What is the perfect pad
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What are peoples preferences when it comes to pads?

Full Cane Fronted
- 17 (34%)
Full Foam Fronted
- 8 (16%)
Foam & Cane Fronted
- 10 (20%)
Rounded Foam (such as GN Legend or GN Shockwave)
- 15 (30%)

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King pair

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What is the perfect pad
« on: May 10, 2019, 02:02:02 PM »
Very simple people, looking to see what people prefer when looking for a pair of top end pads.

please vote on the poll but any further info that people want to comment would be much appreciated, such as preference on

Instep
Top Hat shape, size, design and make up
7/8 cane designs
etc etc

Let me know what you like, post pictures etc to show what youre after

Thanks
Dean
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2019, 02:23:57 PM »
Full cane for me, preferably 9 canes as well since there arent many of those on the market nowadays
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2019, 02:34:26 PM »
I prefer the look of pads like this - https://www.woodstockcricket.co.uk/airstream-batting-pads

no real reason, just aesthetics
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2019, 02:45:56 PM »
2 strap and as light and close fitting as possible - Morrant ultralight are my choice
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2019, 02:48:50 PM »
top end kookas, i have a pair of Aussie ghost pros and another set of kooks that are pro issue,

ill upload pics, they're absolutely perfect in both looks, quality and protection
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2019, 02:50:38 PM »
Neon pads best I’ve ever used not sure the specifics, but can’t recommend highly enough
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2019, 02:59:52 PM »
ones that don't squeak! I'm looking at you Adidas....
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2019, 03:02:47 PM »
Hey guys!!!

When I have a spare hour, I’ll comment on this - I have somewhat of a decent knowledge as to what makes a good pad 😂😂😂
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2019, 03:05:20 PM »
I’ve had a pair of GM limited edition for about 4 years. They’re starting to look a little worn and some of the seams have started to fray but I find them too comfortable to replace.

The leather instep has stood the test of time as I find that’s where I find a lot of pads go first
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2019, 03:05:20 PM »
Light weight, leather instep, lots of canes or round foam(!) Not overly long straps, protective.
Bright blue trim.
Indifferent on the round or triangle canes, not a particular fan of flat front cans at the moment.
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2019, 03:11:44 PM »
7cane front - I prefer the traditional look.
Close fitting - to make running easier.
Lightweight - I have just got some Adidas XT 3.0 which (6 canes) come in superlight around 650 grams each.decent protection.
Top hat - Shortish, angled-back top hat - to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Straps - padded, ideally, perhaps with towelling.
Protection/padding - how about some degree of removable padding to add/ remove as needed; according to the bowling/ preferences. This may help with earlier points (weight and size), too.

Oh, and a little bit of red somewhere, to help us run as fast as possible..
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2019, 03:17:55 PM »
Quote from: Gurujames on May 10, 2019, 02:45:56 PM
2 strap and as light and close fitting as possible - Morrant ultralight are my choice

ditto. Once youve worn a decent pair of 2 strap pads you wont go back to 3 strap. You  get what you pay for with the morrants
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2019, 03:21:15 PM »
Quote from: 19reading87 on May 10, 2019, 03:02:47 PM
Hey guys!!!

When I have a spare hour, I’ll comment on this - I have somewhat of a decent knowledge as to what makes a good pad 😂😂😂

I was actually going to tag you reds but I figured you’d find it anyway haha
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2019, 03:32:27 PM »
Damn, accidentally voted for cane when I meant foam. Not even a discussion imo, massively prefer foam. Lighter and more flexible. Rounded foam like the legends looks dreadful though, Kookaburra style all the way.
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Re: What is the perfect pad
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2019, 04:02:34 PM »
Top end pads costing £100 plus, will all be excellent in design and protection, then it's personal preference which one likes the most.
GN Pro Performance  for me, foam, best protection, very light, can't feel them on and classical looks
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