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Title: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on March 31, 2016, 02:48:19 PM
Just thought I would put up a few pics of some kit I am trialling ..

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0732_zpsin3lvunv.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0732_zpsin3lvunv.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0733_zps7osbqvjd.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0733_zps7osbqvjd.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0734_zpsyxl13mtq.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0734_zpsyxl13mtq.jpg.html)

Will provide waffle about them later...
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: petehosk on March 31, 2016, 02:53:37 PM
Not too bad!
Will you be trialling them all season?
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: procricket on March 31, 2016, 02:54:46 PM
Very nice indeed buzz nice fresh colours
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: simonmay5 on March 31, 2016, 02:55:23 PM
Super looking pads really impressed with sg this year some very nice gear
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: 19reading87 on March 31, 2016, 02:56:22 PM
Ow my.... 😍
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: shamelessshaun on March 31, 2016, 02:56:50 PM
lovely looking pads and gloves!
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: RightArmLedge on March 31, 2016, 02:57:59 PM
I really like the colour combination.
Reminds me of the Adidas Libro colour scheme apart from the fact I actually like these SG softs!
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: petehosk on March 31, 2016, 02:59:40 PM
There's a real sharpness and cleaness about these that works really well.
I reckon they will look even better in the flesh too!
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on March 31, 2016, 03:26:48 PM
Ok, the thigh pads I have had for a while and I really like, cheap, but adjustable and decent protection. Not like foxy ones but good enough.
If you can see it there is a duffle bag there, I have also reviewed that before.

Now I have always been a huge fan of sehwag and dravid and I always look to see the new season SG kit, just in case... Plus if a firm makes for GM and kookaburra they can't be all bad!

So the pads, about an inch shorter than my GM pads but lighter. I am disappointed they don't have a leather instep but they look great and are comfortable on. The arch over the foot is a little tighter than the gm's too so when you have them on they aren't that much lower.
Plus let's face it the curved front of the foam canes look awesome and the colours are great.

Now the gloves. Just about not too garish. Slightly smaller than my gm gloves but actually very comfortable when holding a bat, which is a relief.
They have the same pittards palms as the gm le gloves.

Just great kit. I am really pleased.

Should mention I picked them up of eBay in an auction so they were a bargain too!! :o
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Northern monkey on March 31, 2016, 04:30:08 PM
Gloves look oreet, pittards too
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: i12breakfree on March 31, 2016, 05:39:37 PM
That is a beautiful kit. I was going to cancel my order of NB duffle bag after seeing your kit ;)
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on March 31, 2016, 08:56:05 PM
Here are a few more pics of the gloves and a comparison with my 2015 GM LE gloves (much less bulky - if only the fingers in the SG gloves were just half a cm longer!)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0740_zpsrmymqzc5.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0740_zpsrmymqzc5.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0741_zpsia2k98zk.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0741_zpsia2k98zk.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0742_zps4eitlqa7.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0742_zps4eitlqa7.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0743_zpswwqtfxrl.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0743_zpswwqtfxrl.jpg.html)

This picture is a bit misleading the GM gloves are closer than the SG ones
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0744_zpsyt0ofjfd.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0744_zpsyt0ofjfd.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0745_zpsskjrsrtf.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0745_zpsskjrsrtf.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0746_zpsvu8v9v50.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0746_zpsvu8v9v50.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0747_zpse1jirfns.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0747_zpse1jirfns.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on March 31, 2016, 09:05:30 PM
A few more of the pads - fully 130 grammes lighter than the GM LE pads (and 25%+ lighter than the new LE pads)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0753_zpsiypoegql.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0753_zpsiypoegql.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0752_zps6aye2xt7.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0752_zps6aye2xt7.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0751_zpsunebqcyo.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0751_zpsunebqcyo.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0750_zpstqvokq3k.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0750_zpstqvokq3k.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0749_zpsjh8lwkoy.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0749_zpsjh8lwkoy.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0748_zpshk2i2ywt.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0748_zpshk2i2ywt.jpg.html)

here is a link to dwayne bravo wearing them
http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/content/image/993911.html?object=207428;dir=next (http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/content/image/993911.html?object=207428;dir=next)
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: FattusCattus on March 31, 2016, 09:07:03 PM
Hmmmmm! Don't seem to have had much use!
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Cover_Drive on April 01, 2016, 04:10:27 AM
Few years ago, I got SG Test gear (when it was top of the line) and they were fabulous!

The gloves fit is similar to GM (snug) whereas the instep is disappointing.

The best instep that I would say is of BAS Players pads.
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on April 21, 2016, 03:24:26 PM
Just an update on this kit, it will be my match kit to start with this season, I really like it, especially as it is so much lighter than my gm kit.

I would say the build quality is mixed, I can't see the pads lasting multiple seasons.

I now have 2 pairs of the gloves. The second pair of these gloves are bigger than the first no idea why, but I am pleased as their fit on me is better.

Third pair due next week... 😱
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 21, 2016, 04:39:13 PM
Just an update on this kit, it will be my match kit to start with this season, I really like it, especially as it is so much lighter than my gm kit.

I would say the build quality is mixed, I can't see the pads lasting multiple seasons.

I now have 2 pairs of the gloves. The second pair of these gloves are bigger than the first no idea why, but I am pleased as their fit on me is better.

Third pair due next week... 😱

Tbh, regardless of what is promoted by brands, the build quality is not great on anything now, and things aren't built to last! If they were brands wouldn't sell as much :)

Build it to last 2 seasons s max and yiu have repeat custom as only older people now expect things to last. Most <21yr olds I know will chop and change every two/three years max
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 21, 2016, 06:14:18 PM
Tbh, regardless of what is promoted by brands, the build quality is not great on anything now, and things aren't built to last! If they were brands wouldn't sell as much :)

Build it to last 2 seasons s max and yiu have repeat custom as only older people now expect things to last. Most <21yr olds I know will chop and change every two/three years max

And most forumites will do this every 2 or 3 weeks so none of us are too bothered by longevity haha
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 21, 2016, 06:37:45 PM
And most forumites will do this every 2 or 3 weeks so none of us are too bothered by longevity haha

Well yes but we are nurds
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on September 06, 2016, 06:13:00 PM
Well I did say the build quality was indifferent on these pads and after only about 6 games this year there are signs of wear, so I felt a patch up job would be interesting.

So here is the evidence, a little super glue and some sticky back hockey chamois grip cut to size...

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1291_zpsx6sqfbjq.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1291_zpsx6sqfbjq.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1292_zps3e7tuaz7.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1292_zps3e7tuaz7.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1294_zpsvbi7ny8x.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1294_zpsvbi7ny8x.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1293_zpspmsz2tmg.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1293_zpspmsz2tmg.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1296_zpska6mrhsc.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1296_zpska6mrhsc.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1297_zpsmxiwaliv.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1297_zpsmxiwaliv.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG1298_zpsn4ggpvya.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG1298_zpsn4ggpvya.jpg.html)

The reality is that the arch around the foot in these pads isn't big/wide enough, but they are so light, the are worth persevering with, nearly half the weight of the lovely looking new GM pads released today...
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: InternalTraining on September 06, 2016, 07:27:40 PM
Here are a few more pics of the gloves and a comparison with my 2015 GM LE gloves (much less bulky - if only the fingers in the SG gloves were just half a cm longer!)


([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMAG0746_zpsvu8v9v50.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMAG0746_zpsvu8v9v50.jpg.html[/url])



So, I didn't know that GM gloves were made by SG. The area of underside of the hand (grey elastic mesh in the picture above) looks similar to my GM 909 "Joe Root thumb" gloves. There is no ventilation there which leads to accumulation of sweat in the gloves early on in a long innings. The protection and comfort level of the GM gloves is wonderful but the lack of ventilation makes the gloves impractical. I switched the gloves with Newbery County and they have very good ventilation. I suspect these SGs would have the same problem.

Here is the underside of the GM 909 "Joe Root thumb" glove: https://www.robertpackcricket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/5192_909_Close_up.jpg (https://www.robertpackcricket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/5192_909_Close_up.jpg)
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on September 06, 2016, 08:16:53 PM
The GM kit is of much higher quality.

I have never had a problem with ventilation etc. I don't sweat massively though. It would be almost unheard of for me to want to swap gloves. Although it has happened.
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Calzehbhoy on September 15, 2016, 07:14:43 PM
What's the protection like on the Hilite pads @Buzz ? I have the VKS Superlite pads that are brilliantly light (only about 650grams each) but the protection isn't the greatest on them.
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on September 15, 2016, 07:23:48 PM
Good enough. Remember they have foam in rather than canes so it isn't as good as the gm le pads.

Quite good enough for decent club level though
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on March 02, 2017, 10:01:42 PM
Have managed to source a second pair of normal mens sized gloves, here is the difference. Doesn't look much but the fit is different:

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170302_213553_1_zpsbma6mh8p.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMG_20170302_213553_1_zpsbma6mh8p.jpg.html)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170302_213607_zpsjuad8qgc.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMG_20170302_213607_zpsjuad8qgc.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170302_213532_1_zpsneupagoy.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMG_20170302_213532_1_zpsneupagoy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: edge on March 02, 2017, 10:07:50 PM
You've got two left handed gloves instead of a pair there @Buzz, SG have mugged you off.
Title: Re: Believe.become
Post by: Buzz on March 02, 2017, 10:19:23 PM
Hahahaha
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170301_213008_zpsmk5jn1ne.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMG_20170301_213008_zpsmk5jn1ne.jpg.html)