bunnyman666 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 No big secret that they are being blown out everywhere; me being a Brian’s ZeroG guy, would I just HATE these pads and regret buying them? I’d get no outer breaks. I am a Giggyfly at best; most likely to benefit LEAST from this style of pad, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 What size would you get? If it's a 33+1 I'll happily take them off your hands if they don't work out. Giggy used the premier line. You'd be fine. It would ultimately come down to if you're comfortable using a stiff pad with an elevated boot. The premier line has a very specific feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: What size would you get? If it's a 33+1 I'll happily take them off your hands if they don't work out. Giggy used the premier line. You'd be fine. It would ultimately come down to if you're comfortable using a stiff pad with an elevated boot. The premier line has a very specific feel to it. Love it or hate it proposition, eh? I just can’t resist cheap pads... 32+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just now, bunnyman666 said: Love it or hate it proposition, eh? I just can’t resist cheap pads... Nah, they're not that polarizing. A Lefebvre pad will feel like a Lefebvre pad, it's tough to describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Nah, they're not that polarizing. A Lefebvre pad will feel like a Lefebvre pad, it's tough to describe. Do I gamble on that? I am liking my highly customised Brian’s pads... hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 It’s settled- though I have six months to pay them off, I will not be working my second job for the next two months, thusly being an irresponsible purchase. I know I love my Brian’s/Pooper pads; I may DETEST these pads!!!! Then what?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Only live once. So I’ve been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mike24 said: Only live once. So I’ve been told. Unless you’re Shirley MacLaine! I did get something you’d be proud of: a Koho Revolution blocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Pics or it didn’t happen! Which model? Don’t say 540 or 560 I’ll be mad or making an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Mike24 said: Pics or it didn’t happen I just placed the order! Here is what I got: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have 2 of those lol! The pictured one and an all white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mike24 said: I have 2 of those lol! The pictured one and an all white. They look cool both ways! Not gonna buy both, however... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew37 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I love my XLTs. I got them for deal as well not long ago from my local shop. For the price you can't beat the quality that these pads are made with. Very solid. I have a narrow butterfly as well but I got them with a double break so they cover the five hole beautifully. Like already said, it comes down to liking a stiff pad that shoots rebounds off of it. While I get flex from the double break there is pretty much no flex in the boot. If you like your pad to flex at all points and rebounds to die at your feet these may not be for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 8 hours ago, Drew37 said: I love my XLTs. I got them for deal as well not long ago from my local shop. For the price you can't beat the quality that these pads are made with. Very solid. I have a narrow butterfly as well but I got them with a double break so they cover the five hole beautifully. Like already said, it comes down to liking a stiff pad that shoots rebounds off of it. While I get flex from the double break there is pretty much no flex in the boot. If you like your pad to flex at all points and rebounds to die at your feet these may not be for you. I think you confirmed what I had deep in my mind about the particular model I had in mind; thank you! The ones I could get had no outer breaks and are pre-shaped. I think I saved myself from buying a pad that has no resale value and I would have been stuck with these. My ZeroG have a strange combo of flex at all points, but rebounds don’t die; they don’t travel to the blue line, either. They are stiff enough to stay square when in the butterfly. I should be saving my pennies for my ZeroG pads to be cloned, not spending money on pads I may or may not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varano Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I got a 1 season old set of XLT's (used maybe 10 games) for a steal and I love them. I have 8k pads too and the above user kind of summed it up. My 8K's soak things up a little better. I also find the xlt gloves are remarkably stiff. I have to leave it open in the sun for about a day to get it into game ready shape. If it stays closed in my bag, its a workout for my hand the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiancp1 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have a set of XLTs as well and I love them very much. I found the material in the knee cradle inhibited rotation a bit, but great quality and I think you're getting a lot of pro level bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiancp1 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 If anyone had a white and black XLT catcher they want to sell let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 @sebastiancp1 and @varano Thanks for your testimonial! I am just afraid I may be stuck with these if I don’t like them like you guys do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew37 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 4 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: I think you confirmed what I had deep in my mind about the particular model I had in mind; thank you! The ones I could get had no outer breaks and are pre-shaped. I think I saved myself from buying a pad that has no resale value and I would have been stuck with these. My ZeroG have a strange combo of flex at all points, but rebounds don’t die; they don’t travel to the blue line, either. They are stiff enough to stay square when in the butterfly. I should be saving my pennies for my ZeroG pads to be cloned, not spending money on pads I may or may not like. They definitely would have resale value. They are still pro level pads, only a few years old. But that's the thing, if the cost of the pads aren't worth the experiment of trying something different then it's not worth it for you. It is hard to pass up on a good deal though, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, Drew37 said: They definitely would have resale value. They are still pro level pads, only a few years old. But that's the thing, if the cost of the pads aren't worth the experiment of trying something different then it's not worth it for you. It is hard to pass up on a good deal though, that's for sure. I get weak in the knees for bargains, usually. Something just told me to stay away suddenly. Maybe it’s the fact that I am having surgery in three weeks that gave me the jitters about spending the dough. I usually buy the item, then ask people, then use it for a spell and make my judgment. But two super-low priced bargains in a row usually does not happen for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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