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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: JTtaylor145 on November 25, 2019, 09:21:53 AM
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Hi everyone,
Looking for a new set of pads for next season. Normal requirements:
* Lightweight (if possible)
* Non-Squeaky (if possible)
* Under £100 (becoming difficult)
* Don't stain with sweat after one net session.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts and opinions.
Many thanks
JT
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Kookaburra ghost
I've got two pairs of kook pads and they're both outstanding
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Kookaburra ghost
I've got two pairs of kook pads and they're both outstanding
Good shout. Pro version? I like the gloves for 2020 also.
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GN pads are the best in the business IMO
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GN pads are the best in the business IMO
Any pair in particular, Mike?
I've always found GN pads a bit bulky and very squeaky.
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I've got a fresh drop due shortly inc some more of the all-white ones, never had an issue with squeaking or complaints about the weight either.
They are £94.99 inc delivery so within budget too...2020 prices will be kicking in on 1st Jan though!
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Gn shockwave 2000 £90 posted
GM Mythos 909 pads and gloves £110 posted
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Good shout. Pro version? I like the gloves for 2020 also.
Yeah top end, mine are a little odd I've got some Aussie pro player 1s
And I got some Aussie ones that apparently are Dan Christian's they have much more padding than the ghosts
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Are you right handed, or do you bat the proper way? I’ll have a pair of good condition top of the range 2019 M&H pads for sale, and a pair of GM Original LE up for sale when I can be bothered to get around to creating a for sale thread.
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Are you right handed, or do you bat the proper way? I’ll have a pair of good condition top of the range 2019 M&H pads for sale, and a pair of GM Original LE up for sale when I can be bothered to get around to creating a for sale thread.
I'm right handed @SouthpawMark, sorry
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Am keeping an eye on this thread as I need a pair for this season as well.
I have been looking at the ones at Pryzm Cricket do currently in their sale, yet to pull the wallet out though, has anyone had any experience of them?
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I'm right handed @SouthpawMark, sorry
Every considered changing to the correct way around?? ;)
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Best pairs of pads. Iv ever used personally are any of these3
Kook players issue pads
GN. Prestige - look superb and never found. They squeak
Salix players pads —- just superb. But the price now is more than most my bats
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I have Focus limited edition pads. Very comfortable and no squeaks. Mind you that's only pads I own. Costed me 40 in sale.
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Am keeping an eye on this thread as I need a pair for this season as well.
I have been looking at the ones at Pryzm Cricket do currently in their sale, yet to pull the wallet out though, has anyone had any experience of them?
I've got some of their Exclusive Pro psds, very nice pads for the money in the sale. Think I paid about 50 quid when they had their 50% sale on.
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if you can get hold of a pair the pro issue kooks are by a long way the best.
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I'd recommend the Neon pads, I absolutely love mine.
For a full review of the 2018 version (which are still going strong) see here:
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=43689.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=43689.0)
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Hi everyone,
Looking for a new set of pads for next season. Normal requirements:
* Lightweight (if possible)
* Non-Squeaky (if possible)
* Under £100 (becoming difficult)
* Don't stain with sweat after one net session.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts and opinions.
Many thanks
JT
Aero P1. Best pads on the market. Light weight (size small is the lightest weight pad of the cbf maintained list), durable, and easy to maintain ( you can wash the detachable inner liner in laundry and outer shell with water and soap).
This should match your price range.
https://www.cricketexpress.co.nz/product/aero-p1-leg-protectors/crpaaep1.aspx (https://www.cricketexpress.co.nz/product/aero-p1-leg-protectors/crpaaep1.aspx) . Other colors are available as well.
After 9 seasons of use, I recently bought a second pair as back up (just in case :D) myself and a few for my team mates.
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If Aero P1s truly were the "best pads on the market" the design would've caught on by now, surely?
The true mark of quality is if international players use them despite not being contracted to do so (look at Remfly or Stretton Fox being the best examples). The only one who ever endorsed these was Chris Martin, and I've always wanted to bat just like him...
Aero P1s look terrible and simple aren't that good!
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Morrant ultralight international get my vote. Very light, very comfortable and a more traditional look than Aeros.
Used by Sachin and MSD, so got international pedigree too.
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Everyone will of course recommend what they have bought but having had a lot I have been happiest with Ayrteks. Literally no downside cost aside, but they are in budget so give them a look 😀 No noises, super comfortable, least bulky pads I’ve ever had so excellent movement, top protection... nothing not to like
I can say having tries te Newbery SPS softs that i wouldn't recommend them to anyone. They look great but we poor in every other respect
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If Aero P1s truly were the "best pads on the market" the design would've caught on by now, surely?
Shape. Players are afraid that "oppo" will make fun of the shape of the pads. Aero predates Moonwalkers which are gaining market traction due to IPL player endorsements. Nevertheless, it is a great product that never caught on because it looked "funny".
The true mark of quality is if international players use them despite not being contracted to do so (look at Remfly or Stretton Fox being the best examples).
HAHAHAHAH. International players sign endorsement deals. Read: $$$. I have seen tons of international players use Remfry (in nets) but hardly ever anyone seen using Fox. Thigh pads are hidden, so no enodorsements there but Remfry are the standard.
Aero P1s look terrible and simple aren't that good!
After 9 seasons, never had a problem. I Used them in front of Bola and human bowlers, no problem whatsoever. The bias against Aero P1s is based on looks but they functional extremely well.
I used to own Morrants as well and Aero P1 size small was lighter than Morrants.
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Shape. Players are afraid that "oppo" will make fun of the shape of the pads. Aero predates Moonwalkers which are gaining market traction due to IPL player endorsements. Nevertheless, it is a great product that never caught on because it looked “funny”.
Our 40 overs opening batsman uses them and we all make fun of them. By far, the worse design of pads for me. I have 2 pairs of GN legends and I am never going back.
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^ Yup, that's true. You do need a healthy self-esteem to wear them.
Ergonomically, the Aero P1 design is very effective, it helps footwork because pads (top parts) don't get in the way. Nimble footwork.
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Either of the Red Ink pads. Both on sale so will save you a chunk of cash. Or of course you could take a pair of gloves as well within or just over budget (depending on range)
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Quick bump on this.
On the look out again for a pair of non-squeaky pads. Ideally small mens, if possible.
Any recommendations, please?
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Quick bump on this.
On the look out again for a pair of non-squeaky pads. Ideally small mens, if possible.
Any recommendations, please?
My lad uses the @Ayrtek Cricket small mens pads and they're very good indeed, he swears by them, comfy and light.
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Lots in stock inc the new gold and white and blue and white colour schemes 👍 haven’t got them up online as yet as been a manic few weeks with car incident 🤦♂️
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neon cricket pads for sure
simply brilliant softs
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neon cricket pads for sure
simply brilliant softs
A great shout Tony but unfortunately out of stock at the moment. Will definitely take a look once they are back in stock.
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Aren't the Neon ones from the RS template used by several other brands - including 'have a hunt around' Hunts County?
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B&S softs have been superb for me this season and also use the small men’s size. All the features of a pad at £100 plus and well below this price point. Leather instep, padded straps, carbon detail and top end protection. And plain white so go with any bat,glove combo
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Possibly these too? Like a lot of these decisions, I've realised, it probably mostly depends on which brand you want to be seen wearing.
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B&S softs have been superb for me this season and also use the small men’s size. All the features of a pad at £100 plus and well below this price point. Leather instep, padded straps, carbon detail and top end protection. And plain white so go with any bat,glove combo
@SOULMAN1012 Chris, I've got a set of the B&S ones but I've found them very squeaky to be honest.
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Another vote for the Neons when they're back in stock. Love mine, very comfy and the small men's size is perfect for the more average sized gentleman.
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Used the GN Legends this season and I love everything about them. Small top flap, perfect fit, light, straps proper length and they look the part.
Not cheap but neither are Ferraris
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Aren't the Neon ones from the RS template used by several other brands - including 'have a hunt around' Hunts County?
Robinsons don't make Hunts softs.
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I haven't used them but I really like the look of the SG Test white pads.
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Have been impressed with Gray-Nicolls Kronus Test which are available direct from G-N UK for £64.99 and there is stock available in Medium RH. I am borderline Small Mens size but these fit me very well in Medium.
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Simply cannot go wrong with GN Legend pads. It’s the safest bet imo.
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Top end kookaburra.. even better if you can pick up some pro issue ones
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Robinsons don't make Hunts softs.
I think I meant SS? There are quite a lot of brands with similar detailing on their high-end models. (And probably low-end too, if I looked.)
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GN legends for me too. Easily the best pad I have ever used. Comfy straps even when batting in shorts which are a sensible length (I.e. don't need doubling back on themselves), small top hat that fits perfectly, top protection and traditional styling that I like
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I got the top oblivion stealth pads, previously I had the top powerbow 6 pads and foolishly sold them, so I would go anything top end gn. comfy, best straps and best fit for me. The top pads in the ranges i.e. powerbow, oblivion etc are usually 20-30 cheaper than legends and just as good.
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Aren't the Neon ones from the RS template used by several other brands - including 'have a hunt around' Hunts County?
I can assure you my softs and luggage are far from a "template" design (and the bats for that matter!). You are right to an extent across the market though, the majority of small brands just have their logos applied to the stock mould of whichever chosen manufacturer they use.
Funnily enough it tends to be those designs I've spent countless hours on being used by other brands/manufacturers, albeit a season behind (one example being my 2020 duffle design in the grey/white colour scheme, now being offered by another Indian supplier in an almost identical design as their 'new 2021 line').
Speaking of which the 2021 range is pretty much coming to the end of production now, hoping to have it all in hand this side of December providing COVID and the shipping ports play ball! Very excited by a few of the new products coming
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Wasn't meant as a dig at you or any other btand.
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Aussie GN Silver pads are great but Ive upgraded to UK GN Legend pads for this season and they are the best feeling pads ive owned. would like to try some Sg white test pads though they look quality