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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: brokenbat on January 23, 2016, 07:36:00 AM

Title: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: brokenbat on January 23, 2016, 07:36:00 AM
is the GN Legend or Newbery SPS?
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 23, 2016, 02:37:32 PM
Gray Nicolls Legend are lighter.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: brokenbat on January 23, 2016, 03:23:54 PM
Quote from: Cover_Drive on January 23, 2016, 02:37:32 PM
Gray Nicolls Legend are lighter.

Thanks...you probably saved me some $$$. I have the GN Legends, but with this damn blizzard outside, have no choice but to sit online and click on items I don't need!
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 23, 2016, 05:47:56 PM
Newbury pads have always been quite heavy I found
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 24, 2016, 04:26:44 AM
Quote from: brokenbat on January 23, 2016, 03:23:54 PM
Thanks...you probably saved me some $$$. I have the GN Legends, but with this damn blizzard outside, have no choice but to sit online and click on items I don't need!

Stay safe in East Coast of America, it looks pretty bad.

Honestly, Newbery SPS pads are really not on par with Legends. I had given away mine to someone, Legends are by FAR most comfortable traditional style pads I have ever worn.

Newbery SPS pads look great but aren't as light or comfortable as Legends.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: leatherseat on June 22, 2016, 09:33:02 AM
It would be interesting to see some actual weights of pads on here.
Having looked at a couple of online reviews (by IJC). They show GN Legends at 852gms per pad,
GN Prestige at 926gms per pad and
GN Supernova 900 at 860gms.
Does anyone else want to chime in with the actual weight of their pads?

David
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: iand123 on June 22, 2016, 10:03:12 AM
I've got the GN Omega 1500 pads and they feel really light, i'll weigh them when in get home tonight
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: mattw on June 22, 2016, 10:07:06 AM
PRYZM Cricket pads are just under 760g each. No heavy cane in them with top level protection.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: shax12 on June 22, 2016, 01:58:47 PM
Bought some MB Malik reserve edition pads and they are very light.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: raza147 on June 22, 2016, 02:04:07 PM
i have the gn legends and they are very light and extremely comfortable, you hardly notice your wearing them
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: leatherseat on June 22, 2016, 02:45:15 PM
Shax12 and Raza147, it would be interesting to know the actual weights per pad - if you happen to have access to any kitchen scales...

Best wishes,

David
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Northern monkey on June 22, 2016, 03:45:22 PM
Really interested too.
Being old,lazy and no longer in charge of my legs, lighter pads would be a boon to my running between the wickets

Any forum sponsors with any offers also would be most welcome ?ha
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: The Cricket Boutique on June 22, 2016, 04:02:14 PM
Just weighed a few in and....

Charlie French PPR1 - 937g each
Reaper R1 - 974g each
Aldred - 959g each
Red Ink X1 - 869g each
Reaper R2 (not traditional looking though) - 656g each
Helygen Momentum - 988g each
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Northern monkey on June 22, 2016, 04:04:05 PM
Reaper?
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: The Cricket Boutique on June 22, 2016, 04:06:03 PM
Yep, Reaper are a company from Reading way on.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Buzz on June 22, 2016, 04:23:22 PM
My sg hilite pads are 835g each

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=38115.msg607957#msg607957 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=38115.msg607957#msg607957)
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: raza147 on June 23, 2016, 02:00:35 PM
@leatherseat here you go, not quite the 850g ijc suggest but lightweight and very comfortable nontheless

(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b448/araza1/091A4543-908F-4C9C-A0D3-40C2FB1E1B54_zps1vmbq0t8.jpg) (http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/araza1/media/091A4543-908F-4C9C-A0D3-40C2FB1E1B54_zps1vmbq0t8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: adb club cricketer on January 18, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Quote from: iand123 on June 22, 2016, 10:03:12 AM
I've got the GN Omega 1500 pads and they feel really light, i'll weigh them when in get home tonight

@iand123  - mind posting the weight of the GN Omega 1500 pads?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Hoover on January 19, 2017, 06:18:16 AM
Bradbury Players Pads, 8 canes front, 5 canes top hat.
Each pad 837 gm

(http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u364/Hoover-11/Player%20PAD3_zps9pmb5gin.jpg) (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/Hoover-11/media/Player%20PAD3_zps9pmb5gin.jpg.html)

Sorry, complete novice at posting photos.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: iand123 on January 19, 2017, 07:19:22 AM
Quote from: adb club cricketer on January 18, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
@iand123  - mind posting the weight of the GN Omega 1500 pads?

Thanks in advance

Sure I'll do them tonight
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on January 19, 2017, 07:44:04 AM
Don't think you can look beyond SS Test pads.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: adb club cricketer on January 19, 2017, 12:16:53 PM
Quote from: Calzehbhoy on January 19, 2017, 07:44:04 AM
Don't think you can look beyond SS Test pads.

I see lot of top reviews for the SS Test Opener but I found them to be quite bulky, very thick from leg to outside of pad, almost hindering my running. The top hat was quite wide and didnt wrap around as well, with the two leg top hats touching each other when I walk/run. Also the instep was too hard almost hurting top of my foot but it could be because the ones I tried were new. Protection was good though and weight around 830 grams.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on January 19, 2017, 01:09:52 PM
Suprises me Adb, I find them the comfiest pads I've ever worn and the protection is second to none at the weight.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: adb club cricketer on January 19, 2017, 02:56:21 PM
Quote from: Calzehbhoy on January 19, 2017, 01:09:52 PM
Suprises me Adb, I find them the comfiest pads I've ever worn and the protection is second to none at the weight.

Maybe they get better when used a little. The one I checked was brand new so that could be the reason I felt them quite hard/not comfy. Protection is quite good can be seen though.
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: iand123 on January 21, 2017, 07:46:34 AM
Quote from: adb club cricketer on January 18, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
@iand123  - mind posting the weight of the GN Omega 1500 pads?

Thanks in advance

No picture but they are 883g
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: adb club cricketer on January 21, 2017, 02:37:58 PM
Quote from: iand123 on January 21, 2017, 07:46:34 AM
No picture but they are 883g

Thanks mate. That will do (for now  ;) )
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Seniorplayer on January 21, 2017, 03:18:18 PM
 my Powerbow  pads each weigh  1LB 4 Ounces or  0.567 kilograms
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: jblowe on January 21, 2017, 04:24:51 PM
my
M&H Distinction (old style) 929g

my
H4L Custom 1029g (but that might be due to a lot of dirt attached to the front)
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: GoodLeave on January 21, 2017, 04:42:15 PM
Quote from: Seniorplayer on January 21, 2017, 03:18:18 PM
my Powerbow  pads each weigh  1LB 4 Ounces or  600 KG

600KG? This takes "Running in treacle" to another level!

Must have thighs like Arnie  :D
Title: Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
Post by: Seniorplayer on January 21, 2017, 07:08:24 PM
They are as light as feathers  on your legs