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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: mike1989 on May 06, 2014, 10:39:02 AM

Title: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: mike1989 on May 06, 2014, 10:39:02 AM

Since coming back to cricket, this is my fourth season back, I've used two different sets of batting pads. For my first few seasons I used a set of GM 808 batting pads which were a nice and quite compact. I then replaced these with a set of Slazenger ultimate batting pads that were reduced to about twenty quid at Sports Direct. Silly boy!

The pads fit 'ok', but due to my height [or lack of], I'm finding the pads too bulky. So I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for batting pads in a small men's size, or any that are more compact? Are Indian men size worth considering?

I'm about 5'7.

Thanks


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Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: cricketfan6969 on May 06, 2014, 10:42:19 AM

Ever thought of the SS TON millennium pads?

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: cricketfan6969 on May 06, 2014, 10:44:32 AM

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=25405.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=25405.0)

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: The Palmist on May 06, 2014, 10:48:34 AM

I have a couple of inches over you and I find youth pads from M&H quite a decent fit.

GM Youth is worth a shot.

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: mike1989 on May 06, 2014, 11:00:21 AM

Thanks. Will take a look at the SS ones.

Which M&H ones do you use?


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Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on May 06, 2014, 11:13:11 AM

GM 808 this year are marketed as compact fit.

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: MD2812 on May 06, 2014, 11:28:41 AM

B3 pads were a really good fit for me one net session who is 5'8/5'9.

I'm using blank bat pads this season and they're the best pads i've ever owned.

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: GDP1964 on May 06, 2014, 12:04:44 PM

I had 2 pairs of small men's L/E pads made one  for me the other is available contact anyone of my retailers
Regards
B&S

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: The Palmist on May 06, 2014, 12:52:09 PM

Quote from: mike1989 on May 06, 2014, 11:00:21 AM

Thanks. Will take a look at the SS ones.

Which M&H ones do you use?


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M&H Alpha

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: Uzi Sports on May 06, 2014, 01:01:50 PM

Quote from: mike1989 on May 06, 2014, 10:39:02 AM

Since coming back to cricket, this is my fourth season back, I've used two different sets of batting pads. For my first few seasons I used a set of GM 808 batting pads which were a nice and quite compact. I then replaced these with a set of Slazenger ultimate batting pads that were reduced to about twenty quid at Sports Direct. Silly boy!

The pads fit 'ok', but due to my height [or lack of], I'm finding the pads too bulky. So I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for batting pads in a small men's size, or any that are more compact? Are Indian men size worth considering?

I'm about 5'7.

Thanks


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we have BAS Small Men Pads
http://uzisports.com/cricket-pas-seniors/bas-senior-pads?product_id=518 (http://uzisports.com/cricket-pas-seniors/bas-senior-pads?product_id=518)

Regards

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: Mattsky on May 06, 2014, 07:22:31 PM

At 5' 7", I was having the same dilemma. I eventually plumped for a pair of Puma Platinum Elite 5000 in Youth size. Brilliant fit, lightweight, great protection, and they look classy. See my 'Retro or modern' post in this forum.

Title: Re: Recommendations for small men's/compact batting pads?
Post by: cooter on May 07, 2014, 09:17:56 AM

ss ton millenium's or bulldog pads, both of which have great protection and really compact. i'm 5' 9" and they fit perfect!!