Senior New Bauer Vapor 2X Goalie Leg Pads

Starting off with the face of the Bauer Vapor 2X , the graphic is made up of three main large zones with one at the upper outside, one at the inner bottom, and one large zone in the middle that stretches diagonally through the length of the pad and breaks up the two outer zones. Around these zones, there are two sets of “spears” near the top and bottom of the pad for added shadows. Visually, you will notice the dimpled texture on the top and bottom zones of the pad that is digitally printed and provides visual design as well as added durability. Moving on to the build of the Vapor 2X , Bauer has upgraded the material of the pad to the C.O.R Tech ST that is a highly durable skin and helps create better rebounds that give the goaltender time to recover. On the internals of the pad, a dynamic flex core with flex points above and below the knee with Curv Composite in the thigh rise have been utilized to create a flexible pad for an effective butterfly style. The thigh rise gets thinner as it approaches the top of the pad, coming to a pointed end to help reduce weight in the thigh portion. Down at the boot, a 100 degree free flex boot is used to give the goaltender a better angle in the pad for a deep stance that fits more naturally on the leg, making crease movements and key save selections easier to maneuver. Looking at the side profile of the Bauer Vapor 2X, you will see the thin design that was implemented to reduce the overall weight of the pad. On the outer gusset, a uniquely shaped outer roll ramps up from the face to act as a traditional outer roll while keeping a seamless one piece construction. Flipping around to the inside edge, the sliding surface is designed with a thin profile that contains strategic cuts to cut down on weight and create a low friction surface for the quickest slides. On the back of the 2X, AX Suede Quattro Pro that has been used in Bauer’s player gloves is provided on the knee stack to prevent growth of bacteria to provide cleaner gear for longer. Featured on the knee landing itself, a 45 degree cut at the top edge provides mobility during crease movements by helping prevent the knee stacks from hitting each other. On the inside of the knee landing area, the binding has been removed from the pad, further creating a smooth sliding surface. Finally, the knee strap can be either pulled over to a provided knee wing that now has adjustable options to tighten or loosen up the knee wing, or the knee strap can be angled down to the calf. Further down, the leg channel is lined with thermocore that is added to provide breathability that keeps the goaltender’s leg cool during use. Both the inner and outer calf wraps have been redesigned with specific cuts to provide the goaltender with more durability and mobility in the pad. Bauer has continued with the Tune Fit Strapping system that allows for full Velcro strapping and adjustments above.