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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => blankbats.co.uk => Topic started by: Cover_Drive on October 12, 2012, 03:16:34 PM

Title: Stunning Softs
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 12, 2012, 03:16:34 PM: Was on Twitter and I spotted these bad boys, this lad Mike is teasing us on daily basis now. Yesterday it was those lovely gloves and now these, he is teasing all those who adore cricket and its equipment! Blimey!!!!

Here are the pads, get ready guys they are absolutely stunning!

Traditional;

(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/Screenshot2012-10-12at110227AM.png)

Modern;

(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/Screenshot2012-10-12at110249AM.png)

What do you guys think of them?
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: joeylough on October 12, 2012, 03:20:08 PM: Got to say the only issue being the font as said on the gloves.

I love the modern style as most I have seen like this don't have the knee locator, so these would be more comfortable.

Could do with the BB logo on the front.
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Colesy on October 12, 2012, 03:20:54 PM: Having used the modern ones a few times they're really protective, light and comfortable, perhaps a bit bulky to begin with but once they mould they really are nice pads. I like the look of the traditional pads, would expect them to be like most other pads of the shape but the branding is very nice. Only problem is perhaps the BB on the top hat is a little too big.
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Nickauger on October 12, 2012, 03:21:01 PM: Can I have sponsorship please Mikey/Tai?
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on October 12, 2012, 03:24:39 PM: I'm not really a softs person, but doesn't all the pads for sale, especially traditional look the same?
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Colesy on October 12, 2012, 03:26:08 PM: I agree with possible the exception of the GM Original ones which has the flat centre panels
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 12, 2012, 03:26:56 PM: Quote from: d7bow on October 12, 2012, 03:24:39 PM
I'm not really a softs person, but doesn't all the pads for sale, especially traditional look the same?

Well idea is the same, all have canes etc so yes all traditionals have something in common.
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: GarrettJ on October 12, 2012, 06:40:59 PM: Non leather instep is a big big negative, score a few centuries and there will a hole there
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 12, 2012, 09:01:46 PM: GarrettJ bud to me there won't be a hole till I die, mark my words :D
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: The_Bird on October 12, 2012, 09:43:49 PM: They look class lads!!! Put me down for a set of those traditional pads.
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: GarrettJ on October 12, 2012, 09:48:18 PM: I'm sure you caN coverdrive just believe in yourself and have discipline to accumulate low risk runs
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 12, 2012, 10:09:17 PM: Quote from: GarrettJ on October 12, 2012, 09:48:18 PM
I'm sure you caN coverdrive just believe in yourself and have discipline to accumulate low risk runs

Humbled, thanks for your kind words
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Buzz on October 13, 2012, 06:54:51 AM: I agree that having the leather instep is ideal, but in reality it adds about £15 to the price of the pads in practice - which starts taking away the price differential of usind this new kit from blank bats to using other branded kit.

Personally I really like the pads and the glove designs, Tai and Canners you have done really well.
I also thing that if you move the branding towards the serif font that would be no bad thing (ditch the bauhaus 93 please!)
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Blank Bats on October 13, 2012, 09:11:44 AM: I didn't realise how much a style of font would be noticed, especially when it's only small and on the inside of the pads, which won't be seen?

Thanks for your positive words buzz, hoping you will be able to trial them pretty soon
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Joe on October 13, 2012, 09:46:25 AM: They look nice, but that font is criminal. Use Myriad or something.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img542/6459/blankbats.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/blankbats.png/)
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Tom on October 13, 2012, 10:11:07 AM: Trebuchet is the BB font.

(http://i.imgur.com/rIThB.jpg)
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: procricket on October 13, 2012, 10:13:48 AM: What the price range of these pads mike/tai
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Blank Bats on October 13, 2012, 05:45:45 PM: Quote from: Joe on October 13, 2012, 09:46:25 AM
They look nice, but that font is criminal. Use Myriad or something.

([url]http://imageshack.us/a/img542/6459/blankbats.png[/url]) ([url]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/blankbats.png/[/url])

font is criminal, bit harsh if you ask me.....

you wont even see the inside of the pads when being worn....

but all comments have been taken on board
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: GarrettJ on October 13, 2012, 05:50:43 PM: Think he means the writing on the knee of the pad on the outside ... Should it not be the BB logo, still look like very good pads especially combined with the new split gloves.
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Blank Bats on October 13, 2012, 09:22:58 PM: Mr Garatt the new split finger gloves will go very nicely with your new monster bat :)
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: GarrettJ on October 14, 2012, 07:03:27 PM: i'll add a pair to the order, dont think the Puma ones i ordered from Pro Direct will ever turn up ..... the bat will cause some serious damage next season.
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Blank Bats on October 14, 2012, 07:11:02 PM: Quote from: procricket on October 13, 2012, 10:13:48 AM
What the price range of these pads mike/tai
around the £55 mark for the pads
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: FvanN on October 19, 2012, 09:42:41 AM: You guys planning a double decker wheelie bag?? Say with batting section on the bottom and top section for whites and other bits and a few other pockets. A little like the kook 1000 :D
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Canners on October 20, 2012, 09:34:39 PM: No plans for double decker bags just yet
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Gcricket on December 22, 2012, 11:59:16 PM: How much do the softs cost?
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Canners on December 23, 2012, 12:34:33 AM: gloves £45
Traditional pads £60
modern pads £50

al prices exclusive of postage
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Gcricket on December 23, 2012, 01:30:30 AM: Quote from: Canners on December 23, 2012, 12:34:33 AM
gloves £45
Traditional pads £60
modern pads £50

al prices exclusive of postage
How much would postage be for a pair of traditional pads to Australia
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Number4 on December 23, 2012, 02:51:59 AM: The modern pads are niceeeeeeee
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Gcricket on December 23, 2012, 03:13:32 AM: Quote from: Number4 on December 23, 2012, 02:51:59 AM
The modern pads are niceeeeeeee
Yeah but there 2 strap =(
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: FattusCattus on December 23, 2012, 12:37:15 PM: I have the modern pads and shark tooth gloves.

They're Smexy!
Title: Re: Stunning Softs
Post by: Number4 on December 23, 2012, 12:51:20 PM: Quote from: FattusCattus on December 23, 2012, 12:37:15 PM
I have the modern pads and shark tooth gloves.

They're Smexy!

Can we see you model them Fattus? :D