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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: jimster on March 27, 2013, 06:58:25 PM

Title: Ugliest pads
Post by: jimster on March 27, 2013, 06:58:25 PM
Thought id make a thread where basically everyone posts in their opinion the ugliest softs on the market, i thought id start with these

(http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u581/jimster1240/733128956a_zpsb256720a.jpeg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Dan W on March 27, 2013, 07:55:35 PM
T1...Thread ends.
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 27, 2013, 07:56:30 PM
(http://www.seriouscricket.co.uk/shop/shopimages/products/normal/ADIDadizeropad2011_PL.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Blank Bats on March 27, 2013, 08:05:58 PM
Gosh

You'd rather take a few on the shins than wear those.
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Vitas Cricket on March 27, 2013, 08:07:09 PM
Quote from: The_Bird on March 27, 2013, 07:56:30 PM
([url]http://www.seriouscricket.co.uk/shop/shopimages/products/normal/ADIDadizeropad2011_PL.jpg[/url])


Hahahaha, those are grim!
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 27, 2013, 08:12:47 PM
(http://www.azsport.co.uk/images/Pads.png)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: PaceKing29 on March 27, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
These made me chuckle!

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii502/Paceking29/51DooQHtjL_AA300__zps9276615a.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 27, 2013, 08:28:28 PM
(http://2.imimg.com/data2/KV/NW/MY-136034/super-250x250.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 27, 2013, 08:30:23 PM
there is a common theme appearing here...

note to all brands, try to not make your pads look like a cockroach.
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Scruffy on March 27, 2013, 08:33:09 PM
Ugly Pads endorsed by an ugly batsman...
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s541/Scruffspoon/chrismartin_zps0412a879.jpg)

Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: PM7 on March 27, 2013, 08:37:12 PM
Quote from: PaceKing29 on March 27, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
These made me chuckle!

([url]http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii502/Paceking29/51DooQHtjL_AA300__zps9276615a.jpg[/url])


I used to wear these about 4 years back and they were incredibly light and the protection was very decent. Attracted plenty of banter though.
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Vitas Cricket on March 27, 2013, 08:42:18 PM
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01443/cricket-pad_1443898i.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: tim2000s on March 27, 2013, 09:42:42 PM
Quote from: PaceKing29 on March 27, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
These made me chuckle!

([url]http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii502/Paceking29/51DooQHtjL_AA300__zps9276615a.jpg[/url])

Ah yes, the Ayrtek modern style ones!
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: jackmorris on March 28, 2013, 07:43:55 AM
Quote from: The_Bird on March 27, 2013, 08:30:23 PM
there is a common theme appearing here...

note to all brands, try to not make your pads look like a cockroach.
ahaha this is absolutely quality ;)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 28, 2013, 09:19:02 AM
Quote from: PM7 on March 27, 2013, 08:37:12 PM
I used to wear these about 4 years back and they were incredibly light and the protection was very decent. Attracted plenty of banter though.

weight was the main driving factor back then with us vs Aero battling it out for the lightest pads whilst still being able to take an 80mph impact. they werent to everyones liking but did a job and had a few pros using them that likes the fact they weighed very little....James benning set a world record wearing them!
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: joeylough on March 28, 2013, 11:53:00 AM
here he is in action

(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/74800/74880.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: compstallcc on March 28, 2013, 02:58:24 PM
surprised these haven't been uploaded yet but...

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s567/Ben_Ringrow/evogn_zps11f8de88.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 28, 2013, 04:22:21 PM
Quote from: compstallcc on March 28, 2013, 02:58:24 PM
surprised these haven't been uploaded yet but...

([url]http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s567/Ben_Ringrow/evogn_zps11f8de88.jpg[/url])


I kinda like these, one mans ugly is another mans beautiful :) only reason the population is increasing ;)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 28, 2013, 04:28:23 PM
Quote from: tushar sehgal on March 28, 2013, 04:22:21 PM
I kinda like these, one mans ugly is another mans beautiful :) only reason the population is increasing ;)

These are definitely an end of the night pull, I would be very disappointed in myself if I came home with these pads...
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 28, 2013, 04:30:04 PM
Quote from: The_Bird on March 28, 2013, 04:28:23 PM
These are definitely an end of the night pull, I would be very disappointed in myself if I came home with these pads...

See i don't have that problem, I am usually in and out in a flash so neither are these on me long nor do I wear them on the way home ;) :P
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: Buzz on March 28, 2013, 04:31:48 PM
Go ugly early and avoid the rush.

;)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 28, 2013, 04:34:35 PM
Quote from: Buzz on March 28, 2013, 04:31:48 PM
Go ugly early and avoid the rush.

;)

Sound advice
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: the little ripper on March 28, 2013, 08:51:15 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADIDAS-ELITE-CRICKET-BATTING-PADS-MENS-L-H-RRP-67-00-/230954464136?pt=UK_Protective_Equipment&hash=item35c5f57388 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADIDAS-ELITE-CRICKET-BATTING-PADS-MENS-L-H-RRP-67-00-/230954464136?pt=UK_Protective_Equipment&hash=item35c5f57388)
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 09:04:20 PM
Aero P2 or M&H T1 - needless to say, we didn't leave with the latter today!
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 28, 2013, 09:05:55 PM
Quote from: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 09:04:20 PM
Aero P2 or M&H T1 - needless to say, we didn't leave with the latter today!

Was there an awkward silence when you were offered them?
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: ItsJustCricket on March 28, 2013, 09:09:21 PM
Quote from: The_Bird on March 28, 2013, 09:05:55 PM
Was there an awkward silence when you were offered them?

They didn't even offer them to me.  I think they remembered my feedback from the Lord's show...  :-[
Title: Re: Ugliest pads
Post by: The_Bird on March 28, 2013, 09:20:06 PM
Makes you wonder what they were thinking, M&H are classy not cockroach...