Hybrid Battram pad?

[Huntster]

I have noticed that the Barrage is no longer offered.

Does this mean that Battram no longer has a good pad for a hybrid goalie?

If not then I think something like the new Supreme 2 or 3 would be a good choice.

[Cujo_64]

I was looking at the pads today and was wondering which pad would be comparible to a more traditional.... I have a good feeling after my rbk's come in and if they dont work out, I will be going to something along the lines of a supreme pro... or something along those lines..... anything in the works for this with Battram ?

thanks Rob

[Ryano42]

I think the Deceptors would be the most Olde Schoole! :)

[ScJeff]

I think you should duct tape phoen books to your legs.

[shorty]

I have used 12" Deceptor pads for years, and unfortunately, it didn't come to my liking.
I switched to 11" Verge last January.
It fits my game, like closed 5 hole in standing position, half butterfly, one leg sprit & stuck pads.
Verge is more flexible around ankle areaas well as knee area than Deceptor.
comparing to inside of toe area between Deceptor & Verge, Deceptor was too square shape.
It didn't slide when I was going down to butterfly slide.
So, I believe Verge is more hyblid style pads than Deceptor for me.
these impressions are just a personal things, though...
How'bout FURY pads??

[Ryano42]

You could ask Scott to dust off the old Bold 3500 patterns!

GREAT Pad!

[Beccaraptor]

Scott, did you have dies made for the older pad sets like the Bold 3500? If you did could you get them out and make an old school set for someone?

[Scott Battram]

Never had dies made for those pads Sara, that was before the days of a clicker cutter here at Battram... however I still do have all the patterns of everything we have made, so I could still make them if I wanted to.

If there becomes lots of requests for a hybrid style pad, we may end up coming up with something more Hybrid but based off of a modern design! I have done a couple of these in the past for customers and they worked out well, just something I never brought to the public.

Shorty, these are your pads right?? http://www.battram.com/images/edge/edge-0019.jpg I think you have the EDGE pad!! Not the Verge!

[shorty]

Grrrrrrrr...my BAD!:eek:
I have EDGE pads!
Please not call me idiot...:D

[Scott Battram]

Thats ok Shorty, I cant speak Japanese! So you have one up on me!!

[Huntster]

Never had dies made for those pads Sara, that was before the days of a clicker cutter here at Battram... however I still do have all the patterns of everything we have made, so I could still make them if I wanted to.

If there becomes lots of requests for a hybrid style pad, we may end up coming up with something more Hybrid but based off of a modern design! I have done a couple of these in the past for customers and they worked out well, just something I never brought to the public.


That sounds a lot of what I am looking for. I really like the modern look but want a mroe hybrid feel. The new Supreme's are a great example of a nice clean modern look but on a hyrbid pad (I haven't seen them in person but I am assuming the are still a hybrid pad)

After trying a couple of butterfly pads I know they look great but just don't suit my style (or lack of) as much I as want.

[Beeker]

I'm in your boat too Hunts. I am getting ready to order another set of pads. And am stuck as to what I want to go with. I have never really gotten used to my Deceptors. I miss my old Vaughn 3600's. What would you say is the closest thing you make right now to a more traditional/hybrid pad.

[HotBranch!]

You could ask Scott to dust off the old Bold 3500 patterns!

GREAT Pad!

11 seasons, over 400 games and still going strong (albeit with a fair amount of duct tape to cover tears and rips)!

I definitely got my money's worth when I bought Battram 3500s!

[Alec M]

If Scott doesn't have something that suits you, why not take a look at some of the shops around town? I know I've seen some old stock of more hybrid stuff around a few times, usually at pretty decent prices. Of course, knowing you Huntster, I doubt you'll pick up something that isn't the latest and greatest.

:p

[Huntster]

If Scott doesn't have something that suits you, why not take a look at some of the shops around town? I know I've seen some old stock of more hybrid stuff around a few times, usually at pretty decent prices. Of course, knowing you Huntster, I doubt you'll pick up something that isn't the latest and greatest.

:p

Which stores are you reffering too?

After trying the wrong pads twice now I am thinking of trying some used hybrids pads to help me determine what it is I need from a pad.

[Alec M]

I haven't been to The Hockey Shop in a while but they used to have a few older pairs of stuff. Hasek-style TPS pads, Browns, stuff like that. I know Ice Level in Richmond still has a set of Vaughn 6000s that are a few years old. The Sports Exchange on Burrard might have some older or used stuff, if you're just looking to experiment.

Of course I doubt any of it will be NHL legal.

Anyway, it's an idea. If you know any goalies with hybrid gear it would definitely be a good idea to ask to try out their pads. At least then you'd know, one way or the other.

[goalie S]

Last weekend at a local sport shop in Ottawa, he had still bran new Heaton 5 pads, Vaughn Vision (older not sure on the year), Bauer Supremes and even an older Koho, 470 I think. The sizes were 33" and 34". It was like hybrid pad paridise. When there is old stock like that the prices are usually lower as well.

[TheBigM]

Hey goalie S, what shop in Ottawa was that?

M.

[goldeneye76]

I have a pair of Cyclones which are resemble the vaughn velocities, and since i have had them i had tryed a pair of bauer supremes which i loved because of documented improvements in skateing and butterfly width along the ice. so i have been looking at the battram page ever since, for when i get my next set of pads, and to me the Deceptors have seemed to be very close in style and design would this be a correct assumption?