Best 5 Cricket Batting Pads in Year 2017

Batting Pads or Batting Leg guards are very important for cricket players as its help in avoiding injuries and provide a safe platform to player so that they can play and focus on Game only. Cricket Batting pads cover and protect the leg area of players.

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Following are some key requirements from batting Leg Guards:

  •         Batting Leg Guards should be in light weight in nature.
  •         It should cover and protect the Legs of Player properly.
  •         It should not put any hindrance during running
  •         Its Velcro should be durable in nature
  •         Upper Material of Pads should be durable
  •         Inside foam should be on high density and should be light weight

KOOKABURRA KAHUNA PLAYERS CRICKET BATTING PADS:

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Kookaburra Kahuna Players cricket batting pads_2

Kookaburra Kahuna Players Pads are designed for professional Cricket Players, It’s a light weight but durable batting pads which will give good performance to cricket players. Made from high density fiber and Glass fiber, Kahuna player will give you very light weight pads performance.

Following are the key benefits of these pads:

  •         Made from durable and HDF
  •         High Grade PU Straps
  •         High Quality Velcro for better fitting
  •         Cane Rods inserts
  •         Tri Section Shin Bolster with Air flow Mesh
  •         Ergonomic Calf Strap for easy fastening

SM PLAYERS PRIDE CRICKET BATTING PADS:

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SM Players Pride Cricket Batting Leg Guard_3

It is a traditional look cricket batting pad which is made of High density Foam to give you super protection. Upper material is PU which gives durable performance. It’s a 3 staps pad which is designed for pro players.

Following are the key benefits of SM Players Pride Pads:

  •         Tailor made high-toned design , Traditional look and feel
  •         PU for upper material
  •         Top hat is made of PU
  •         Fibre shield at back
  •         3 Straps Pads

SG TEST CRICKET BATTING PADS:

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SG Test Cricket Batting Pads_4

SG test batting pads are designed for all round type of players. These types of pads are suitable for player who wants traditional look bat with SG brand. Made from PU leather and High density from, SG test is a good option for professional to intermediate cricket players.

Following are the Key Benefits of SG Test Pads:

  •         Manufactured with high quality imported PU material
  •         Filled with HD foam to provide best in class protection
  •         Padded straps for better control

SS TEST OPENER CRICKET BATTING PADS:

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SS Test Opener Cricket Batting Leg Guard_5

SS Test Opener is all time big hit models in complete SS Leg Gourds range. With Innovative material technology and traditional pad shape. This pad is made from high quality PU material at upper while high density and durable from provide perfect combination of lightweight pads and durability.

THRAX PROTO 11 MOULDED CRICKET BATTING PADS:

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Thrax Proto 11 Moulded Cricket Batting Pads_6

Thrax Proto 11 Moulded Cricket Batting Pads is suitable for professional level players. These Cricket Batting Pads is made from top quality material which will provide you perfect fitting and excellent performance and it is light in weight. Thrax Proto 11 Moulded Cricket Batting Pads is made from PU in upper material which will provide you better stability and innovative pad design which is molded pad which will provide you long lasting durability.

Cricket Players can check out the Full Range of Batting Pads @khelmart.com

Latest Yonex Voltric Series Badminton Rackets in 2017

About Yonex Voltric Series:

YONEX Voltric series of rackets is dedicated to those players who want, attacking game style on 3rd line while on other hand, fast and speedy racket handling at net area. Yonex used state of the art racket material and cutting edge science to develop the rackets so that players get best in class racket performance. In Yonex Voltric series, new approach is used in which New and innovative racket frame design is used.

Yonex Worked on Two area of Racket frame to improve the performance.

Material properties and Racket Frame Re-Design change at Top Area:

Traditionally, to make racket head heavy, manufacturing companies used extra material at head area so that more racket swing can be generate to get maximum power. But to make racket head heavy, players need to compromise on racket swing as head heavy racket tends to give off balance.

Yonex used, stiff racket geometry at racket top which gives racket bending action in a controlled manner. Further, to improve the flexibility, Yonex used flexible sides so that shuttle gets maximum energy transferred from string bed. By combining both the technologies together (Stiff racket top and Flexible racket side) , Yonex Voltric series racket delivered incredible power and quick racket repulsion.

Material properties and Racket Frame Re-Design change at Top & Bottom Area:

Further, Yonex re design the frame in which racket weight is redistributed at top and Bottom part. By doing so, players get maximum benefits of head heavy racket balance point. Thin cross section at side, gives less air resistance thus player will get better and improved racket swing speed.

Following are key points & Benefits of Yonex Voltric Series:

  1. Yonex Voltric Series is a head heavy series which gives powerful smashes and hard hitting to attacking for attacking game style.
  2. Due to its aerodynamic frame shape, its offer best in class racket swing speed, which helps in providing edge on fast drive shots and quick return shots.
  3. Yonex Voltric series offer versatile playing style which suits the style of all-round type of players.
  4. Voltric series gives combination of power and control which helps player to dominate in the game.
  5. Yonex developed different configurations in Voltric series so that player with different playing style can get best racket as per playing need.

Following are the key rackets in Yonex Voltric Series:

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Yonex Voltric 5 :

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Yonex VOLTRIC 5 Badminton Racket_2

Yonex Voltric 5 is best selling racket in Complete Voltric Series of Rackets. With Its innovative racket design and overall look, Vol 5 is the first choice of intermediate badminton players. Its weight is around 85 gms while its available in G4 Grip Sizes. This racket is suitable for those players who wants attacking game style while at the same time don’t want to compromise in defense skills at net area. Thanks to tri Voltage System. With Isometric shape and tri voltage system, player will get fast racket repulsion and powerful smash power from frame.

Following the key Specification of the Racket:

  • Racket is equipped with Tri Voltage System which gives better attacking game and fast swing.
  • Isometric shape offer enlarged sweet spot area.
  • Head heavy racket which is designed to deliver best racket shots.

Yonex Voltric 1 LD:

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Yonex VOLTRIC 1LD Badminton Racket_3

It is a latest LIN DAN series racket which is launched by YONEX for intermediate badminton players. This racket is developed on signature style of Lin Dan and gives best racket experience in economical price range. With Tri VOltage system, this racket will help player to enhance the badminton attacking and defensive style. In India, it is available in 3U weight and G4 Grip Size. This racket is very popular in Intermediate badminton players. Racket shaft and Frame is made of graphite.

 

Yonex VOltric LD 200:

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Yonex VOLTRIC LD200 Badminton Racket_4

LD 200 is again a latest launched by YONEX in 2017 and already it is very popular racket in badminton player who already tried Muscle Power or carbonex series. Players who want to upgrade racket, can check LD 200. It’s improved and upgraded Tri-Voltage System helps in attacking game while aerodynamic frame design helps in fast drive shots. Overall, LD 200 is very nice racket for Intermediate Badminton players. Its shaft and frame is made of Full Carbon and Graphite material.

Key Specification of YONEX Voltric LD200

  • Weight of the racket is around 83 gms.
  • Tri-Voltage system is Yonex trademark technology for Voltric series which is designed to deliver power in smashes while at the same time player will get fast racket handling as well.
  • Player can put 19 to 24 lbs string tension (recommended string: Yonex NBG 99).
  • Built in T Joint technology gives stable T Joint section which helps in joint stability and result into accurate shuttle placement.
  • Racket flex is medium which gives good repulsion for fast returns.
  • Voltric LD200 is developed with isometric frame shape. This type of shape gives enlarges sweet spot. We all know that with enlarged sweet spot player can hit off center shots with more power.

Yonex Voltric LD 9:

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Yonex VOLTRIC LD9 Badminton Racket_5

This racket is equipped with upgraded Tri Voltage System and isometric frame. With Tri Voltage System, player gets power of head heavy racket feel (With head heavy frame, more force can be applied on shots).Head heavy frame is suitable for those player who wants more power on shots (with more power, player can easily clear the 3rd line shots and hit the destructive smashes).Further , with tri voltage system player can get the fast racket handling. Yonex Voltric LD9 is stiff flex racket designed to give you offensive repulsion. Its frame is made of HM Graphite and tungsten. While Yonex placed the sound filter material at racket frames. Sound filter at racket frame generate killer sound when shuttle hits the sting bed. It is available in two weights. Its color is premium gold. Racket is strung with 19 to 24 Lbs string tension

Key Specification of YONEX Voltric LD9

  • Weight of the racket is around 78 gms and 83 gms. (Yes it is available in two weights configurations)
  • Tri-Voltage system is Yonex trademark technology for Voltric series which is designed to deliver power in smashes while at the same time player will get fast racket handling as well.
  • To improve the Hold, impact and repulsion (Three most important characteristics of racket), Yonex used Nanometer Dr which is high strength carbon material (Nanometer Dr normally used in Aviation industry). With the help of this material, badminton player gets better hold, fast repulsion and high impact strength.
  • Player can put 19 to 24 lbs string tension (recommended string: Yonex NBG 99).
  • Built in T Joint technology gives stable T Joint section which helps in joint stability and result into accurate shuttle placement.
  • Racket flex is stiff which gives good repulsion for fast returns.
  • Voltric LD9 is developed with isometric frame shape. This type of shape gives enlarges sweet spot. We all know that with enlarged sweet spot player can hit off center shots with more power.
  • Cross section of frame is designed with Aero-Box frame. Cross section with Aero-Box type shape gives better aerodynamics which results into better swing speed.

YONEX Voltric Ld 100

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Yonex VOLTRIC LD100 Badminton Racket_6

This racket is equipped with upgraded Tri Voltage System and isometric frame. With Tri Voltage System, player gets power of head heavy racket feel (With head heavy frame, more force can be applied on shots).Head heavy frame is suitable for those player who wants more power on shots (with more power, player can easily clear the 3rd line shots and hit the destructive smashes).Further, to improve the racket overall aerodynamic, latest cross section is used at lower part of frame. This new edition to racket frame helps in better racket swing speed. (So player can get the benefits of powerful smashes and fast racket handling) Yonex Voltric LD100 is medium flex racket designed to give you offensive repulsion. Its frame is made of Graphite and tungsten. Its shaft is made from graphite material. Its color is premium gold.

Key Specification of YONEX Voltric LD100

  • Weight of the racket is around 83 gms.
  • Tri-Voltage system is Yonex trademark technology for Voltric series which is designed to deliver power in smashes while at the same time player will get fast racket handling as well.
  • Player can put 19 to 24 lbs string tension (recommended string: Yonex NBG 99).
  • Racket flex is medium which gives good repulsion for fast returns.
  • Voltric LD100 is developed with isometric frame shape. This type of shape gives enlarges sweet spot. We all know that with enlarged sweet spot player can hit off center shots with more power.
  • Cross section of frame is designed with Aero-Box frame. Cross section with Aero-Box type shape gives better aerodynamics which results into better swing speed.

Latest 2017 Badminton Footwear for Advance Badminton players

SRCP CFT Tru Cushion is the latest badminton footwear launched by Yonex in 2017 for advance badminton players. This shoe is a latest design shoe with new technologies and improved material. Yonex used new PU material with ocean inspired grains on outer surface. Ocean inspired grains structure gives grains like ocean waves. This shoe comes in 4 colors variant, all colors will suit the player individual playing style.

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Following are the different variant in shoe:

Variant 01 – Black Base Color and Yellow EVA – Skin fit:

YONEX SRCP CFT BLACK AND YELLOW COLOR SHOES

In this variant ocean inspired PU graphics are provided on black color while Yonex used yellow color in Midsole (Pylon). Its base color looks as Black while yellow midsole gives as Black yellow color combinations. Shape of shoe is also changed as compared to other Yonex models. It’s not a full low cut mode as other Yonex models looks like. However it’s more comfortable and free shape which will be liked by professional badminton players.

Variant 02 – Lime Green Base Color and Black:

YONEX SRCP CFT LIME GREEN AND BLACK COLOR SHOES

In second variant, Base color is green lime color. And ocean lime graphics are giving very attractive look to this shoe. Yonex used lower sole part (Side part) as black color. Further side and back area is also kept as black color. Overall this color combination will suit to those players who want new color and attractive combination in footwear’s.

Variant 03 – Orange Base Color and While Sole:

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In 3rd variant, base color is orange. Yonex used orange color (Without ocean like graphics) in back and side of the shoe. Overall this Yonex badminton footwear will be liked by those who need very bright color combinations. This shoe looks very bright in nature and shoe overall look is very attractive.

Variant 04 – Red Base Color and Red Sole:

YONEX SRCP CFT RED COLOR SHOES

In 4th Variant, Shoe base color is red. Shoe back side and side are kept as dark red but Without ocean like graphics. Shoe color combination (Red and Orange).

Technologies in SRCP CFT Tru Cushion Shoe:

Tru Cushion Technology:

It’s a technology which is developed to improve the cushioning of shoe. Yonex used very soft material at mid sole which give with soft feel during impact while outer rubber sole give easy feel during hard impact. Overall , combination of Hard and soft sole gives perfect blend of tru cushion in shoe.

Ergoshpae:

Improved ergoshape at forefoot is design to give perfect shoe fitting. Ergoshape is a concept which is developed with YOnex to improve the overall feel of badminton player. Player with different foot shape with feel the same fitting shoe with ergoshape concept.

Khelmart Feedback on SRCP CFT Tru Cushion Shoe:

This latest Yonex footwear from house of Yonex is basically developed for advance to intermediate badminton players. SHoe shape is innovative and looks different from other Yonex shoe. It is available in 4 different color combinations which gives as edge to select based on different style and combination. With latest technologies and Yonex Innovative material Science, This shoe will be a game changer for badminton players

Comparison of SS Ton Heritage Vs Kookaburra Kahuna 150 Cricket Bats

SS and Kookaburra are the two top most cricket manufacturing brands producing the class cricketing equipments for pro players. Most of the Indian cricket players are using the SS cricket equipment while , Kookaburra is the first choice of Australian Cricket Team. Kookaburra Cricket bats are manufacturing in India by SG under the license by Kookaburra. Kookaburra gives unique cricket bat profile to bats which is totally different from SS Cricket. Player with different playing style are always looking for perfect spine shape, and back profile. Before taking any decision, player need to carefully check the parameters of Bat and then accordingly select the bats.

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In this blog we shall explain the comparison between two bats.

What are the basic difference in SS and Kookaburra Bats?

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Most of the kookaburra Bat is manufactured with mid to high sweet spot with full back profile. Bat with Mid to sweet spot position gives better balance and high pickup balance point which helps in placing good pull, drive and hock shots. While on Other hand, Most of SS Cricket bats are developed with mid to low sweet spot with slightly concave on back side.  So based on players individual playing style , player can select the bat as per need.

About SS TON Heritage:

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Heritage is a top selling model in complete SS Range. Heritage is developed with Grade 2 English Willow with straight grains profile. Player will get around 6 to 8 grains in the bat. Bat is equipped with tradition profile with mid to Low sweet spot positions.

Following are the Key Parameter of Ss Heritage Bat:

  • Massive Sweet Spot for destructive Power and pickup
  • Best in class Willow
  • Tradition shape with High Back profile
  • Full cane handle
  • Fish scale Grip and latest tri color design
  • Massive Bat Edge which gives good rebound quality
  • Bat is suitable for attacking players who wants to dominate in the game with massive sweet spot and bat profile.

About Kookaburra Kahuna 150 :

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Made from Grade 2 English Willow cleft, Kahuna 150 is suitable for player who already tired full back profile bat and now wants to tried some new options to improve the performance. It is full back profile bat with mid sweet spot position.

Following are the Key Parameter of Kookaburra Kahuna 150:

  • Made from unbleached English Willow -Grade 3
  • Mid to High sweet Spot Position
  • Flat front face
  • Willow is processes with naturally air dried technique with gives superfine grains and willow profile.
  • 12 Piece cane Handle for smooth bat handling

Player can checkout Cricket Bats of SS and Kookaburra brand at khelmart.com