Topic: What level of protection do we really need? (Read 6990 times)

roco · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:28:36 PM »

Quote from: procricket on November 18, 2016, 02:04:20 PM

What do people call test match protection on the gloves. (or are you just going off what the description says),

Funny but it is branded about a lot I love BAS players gloves which are simple and not overly obtrusive on your hands like some stormtrooper gloves where you feel your hands are miles from the bat.

I have tried on a fair few gloves branded "test" and I wouldn't wear them against spin let alone a Sunday dobber

Just soft foam nothing else so I wonder if they class them as test as test players wear them?. The ones I currently use are vulcans and can honestly say they have highest protection of any glove out there but are a little heavier but you choose your poison

GoodLeave · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:32:25 PM »

I'd buy lower grade softs if they looked the same as the "Test" Level protection softs.

No way I'm every going to face 90mph in village standard so don't need the protection. The problem is that often the cheap "Less protective" softs look cheap compared to the expensive option.

So I guess what I'm saying is i buy softs on looks, not protection. You could make the pads out of packing peanuts, if they looks better than the cane alternative, I'm wearing them!

Style over substance.

six and out · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:42:31 PM »

I have found that my priorities for this have changed over the years as .....

my age has gone up
the standard i play in has gone down
my family numbers has up
and subsequently my bank balance has gone down!

all in all it has meant that i have definately 'down graded' my softs (from top of the range etc...) but i don't think i have ever compromised on quality or protection just looked for better deals on a smaller budget.

HallamKeeper · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:43:03 PM »

I suppose test players still get injuries to the hands so the 'test' gloves can only do so much against the fastest bowling. Maybe wearing them against 70mph means you have a better chance of no injury but maybe it is just how you get hit rather than what is in the way. I don't suppose there is any real way of knowing but if you feel safe and confident why not?

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:45:24 PM »

I use top end gloves or close to as long as they have added finger protection on leading hand as being a wicket keeper I have broke, fractured so many fingers multiple times.

Pads wise I actually normally use mid range due to pads being so dam expensive these days, last season I used B&S and NB kit. B&S on,y did one style which wasn't top end but price was ok so no problem. When it came to NB I refused to pay �80 for rope end pads when the 560 version looked the same and when I viewed them in the shop and hit myself with a mallet they felt ok and were �35
In summary if it's value for money in my opinion I will be this season I'm looking at GM and I can assure you all I win the spending �100 on OLE pads when the 808 looks the same and at decent club level offer enough protection. Anyway I middle most with my bat

jwebber86 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:58:08 PM »

i generally go for the best i can afford. rarely do i buy brand new softs at full price.

i have a few awesome pairs and even one pair of players gloves which i have yet to try out.

pads for me are a lot about weight, i wantnice light pads and this comes above protection for me. this usually means i end up with a higher standard set

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2016, 02:59:41 PM »

I used to buy the top end protection but found everything was getting to bulky
Now buy the low end of the range it may not offer as much protection but still meets British standards

Calzehbhoy · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2016, 03:01:24 PM »

Surely you go for the best you can afford? I went with VKS Superlites as they were the lightest available in my price range but soon found that I could feel absolutely everything that hit me in the legs and some right on the shins were uncomfortable.

As a result I moved to SS Test pads as they were light, really well protected and super cheap cost about �90 delivered (With two pairs of matching gloves) from India.

TGB1997 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2016, 03:08:33 PM »

I tend to go for test level pads and gloves, but last season I did face 2 former international quicks and a few county bowlers as well

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2016, 03:12:07 PM »

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Surely you go for the best you can afford? I went with VKS Superlites as they were the lightest available in my price range but soon found that I could feel absolutely everything that hit me in the legs and some right on the shins were uncomfortable.

As a result I moved to SS Test pads as they were light, really well protected and super cheap cost about �90 delivered (With two pairs of matching gloves) from India.
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For me It's more about comfort and no bulk with gloves find that lots of padding stops me holding the bat where i want also like to feel the hands on the bat handle

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 18, 2016, 03:22:55 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on November 18, 2016, 02:59:41 PM

I used to buy the top end protection but found everything was getting to bulky
Now buy the low end of the range it may not offer as much protection but still meets British standards

I might be being thick here, but I wasn't aware there was a standard for softs?

If there is a British Standard, I assume that anything sold (in Britain, by a British retailer) must meet this? If that's the case how low are the standards, with the paper thin slop Sports Direct flog for less than the price of a pint?

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #26 on:** November 18, 2016, 03:53:01 PM »

The BS 6183 does exist and is a safety standard for protective cricket equipment such as pads and gloves. But it is not compulsory and to my knowledge the only brand who currently get their softs certified is GM.

Dunamis Cricket · « **Reply #27 on:** November 18, 2016, 05:36:38 PM »

The only level of protection needed is that from us! Perfect for Club and Pro!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2016, 06:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on November 18, 2016, 03:53:01 PM

The BS 6183 does exist and is a safety standard for protective cricket equipment such as pads and gloves. But it is not compulsory and to my knowledge the only brand who currently get their softs certified is GM.

It's classified as PP2 which can be self certified as it's not deemed as equipment that is potentially life saving.....arguably anyone who's taken a ball to the knackers might feel differently!

Vulcan Cricket · « **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2016, 09:41:05 AM »

With gloves I get the best I can get but I've allways used topend gloves and if your fingers get a good blow and get James you will still suffer damage or even a broken finger or even on the end of the thumb look at at Joe roots thumb on bottom hand. I've been on the list of bust fingers in my younger days

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