{"product_id":"super-katana-bench-shirt-angled-or-straight-sleeve","title":"Super Katana Bench Shirt (A\/S or S\/S)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuper Katana Bench Shirt — Choose Your Sleeve, Max Your Carryover\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IPF®-approved Super Katana pairs our wider, lower-cut \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Collar\u003c\/strong\u003e with patented \u003cstrong\u003etorque sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNXG Super Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric to deliver massive pop off the chest in a legal single-ply build. Pick the sleeve profile that matches your bench style: \u003cstrong\u003eAngled Sleeve (A\/S)\u003c\/strong\u003e for arched setups, or \u003cstrong\u003eStraight Sleeve (SS)\u003c\/strong\u003e for flat bench consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Sleeve Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA\/S — Angled Sleeve (for Arched Benchers)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled, torque-driven sleeves reinforce an arched bar path for a strong touch and aggressive rebound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-cut, stay-put Super Collar reduces ride-up and neck pressure while storing more energy through the descent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for lifters who set up with a pronounced arch and narrower touch point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSS — Straight Sleeve (for Flat Benchers)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight sleeve orientation favors a flatter setup with highly repeatable touch points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Collar loads like an energy band for double-ply-like power in a single-ply legal shirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for athletes prioritizing stability and control on the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShared Tech That Hits Harder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Collar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wider, heavier, and cut lower to stay planted and reduce neck pressure while increasing energy storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Sleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patent-pending sleeve geometry that helps lock the upper arm into a powerful, repeatable groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNXG Super Plus:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thicker, stronger evolution of our NXG material for next-level single-ply response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPF® Approved:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competition-ready performance for platform and peaking cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented \u003c\/strong\u003ePower: US8578517B2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Should I Pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGo A\/S\u003c\/strong\u003e if you bench with a pronounced arch and want sleeves that help you touch lower and drive the bar in a reinforced groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGo S\/S\u003c\/strong\u003e if you bench flatter and want rock-solid touch consistency with explosive rebound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect your competition fit using the Titan sizing approach for bench shirts. Tighter fits increase carryover but demand advanced technique; slightly looser fits are more forgiving for training volume and first-time equipped lifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Single-ply, IPF®-approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: NXG Super Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve Types: Angled Sleeve (A\/S) or Straight Sleeve (SS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollar: Super Collar (wider, heavier, lower-cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndustry-leading coverage: \u003cstrong\u003e2-year blowout warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e18-month “No Run”\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantee on NXG material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Super Katana IPF-approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—both A\/S and S\/S are single-ply and IPF®-approved for competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What’s the difference between A\/S and S\/S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A\/S uses angled sleeves to reinforce an arched bar path; S\/S uses straight sleeves that favor flat bench mechanics and touch consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the Super Collar special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s wider, heavier, and cut lower to reduce neck pressure, resist ride-up, and store more energy—translating to bigger carryover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is NXG Super Plus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stronger, thicker evolution of NXG for more support and pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What warranty is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eA 2-year blowout warranty plus an 18-month “No Run” guarantee on NXG material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I size it?\u003cbr\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tighter fits increase carryover but require advanced technique; slightly looser fits are more forgiving for training and new equipped lifters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Titan Support Systems, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053234913582,"sku":"EBS-SK","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9849\/7838\/files\/SuperKatanaMain65311500x1500.jpg?v=1778911001","url":"https:\/\/titansupport.com\/products\/super-katana-bench-shirt-angled-or-straight-sleeve","provider":"Titan Support Systems, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}