Cricket Pads

When it is about cricket pads, the very first thing that comes to your mind is softness and comfort. Both you want a pair or a complete cricket kit, you wish and we deliver. The softness of the kits is reflected through its finishing, and it is nothing less than superb. At Sports Barrel, we are obsessed with quality and nothing else. You knees won’t get hurt and your legs would always be in shape however you stretch or bend the cricket pads. Our manufacturing personnel make sure that you don’t feel the need to reclaim what’s been given to you. So come and explore our cricket pad section, and get the pair of your choice.

Cricket pads Selection Guide :

Material: 

Traditionally, Cricket batting pads are made up of leather,  but they are not very durable and are expensive too. Due to this fact PU (polyurethane) pads are introduced. PU offers great performance and durability, also it is less chemically resistant than PVC and it can be easily maintained.
In order to increase the resistance and reinforcement, cane (wood) and fiberglass inserts are introduced into batting pads. Kevlar inserts add more strength than fiberglass or cane but you should only opt for these if you’re playing intense cricket, and if you are playing it for fun or for hobby, you can opt for a simple PU batting pad.

Talking about the comfort, cotton wadding is added to pads to make them comfortable, but it limits the movement. Due to this fact d2 and d3 ‘smart fabrics’ are introduced in the pads. They are very flexible, allowing full and free movement and turn rigid only on impact. (i.e. they toughen up only when the ball hits the pad.)

Size : 

Cricket pads come in various size, it varies according to the length of the leg. A good way to measure the length of your lower leg is to hold the tape from the instep to the knee. Make sure you’re measuring till the middle of the knee. A good way to check if the size fits correctly is to ensure the pad covers your knee when you stand.
 

Maintenance : 

Maintenance of a PU pad is really easy, you can simply just wipe off the dirt. whereas in the case of leather pads, it is harder, you have to use a dry cloth first. For the insides, if the fabric wadding on the insides is removable, then take it out and wash it, otherwise, leave it in a dry place for the sweat and moisture to release and then clean it using a wet towel.