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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: MrCricket321 on March 29, 2015, 08:09:13 PM
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Which batting pads have you used which one had the best protection, which one was the lightest, which one was the most comfortable?
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Gm rsb are lightest and most comfortable.
NB tc1260 are most protection (but mainly cos there the only top end pad I've ever used/bought)
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Love my new SS test opener, good fit, light and good protection. Oh and as good as other pads at double the price.
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I'm currently using a pair of SS Test Opener whiteouts, they're nice and comfy and have more protection than I'll ever need!
The lightest pair I've owned were a pair of SS Platino, the protection wasn't awful either so may be worth considering if you're on a budget.
Honourable mentions for decent protection and comfort go to:
GN Powerbow (circa 2005 I think)
Ayrtek
GM Original Limited edition
Online Stockist blank pads (they were small men's size which may be a deal breaker)
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For me without doubt Puma iridium 6000fxt, 2 straps. Biggest mistake I made selling these.
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Newbery thruxton all the way
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i love the puma calibre 4000 i had last year but the strap wore out.
replaced them with puma evospeed 5000, the australian version and so far they are miles better. fit tighter, better protection and feel lighter
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Got a pair of VKS ultralights recently and you would hardly know they are there, and not felt any impacts so far, but haven't tested against real pace yet
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For weight I would have to go for the ballistic 6000 fxt of yesteryear. For comfort and protection my gn legend ones
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Currently using blank bats limited edition. Highly recommend.
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Again , Aero P1 .
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SS Test Opener & Morrant
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Anyone used Adidas adipower batting pads?
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Itias Exo were very good until they fell apart.
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SS Test Opener
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Gray nicolls legends for me
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Surprised to see Thruxton been mentioned. I have a pair and though they look good and offer good protection they are very very bulky. I prefer light pads and using SG Maxilite which are atleast 40% lighter than Thruxton offer great protection and never felt a thing while running or being hit.
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SS test opener or Salix Pod one both super comfy, great protection and fairly light weight
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Gray-Nicolls Powerbow Test circa 2008/9. Amazing pads!
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Top of the line Puma
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GM Le's, lasted me 3 seasons, my pair before that did me 5..
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2012 (Maybe 2011?) Kahuna K1000s, were top of the range back then, and still going strong! Tried other pads, but none fit quite as nicely or protect as well. They're not the lightest, but I can have a tendency to miss full tosses at my legs, so best to have top protection. Had Ice Sub Zeros before that, which fit even better from memory, but the issue was that the straps were just far too long!
I've tried some very light pads, (<700g each) and they just didn't feel right. Most are too bulky. I'd be interested to try out the Aero ones though, they don't look amazing, but function wise, they definitely offer something pretty unique and very practical on paper. :)
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Any one knows who makes softs for puma?
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2012 (Maybe 2011?) Kahuna K1000s, were top of the range back then, and still going strong! Tried other pads, but none fit quite as nicely or protect as well. They're not the lightest, but I can have a tendency to miss full tosses at my legs, so best to have top protection. Had Ice Sub Zeros before that, which fit even better from memory, but the issue was that the straps were just far too long!
I've tried some very light pads, (<700g each) and they just didn't feel right. Most are too bulky. I'd be interested to try out the Aero ones though, they don't look amazing, but function wise, they definitely offer something pretty unique and very practical on paper. :)
Agree with you on the Ice Sub Zero pads. They were so comfy but the straps were monstrous!
GM OLE's are up there on protection but not the softest on the legs
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Agree with you on the Ice Sub Zero pads. They were so comfy but the straps were monstrous!
GM OLE's are up there on protection but not the softest on the legs
I had the ice Sub zero's and moved to the two years ago GM OLE's - both are excellent mums and dads - I suspect they are made in a similar place.
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Gray Nicolls foam Powerbow 500 due to there lightness.
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Anyone used Adidas adipower batting pads?
I've got some at the moment, good protection, very good quality with padded straps. Only thing I don't like is that they still squeak even after a seasons use.
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Boom Boom Signature. Lightweight, two straps which is handy for my little legs.
Good level of protection seems counterproductive though. If it hurt slightly more getting hit on the pads, I might learn to get the bat in the way instead and avoid all those LBWs.
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I had some Woodworm pads which were really comfy, got H4L for this season and the protection is top notch, haven't used them much yet though so not sure if they'll be as comfy yet!
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I would say, SS Test Opener. I have used the older version these pads. they are comfortable and well built. I am 6 ft, felt OK with the size. Unfortunately straps broke couple of years back and have been using my spare SG Test Pads. but I would rate SS test Opener a notch above the SG. The one Walkingwicket has are they latest ones I guess and trying to get them but don't see them anywhere.
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I would say, SS Test Opener. I have used the older version these pads. they are comfortable and well built. I am 6 ft, felt OK with the size. Unfortunately straps broke couple of years back and have been using my spare SG Test Pads. but I would rate SS test Opener a notch above the SG. The one Walkingwicket has are they latest ones I guess and trying to get them but don't see them anywhere.
online stockist has them
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online stockist has them
Or wait till my sale topics approved.... Haha
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online stockist has them
Yes ProCricketer1982, Online stockist have them, but once I saw Dave from B3 posting about the all white ones, I was exclusively looking for them.... Guess I found them .... ;)
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Kookaburra rogue 850
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I would say, SS Test Opener. I have used the older version these pads. they are comfortable and well built. I am 6 ft, felt OK with the size. Unfortunately straps broke couple of years back and have been using my spare SG Test Pads. but I would rate SS test Opener a notch above the SG. The one Walkingwicket has are they latest ones I guess and trying to get them but don't see them anywhere.
I think the ones I have are a couple of seasons old now mate, the newer ones have a different SS logo by the knee (going by whats available on ebay anyway!)
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Or wait till my sale topics approved.... Haha
Intriguing ;)
You need to lean on the short round one to get it moved on!
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and the search continues....... :(
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I think the ones I have are a couple of seasons old now mate, the newer ones have a different SS logo by the knee (going by whats available on ebay anyway!)
I hope the new ones are still as good as the one's you have. If I don't find them this month, I might go with BAS player edition pads, they look good too. All the Kook's, GM's and GN's are really expensive here in USA. so, have to settle down with Asian brands(Nothing wrong with them though).
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I've just PM'd you pal :)
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I was able to compare some GM Original LE players pads to the standard GM Original LE's. They looked to be the same year/pattern.
The sponsored players pads each weigh 50 grams less, offer more protection yet are not noticeably more bulky than the standard OLE's.
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Gray Nicolls Legend.
Australian ones seem to built with more research and better material.
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Gray Nics Legend obviously ;)
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I've only ever had one pair of pads that i'm still using today, a pair of GM Duelist Selects youth size that I got when I was 14. I'm 21 now and they're still (somehow) going strong, they've out lasted 2 bats, the gloves I got with them and a helmet so far.
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Has anyone got or used the new SF Triumph pads, they look decent and good value at the same time?
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Yes, I have both the pads and golves
Would highly recommend them, the protection is top notch and there is a real quality feel about them.
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slazenger v500 ultimate circa 1995
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Yes, I have both the pads and golves
Would highly recommend them, the protection is top notch and there is a real quality feel about them.
The sf ones are you referring to @peristocle ?
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the BAS players ones are amazing. £60 , amazing protection, lightweight , understated
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Yep, I am referring to the pads and pittards palm gloves
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Lot's of Gray Nic's Legend's shouts on here. Mine certainly win the award for squeakiest, which irritates me enough to negate much of the comfort, lightness and protection.
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Maybe it's your shoes?
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I thought that, but I've lent them to a couple of others with various shoes and they squeak too. I just bought some legend keeping pads and they squeak too!
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I thought that, but I've lent them to a couple of others with various shoes and they squeak too. I just bought some legend keeping pads and they squeak too!
Maybe try some leather conditioner?
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just got SS Matrix ...looks good but have to get used to:)
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Can't say I've ever had a bad pair of pads nor ones that have stood out heads and shoulders above others. Maybe I'm just not picky enough or am lucky that the standard sizes fit well.
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Got a pair of VKS ultralights recently and you would hardly know they are there, and not felt any impacts so far, but haven't tested against real pace yet
Same here. One and a half seasons of cricket 2 x week and going strong. Have got a bruise thru my p2 thigh pad but nothing really felt thru the leg guards. Very light. Clean well. It'd be good if VKS did a matching set of sausage finger that weren't garish...
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just got SS Matrix ...looks good but have to get used to:)
Are they better than SS Test Opener?
Where did you buy them please mate
I think they'll be my next pads
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I would say legends - they ooze quality and class, closely followed by newbery sps(only cane pads Ive liked) with the gm maxi original in third, like the foam pads and the knee rolls being vertical rather than horizontal.
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Ayrtek Elite Youth - superb for those of us short in the shin - perfect fit with knee located correctly in the knee cup. Light with excellent protection. Their Premier ones are very similar, I chose the Elite because I preferred the colour. Worth searching out if you are swamped by full size pads.
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GN Powerbow Test from circa 2005.
They were heavy but the best fitting pads I had in a long time due to chronic Hobbititis
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Another vote for the ss test opener, so light and great protection.
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SG Test batting Pads
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Aero or Morrants any day
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SS Test opener & OLS custom blank pads. Both are excellent, but SS Test Opener is the preferred one.
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Ayrtek Premier are the best pads I've used. Lightweight, loads of protection and very comfortable. Great value for money.
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The ss test opener pads from OLS, are the mens sizes true to size or are they more like england small mens. I prefer a smaller size
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im really pleased with my newbery county test batting pads; its light & its has that snug fit to it which i prefer..
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No complaints with my B&S LE pads. Got them at a good price too. I see too many pads with overly long straps. That is just poor design.
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No complaints with my B&S LE pads. Got them at a good price too. I see too many pads with overly long straps. That is just poor design.
But then they're perfect for the lads with massive legs... We might think short straps is a poor design, at least with long straps you can fold them back on themselves
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No complaints with my B&S LE pads. Got them at a good price too. I see too many pads with overly long straps. That is just poor design.
Get down the gym & don't skip leg day!
Or get fat, then the straps aren't too long ;)
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Some find the Puma pads too bulky, but I've found them to be the best I've ever tried. Excellent protection, lightweight and easy to run in.
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Some find the Puma pads too bulky, but I've found them to be the best I've ever tried. Excellent protection, lightweight and easy to run in.
Second you on that one.
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Hell4Leather NV pads that I've been using this season have been the best I've ever used I think, not the lightest but great protection and very comfortable although even after a season they won't stop squeaking against my bloody boots haha :D
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Kookaburra kahuna players, different gravy.
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i've only used two sets but the Warsop peerless (i think that's their name) set I use are very comfy
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SG RSD SUPALITE batting pads.
Very comfortable, and good value for money.
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GM 909s from this season.
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SG RSD SUPALITE batting pads.
Very comfortable, and good value for money.
How'd you find the quality of padding/protection? I must've had a dud pair - they felt as thin as cardboard. Then again, I used to own Pumas which could've withstood a cannon shot at point blank range!
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How'd you find the quality of padding/protection? I must've had a dud pair - they felt as thin as cardboard. Then again, I used to own Pumas which could've withstood a cannon shot at point blank range!
I have just completed one year with the pads and found no issues so far.
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I had a pair of Easton pads in the late 90's which were mustard! Better than any GN I've had.
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I'm using the Hit's Hard stuff. I know the gloves aren't to everyone's taste (although the newer ones are more subtle), but they are fabulous. You really don't know you've got them on, and they're pretty compact.
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SS Test Opener it is
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I have a pair of pads from Dean at Vulcan; they're light, compact and excellent quality, can't be faulted, easily the best pads I've owned. Gloves are pretty nice too (love the old school sausage style!)
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I have used a couple of top of the range Kookaburra pairs which were top of my fave list.
But now use AJK pads which I love! They are very understated and yet look and feel classy and absolute quality!
More protection than The Whitehouse! And soooooooo comfortable to wear too!
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I have found uzi sports pad to be the best that I have used very good quality and are nice and light and protection levels are very good indeed
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Newbery sps1
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Funnily enough I have found my readers pads of many a yesteryear to be the most comfortable even compared to my most recent Kook players