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[felix]

Hi,
My Aero P2 Strippers are nearing the end of their life having had a few years' hard use.  I've been really pleased with them (maybe I'm in the minority here...) - very comfy, easy to fit and enough protection for me - so might default to a like-for-like replacement.  However was wondering about the apparently similar (and cheaper) all-in-one alternatives, such as the TON Gladiator Elite or Kookaburra Pro 500.  Anybody any comments on their relative merits?

[Alvaro]

If you like them I'd just get another pair.
I think they're the best thigh pads around.

[FattusCattus]

I had the Ton ones and they seemed pretty good and durable.

No good if you are tubby though as they slip down (I had a similar problem with the strippers).

[TangoWhiskey]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. If I was going to change from my strippers, it would only be to upgrade to something like Strettons, but to be honest I'd probably just buy another set of P2's

[cricketrob]

I had the Ton ones and they seemed pretty good and durable.

No good if you are tubby though as they slip down (I had a similar problem with the strippers).

What do you use then mate I'm in a similar situation.

[WalkingWicket37]

I had the Ton ones and they seemed pretty good and durable.

No good if you are tubby though as they slip down (I had a similar problem with the strippers).

As you'd sold your TON ones to someone thinner than yourself (so naturally thinner than me!) I bought the TON Gladiator inner and Max Power outer thigh pad from the Lord's shop. Will see if the stand alone pads are better for fatties than the all in one job

[JB]

The Blank Bats LE thigh pads are awesome. I struggled with the P2's being too bulky and seemed to sweat an unnatural amount while wearing them!! The BB ones are alot less bulky and are just as good if not better protection wise!! They look the business as well

[felix]

The Blank Bats LE thigh pads are awesome. I struggled with the P2's being too bulky and seemed to sweat an unnatural amount while wearing them!! The BB ones are alot less bulky and are just as good if not better protection wise!! They look the business as well

Am I being blind or can I really not see them on their website?  I guess you're talking about these https://twitter.com/jnbrn50/status/497074070375366656, how much were they?  They look nice but separate pads are a bit of a faff IMHO.

[FattusCattus]

What do you use then mate I'm in a similar situation.

I went back to the good old Kookaburra padman shorts things, and they are much more comfortable.

[WalkingWicket37]

Turns out I won't be able to let you know about the TON thigh pads, Lord's have done a ProDirect on me!

[FattusCattus]

Get them from Jake at Vitas - that's where I got mine. I think Asad may do them also.

[Vitas Cricket]

Yep i've got them in stock.

[WalkingWicket37]

Yep i've got them in stock.

Sold!

[FattusCattus]

I am a Sales Genius!!!!

[WalkingWicket37]

Jake, I hope Fattus gets his commission for this one!