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Slyboogy

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How much to spend on batting pads?
« on: May 19, 2014, 05:58:48 PM »
I'm looking at a pair of new batting pads, the ones I currently have I just do not like.

I quite like the look of the Puma ones but they seem expensive, as is the majority of their stuff.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014, 06:11:01 PM »
As a start, I'd go to a store with the amount you're happy to spend and no cards etc. Try on the pads they have in that price bracket and go with the ones you think fit best, are lightest, have best protection.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014, 07:50:38 PM »
Spend what you're willing to spend mate, if you go to a half decent shop they should help you find something that meets all your needs.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 07:58:11 PM »
Where are you based BoogyWoogy? Always nice to get into a retailer and have a nose around.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014, 08:01:41 PM »

Quote from: Slyboogy on May 19, 2014, 05:58:48 PM
I'm looking at a pair of new batting pads, the ones I currently have I just do not like.

I quite like the look of the Puma ones but they seem expensive, as is the majority of their stuff.

You can normally get some decent 2nd hand puma stuff on eBay for a fair price.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2014, 08:04:13 PM »
Quote from: joeljonno on May 19, 2014, 08:01:41 PM
You can normally get some decent 2nd hand puma stuff on eBay for a fair price.
The bigger and smellier the sweat stains, the lower the price!  :D
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2014, 08:47:12 PM »
I have a brand spanking new pair of puma 6000 pads .... How much is your budget £50?
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2014, 09:40:34 PM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on May 19, 2014, 07:58:11 PM
Where are you based BoogyWoogy? Always nice to get into a retailer and have a nose around.

Haha BoogyWoogy, I'm in Glasgow, only cricket store I know of here is Greaves, and they are vastly overpriced.

Quote from: joeljonno on May 19, 2014, 08:01:41 PM
You can normally get some decent 2nd hand puma stuff on eBay for a fair price.

Yeah I made a mistake as one guy who I bought his bat from had Puma pads which were only worn once in nets for sale aswell, but it would have came to £18 for packaging, so I asked him about bringing the price down since I would have bought both on the same day, didn't get a reply which I would have liked, also I was working at the time and forgot about it haha.

Quote from: GarrettJ on May 19, 2014, 08:47:12 PM
I have a brand spanking new pair of puma 6000 pads .... How much is your budget £50?

£30 is basically the budget, but pads seem expensive these days compared to before. What size are they? I'm not exactly the tallest, 5 foot 6 probably.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2014, 09:59:59 PM »
I have GM 808 in youth size, approx £30 and I really like them. I'm 5ft7
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2014, 05:17:41 AM »
I got mine last year like everyone else in the sportsdirect sale, i'm sure if you look on there you may find something decent.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2014, 06:55:19 AM »
I got mine for $80 in the half price basket, and the RRP was $160. They were brand new, but two years old. I got the Puma Calibre 5000 (2010-11 version I think) RH, and the staff were surprised there was a RH pair in there. So far, they have served me well, haven't felt a thing wearing these. Negative is the straps, as tey aren't padded and are too long, especially at the bottom. Other than that they aren't too heavy (952g), and they are very comfortable (with pants on only). Overall, they are a good buy for $80 (roughly £44)
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2014, 09:25:11 AM »
Blank Bats sorted me a great pair, feather light, for (I think) 40 british pounds.

I'd buy the level of protection you need. No point having a pair made of kevlar and carbon fiber if you're facing Uncle Jack's medium pace grenades.

Spend the rest on red wine.
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Re: How much to spend on batting pads?
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2014, 09:49:51 AM »
Quote from: fasteddie on May 25, 2014, 09:25:11 AM
Spend the rest on red wine.
Seems a common theme emerging here, have you considered seeing someone??  ;)
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