I've been in a set of demo pads in a 33+1 max core for 3 games now. Coming from my zero-g prostocks these are completely different in every way.
So far, things I've liked.
#1. These slide effortlessly and in game 1 I over slid for half the game before getting used to it.
#2. Rebounds sound solid and are live, I appreciate the extra time afforded to recover from rebounds.
#3. The calf strap is money. I like snug pads around my shins/calves but need the stretch of the strapping.
#4. I love how square they are and the coverage.
#5. The angled atretchy knee strap with one caveat, it needs to be stronger for my liking.
Things I didn't/don't like
#1. Professed strap. Hated it, I use thigh boards still and I like the stretchy behind the knee strap I had on my zero g's. Wish these had one, well a stronger one that is.
#2 toe tie bungee is too short and still pulls my foot up in the butterfly position. I moved it downward one hole on the toe bridge and that seemed to improve things.
#3 the knee block and calf wedge interfere with each other due to the prep curve(something I'll probably have them trim on my customer order) .... More on that in a sec.
My custom order and tweaks so far are 34+1 primo/weave on the skate side of the boot, lace in Lundy loop tabs that extend towards the toe more to allow for different positions Larger/stronger behind the knee strap and a tab to lace in the Velcro attachment point at the outside of the calf. Set of Velcro spare straps. Weave along the outer side of the pad and leg channels were it's currently canvas. Old brians script down the side of the pad, no face of pad logos. Black outer roll, white leg... Super basic. Maybe a black old school triangle above the knee. Stretchy professor strap instead of the solid one. Customer embroidery.
Gonna check out the Iconik to see if there is anything from those I'd like to incorporate. But so far this is a good start