Which is better for game days?

The New Era 9FORTY. It carries the Trash Pandas logo and the pink colorway that reads as fan gear. The Port Authority is a plain cap.

Both are cotton twill and unstructured, so wear is similar. The Port Authority's hook-and-loop closure can lose grip over years of use; the New Era's strap is a simpler buckle-style adjuster.

Is the Port Authority worth stepping up to?

It is not a step up in brand or team identity. It is the better pick if you want a plain, soft, low-profile cap you can wear with anything.

Does the Port Authority come in pink?

No pink colorway is listed. It comes in solid colors only. If pink is the point, take the New Era.

Which fits a smaller head?

The New Era is labeled a women's adjustable fit, so it suits smaller heads. The Port Authority is one size, midsize, with a hook-and-loop strap.

The Port Authority uses brushed cotton twill, which feels softer out of the box. The New Era 9FORTY is standard cotton twill.

Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap vs Port Authority C914 Twill Cap

Buy the New Era 9FORTY if you want a pink, team-branded cap for game days and casual wear. Buy the Port Authority C914 if you want a plain, low-profile twill cap you can wear anywhere and wash hard. The New Era has the sturdier 9FORTY build and a real team logo; the Port Authority is a simple brushed cotton cap with a hook-and-loop strap and a 4.6 rating from 45 owners.

Choose the New Era Trash Pandas 9FORTY if you want a pink fan cap with a team logo and New Era's 9FORTY shape.
Choose the Port Authority C914 if you want a plain, low-profile cotton twill cap for everyday wear.

Prices

Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap: $29.00 at MiLB Shop (last seen Nov 13)
Port Authority C914 Twill Cap: $4.99 at Full Source (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the Port Authority C914 Twill Cap is $24.01 cheaper than the Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap at the latest prices (Nov 13)

Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Women's Pop Pink Adjustable Cap

What separates them

	Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap	Port Authority C914 Twill Cap
Color	Pop Pink with a white Trash Pandas logo	Solid colors; no pink listed
Branding	Team front logo, reads as fan gear	Blank or embroidered logo, plain look
Fabric	Cotton twill, unstructured 9FORTY	100% brushed cotton twill
Closure	Adjustable strap	Hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure
Profile	Unstructured, mid crown	Unstructured, low crown
Brim	Standard 9FORTY curve	2 3/4 inch brim
Sizing	Women's adjustable fit	One size, midsize
Owner feedback	New Era 9FORTY is a known, widely worn shape	4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings

Specs compared

Spec	Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap	Port Authority C914 Twill Cap
Fabric	—	100% brushed cotton twill
Structure	—	Unstructured
Panels	—	6
Material	—	100% cotton twill
Type	—	Baseball cap
Subtype	—	Baseball cap
Adjustable	—	Yes (Hook and loop closure)
Season	—	All-Season
Brim Size	—	2 3/4
Hat Sizes	—	One Size
Set Size	—	1
Occasion	—	Casual

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Spec	Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap	Port Authority C914 Twill Cap
Weather Use	—	All-Weather
Theme	—	Fashion
Brand Theme	—	Port & Company
Pattern	—	Solid
Style	—	Casual
Crown Style	—	Low Crown
Embellishment Type	—	Embroidery
Texture	—	Twill
Weave Type	—	Twill

Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap vs Port Authority C914 Twill Cap

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Rocket City Trash Pandas New Era 9FORTY Cap vs Port Authority C914 Twill Cap

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