fist of all...Wow. These are quite literally the best pads on the market currently, i've tried the dye's, they dont even come close to these things. someone else said they're ripping on him, yeah mine are too, but thats only because i've been playing rough on recball fields full of dirt and gravel as well as the turfed airball fields without a jersey or anything over them, put on a long sleeve and that ripping problem is gone. Again best pads out there, havent had a ball break on these pads yet after actively playing for the past 8 or so months with them, buy these things
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
not very good
July 30, 2012
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
very comfortable but I have been wearing these for about 6 months, and i already have huge holes in them. You get alot of bounces on them, they are great in every way. But again they have huge holes and the venting isnt very good in them.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Dye vs Empire arm pads
February 17, 2012
Reviewer:
Polak
from The Woodlands, TX United States
I went to my local pball store to buy the Dye arm pads that seem to have good reviews and be popular at my field. I tried the large and x-large on and both fit aquired, mostly it was the fitting above the elbow. So I tried on the Empire 2011 Grind arm pad (Im 6'0" 165lbs and large fit perfect) and I was really impressed. First off i really liked the wrist band. You have alot of play on this wrist band so itll fit any sized wrist comfortably. The padding is wrapped to the forearm similar to the Dye pads. Lastly, the best part of these pads is the arm portion above the elbow. It is adjustable, if youre in beast mode one day and u ate all ur spinach u can easily loosen the upper velcro strap. I couldnt be happier with the fit of these pads.
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Great set of pads.
January 12, 2012
Reviewer:
casey
from san diego, CA United States
I picked these up to replace my PE pads. I like these ones more as they both have the same general padding IMO but these feel a bit better when worn and I absolutely love the wrist wrap for support when diving. A+
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great set of pads!!!!!
October 1, 2011
Reviewer:
Anthony Gonzalez
from Jersey City , NJ United States
Best set of pads I have ever owned. Coming from last years invert pads to these was the best investment I have ever made. Highly recommend these pads to anyone looking for a new set of pads.
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