Tested in CCM’s performance lab and perfected on the ice, the EFLEX 7 goalie pads are engineered to take dynamic and responsive performance to the next level. Featuring game-changing innovations crafted to allow for greater cross-crease speed than ever before. New forceful rebound re-direction technology boosts each reaction that you make to angle pucks out with purpose.
- CROSS GLIDE TECHNOLOGY (CGT): Tested for speed, cross glide technology is the latest in material sliding technology – maximizing performance on both fresh and rough ice in the moments when you need it most.
- DUALITECORE WITH INFINITE POWER REBOUND (IPR): Built off the specs of pros, infinite power rebound face foam gives you the technology you need to direct pucks out with effortless power. Dualitecore maintains the dynamic agility and responsiveness of an EFLEX core.
- DYNAMIC RESPONSE SYSTEM (DRS) PRO +: Featuring a re-designed, one-piece landing zone and a new padded, hyper absorbent impact area, DRS PRO+ gives you the ability to unleash your powerful cross crease movements with greater seal, stability and slide than ever.
| Goalie Leg Pad Size Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player Level | Past Sizing | Pad Size |
| Senior | 32 | Extra Small |
| Senior | 33 | Small |
| Senior | 34 | Medium |
| Senior | 35 | Large |
| Senior | 36 | XL |
| Senior | 37 | XXL |
| Intermediate | 29 | Extra Small |
| Intermediate | 30 | Small |
| Intermediate | 31 | Medium |
| Intermediate | 32 | Large |
| Junior | 24 | Extra Small |
| Junior | 26 | Small |
| Junior | 28 | Medium |
| Junior | 30 | Large |
| Youth | 20 | Small |
| Youth | 22 | Medium |
| Youth | 24 | Large |
Goalie Leg Pads Sizing
Deciding your Goalie Pads size is crucial for having total control while moving in the crease. Sizing your pads properly is the difference between getting that perfect seal on your butterfly, and feeling clunky or unprotected in the net. Below we have compiled some information to better assist you in deciding which size is right for you.
Please note that some goalie pad sizes may be shown with a "+X" (i.e 32+1, 33+1.5, etc.). This refers to the thigh rise, which are extra inches of padding added above the knee to provide better net coverage for the goalie, especially when using the butterfly style. This does not affect the original pad size, which still fits your leg as intended.
Floor-To-Knee Measurement
Your Floor-To-Knee measurement will give you a good indication as to what "Pad Size" you will need. This measurement can be matched up with the provided sizing chart above.
How to Measure your Floor-To-Knee
- In your bare feet, place the soft measuring tape at the inside of the bottom of your foot.
- Slightly bend your knee.
- Run the soft measuring tape up your shin, to the middle of your knee.
- Match your Floor-To-Knee measurement with the provided sizing chart.
What to look for when trying on your new pads.
Once you have your new leg pads, you’ll need to make sure they fit you properly. To do so, you’ll need to put the pads on with your skates. There a couple things to do to check size, once you have the pads on:
- Stand straight and bring your feet together. This will show you the overall height of the pad, while on. Your pads should not be taller than your hips. Ideally you want the top of your pad at the half-way point of your thighs. A pad fitted for a young growing goaltender can be a little taller, so a little above the half-way point is normal.
- Next you want to get in your stance, keep your hands in a ready position, and drop to your butterfly. Without moving your legs to correct your butterfly, bring your heels together. This is where you assess your knee position. For a proper fit, you want the middle of your knee to sit directly on the center of the knee stack. If you’re looking for growing room, you want the middle of your knee to land roughly 1.5” below the center of the knee stack (1” for JR).
Not getting a complete seal while in your butterfly?
If you're having trouble getting a full seal in your new pads, it may be the way you’re strapping them up. Make sure your boot strap and top straps (above knee) are loosened up a bit. The reason you want these straps loose is because they have a direct effect on the rotation of the pad. Having a loose boot strap makes it easy for your foot and ankle to rotate as the pad moves. Same goes for the top straps, as you don't want them pulling down too hard on the thigh rise.
Each Source for Hockey in the United States of America will have their own standard on returns. This is because each stores is independently owned and operated. Contact your local Source for Sports and find out how their return policy could affect your in-store purchase.
