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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: Lumsden on June 05, 2017, 10:50:27 PM
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I'm looking for some new pads as my current pair are too big above the knee roll. I am very conscious of the tops of them sticking out (too much) when I bend my knees and a few times my bat has clipped them as I have been playing a shot. I do have a pair of keeping pads but I want the side protection that standard batting pads offer and I am also not keen on featuring on this forum's "Village" thread.
Any suggestion on brands to look at?
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Aero P1 Leg Guards.
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Aero P1 Leg Guards.
Interesting although it seems Aero don't make these anymore or at least my Googling didn't bring up any shops with these in stock. However I did find your thread from last year.
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GN legend and supernova test have a compact top hat that's angled back to sit close to the thigh
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Interesting although it seems Aero don't make these anymore or at least my Googling didn't bring up any shops with these in stock. However I did find your thread from last year.
I know a place. PM sent.
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Ton/SS pads generally have a smaller top hat, Aussie GN as well. Depends what level pad you want as well. Depending on your height small mens might be worth a shout, I can wear mens depending on brand but I generally wear small mens for less bulk.
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I'm looking for some new pads as my current pair are too big above the knee roll. I am very conscious of the tops of them sticking out (too much) when I bend my knees and a few times my bat has clipped them as I have been playing a shot. I do have a pair of keeping pads but I want the side protection that standard batting pads offer and I am also not keen on featuring on this forum's "Village" thread.
Any suggestion on brands to look at?
This won't stop the umpire giving you out LBW when you have hit you know!
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Aero P1 Leg Guards.
I am also not keen on featuring on this forum's "Village" thread.
Rules them out really ;)
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^ Where I play, people are genuinely curious about the pads. In the last match, I heard OP talking about Aeros v/s Moonwalkers. A good team will appreciate good gear. Villagers will be villagers. ;)
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You don't necessarily need a smaller top hat , it just needs to be angled inwards .
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Just a quick update. I tried a pair of small mens last night and the pad itself was a nice fit but the middle strap was far too short and didn't reach the buckle.
Afterwards I had a bowling machine session where I tried some different stances and found standing 2-3 inches more to the leg-side eradicated this issue. I like to bat very side-on but did try a more open stance (which is what a lot of modern coaches suggest) but it just doesn't work for me as I then tend to get squared up. Side-on minimises my movements, I simply go forward or back. What was quite fun last night was setting up the machine to bowl slow but awkwardly straight pies then working on a few shots how to cash in on such filth. I may in future get caught or occasionally stumped but hopefully, I have eradicated being LBW (regardless of whether I've hit it or not).
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m&h type 2 pads they have a vertical knee roll and are very comfy. if you like those please contact me
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We have one set of right handed Aldred pads left which have a small top hat - https://www.thecricketboutique.co.uk/aldred---mens-batting-pads-right-hand-287-p.asp (https://www.thecricketboutique.co.uk/aldred---mens-batting-pads-right-hand-287-p.asp)
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If you can't find the Iridium 5000 then try these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401304029233?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=670918446106&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401304029233?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=670918446106&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
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Possibly these any good?
http://www.blankbats.co.uk/product/modern-batting-pads/ (http://www.blankbats.co.uk/product/modern-batting-pads/)
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^ Wow, they look nice! What's the weight of each pad? Say, size Men's Small?
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Will find out.
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We have one set of right handed Aldred pads left which have a small top hat - https://www.thecricketboutique.co.uk/aldred---mens-batting-pads-right-hand-287-p.asp (https://www.thecricketboutique.co.uk/aldred---mens-batting-pads-right-hand-287-p.asp)
Quite like these although may have to keep an eye on EBay for a similar style secondhand pair given I didn't really want to spend more than £40-£50.
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Try the Ayrtek youth size.
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Try the Ayrtek youth size.
I've got a Few pairs in stock if you're looking to try them @Lumsden 👍
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M&H T2 pads still available ;-)
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Just thought I would update this thread.
Since my initial post I have been checking EBay daily for pads with a small top hat and angled in but generally they have been expensive. However last week spotted a pair of very nice looking Redback pads but were advertised as damaged as one had a very small hole. Perhaps the word damaged in the title put most people off as I won them on Friday afternoon for just £13.50 (+ £6.50 postage) and they arrived today. Anyhow with roadworks going on outside my house (I don't need much of an excuse), I nipped over to Stumps in Wakefield for a bowling machine session. I'll wait until I've scored some runs wearing them before heralding their purchase a complete success but it definitely felt much better batting with more compact pads.
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One of my teammates has Newbury (I think SPS) that have small area above the knee roll. My advice would be got to a cricket shop and tell them what you are looking for and try some pairs on
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One of my teammates has Newbury (I think SPS) that have small area above the knee roll. My advice would be got to a cricket shop and tell them what you are looking for and try some pairs on
Think you missed my post above. I got a pair of Redback pads and have to say what a difference it has made not wearing bulky pads anymore.
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Think you missed my post above. I got a pair of Redback pads and have to say what a difference it has made not wearing bulky pads anymore.
I didn't see the above post I was just making a suggestion :)