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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: BigBlueMachine on March 24, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
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This year it is time for me to upgrade both my pads and my gloves. So I've decided to match my softs and buy a set.
I was wondering what combo people think are the best.
Best looking and performance.
What would people get if money was no object and what's the best for a reasonable price?
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A lot of it will come down to what style floats your boat - sausage or split gloves - traditional minimalist colour or more 'in your face'. I must admit that where gloves are concerned I'm coming to the belief that you maybe get the protection that you pay for.
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I've just strapped on a new pair of Blank Bats pads. Really light and very good protection. The gloves should be with me next Saturday. They feel really comfy.
Pound for pound it's a lot of really good kit for a great price.
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I was hoping for just everyone's personal favourite and go in with an open mind.
If i was pushed I'd say
Pads - traditional
Gloves - split
Colours - nothing garish.
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Newbery sps
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I was hoping for just everyone's personal favourite and go in with an open mind.
If i was pushed I'd say
Pads - traditional
Gloves - split
Colours - nothing garish.
I too prefer split finger gloves, and many people on here will probably make many recomendations for different brands they have tried.
Personally I like suppleness and flexibility from the off. Over the years from the brands I've tried on I've found at the upper end (for me) Blank Bats and Salix have been superb, in the mid range I really like SS and SF stuff.
I also tried on the B&S stuff Jake at Vitas had in and that was pretty good.
Overall, if I was watching the pennies, I would say you cannot go wrong with anything SS made.
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Worth checking out the Red Ink kit in the section. Traditional pads and split finger gloves without any garish in your face colours.
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Haha - in the shameless plug category, Red Ink's stuff looks cracking, but I've never tried it on, so it will forever stay shrouded in mystery!
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http://www.aswanicricket.co.uk/gunn--moore-original-batting-pads-and-gloves-bundle-9327-p.asp (http://www.aswanicricket.co.uk/gunn--moore-original-batting-pads-and-gloves-bundle-9327-p.asp)
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My mates blank bats gloves lasted 1 net.
The pads are superb though!
B3 are up there. Gm originals too. Both fine sets I've used in the last two years.
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Haha - in the shameless plug category, Red Ink's stuff looks cracking, but I've never tried it on, so it will forever stay shrouded in mystery!
that will just have to change wont it! better get ordering yourself a pair. wouldnt want you wondering too much and missing out
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I am using Newbery softs currently and they are very comfy - You'll find the vast majority of pads out there are very similar. You'll end up judging the pads purely on the aesthetics.
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I've recently been converted to the sausage finger...not like that...
I most recently used a set of Kook K1000s and thought they were amazing, but recently bought a set of SS LEs (the blue sausage ones). I have to say, I was stunned as to how comfortable they were. Maybe not as flexible as the kooks but still pretty good. really a big fan now.
As for pads, I love the look of Newbery's kit (i have a set of Thruxtons) but would, in an ideal world, go for Salix every time. I guess that puts me in the traditional camp!
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I am using Newbery softs currently and they are very comfy - You'll find the vast majority of pads out there are very similar. You'll end up judging the pads purely on the aesthetics.
Comfy they are, but do you find the pads heavy? I've sold my SPS pads purely on weight.
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Comfy they are, but do you find the pads heavy? I've sold my SPS pads purely on weight.
I use the TT pads and I find them quite light on the legs. I tried the SPS but found them to be heavier. But you do have a good level of padding because of it.
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I'm a Gray Nichols whore and I prefer split fingers with no garish colours. That puts me with the Legends. I currently have the pads and I'm saving my pennies for the gloves.
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Being an old fogey :) I prefer the more traditional pads and sausage-finger gloves. I recently (i.e. last week), plumped for a matching set of pads and gloves from Dean at Vulcan (2013 models). Netted in them the once and have to say, they're comfortable, reasonably light and IMO look nice.
Last couple of seasons were H4L sausage gloves and Willoxstix pads; again light and comfortable, but the Vulcan gear looks stunning (to me!)
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My Salix softs are lovely, pricey but very comfortable and feel they are made from very high quality materials.
Hard to evaluate what best really means. What sort of budget do you have?
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Bradbury Players pads and gloves are probably my favourite looking!
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After buying GN Legend pads and E41 gloves I'd say this combo, or the X181 gloves, however after subsequently seeing the new B&S softs, I don't think they can be beaten for quality vs price. Speak to Vitas on here, I know they rate them highly.
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Personally I don't think you can go wrong with kookaburra softs...they're top knotch!
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regarding pads I use the Uzi Green Mamba originals and can't fault them. When I bought them they only did the matching gloves in sausage style which I don't really favour. I'll be interested to see what their new softs are like.
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regarding pads I use the Uzi Green Mamba originals and can't fault them. When I bought them they only did the matching gloves in sausage style which I don't really favour. I'll be interested to see what their new softs are like.
will post photos tomorrow, hopefully arriving by the end of the week
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Simple mate for me 2 options and I have a lot of softs.
Salix softs from any price point including the HH gear is superb
If not GN oblivion test same quality and looks as legends but softer and GN X181 gloves are simply amazing the softest gloves I have ever worn.
Actually the B&S gear is really good as well.
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Slightly off a tangent
Please can i have a look behind the knee cup of the Salix and HH softs please.
I too have had lots of softs more than most and there a set i have not looked behind but found some interesting things ref Pads and vulnerable areas and lack of protection there.
Some of the most expensive pads do not have the best protection.
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I'd always say the Puma stuff. Top protection, lightweight and extremely comfy. The 2014 range is less gordy too so that's good.
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For me SS TON or SG softs are the best in the market especially when you compare their softs with others on the same price basis
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The puma stuff, GM stuff and I thought the B3 stuff I tried was good. I have two pairs of GM split finger modern gloves. Love them.
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For me I have gone with the affinity pads and gloves people say they very similar to the mandh but their is more protection on the affinity pads as they have a built-in shin pad witch is very nice indeed .but if on a budget the sf sapphire pads and gloves cost under 40 pounds my friend had a set off sg test pads and gloves and they see very good as well :)
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If I wasn't strapped for cash I quite like the look of the Vanquish softs, big fan of the blue and white colouring they have. Couldn't give you a clue as to quality though. All in all a fairly pointless post. Apologies.
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I got lucky with my net kit this year picked up some recoil 900 pads off sports direct for under 30 notes and there really really good, plus also added some 5 star oblivion e41 gloves sausage finger style really lightweight and very flexible gloves, would recommend both of these.
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I suppose the question boils down to what do you look for in a pad. Do you mind sacrificing style and protection for a lightweight pad? Or are you wanting to sacrifice weight for a traditional weight that is nice on the eye and is very well protected?
As said on here the SS embossed pads are really really good quality, as well as most top end kookaburra and GM pads. To be honest though it's like everything, you get what you pay for....but there is some bargains to be had
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Wow...thanks for all the feedback. I was hoping by doing this it'd make my rescission easier, but it seems to have thrown up options I didn't even consider.
I've gone away and had a look and these are what's taking my fancy. Remembering I'm wanting the pads and gloves to match and not be a mix.
In no particular order.
GN legends/test
Newberry SPS 1
Affinity/Ayrtek (used a pair of Ayrteks this season and liked)
bb trad pads ,modern gloves
Salix pod players
AJK
Puma platinum 6000
Red ink le/pyro pads, pyro gloves
Kook kahunas
H4L NV pro
Aldred
I love the look of the b3 pads but really not sold on the gloves.
Think I'm going to find it hard to narrow these down.
I'm in a fortunate position as I'm in Aus my season is over, however I'm back in the UK for 2 weeks in September. I'm planning on purchasing at that time, perfectly timed for end of UK season sales and start of Aus season.
Means I've only got 6 months to decide!
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Wow...thanks for all the feedback. I was hoping by doing this it'd make my rescission easier, but it seems to have thrown up options I didn't even consider.
One would think that asking a question on this forum about something makes it easier for them to decide but it's actually the opposite. So many options from so many top class makers. Never easy my friend!
Oh, and I love the SS Gladiator gloves.
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If you are here at that time of year and taking back to Aus, then I'd suggest a brand that is difficult to get hold of over there, probably one of the sponsors.
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Wow...thanks for all the feedback. I was hoping by doing this it'd make my rescission easier, but it seems to have thrown up options I didn't even consider.
I've gone away and had a look and these are what's taking my fancy. Remembering I'm wanting the pads and gloves to match and not be a mix.
In no particular order.
GN legends/test
Newberry SPS 1
Affinity/Ayrtek (used a pair of Ayrteks this season and liked)
bb trad pads ,modern gloves
Salix pod players
AJK
Puma platinum 6000
Red ink le/pyro pads, pyro gloves
Kook kahunas
H4L NV pro
Aldred
I love the look of the b3 pads but really not sold on the gloves.
Think I'm going to find it hard to narrow these down.
I'm in a fortunate position as I'm in Aus my season is over, however I'm back in the UK for 2 weeks in September. I'm planning on purchasing at that time, perfectly timed for end of UK season sales and start of Aus season
Means I've only got 6 months to decide!
B3 pads are more protective than most of the pads shown what your after(Look in the vulnerable area just under the knee if you own the pads tell me where the bolster finishes if you don't believe me.)
Gloves are good too there very well protected and light both models but there some great products on the market.
I have been lets say pad stalking and doing various bits of research on pads including taking some apart.
Like many have said depends what you want you can get pads that look the dogs and feel the dogs but protect very little or get pads that are designed to protect.
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B3 pads are more protective than most of the pads shown what your after(Look in the vulnerable area just under the knee if you own the pads tell me where the bolster finishes if you don't believe me.)
Gloves are good too there very well protected and light both models but there some great products on the market.
I have been lets say pad stalking and doing various bits of research on pads including taking some apart.
Like many have said depends what you want you can get pads that look the dogs and feel the dogs but protect very little or get pads that are designed to protect.
Cheers for the info. Seems as tho you've been doing some serious nerding up on pads!
So let's say I want the pads that look the dogs, feel the dogs and protect...what would your pick be? (If money was no issue)
Looking around I really like the look of the b3 pads, I'd say they are my number 1 pick, but I'm just not convinced by the gloves. The ones on their website anyway. However I am aware they are bringing new softs out for 2014. Would love to have a look or see some reviews.
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I have the both the new and old gloves mate there very good I liked the sausage. New version and also the new splits .
I was always sceptical about the gloves until Russell a man with 20 years experiance showed me the actual design protection he out ino it.
Things like the vunrable areas and added protection .
B3 pads look traditional but there underlying protection is outstanding and there my pad if choice.
I know of other pads which are decent too but my advice is check behind the knee bolster and see where te bolter extends to.
Look at side wing protection as well and that form or plastazote.
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I have the both the new and old gloves mate there very good I liked the sausage. New version and also the new splits .
I was always sceptical about the gloves until Russell a man with 20 years experiance showed me the actual design protection he out ino it.
Things like the vunrable areas and added protection .
B3 pads look traditional but there underlying protection is outstanding and there my pad if choice.
I know of other pads which are decent too but my advice is check behind the knee bolster and see where te bolter extends to.
Look at side wing protection as well and that form or plastazote.
I don't like sausage gloves. Do you have any pics or links to the new split gloves? I have see a video on YouTube from b3 about the split gloves but it's not great.
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B3 Split Foam Cricket Glove 2014 range (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5frJt-QJ74k#ws)
Quick glove review - traditional 2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyMY2MVEGV0#)
thought i would show you the B3 gloves for the season i even get a mention in the 2nd video