I'm normally a full kit badger as I think it just looks smarter, that said, I've discovered that I am a hobbit and standard men's pads are normally too big for me, except for Kookaburra but the straps are way too long and kept coming undone when running!! Last season I started using the Uzi black mambas and they are fine for me, going to use them until they die pretty much. Generally go for Kookaburra gloves to match the bat, if they have a sausage style available!