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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: EaglesCC on September 10, 2011, 04:41:25 PM

Title: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: EaglesCC on September 10, 2011, 04:41:25 PM

I’m looking to renew my equipment next season so thought I’d get some ideas from you guys about protective equipment you’ve found comfortable/ functional.

For me, as an opening batsmen who hates running between wickets anyway :D, nothing irritates me more than uncomfortable pads. That includes heavy bulky ill fitting pads.

I play at a fairly decent level so require reasonable protection but don’t want them to look bulky or ugly.
The well known brands seem to be reasonably priced but are the manufacturers are starting to make the pads look real fugly! The not so common brands look a lot nicer but are very pricey.

I like traditional cane type look with decent wrap around.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: Cover_Drive on September 10, 2011, 05:41:31 PM

Not sure if it is reasonable for you but Gray Nicolls Legend pads, amazing pads!

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: EaglesCC on September 10, 2011, 06:04:41 PM

Thanks, just did a quick search and they're coming up at around £90... too much for me I'm afraid. i like to try and change my equipment quite regularly so spending that much each time... well it ain't happening.

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: Cover_Drive on September 10, 2011, 06:14:49 PM

SS Gladiator are also good, cheap than Legends and very good pads as well.

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: EaglesCC on September 10, 2011, 06:39:08 PM

SS pads are under consideration at the moment.

Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: ollie97 on September 10, 2011, 06:47:40 PM

i know these pads have been shown on here quite a bit at the moment, but if you're small mens these could be an option http://www.sportsdirect.com/gunn-and-moore-original-le-batting-pads-859272

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: Buzz on September 10, 2011, 06:54:05 PM

look in the for sale section there are a set of legend pads on offer, I think canners is selling them.

Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Traditional look pads
Post by: gdb19 on September 10, 2011, 07:16:01 PM

Quote from: Cover_Drive on September 10, 2011, 06:14:49 PM

SS Gladiator are also good, cheap than Legends and very good pads as well.

I quite like the look of the SS gladiators, have you got the gloves too? Just wondering if they're any good.