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Football Shoulder Pads

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Used Youth Champro Gauntlet Shoulder Pads
Mkcarver
Medium Adult Carbontek Shoulder Pads (Used)
Jasonazevedo83
Youth Xenith (Used) Fly Shoulder Pads
capuchino
Used Adult Riddell Power SPK Shoulder Pads
Gridironswap
Used Youth Schutt DS Flex Shoulder Pads
ReseGiacobbe
Used XS Youth Xenith Flyte Shoulder Pads
ThePlayersCloset
Used Adult Schutt 02 Pro Shoulder Pads
Sm16simba
Used Adult Riddell Power SPX Shoulder Pads
Jozc4k
Medium Adult Gear Pro Tec Z-Cool (Used)
PrinceAdu316
Small Adult Xtech Super Skill Shoulder Pads (Used)
QuickChange
Used Tag Alt II 750 Medium Shoulder Pads
derekkniffen
XS Adult Riddell Power SPX Shoulder Pads (Used)
EmpireSports

There are two styles of football shoulder pads: cantilevered and noncantilevered. Cantilevered shoulder pads are typically used by offensive linemen, linebackers, and sometimes defensive linemen. They are bigger to protect the shoulders during blocking and tackling. Noncantilevered shoulder pads are smaller and lighter than cantilevered ones. The padding covers the collarbone to allow for a larger range of motion. Quarterbacks, receivers, and youth players prefer this type of padding.

Properly fitting shoulder pads should sit comfortably on your shoulders and give you roughly 1" of padding on your shoulder. They should completely cover your upper shoulders and sternum and not pinch your collarbone or neck.

If properly cared for, football shoulder pads should easily last anywhere from 2-3 seasons, provided they do not get cracked, damaged, or lose any important padding. New pads may be needed for youth players every season as they often quickly grow out of their old ones.

Buying used gear is a sustainable way to score high-quality items at a fraction of the cost. Not only can you find great deals, but you might also stumble upon rare or discontinued gear that’s no longer available in stores. When buying used shoulder pads, here's what to look for:

✔️ There are no cracks in any of the shell pieces.
✔️ There are no rips or tears in any of the cushion pieces.
✔️ The belt / buckle is attached, securely locked, and in good condition.
✔️ The epaulet and cup are securely attached.
✔️ The elastic of the belt is not stretched.
✔️ There are no rivets that are broken or missing.

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