Valucap vs the Other 6 Hats in the Bear Grips Catalog

June 17, 2026 7 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Bear Grips Pro Shops carries 7 hat and cap styles across 5 brands: Valucap, Richardson, Otto Cap, and Yupoong (4 styles).
The Valucap Youth Classic Baseball Hat is the only style built for kids sizing.
VIP base prices across the lineup run from $25.86 to $29.86 per hat.
Picking the right style depends on who is wearing it and whether the look needs to be structured or unstructured.

Table of Contents

The full lineup
Embroidery vs print
Picking by use case
Mixing sizes in one shop
Frequently Asked Questions

Seven hat and cap styles live in the Bear Grips catalog, and only one of them, the Valucap Youth Classic Baseball Hat, is sized for kids. The other six are adult and unisex styles from Richardson, Otto Cap, and Yupoong. Here is the full side-by-side so you know which one fits your shop.

Is Valucap Good Compared to the Rest of the Catalog?

Style	Brand	Decoration	Fit	VIP base
Youth Classic Baseball Hat	Valucap	Embroidery	Youth, adjustable	$25.86
Classic Rope Hat	Richardson	Print	Adult, curved bill	$29.86
Premium 5-Panel Baseball Hat	Otto Cap	Print	Adult, structured	$29.86
Classic Flat Bill Snapback	Yupoong	Embroidery	Adult, flat bill	$29.86
Mesh Snapback Hat	Yupoong	Print	Adult, breathable back	$25.88
Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat	Yupoong	Print	Adult, unstructured	$25.88
Cuffed Winter Hat	Yupoong	Embroidery	Adult, one size	$25.86

Valucap sits at the low end of the price range and is the only youth-sized option. If the buyer is an adult, one of the other six styles fits. If the buyer is a kid, Valucap is the only pick in the catalog.

Embroidered vs Printed Caps: Where Valucap Lands

Three of the seven styles are embroidered: the Valucap youth cap, the Yupoong flat bill snapback, and the Yupoong cuffed winter hat. Embroidery holds up better on structured or curved caps because thread does not crack or fade the way a flat print can on curved fabric. The remaining four styles are printed, which works well on flatter panels like the 5-panel hat and mesh snapback.

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Which Hat Fits Which Buyer

Kids and youth teams. Valucap Youth Classic Baseball Hat, the only fit built for them.
Coaches and adult team leads. Richardson rope hat or Yupoong flat bill snapback for a structured, embroidered look.
Summer outdoor programs. Yupoong mesh snapback for breathability.
Casual, unstructured brand look. Yupoong adjustable cotton lifestyle hat.
Cold-weather programs. Yupoong cuffed winter hat.

Running Both Youth and Adult Caps in One Shop

A gym or league that sells to both kids and their parents usually stocks the Valucap youth cap alongside one adult style, most often the Richardson rope hat or the Yupoong flat bill snapback for a matching embroidered look across age groups. See the sizing guide for teams and families for how to set that up.

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Mix the Valucap youth cap with any of the other 6 catalog hats in one Pro Shop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hat styles does Bear Grips carry?

Seven, across five brands: Valucap, Richardson, Otto Cap, and Yupoong, which supplies four of the seven styles.

Which hat is the only youth-sized style?

The Valucap Youth Classic Baseball Hat is the only style built for kids sizing. The other six are adult or unisex.

Is Valucap the cheapest hat in the catalog?

It ties for the lowest VIP base price at $25.86, alongside the Yupoong cuffed winter hat. The Yupoong mesh snapback and adjustable cotton lifestyle hat are close behind at $25.88.

Which hats are embroidered instead of printed?

The Valucap youth cap, the Yupoong flat bill snapback, and the Yupoong cuffed winter hat are embroidered. The rope hat, 5-panel hat, mesh snapback, and lifestyle hat are printed.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.