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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: brokenbat on April 21, 2022, 05:38:23 PM
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Looking at the weights of all the pads, would seem like a no brainer to choose the morrant ultralight pads used by Sachin, Sehwag, MSD etc. Yet, the vast majority have opted for traditional cane pads. Is it simply a case of inferior protection in the morrants?
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I've heard it said that they are bouncy.
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When you are sponsored you use, mostly the free kit you are given. Pads are pads, they aren't materially different to any other really. So unless you have a specific reason to wear the pads why would you?
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When you are sponsored you use, mostly the free kit you are given. Pads are pads, they aren't materially different to any other really. So unless you have a specific reason to wear the pads why would you?
Well…the weight difference is substantial. That would be the specific reason, I would think.
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Aren't Indian players, at least sometimes, sponsored on individual pieces of kit? This perhaps allows greater flexibility?
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Is it just me who thinks this fixation with the weight of pads is ridiculous?
Once they're on you can hardly tell the difference from one pair to the next anyway. I've never seen anyone get caught at slip because their pad was 70 grams too heavy...
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See also...
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Is it just me who thinks this fixation with the weight of pads is ridiculous?
Once they're on you can hardly tell the difference from one pair to the next anyway. I've never seen anyone get caught at slip because their pad was 70 grams too heavy...
Far more important to me is the length of pads. I've never been able to run comfortably in standard sized men's pads, Indian mens/UK small mens size has been an absolute revelation for the ease of running without sacrificing proper protection.
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Morrants are bouncy and they are great for running between wickets. But still, its the sponsors who provide kits for players decide it ..
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Morrants are bouncy and they are great for running between wickets. But still, its the sponsors who provide kits for players decide it ..
I mentioned bouncy as a possible negative.
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I too said that as a negative, apart from being so light and good for running there is nothing much about Morrants.
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They only need to protect your legs.
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There's a clip somewhere where Sachin had extra padding inserted into his pads... admittedly he was facing 90 plus...
Either his pads were battered or they weren't providing adequate protection.
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https://youtu.be/7s8zEjRyPaY?t=52
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And root does, it looks like he has some d30 protection on the inside of his pads - around 0:50 in the video https://youtu.be/JTNLKWlVOSI
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https://youtu.be/7s8zEjRyPaY?t=52
He’s such a charming guy, Sachin.Fascinating stuff, thanks
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Is it just me who thinks this fixation with the weight of pads is ridiculous?
Once they're on you can hardly tell the difference from one pair to the next anyway. I've never seen anyone get caught at slip because their pad was 70 grams too heavy...
That is not the use case of lighter pads. It is all about the improvement while running between wickets. I made recent switch to lighter/moulded pads - after making 30 odd runs on a hot day, felt really thankful to the light pads, I could feel the difference and lesser fatigue on the legs. Plus, I felt i could run faster (from both light weight and less overall fatigue), so definitely helps in saving an odd runout or two when it comes down to inches.
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Because they think they look awful and some people like to think they look good
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Yes, the downside is the look (can't beat look of traditional all cane pads) and can feel bulky depending on the model. But lightweight and ease of running is the big benefit. So really up to individual to decide what is important for him. From experience, if you want to try moulded, try for few games at least before deciding as it can take few games getting used to.