Often runs from the boot to the thigh to increase durability and maintain the pad's shape over time.
Modern pads are built in layers to balance weight and protection:
Your knee must land directly in the center of the knee block when you drop down. If the pad is too large, it will overlap at the top and impede movement. 3. Styles: Butterfly vs. Hybrid hockey pad
The overall height of the pad from the boot to the top.
"Green Biscuits" or specialized inline pucks slide better on these surfaces than standard rubber ice pucks. 🛡️ Other Protective Pads Often runs from the boot to the thigh
Professional versions like the Bauer Reactor or Extreme Hockey Pro are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and are roughly 3/16” thick .
Additional inches added to the top of the pad to help close the "five-hole" (the gap between the legs). "Green Biscuits" or specialized inline pucks slide better
More flexible with "knee rolls" that allow the pad to bend with the goalie’s natural leg movement. 🏒 Hockey Shooting Pads