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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: mo_town on February 15, 2018, 04:03:02 PM

Title: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: mo_town on February 15, 2018, 04:03:02 PM: I am on the look out for a new pair of pads. My SS TON pads (OLS) have served me well and are still in good condition after 6 years of use. I was recently browsing online cricket stores and I came across pads for large men. I saw that come brands have standard men and large men sizes in pads. I have never felt like my TON pads are smaller ( I am 6'3") but seeing that there is a large men option had me intrigued.

Anyone here use large men sized pads? How different are they to the standard size and where is the difference? Are they a littler longer? Or wider? Or are they the same size as standard with longer straps? I am hoping they are wider and provide better side cover.

Any particular recommendations are also very welcome.
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: FattusCattus on February 15, 2018, 04:10:22 PM: Well, many 'larger men' find improved angles and depths of penetration, whereas many 'regular' men have to be more creative with their positions.

....................... oh hang on, read the whole post Bruce
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: frontfootdrive2 on February 15, 2018, 09:12:58 PM: Am 6ft 4" and have a pair of Large Mens SS Gladiators from Online Stockist which do me fine.....combined with some Aero P1`s,all feels pretty snug and protected !
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: VKS on February 15, 2018, 10:02:00 PM: At 6ft 3" I would definitely suggest you try using the large mens size pads. They would be longer, as opposed to being just wider and having longer straps.
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on February 15, 2018, 10:06:50 PM: I think it’s personal preference.

I’m 6’1 and have always preferred Indian Regular men’s size pads as they feel less bulky.
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: Kez on February 15, 2018, 10:28:43 PM: 6ft 4 here and use some Kook pro issues atm, assuming std size.

Id always get as small pads as possible, umpires think the knee roll is the same on me as my mate of 5ft 5!
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: mo_town on February 16, 2018, 12:03:35 AM: Quote from: VKS on February 15, 2018, 10:02:00 PM
At 6ft 3" I would definitely suggest you try using the large mens size pads. They would be longer, as opposed to being just wider and having longer straps.
Thanks VKS. Do you have the VKS super lite pads in large men’s size? I have heard very good things from a friend who owns them in regular size.
Title: Re: Regular vs Large Men ... what's the difference?
Post by: VKS on February 16, 2018, 12:19:49 PM: Quote from: mo_town on February 16, 2018, 12:03:35 AM
Thanks VKS. Do you have the VKS super lite pads in large men’s size? I have heard very good things from a friend who owns them in regular size.
Yes we have them available in Large Mens. Thanks to the design, they are not at all bulky and wrap really well around the legs.