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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: EaglesCC on March 25, 2012, 09:58:44 PM
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Just for fun- In my humble opinion 2012 SPS look the nicest of the traditional style batting pads.
By traditional I mean ALL cane - anyone think differently? Particularly interested to see non mainstream brands....?
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Willostix Anaconda??
(http://www.terrasport.co.uk/images/content/willow-anacondapad-550.jpg)
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R7's get my vote
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(http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/GN12BPLEGzm.jpg)
They even look comfortable and supple.
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Colesy has nailed it :)
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Vote for the UK legend also. Much nicer than the Oz legend IMO.
Adidas Adipure looks pure also as do GM LE
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Best two sets of pads I've owned.
Blueroom were a bit stiff to start off with and the Ayrtek are absolute class as well.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/pidge1988/SAM_0427.jpg)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/pidge1988/ad9cf208.jpg)
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After Legends, I'd say SS Platinum, they are quite brilliant too!
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That reminds me I need to put my legend pads on the bay of e
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That reminds me I need to put my legend pads on the bay of e
Canners, send 'em to CD so he can give 'em a wash first to make sure they're nice and clean :D
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a member on CIF has a pair of pro SS Test Opener (not available general retail) they are as good as it gets too.
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Canners, send 'em to CD so he can give 'em a wash first to make sure they're nice and clean :D
LIKE!! :D
Haha LOL!
Canners mate, for you it will be free of cost, promise no charges whatsoever :)
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R7's get my vote
You're talking to a Softs novice here... do you mean Chase or...?
Best two sets of pads I've owned.
Blueroom were a bit stiff to start off with and the Ayrtek are absolute class as well.
([url]http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/pidge1988/SAM_0427.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/pidge1988/ad9cf208.jpg[/url])
Afraid these don’t count as “Traditional” in my opinion. More of a mix/ inbetween.
Traditional would be all cane. Would just about let Legends slide.
Like the SPS:
(http://www.cricket-box.co.uk/acatalog/SPS%20PADSx250.jpg)
a member on CIF has a pair of pro SS Test Opener (not available general retail) they are as good as it gets too.
Keen to see pics of these… SS Test Opener (Asian)/ Limited Edition (UK) are available for general retail and are pretty nice. So wondering how these differ?
Keep em coming... I suspect there are fewer and fewer companies producing ‘full cane face’ batting pads?
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You're talking to a Soft novice here... do you mean Chase or...?
Afraid these don’t count as “Traditional” in my opinion. More of a mix/ inbetween.
Traditional would be all cane. Would just about let Legends slide.
Like the SPS:
([url]http://www.cricket-box.co.uk/acatalog/SPS%20PADSx250.jpg[/url])
Keen to see pics of these… SS Test Opener (Asian)/ Limited Edition (UK) are available for general retail and are pretty nice. So wondering how these differ?
Keep em coming... I suspect there are fewer and fewer companies producing ‘full cane face’ batting pads?
We will have to agree to disagree then because the legends are in the same bracket as both the BR and Ayrtek in terms of design and materials used etc.
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salix pod pro for me hands down!
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4946/podpropadspair.jpg)
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5664/p1000053w.jpg)
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salix pod pro for me hands down!
If eagles is of his opinion mate they won't class as a traditional pad either
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That wasn't a dig by the way :D read it back and sounded very snobby haha
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lol, they look pretty traditional to me but that's my opinion
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Yeah I thought the BR ones were and the Ayrtek but apparently not lol.
If so 90% of pads on todays market won't be 'traditional' style.
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why wont they be classed as traditional? They have a cane face so if eagles definition is a pad with a cane face then surly these fit the bill.
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the gm 909 or le pads are brilliant and traditional.
I appreciate not a small brand...
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only traditional pads in this thread are the willow stix lol
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only traditional pads in this thread are the willow stix lol
And the sps..... So come on guys let's explain what is a traditional pad and why, why some are and some are not... Are we talking only about cane fronts, or the pi, merriskin uppers used etc etc bit of a grey area as far as I'm concerned. Would be interested in hearing what everyone thinks
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What about Kookaburra's pads? Best on the market in my opinion. Traditional in design, modern in looks. Where do they fit?
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(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx98/johnnyw18/13092011.jpg)
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That wasn't a dig by the way :D read it back and sounded very snobby haha
Haha did a bit – but I’m sure my view of “traditional” varies greatly from others.
The reason I’m saying all cane front is because the lines have definitely blurred between traditional and modern.
Previously I would have considered the Salix Pod Pro to be Traditional with a hint of modern – but where do we draw the line?
What about Kookaburra's pads? Best on the market in my opinion. Traditional in design, modern in looks. Where do they fit?
Agreed, some of the high end Kooks are all cane front and have very good styling and ergonomics. (Must admit the garish bright colours are a take it or leave it kind of thing)
Perhaps I should have left it at “all cane” fronts rather than calling them “traditional” as well
Anymore for anymore?
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And the sps.....
no the SPS have the same modern sides to them like the blueroom and the ayrtek etc
the willow stix have cane right to edge then a plain bit
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Sorry it wasn't meant to lol
Yeah all cane front is better I feel.
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no the SPS have the same modern sides to them like the blueroom and the ayrtek etc
the willow stix have cane right to edge then a plain bit
Topic header updated.
Ok changing the goal posts a bit but side bolsters not so concerned about. (feel a few 'I'm not playing' comments coming along...lol)
Both Blueroom and Arytek are nice but not all cane. SPS has all cane.
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2011 SPS are my preferred, with the very traditional pin tucked side bolster, SS legends, basically the same pad, come from the same factory and fit exactly the same though a few style differences, the 2012 GM LE's are very nice too, though they run more canes than the rest
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i still cant see any difference between the sps and the others!
they all have cain then added bits on side
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Topic header updated.
Ok changing the goal posts a bit but side bolsters not so concerned about. (feel a few 'I'm not playing' comments coming along...lol)
Both Blueroom and Arytek are nice but not all cane. SPS has all cane.
Hahahaha Like.
I don't even care anymore, I'm off to buy some morrant ultralite and start a rebel topic ;)
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2011 SPS are my preferred, with the very traditional pin tucked side bolster, SS legends, basically the same pad, come from the same factory and fit exactly the same though a few style differences, the 2012 GM LE's are very nice too, though they run more canes than the rest
SS Legends? Not heard of those before... any pics?
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sorry LE's not legends
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sorry LE's not legends
Ah yes - I do like those too...
And another to add to the list:
(http://www.dukescricket.co.uk/Dukes_Cricket/Batting_pads_files/dueltest_pads.jpg)
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You're talking to a Softs novice here... do you mean Chase or...?
yep chase
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Hahahaha Like.
I don't even care anymore, I'm off to buy some morrant ultralite and start a rebel topic ;)
Hahaha I've owned those too... Love em...
Not saying I don't like non traditional... Just seem to be a diminishing breed the all cane fronts...?
yep chase
I have those currently. Really like them but side bolster isn't big enough :(
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Hahaha I've owned those too... Love em...
8) 8) 8)
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Id have to say the Redback premier traditional pad, or the Ayrteks but they dont count so...
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Have to say I do like the look of the Blenheim pads
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Aldred ones are all cane.