Ultimate Performance
Ultimate Performance Advanced Ultimate Compression Knee Support - Black
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Ultimate Performance Advanced Ultimate Compression Knee Support - Black
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The Ultimate Performance Advanced Ultimate Compression Knee Support is the top of the brand's compression knee range, rated Level 3. It combines a seamless circular-knit compression sleeve with sprung side stays and a cross-over strap system, giving a firm, all-round hold that still lets the knee move through its full range. Unisex, in black, sizes S to XL.
Key Features
- Level 3 support – the advanced model in Ultimate Performance's compression knee line-up.
- Seamless circular knit – breathable, compressive four-way stretch fabric with no seams to rub.
- Steel side springs – provide moderate medial and lateral support while allowing a full range of movement.
- Cross-over strap system – wraps the joint for all-round stability and lets you dial in the tension.
- Open patella design – helps prevent the sleeve bunching behind the knee.
- Slimmer than neoprene – a thinner build than traditional neoprene supports, so it sits easily under shorts or tights.
Performance Overview
Most compression sleeves are just fabric; the difference here is the hardware. The steel springs sit either side of the joint and resist sideways movement, while the cross-over straps let you tighten the fit around the knee rather than relying on the sleeve's stretch alone. Because it is knitted rather than cut and sewn, there are no seams to catch during repeated flexion, and the open patella keeps the front of the knee free rather than compressed. The slim profile is the practical win — it disappears under kit in a way that a neoprene brace never does.
Benefits
Firm, adjustable hold around the knee with the freedom to bend and drive normally, in a support that is comfortable enough to keep on for a whole session. The unisex sizing runs S to XL, so it can be fitted properly rather than approximately.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Ultimate Performance |
| Model | UP5175 |
| Support Level | Level 3 (Advanced) |
| Construction | Seamless circular knit, breathable four-way stretch |
| Stays | Steel springs, medial and lateral |
| Patella | Open patella |
| Strapping | Cross-over strap system |
| Fit | Unisex |
| Colour | Black |
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
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Final Verdict
A well-specified sports knee support that earns its Level 3 rating through real structure — sprung side stays and cross-over strapping, not just a tight tube of fabric. Slim enough to wear under kit and adjustable enough to get right.