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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: Lekka Global Alliance on August 17, 2011, 04:17:08 AM

Title: Additional Padding.
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on August 17, 2011, 04:17:08 AM

Do many forum members use additional inner padding when batting ?

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Buzz on August 17, 2011, 06:20:55 AM

I used to put a hockey shin pad in, but changed my technique and stopped getting hit so much!

some pros do, ramps for one did. not sure now.

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: tbarnfield99 on August 17, 2011, 07:18:15 AM

One of my mates puts a beer towel in them!

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: richthekeeper on August 17, 2011, 07:49:58 AM

i don't face anything quicker than about 70mph, and my pads will protect me up to about 80mph - assuming our bowling machine is accurate!

(so that's a no!)

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Canners on August 17, 2011, 08:47:19 AM

Quote from: Buzz on August 17, 2011, 06:20:55 AM

I used to put a hockey shin pad in, but changed my technique and stopped getting hit so much!

Oh that explains why you kept running out of the way of the ball/ backing away to leg ;)

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Buzz on August 17, 2011, 09:00:53 AM

Quote from: Canners on August 17, 2011, 08:47:19 AM

Oh that explains why you kept running out of the way of the ball/ backing away to leg ;)

tart - I will be setting the bowling machine on to 85 and bouncers for you on thurs if you are still man enough...

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on August 17, 2011, 09:02:07 AM

What inner padding do the pro's use Buzz ?

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Canners on August 17, 2011, 09:09:56 AM

Quote from: Buzz on August 17, 2011, 09:00:53 AM

tart - I will be setting the bowling machine on to 85 and bouncers for you on thurs if you are still man enough...

Haha i'l bring a light bat :)

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Canners on August 17, 2011, 09:11:02 AM

It looks like Strauss/cook have extra padding in their pads

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Buzz on August 17, 2011, 09:11:13 AM

The only think I have seen is relatively high density foam - but I think it isn't all that common now.

Or this type of thing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slazenger-Classic-Protection-Hockey-Shin/dp/B002LTCDVW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1313573191&sr=8-10

Title: Re: Additional Padding.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on August 17, 2011, 09:18:13 AM

Chris nash uses what looks like padding from slazengernpads inside his GN ones