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New Softs help please...
« on: November 25, 2012, 09:07:49 AM »
hi everyone,

i am in need of some help please - i have decided it has finally come the time for me to update my batting pads and gloves after 4 years and it seems as though things have changed somewhat in that time!!

could you please give me some recommendations, my budget is £150 - total for both pads and gloves - below i have put the order of importance i would have for the attributes of the pads and gloves.

Pads -

1. Lightweight - i am not the youngest so need a fairly lightweight pad
2. Comfort - no point in batting in pads that feel crap
3. Looks/Style - i prefer traditional look but i am open to some of the new style of pads looks (however i don't like the Morrant Superlite style of Pad)
4. Protection - this is down the list as i don't have to face the quickest bowling at the level i play at

Gloves -

1. Comfort
2. Looks/Style
3. Lightweight
4. Protection

Any help would be much appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2012, 09:41:09 AM »
I can do you a pair of Vantage Players Gloves and Volt pads for nearly half of your budget. These fit your attributes perfectly, let me know your thoughts.
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Re: New Softs help please...
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2012, 09:41:47 AM »
for that budget you would have change for pads and 2 pairs of gloves.

most softs for the big firms are made by SG or SS so are all much of a muchness.

if you want the best deal around at the moment the saf 40% off is probably it. lovely softs.
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2012, 10:17:39 AM »
I echo what hass already been said, you could get a serious set of softs for nearly half your budget.
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2012, 10:23:32 AM »
I have the volt pads that vantage have offered you and they are excellent pads and fit everything you have requested above. I have not tried there gloves but reviews are available from IJC.

As an alternative Salix softs are IMO the best out there.
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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2012, 10:34:42 AM »
that's really interesting... so what you guys are saying is that the pads that the likes of Gray Nicolls, Puma and GM are offering for £70 plus are simply not worth buying? you don't get the value for money or quality etc...?
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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2012, 10:39:08 AM »
Having messed around with some at IJC the other day, the Willostix and Vantage softs were very nice.

You could do worse than that Blankbats shark tooth gloves and traditional pads combo.

All well under budget, I'm fussy about the straps on pads and the way the pads wrap around, and these are pretty good.
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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2012, 10:43:11 AM »
Ayrtek Elites, best gloves I have ever used and kookaburra pads, best I have ever used with TLB pads a close second
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2012, 10:45:50 AM »
Quote from: six and out on November 25, 2012, 10:34:42 AM
that's really interesting... so what you guys are saying is that the pads that the likes of Gray Nicolls, Puma and GM are offering for £70 plus are simply not worth buying? you don't get the value for money or quality etc...?


well there is no doubt that kit like this is lovely



but the question is do you need to spend that much on your kit? (i certainly didn't pay anything like full price for this kit)
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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2012, 10:51:01 AM »
 Is that a youth size protector there Buzz? :D :D :D
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2012, 10:53:38 AM »
Quote from: Number4 on November 25, 2012, 10:51:01 AM
Is that a youth size protector there Buzz? :D :D :D

no, it is a full size shock Dr. bigger than it looks on your smart phone! ;) 
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2012, 10:54:05 AM »
The g&m original le thigh pad is on sale at sports direct here for 6 quid
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2012, 10:56:32 AM »
Quote from: Buzz on November 25, 2012, 10:45:50 AM
but the question is do you need to spend that much on your kit? (i certainly didn't pay anything like full price for this kit)

I have earmarked the money for new kit - the question is whether i use it for new pads and gloves or maybe can get some other kit as well ie. new bag etc... by spending less on the pads and gloves.
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2012, 10:58:50 AM »
Quote from: six and out on November 25, 2012, 10:56:32 AM
I have earmarked the money for new kit - the question is whether i use it for new pads and gloves or maybe can get some other kit as well ie. new bag etc... by spending less on the pads and gloves.

You will certainly get good advice and value for money from here
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Re: New Softs help please...
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2012, 11:01:14 AM »
Do you like twin winged

If your after traditional with a touch of modern

Are you after big brand or a smaller brand

Do you like colour piping or prefer white

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