indykrap Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Hey all, Been using the Warrior X2 Pro+ knee pads for a while, and I've been thinking of making a switch to something a bit more streamlined. I got the included Warrior kneepads with my G5 Sr+, so I'm going to give those a try tomorrow to see how it feels. I'm not facing super hard shots so I don't think protection will be too much of an issue. Just curious what people have experienced with making the switch to bigger or smaller kneepads in terms of feel. Looking forward to testing it for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teezle Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I find the more "streamlined" knee pads let me feel more connected to the pad, and easier to squeeze the pads together on the weird angle shots and skate around in general. But I think that a lot of people's preference can come from how you strap your pads - the bigger knee pads will probably work better when you strap the knee elastic down to the calf, leaving the outside of the knee area open. If you use a wide knee pad and strap around the knee, you might end up hindering rotation (or need to use a longer elastic to not interfere). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill save Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Pretty sure it is just more movement in the knee area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, indykrap said: Hey all, Been using the Warrior X2 Pro+ knee pads for a while, and I've been thinking of making a switch to something a bit more streamlined. I got the included Warrior kneepads with my G5 Sr+, so I'm going to give those a try tomorrow to see how it feels. I'm not facing super hard shots so I don't think protection will be too much of an issue. Just curious what people have experienced with making the switch to bigger or smaller kneepads in terms of feel. Looking forward to testing it for myself! Are the X2's and included knee pads any different in size? I thought they were identical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indykrap Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Are the X2's and included knee pads any different in size? I thought they were identical. These are the Pro+, so a little bigger. I think you're right that the Pro were about the same size as the included ones. Edited November 23, 2021 by indykrap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indykrap Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, Teezle said: I find the more "streamlined" knee pads let me feel more connected to the pad, and easier to squeeze the pads together on the weird angle shots and skate around in general. But I think that a lot of people's preference can come from how you strap your pads - the bigger knee pads will probably work better when you strap the knee elastic down to the calf, leaving the outside of the knee area open. If you use a wide knee pad and strap around the knee, you might end up hindering rotation (or need to use a longer elastic to not interfere). I do go down to the calf and it's a pretty open knee channel like that, so that hasn't been too much of a problem I think. I am interested in whether I can pull the knees closer together though. My butterfly is pretty rough so a little extra room to do that would be good (vs. knee pads coming together but not knee blocks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 It's all about space and clean rotation. I have seen a difference and prefer slimmer knee pads. My current line is Bauer 1X, Brian's Optik, Warrior GT2 Sr. I've been enjoying the Warriors a lot. If I was gonna go slimmer I would go back to Brown knee pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 5 hours ago, indykrap said: These are the Pro+, so a little bigger. I think you're right that the Pro were about the same size as the included ones. Oh man those are considerably bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Tendy Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I have tried a ton of knee guards and rotate 3. Eco Pro Foam knee pads, CCM white thigh/knee protectors and paw. I had the browns and liked the knee lift but thought it was a bit bulky and too short on the thigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipskid Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 i caught a slapshot off the top thigh part of the RG5 knee pad & couldnt play for 2 months after. and that was in low level beer league. last time i used those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indykrap Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Tried it last night, and it was pretty okay. Not a noticeable difference in movement, though I did notice some issues with coverage - bit of an opening where the kneepad covers would normally meet. Also took a shot off the inner thigh which hurt like hell. Not as much coverage with these ones, but more likely just a very unlucky shot snuck through. I'll go back to my old ones on Sunday. Had good results with tightening my G5s (which I normally wear super loose), so I'm hoping I can still do that with the bigger kneepads. Thanks for the advice all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 My game is based all around speed and mobility. I should probably be in a senior knee guard but I’m wearing either juniors or intermediates (the tags are worn off) and they rotate great and provide the bit of padding I need if I get in an awkward position. Tbh I have no clue how anyone can move in those massive sets of knee pads 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWDetroit Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 For me, I went the other way. I used the Warrior Ritual RX3E+ knee pads and found that my knees were always bruised down to what felt like the bone. I bought CCM KP 1.9 pads and liked them, but the odd knee cup was a bit too bulky. I bought CCM KP Pro knee pads and found my ideal knee protection. They are bigger in the thigh, but with my SLR2 Pro pads, the knee protectors feel perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I've always worn bulky knee pads with an open knee cradle, but depending on the type of pads you wear, smaller knee pads work with any pad you have which is a good plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indykrap Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 As an update to this - I've been trying the smaller knee pads on occasion and have noticed a pretty substantial improvement in movement comfort and rotation. Thinking it will become the regular for now with the Pro+ big fellas as backup. I did take a shot off the inside thigh somehow which left a really nasty bruise, but now that i've gotten used to these and do the sock trick from Hockey Reviews (with pants that velcro onto socks) they stay up and in place better. No concerns with protection or coverage, and the landing on these is nice and comfortable. Taking some getting used to doing the pads up a bit tighter though, as I wore my G3s very, very loose and the G5s are very different and rotate way better. All in all - a learning process, but a noticeable change for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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