Topic: Does it really matter about Right or Left Handed Pads? (Read 8023 times)

six and out · « **on:** May 05, 2020, 10:01:10 AM »

Hi all,

So this may sound completely crazy and way off base, but my thoughts are with the great debate about which way round you should where your pads eg. Buckles on the inside or outside. Then does this then render the RH and LH pad out as you could be wearing them on the different why round.

I have looked at photos of the England players and even they are all different- some buckles inside, some outside.

jonny77 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2020, 10:07:32 AM »

It's about the side wing protection mate, which is different for RH and LH pads.

imogzyboy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2020, 10:08:14 AM »

I find there�s extra padding depending if you�re left or right handed which protects the calf area more? But personally I have the straps don�t to the outside

Jimbo · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2020, 10:33:04 AM »

Quote from: jonny77 on May 05, 2020, 10:07:32 AM

It's about the side wing protection mate, which is different for RH and LH pads.

Yeah this is the big difference for me, you really notice the lack of it when you get hit there.

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2020, 11:13:52 AM »

GN used to make pads with 8 canes for the front leg, but I don�t think they do that anymore. The pads are identical now, other than which way the Velcro fastens. I have the buckles on the outside, so the strap ends are on the inside of my legs. Looks tidier, and I guess there�s less of a chance of being out LBW by the ball flicking one of the straps (not that I have ever heard or seen of this happening).

six and out · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2020, 11:40:24 AM »

Quote from: jonny77 on May 05, 2020, 10:07:32 AM

It's about the side wing protection mate, which is different for RH and LH pads.

Yes I completely realise this, but are the RH pads made like this for for use with buckles on the outside? Because if you then where the pads with buckles on the inside surely you need to buy LH pads to get the right protection?

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2020, 11:57:45 AM »

This is a pair of right handed pads

As you will see both pads have a side wing on the left.
This means you get extra protection on the calf that faces the bowler. This does not move to the other side depending where the buckle is.

In short, no pads are not designed by buckle position, they're simply left handed or right handed.

JTtaylor145 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2020, 12:04:07 PM »

Quote from: six and out on May 05, 2020, 10:01:10 AM

Hi all,

So this may sound completely crazy and way off base, but my thoughts are with the great debate about which way round you should where your pads eg. Buckles on the inside or outside. Then does this then render the RH and LH pad out as you could be wearing them on the different why round.

I have looked at photos of the England players and even they are all different- some buckles inside, some outside.

Thank you for raising this subject I found myself thinking the same thing the other day but @WalkingWicket37 has just explained it extremely well.

Mfarank · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2020, 12:34:12 PM »

Exactly. Pads made for left handed batsmen have extra wing on their right (both pads) and pads made for right handed batsmen have extra protection to their left. Whether the straps face in or out is down to personal preference.

Buzz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2020, 12:48:22 PM »

Kookaburra top of the range pads used to have extra protection on the front pad to the back pad (buckles on the outside).

Not going to lie, this is a bit of an odd thread.

six and out · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2020, 12:51:38 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on May 05, 2020, 11:57:45 AM

This is a pair of right handed pads

As you will see both pads have a side wing on the left.
This means you get extra protection on the calf that faces the bowler. This does not move to the other side depending where the buckle is.

In short, no pads are not designed by buckle position, they're simply left handed or right handed.

Cool, thanks @WalkingWicket37 for the visuals, it explains it very well.

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2020, 03:06:21 PM »

Have I gone back in time. Is this an April�s fools thread!!

Gurujames · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2020, 03:07:18 PM »

Could be ambidextrous pads, then it doesn�t matter

Jimbo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2020, 03:39:38 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on May 05, 2020, 03:07:18 PM

Could be ambidextrous pads, then it doesn�t matter

Haven't owned or used ambi pads but assume they make some compromises, ie bulkier pads or reduced protection?

Gurujames · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2020, 03:51:54 PM »

No expert but I think by and large they have wings both sides making them bulkier and a little heavier.

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