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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: Rowan on December 13, 2014, 01:51:45 PM
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Anyone noticed Kohli's pads on the Australian tour?, they have buckles on them instead of straps.
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assuming this would be a comfort thing?, any other reasons?
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Surely Kohli could get the strap length customised/shortened.....if only he was a CBFer he would be stressing about these things.
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Surely Kohli could get the strap length customised/shortened .
As its a buckle he could take the scissors to the straps himself and put new holes in there if required!
Easier than trying to shorten Velcro straps
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They may be Jame's prototype new Bucklexxxx -PoronBoronSmoothtekJelli Pads.
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Why buckles I wonder.
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Next test he needs to be in those original green rubber spiked gloves with no elastic in the wrist #oldschool
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His gear looks lot like the legend who used to bat at number 4. Even the helmet looks like what SRT used.
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^ could they be the hand-me-down from the legend himself?
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Trying to impersonate SRT I think...
Not many characters in world cricket annoy me from thousands of miles away but he manages it!
The lad can sure bat but acts like such a c**k.
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Part of his new Aussie kit.
He is using the buckled pads for as tight as possible fit.
Also using 2.7 bats rather than 2.9 for current series.
His gloves are a bit tighter as well with new pittards palms (was using calf before)- as always a few people claim to be making his gloves.
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I remember wearing the old strap pads 20 years ago in junior cricket. Possibly the most uncomfortable gear I've ever experienced. I have no idea how Kohli gets on with these pads for hours at a time in a test match.
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The pads themselves remind me of the original GN Test Opener
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As IQ states, taken from sportsbetting.org.in:
Virat Kohli plans of using lighter bats and leg guards to tackle the Australian bowlers. The 26 year old cricketer is preparing to face the additional pace and bounce wearing traditional leg guards which have steel buckles to ensure a better grip. As much as 10 bats would be carried by the player out of which six are new. These new pieces are customized by shifting the sweet spot at the centre. The four match test series begins with the 1st test in Brisbane on 4th December.
The young cricketer would be using specifically designed batting gloves for a firm grip on thin bat handles. It helps him play the blistering cover drives that rank him among the most intimidating batsmen in world cricket. He last played in Australia in the year 2011-12. Over the course of four test matches that he played, the right hander scored a total 300 runs including a century at Adelaide.
Kohli aims to perform better in this test series. His new bats are manufactured up of high quality English willow. These are about 15 grams lighter compared to the ones he is using in the current ODI series. It was disclosed by vice president of Cornerstone Sports and Entertainment Private Limited, Aneesh Gautam. This is the same company which manages the cricketer. He is working with the player for three years, expressed Gautam during his interaction with Mail Today.
Gautam has been managing the players’ gear for almost 20 years. He said that Virat is looking for lighter bats that give good pick up. The willow was selected by Gautam himself from a Meerut factory. While playing in his country or other Asian destinations, the sweet spot lies in the bottom part which is heavier. For the upcoming Australia tour, the sweet spot is shifted to slightly higher portion. This is due to the ball climbing a bit higher owing to the bounce in pitches, expressed Gautam. He added that Kohli would be seeing these bats after the ODI series.
According to Gautam, he has arranged for eight bats for Kohli out of which the stand in captain would take five to six pieces. He would also take three of his previous bats presently used by the player. The remaining ones would be with Gautam as a back-up, expressed the vice president of the company. The traditional pad with buckles would be tried out by Kohli in the current ODI series.
Gautam explained the reasons of why these old fashioned pads are being preferred by Kohli. According to him, they give a stronger grip and hardly shift to cause discomfort to the batsman wearing them. These are long lasting to be able to survive four to five series and Kohli feels comfortable by wearing them. He would be using these pads for the first time in test games, expressed Aneesh Gautam. Kohli would be also wearing customized gloves with modifications in the palm region, leather and finger protections.
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His gear looks lot like the legend who used to bat at number 4. Even the helmet looks like what SRT used.
SRT did use the same forma helmets which Kohli was wearing..
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Can you even buy buckle pads nowadays?! Not that anyone who remembers wearing them would want to, I recall the top straps almost slicing your legs in half...
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Not many characters in world cricket annoy me from thousands of miles away but he manages it!
Even more so than Sreesanth?
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Can you even buy buckle pads nowadays?! Not that anyone who remembers wearing them would want to, I recall the top straps almost slicing your legs in half...
I can remember (years ago) when I was at school and they announced cricket team trials on the day.
As my parents were at work they couldn't drop my kit to me, so I had to use the schools bag.
The pads had buckles and weighed a ton, literally the most uncomfortable thing I've even worn as the fit was either too loose and flappy or too tight!
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Two hundreds in a test against Aussies so must be working for him, all the best to him. I agree he comes across as a bit arrogant but he backs himself up with runs and skills so fair play to him.
Teams from sub continent have been bullied/mistreated [exaggerating a bit here] in the past by Aussies, English, SA so it is good to see that the young Indians are not prepared to put up with any carp and can give as good as they get.
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I can remember (years ago) when I was at school and they announced cricket team trials on the day.
As my parents were at work they couldn't drop my kit to me, so I had to use the schools bag.
The pads had buckles and weighed a ton, literally the most uncomfortable thing I've even worn as the fit was either too loose and flappy or too tight!
Exactly that! The top hat would flap about and the straps were effectively razor wire with buckles - you have to have experienced it to appreciate just how comfortable pads are nowadays. My first pair of velcro strap pads were a pair of DFs with the removable front leg thigh pad. They were like a gift from the Gods!
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Whatever happened to the velcro'd in top hats for the leading leg?
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Whatever happened to the velcro'd in top hats for the leading leg?
I think a pair of Puma pads a teammate had still had that not too long ago (they were stormtrooper pads) but that's the only time I've seen it recently.
A few of the "old guard" still have that on their old pads (but none have buckles!)
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I'am sure my old df magnum pads used to have that
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I'am sure my old df magnum pads used to have that
I had a pair of Fearnley '405' pads with the velcro leading leg top hat insert. 405 after Hick's 405* knock back in 1988 I seem to recall. First pair of velcro strapped pads I owned; and they felt like nirvana compared to leather straps and buckles prior to those! I thought I was the bees-knees with those on and my DF Magnum bat!
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Virat's pads look modern. Could they be custom-made pads just for him? Also, it seems that they're very snug. He could've used Aero or the new Moon Walker pads if he wanted a snug fit.
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He could've used the new Moon Walker pads if he wanted a snug fit.
Yeah, if he wanted to look like a right plonker!
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^ You'd pooh pooh a modern looking helmet that could save lives. That attitude is what's keeping cricket behind other sports. Outdated helmets, out dated pads....sheesh.
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^ You'd pooh pooh a modern looking helmet that could save lives. That attitude is what's keeping cricket behind other sports. Outdated helmets, out dated pads....sheesh.
You can hardly compare pads to helmets.
Helmets protect your head, and although they may look funky sometimes, the design will (as you said) potentially save lives.
Pads cover your legs which, last time I checked, are not such a high risk area to get hit as your head. The new style pads will look ridiculous and not offer any significant improvement on a less plonkerish looking traditional pair.
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Yes, you are right. But that is a general attitude towards gear that does not conform to conventional look. Or style.
Aero P1 pads are the lightest and thinnest pad (in terms of profile) that I've ever used. So much easier to run and they are better than traditional shaped pads in every way. But you know why people don't wear them? They look funny.
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Even more so than Sreesanth?
Sreesanth was alway good value for a laugh though.
Kohli is arrogant and annoying, Sreesanth was balmy and a bit dippy.
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^ You'd pooh pooh a modern looking helmet that could save lives. That attitude is what's keeping cricket behind other sports. Outdated helmets, out dated pads....sheesh.
Nope, wrong again i'm afraid. I love the look of the Ayrtek, and the new Masuri is slowly growing on me. Most pads offer more than adequate protection, and these days most pads are reasonably light, hence the only differentiating factor for most people is how they look.
Whilst it's not a fashion parade, no one wants to look a spaceman on the village green....sheesh.
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Aero P1 pads are the lightest and thinnest pad (in terms of profile) that I've ever used. So much easier to run and they are better than traditional shaped pads in every way.
I agree I have a pair of P1 and now Morrants, both a bit unconventional looking but much more practical than the traditional ones.
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Can you even buy buckle pads nowadays?! Not that anyone who remembers wearing them would want to, I recall the top straps almost slicing your legs in half...
Sorry to revive this old thread mate - Yes, you can still get them from Morrant's signature ultralite pads (the very same pad that Sachin used). IF you want something very old school, check out at Stretton Fox's website for a twist ;)
Cheers