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[justnotcricket86]

No mate, stayed white. I did make sure I cleaned the bath out totally and scrub any mud off from around the bottoms. Soaked them for 5 mins then left them to dry in the garden for 2 days and it has worked really well.

Can't think why that would have happened. Mr Cricket and Dave said they always do it and I have mentioned it to a couple of lads I know and they don't seem to have had any issues

[Talisman]

I have to say that this is some of the maddest advice I've seen on here....

When you see what goes into the pads themselves you might not want to do this, some pads would be ruined after the 5 minutes, stop being soft boys and simply wear them in round the house and at nets, they are only pads, not suits of armour.

[Lekka Global Alliance]

Maybe a start up business venture here for someone to "Walk/Run in Pads" for forum members.

[justnotcricket86]

I have to say that this is some of the maddest advice I've seen on here....

haha I know mate, but was under the impression I was getting advice from people who know their stuff, and worked for me. I see your point though...

Also - shall reply to your email today when I have a moment.

[Canners]

I didn't really like the idea of soaking my pads, but went with Buzz's suggestion and tightened the straps as tight as poss and tied a towel around the top hats and it seems to have made a real difference just need to net in them a couple of times before the weekend and they'l be good and ready for sat

[Number4]

I have to say that this is some of the maddest advice I've seen on here....

When you see what goes into the pads themselves you might not want to do this, some pads would be ruined after the 5 minutes, stop being soft boys and simply wear them in round the house and at nets, they are only pads, not suits of armour.

Best advice I have heard

[tim2000s]

Have to say that all this worry about breaking pads in is news to me. New pads, wear to a net or two and they're fine!

You're all big wusses...

[Tumo]

Have to say that all this worry about breaking pads in is news to me. New pads, wear to a net or two and they're fine!

You're all big wusses...

Agreed, just wear them and go!

[mdl_1979]

My Newbery GT335 pads were squeaky for the first few net sessions but absolutely fine after that.  The more you wear your pads the better they'll feel.  I would be very sceptical about immersing them in water.

[Cover_Drive]

No mate, stayed white. I did make sure I cleaned the bath out totally and scrub any mud off from around the bottoms. Soaked them for 5 mins then left them to dry in the garden for 2 days and it has worked really well.

Can't think why that would have happened. Mr Cricket and Dave said they always do it and I have mentioned it to a couple of lads I know and they don't seem to have had any issues

I took some pictures for you, here you go;













Let me know what you think etc

[johnnyw]

Were the pads dirty before you soaked them?

[Cover_Drive]

Not at all! There was no dust particle at all! They weren't brown either

[Talisman]

There will be padding that is not designed to be wet and may be leaching colour into the rest of the pad, plus many use cardboard as bolster, this does not soak well and will never recover any lost strength or life.

[SempreSami]

Have to say that all this worry about breaking pads in is news to me. New pads, wear to a net or two and they're fine!

You're all big wusses...

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[Cover_Drive]

There will be padding that is not designed to be wet and may be leaching colour into the rest of the pad, plus many use cardboard as bolster, this does not soak well and will never recover any lost strength or life.

Could be.

But man I regret doing that, this is first and last time I am doing this.