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Browse all Reigning Champ shorts →Solotex Mesh Tiebreak Standard Short 7"
The verdict
Fit
Standard athletic fit with room through the thigh and tapered leg; 7-inch is true mid-thigh. Tennis-specific cuts are roomier than running shorts.
Quality
Solotex mesh paired with Reigning Champ's construction standard means strong seaming, reinforced stress points, and fabric that resists pilling and stretching out.
Is the price fair?
At $98, you're in premium-sport territory. The Solotex fabric justifies the price if you're a regular player or serious athlete.
Best for
Competitive tennis players, hard-court athletes, or those who want shorts that handle intense movement without chafing or stretching.
Care
Cold wash and hang dry preserve the mesh structure and prevent elastic degradation.
What owners report about Reigning Champ shorts
Owner coverage of Reigning Champ's terry sweat shorts is strongly positive on fabric and construction: reviewers report the terry breathes better than expected for a warm fabric, resists odor through repeated wears, and the flatlock-seamed construction on the brand's terry bottoms holds up wash after wash. The recurring functional complaint is the pockets — the open side and rear pockets let phones and keys slide out easily. Reviewers also note the brand cuts slightly trim and advise sizing up, and that the cotton shrinks a little after machine washing and drying.
- Strengths
- Odor-resistant, breathable terry fabric with flatlock construction that reviewers report holding up through years of wear and washing.
- Watch out for
- Open, unsecured pockets let contents fall out, and the trim cut plus mild shrinkage after drying catch out owners who don't size up.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report Reigning Champ measures slightly smaller than comparable cuts and advise sizing up, especially if you plan to machine-dry.
About Reigning Champ's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Reigning Champ Review: I Tried Their Bestsellers — The Adult Man · Reigning Champ Review — Mr.Alife · Slim Sweats: Reigning Champ Midweight Sweatpants Review — Megaleaper