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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: dannyhall04 on December 27, 2015, 11:35:34 AM
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Morning chaps. Just a quick one about lightweight pads; thinking of investing as my GM 808s have seen better days.
Looked at Morrant, but they're a bit pricey - are there decent alternatives out there? Anyone had any to recommend?
Cheers :)
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New B&S pads are very light
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Pretty much everything Puma do is pretty light, usually can get decent prices on them as well. Last two pairs I've had have been quality, solid and light and I think comfier than cane pads.
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Spartan MC pads are supposed to be light aren't they?
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Morning chaps. Just a quick one about lightweight pads; thinking of investing as my GM 808s have seen better days.
Looked at Morrant, but they're a bit pricey - are there decent alternatives out there? Anyone had any to recommend?
Cheers :)
try these
http://uzisports.com/cricket-pas-seniors/senior-cricket-pads-uzi?product_id=1199 (http://uzisports.com/cricket-pas-seniors/senior-cricket-pads-uzi?product_id=1199)
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I guess it depends if you want light pads that look terrible or look good?
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New B&S pads are very light
Whats the weight mate
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Light for me in around 500 gm per pad or thereabouts
Aero morrants aswanizerog are worth checking
Used aero and morrants and both worth the extra money
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Spartan MC pads are supposed to be light aren't they?
Which ones? I've got the Ltd Ed ones and they aren't super light.
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Which ones? I've got the Ltd Ed ones and they aren't super light.
2000 I think? Not that I've used them, mind.
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892 grams 1.15 lb
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I am looking too and giving serious consideration to the SF ones I saw posted on here.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36656.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36656.0)
76 quid for pads and matching gloves shipped......... Mate trying to put me off but keep being drawn back!!
In addition to this if someone had pads half a season and the split at the fastener would you send them back or put down to usage?
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500 grams is extremely light nearly half the weight of ours and ours are light
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I guess it depends if you want light pads that look terrible or look good?
Don't think I've ever seen a pair of 'terrible' looking pads!
Anyone tried Sg Litevate?
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All down to opinion I guess. I have a pair of Aeros.... nice light pads but a touch on the ugly side I think. Matter of fact, most non-cane pads look ugly, except for the Bopara RSB pads :D
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I have KG Clifford pads which are exactly the same as the Morrant versions Tendulkar wears. Extremely light but these were gifted to me from India.
However @VKS have Superlite II which way a touch over 600g and look stunning.
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I have some maverick f1 elites.
Just over 600 grams. And top protection. Cracking pads
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I am looking too and giving serious consideration to the SF ones I saw posted on here.
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36656.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36656.0[/url])
76 quid for pads and matching gloves shipped......... Mate trying to put me off but keep being drawn back!!
In addition to this if someone had pads half a season and the split at the fastener would you send them back or put down to usage?
Id return them to the retailer and see what they can do
My Bewbery Kudos pads split right in the middle last year after half a season, and @itsjustcricket managed to replace them free
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500 grams is extremely light nearly half the weight of ours and ours are light
Do you know how much the average club level pads weigh...I would have guessed between 950g to 1250g
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I wear men's small Aero P1 leg guards and I believe they are the lightest pads in the market right now.
Left leg guard weight: 483 grams
Rigth leg guard weight: 270 grams (right leg guard is slighly smaller for the right handed bastsman)
Aero also makes thigh guards called "Stripper" which complement the shape of the pads. They are also a very good product.
I also own Morrants and each pad weigh 539 grams each.
I have been using my Aeros for over 4 seasons and they are still going strong. They are very light and make running between the wicket very easy.
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SF pads & Gloves well Recommended.
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Morrant batting pads are extremely light weight. I haven't measured them but around 500 grams seems about right. These are moulded pads which might take sometime to get used to. However i like the 2 strap design and after a while i found the three strap design a bit queasy behind my knees. I would strongly recommend Morrant batting pads ...
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http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36452.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36452.0)
VKS super light II gloves and pads look like an option, SS made; I had the old ones and about 600g per pad, well protected for 70mph bowling, you can run well, and have lasted about 3 seasons of cricket and weekly nets and going strong.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30194.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30194.0)
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I have some maverick f1 elites.
Just over 600 grams. And top protection. Cracking pads
Agree with Chris, i got a pair of these around Christmas last year and was really impressed with how light they were, had to send them back though as they were a bit small
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Narrowed it down to a choice of four (well, three really)...
http://www.vks.com/end-of-season-sale/ss-ton-professional-batting-legguards.htm (http://www.vks.com/end-of-season-sale/ss-ton-professional-batting-legguards.htm)
http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-ii-batting-legguards.htm (http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-ii-batting-legguards.htm)
http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-batting-legguards.htm (http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-batting-legguards.htm)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201491176334?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201491176334?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Anyone have any experience with any of these? And what's the difference between Superlite and II, @VKS?
Cheers!
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Narrowed it down to a choice of four (well, three really)...
[url]http://www.vks.com/end-of-season-sale/ss-ton-professional-batting-legguards.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.vks.com/end-of-season-sale/ss-ton-professional-batting-legguards.htm[/url])
[url]http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-ii-batting-legguards.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-ii-batting-legguards.htm[/url])
[url]http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-batting-legguards.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads/vks-batting-pads/vks-superlite-batting-legguards.htm[/url])
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201491176334?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201491176334?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url])
Anyone have any experience with any of these? And what's the difference between Superlite and II, @VKS?
Cheers!
The Superlite II has been completely redesigned to give a slightly more traditional look. We have also improved the flexibly and protection levels.
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How's the weight?
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How's the weight?
It tells you in the description, 621 grams
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I meant in relation to the others :D
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I meant in relation to the others :D
I think they are all pretty much same weight around 620-650g.
Couldn't comment on the SG pads but SS make VKS pads, and the SS pads in your link above look very similar to the original VKS superlight (642g according to Vinay's post in the link below). I'd be surprised if their weight is significantly different.
Meanwhile going by VKS' description, the Superlight II are again about the same weight as the original ones at 621g on this video.
https://youtu.be/_MrMaFRI6Ek (https://youtu.be/_MrMaFRI6Ek)
In the VKS section there is a review of the original superlights and VKS gives the weights of his then models.
These are all going to be light.
I don't think you'll feel 30g or so difference per pad. Fit would be just as important I think but the first 3 are going to be very similar in that regard also.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30194.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30194.0)
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Thanks mate, very useful.
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Depending on how tall you are you could look at youth sizes - they are often a better fit too.
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I'm 6ft 2in so might struggle with youth. Probably just go for standard mens?
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I'm 6ft 2in so might struggle with youth. Probably just go for standard mens?
If you are 6ft 2in then standard men's would also be too small for you. I would advise Large Men's.
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Any chance you could supply me some dimensions, please? Looking to order from your site :)
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@VKS => Is there a colored pads option for VKS super lights - small men's size ?
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@VKS => Is there a colored pads option for VKS super lights - small men's size ?
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Sorry but there aren't any coloured options. You could always use Clads over them.
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Any chance you could supply me some dimensions, please? Looking to order from your site :)
Did you get a response @dannyhall04 from @VKS about the dimensions. I'd be keen to see your independent review if you did buy them. If you did, could you compare to the review of the original superlights by vks please?
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Which dimensions would you like and for what size? As me tines earlier if you are 6.2 then I would suggest Large Men's.
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For standard mens, please. Just height and width would be great. Cheers
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For standard mens, please. Just height and width would be great. Cheers
what was the outcome @dannyhall04 ?
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Haven't heard from @VKS yet, mate.
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Overall length is 26". Wrap around width at the side bolster area from side to side is 12".
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Thanks @VKS
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I got a set of Puma SL batting pads. I bought from a local US retailer and it looks like the one in this link ...
http://www.talentcricket.co.uk/puma_batting_pads/puma_evospeed_super_light_sl_batting_pads/c203p2192.html (http://www.talentcricket.co.uk/puma_batting_pads/puma_evospeed_super_light_sl_batting_pads/c203p2192.html)
Nice 2-strap design and each pad weighs close to 600 grams. Very light weight and feels nice to run.
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Can vouch for the VKS Superlite's, great pads for the price! Really lightweight.
I'm 6'1 and the regular mens fit me fine.