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Slyboogy

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New Batting Pads Advice
« on: June 10, 2022, 11:24:26 AM »
Hi All,

Been a very long time since I've been on here!

I have returned to cricket and it looks like I will be batting a lot more this season compared to previous seasons. My last pads were Kookaburra Bubble which I bought back in 2014 for £20.

I was wondering if anyone is able to give advice on what are good pads to get and if £50-60 is a reasonable budget? I understand there's a few levels such as pro, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Which is the best value for money and worth spending on?

I'm sure there are plenty of topics like this so I do apologise!
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Re: New Batting Pads Advice
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2022, 11:44:35 AM »
Budget depends on what features you want. Personally I'd look to spend round about £80 and get all the comfort features - towelled straps, padding on the buckles, proper knee padding and hard wearing material at the bottom of each pad so they don't tear so easily.

I use Neon pads and have to say they are excellent. CBF discount code will take a fair whack off the price and they now offer a more budget friendly range too which, with discount, will be just a little over your stated budget. Really comfortable, well made and mine have lasted two seasons with constant use.
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Re: New Batting Pads Advice
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2022, 12:03:26 PM »
Quote from: Jimbo on June 10, 2022, 11:44:35 AM
Budget depends on what features you want. Personally I'd look to spend round about £80 and get all the comfort features - towelled straps, padding on the buckles, proper knee padding and hard wearing material at the bottom of each pad so they don't tear so easily.

I use Neon pads and have to say they are excellent. CBF discount code will take a fair whack off the price and they now offer a more budget friendly range too which, with discount, will be just a little over your stated budget. Really comfortable, well made and mine have lasted two seasons with constant use.

Thanks buddy, are you able to send a link and the discount code? What brand are the Neons?

Also other suggestions from yourself or others are appreciated!
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Re: New Batting Pads Advice
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2022, 12:07:42 PM »
No worries! Neon Cricket is the brand, they're part owned by Ian Bell I believe and they're a regular poster on this forum and one of the forum sponsors.

Details of the forum discount in this thread - http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=49481.0

Neon's softs range at https://www.neoncricket.co.uk/collections/the-softs
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