melin A-Game Hydro, Men’s Performance Snapback Hat

My whole life everyone has always told me I have had a big head. I like hats, but finding a good one is hard. I preferred the look of fitted, but even the larger sizes would leave a little red mark across my forehead. The trend has moved away from them, anyway, and back to snapbacks. I've always had to use snap backs with the last two buttons as the only security because they are made for average size heads. Even XL versions have a similar issue and it just looks goofy. The Melin A Game XL I have at all but 1 button on the snap back and the hat itself has a little bit of stretch that it allows room for a good fit without a tight squeeze. So, no red marks, no goofy looking huge gaps around the enclosure, it's just good. The price seems high, but I think it's worth it. I have them in the all white, all black, and gray with black brim. I sweat a lot and go through white fairly easily before it doesn't wash well anymore. I also get my hands fairly dirty and readjust the hats as I sweat. I am honestly shocked that this is as clean as the day I bought it and I haven't washed it once. I haven't even dunked it in water to test the cooling of it. All 3 of my hats, which I wear 1 of the 3 daily, are in the same condition. It feels lightweight despite being a XL, it doesn't move at all either with all the windows down and the sunroof open. I have to work hard to nitpick anything about these hats. If I had to try, the logo placement on the underside of the brim is a built in "finger guard" or whatever you want to call it. When you grab your hat it's supposed to be a good placement for where your thumb goes to prevent getting it dirty. I have never once put my thumb where they located it to adjust my hat, I grab much further forward. But still, even where I do grab, no marks.

If you’re tired of "disposable" baseball caps that get ruined by sweat stains, lose their shape after a rainstorm, or sink to the bottom of the lake, the melin A-Game Hydro is a revelation. While the price point is higher than your average snapback, the technology and durability packed into this hat make it a legitimate piece of performance gear. Why It’s Worth the Investment The A-Game Hydro is designed for people who live active lives—whether that’s golfing, boating, hiking, or just surviving a humid summer. Hydrophobic Technology: Water and sweat literally bead off the surface. Unlike cotton hats that soak up moisture and become heavy and yellowed, this stays dry and clean. It Floats: This is a lifesaver for boaters or paddleboarders. Thanks to the buoyant visor core, if it blows off your head, it stays on the surface for easy retrieval. Anti-Microbial & Breathable: The triple-quilted sweatband prevents bacteria buildup (no "old hat" smell), and the perforated side panels keep your head remarkably cool. The "Secret" Pocket: There’s a small, hidden besom pocket inside the lining—perfect for stashing an emergency $20 bill or a key. Key Takeaway I used to go through three or four cheap hats a year because of sweat, salt, and fading. I’ve had my melin for over a year, and it still looks like it just came out of the box. It’s the ultimate 'buy it for life' accessory for anyone who spends time outdoors.

Great hat, quality and style. Bought first time from Amazon vs. Melin direct. Got free shipping! First hat was dented on top but they sent a new one the next day while I sent it back.

Not sure it’s worth $100, but I tried it. It’s a nice hat. Doesn’t fit me the best but whatever.

This is my favorite hat. The color, the feel, and the little pocket inside to hide my key when I'm out on a ride or run. I have several Melin hats now, but this is the first time I got one off Amazon. Easy to wash by hand BUT i learned the hard way not to toss them in the washer machine as the front side now has a permanent crease. Oops! It floats and i really like that they have a little piece on the bill to put your thumb so you don't get your hat grimy if you have dirty hands.

The hats nice and i like it. But got it wet once in a pool and now it’s stained at the part where the front meets the brim… so much for being waterproof. I had it for about a month

I am a super picky hat guy, I have a small head and on top of that its shaved. Most hats are designed for people with hair so there's a lot of excess airspace above my head typically. This hat while it comes in Small still has the same height profile as a regular hat. So while it fits my head perfect in circumference it still a bit too tall for my head to fill the front of the hat. It could be just how they style their hats since the front of the hat has a pocket on the inside. If my head did fill this space I image I couldn't use the pocket. While I have these gripes so to say, I am actually super happy with it. The side profile of the hat is perfect and while the front is tall for my liking it doesn't come off bad. I did try the Melin Odyssey before the A Game and It was a little too point for my preference but its a good cross between a typical trucker and a baseball cap. As for the quality, its the best I have ever seen. I go through hats every 4-6 months. After a while of washing them from sweat from the South Texas heat or the salt of the beach they break down very quickly. I look forward to seeing how this handles its but I haven't seen anything with this type of fabric and thickness of material and typically the only hat that handles sweat stains are hiking hats that are designed to get wet. Still those tend get wrinkles and begin to lose their form. Overall I am loving the hat, the fit, the quality. Maybe a few months from now I'll come back and append my review with whatever arises but right now I am thinking I will be a life long Melin hat wearer from now on. TLDR; -Amazing quality -Good for small bald heads -A little taller than a typical baseball hat or dad hat -I am gonna buy more

I really wanted to like this hat. However, so far it has been a disappointment. The construction is great and design is great! I like that is can breath and keep my head cool. I am sweat a lot and burn through hats due to this. The hat is overpriced in my opinion and could be more comfortable. It’s a nice hat, don’t get me wrong. But I tried another brand this is a lot more comfortable and a third of the price. It has a lot of the same features but is overall a better feel on my head.

Amazing Quality

Great quality, very comfortable

Shipped in a bag, not a box. Came all bent out of shape. The hat itself is very good

Perfect

Sweat absorbing and keeps its shape even when soaked. Good buy, please include more options outside of the US.