmmm, tough one. I’d contact Pioneer and ask their opinion. I wouldn’t want to give the wrong recommendation

[@928guy]

Great review Marcus, quick question, how long was the shipping ? Just put my order in the other day, again great review 👍

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Thanks! It’s hard to use my shipping time as a reference since I missed the 1st batch and my size wasn’t in stock at the time. However, when they have stock they typically ship right away and you could expect it within a week.

[@carps_gym]

They’re definitely stiff mine will hold up a 25lbs plate. As an old Rehband guy they are definitely taking some getting used to the stiffness. I sized up and got bruises on the back of my legs lol

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Impressive that they held up 25lbs! I would have kept stacking weights but the other 2 failed at the first try! The back of my legs were quite tender after 1st use, so I waited until my comp to slide them on for the 2nd time.

[@sebilica123]

I have 1 cm difference between calves. 43 cms on left leg, 44 cms on right one. Would you recomend 3xl or 4xl?!
Also I ve torn 2 a7's rigor Mortis with correct size. Hopefully those are not like a7's. The seam seems really strong on pioneers.

[@twistedbarbell3950]

So hard to say based on that info. So far mine have proven to be quite durable and there’s no indication of seams having issues in the future

[@HughLeFitness]

What's the material? I thought all knee sleeves were just 7mm neoprene! I only own one pair of knee sleeves my whole life haha.

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Hey man, these are also 7mm neoprene but it’s a new type of neoprene that is far more dense and therefore, rigid! It really elevates the level of support they provide.

[@dallashutchins798]

Are these the new non competition ones or the regular 7mm ones

[@twistedbarbell3950]

I’m not familiar with their non competitive sleeves. These are their 7mm sleeves made with the newer density foam for greater support. I have used them in 2 competitions since getting them late last year.

[@NoFate247]

Yeah Carter had bleeding, that's another level of tight

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Indeed!

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

The things we do for bigger numbers! 😅

[@twistedbarbell3950]

@@TheCarterHomeGym small sacrifices along the way to big gains!