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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: awp on February 14, 2011, 03:36:54 AM

Title: 2 strap pads - thoughts?
Post by: awp on February 14, 2011, 03:36:54 AM

I'm interested in the opinion of those using 2 strap pads.  obviously most of the 2 strap pads on the market are light weight pads.  has the experience been that they are in fact more comfortable?

Title: Re: 2 strap pads - thoughts?
Post by: Cover_Drive on February 14, 2011, 04:52:27 AM

Best ones in the market are Morrant International, the ones Tenda wears.

Title: Re: 2 strap pads - thoughts?
Post by: awp on February 14, 2011, 05:20:37 AM

thanks CD.  I'm not so much after specific recommendations but opinion as to whether they are actually more comfortable, and significantly lighter, than a traditional 3 strap pad.  I understand the Morrant's are fantastic, but I want a PU face, SS make a beauty.

interestingly, Mike Husseys surgeon attributed the wear to his hamstring tendon to a number of things including years of rubbing by the top strap of his pad.

Do perople find 2 strap pads more comfortable?

Title: Re: 2 strap pads - thoughts?
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on February 14, 2011, 05:37:57 AM

For me 2 straps are more comfortable. I have the puma flectech 6000's. Much better feel without the top strap.

Title: Re: 2 strap pads - thoughts?
Post by: peplow on February 14, 2011, 08:09:18 AM

i have found 2 straps to be comfortable, no more comfortable than 3 straps, you dont realise or notice it tbh when on, unless you think about it, so i;d have no worries about the difference if i were you pal!

Title: Re: 2 strap pads - thoughts?
Post by: procricket on February 14, 2011, 09:31:00 AM

I love days off work

Back on topic to be honest if your not used to 2 strap pads it can be daunting in the fact you do not get the same snug fit if you like your 3 strap pads tight.

2 strap pads are fine and after a while you will not notice as Sam say's.