Got a pair of SS Ton Matrix Pads for £55 and they're lovely. You can get very similar ones from smaller makes for not much, also the Newb Softs are nice. I do, too, rate GM's pads, but really the higher end ones. Hope that's helpful mate.
im trying to decide between this two, has anyone tried these?http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2011_Puma_Kinetic_4000_batting_pads.htmlhttp://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2011_Puma_Iridium_4000_batting_pads.html
Where did you get them from Johan?