Review: The PuttConfidently MP (Mini Pocket) Apparel Hat

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I’m a sucker for wacky disc golf gear, though. So when PuttConfidently sent me the MP Apparel Hat in the mail, I wanted to review it. To bring you up to speed, “MP” stands for “mini pocket.”

That’s right …

It’s a hat with mini-carrying capabilities.

Color me intrigued.

I’m not a professional reviewer of hats. In fact, this is my first go at it. I do wear them all the time, though. Due to my love of baseball, I’m more of a New Era 59FIFTY kind of guy. And when I’m looking for a more relaxed, comfortable fit, I’ll switch to a Nike or Adidas dad hat.

To my shock, the MP Apparel Hat is more of the same.

It’s quality dome decor.

I had my doubts, as PuttConfidently isn’t an apparel-first company – they make putting tools for disc golfers. Oftentimes, with this sort of setup in place, a brand’s logo is crappily slapped on cheap gear. The end result is quick cash for the seller and a trash product for the customer.

This is NOT one of those scams.

The hat’s material is tough, breathable and moisture-wicking.

Rest assured, it can handle all the sweat that meaty forehead of yours can give it.

And as indicated by the name, the standout feature of this hat is the mini-sized pocket on the right side. It’s made of the same material as the rest of the hat. The stitching is sound, too. So you shouldn’t have much of an issue with snugly inserting (and easily removing) your mini marker.

* Note: The hat comes with a yellow, Innova-manufactured mini – that’s pretty cool.

Next, let’s talk fit …

This is a deal-breaker for most hat-wearers.

Surprisingly, the MP Apparel Hat knocks this out of the park. Split the difference between the profiles of my 59Fifty and dad hats, and you’ve got the look of this thing down pat – it’s sharp.

I do have to offer up one point of criticism, though …

Depending upon the specifics of your skull, it could prove to be a sizable (pun) issue, too. I wear a seven and five-eighths in on-field MLB fitted hats. My head’s by no means small. But if you know anything about hats, this is a fairly common head-size for men – it sells out quickly.

And still, THIS is the current state of this hat’s snapback clasp:

Thankfully, it’s not on the verge of breaking. It’s not holding on for dear life. And it’s enough to hold the hat firmly in place, too. But in addition to a larger-than-average cranium, I’ve got a thick head of hair (woe is me) I’ll often leave uncut for seven or eight months at a time.

So the three notches the snapback clasp currently occupies will likely be two in only a few weeks’ time. Technically, as advertised on the PuttConfidently site, this is a “one-size-fits-all” hat. But if you’re a big-brained dude, proceed with caution. Or, get regular haircuts – your call.

So, am I using the MP Apparel hat?

No doubt.

But NOT as intended.

My keys, phone, wallet: I hate stuff in my pockets when disc golfing, so I get the utility the MP Apparel Hat offers. But my bag carries my mini. And during casual rounds, I don’t use one. However, the hat itself I rock on the regular and don’t plan on stopping – it’s solid.

Light. Comfy. Nice-looking.

I don’t need much more from a hat than that.

The mini pocket’s just gravy.

The Final Green Splatter Grade: A-

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Editor’s Suggestions:

• No forehand? No problem: Buy (and bag) a Rollo
• Long live the local, brick-and-mortar disc golf shop
• Disc golf: Never do this when a cardmate smashes an ace

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