SIMMONS ULTRALIGHT PADS - Retail

The Design- 

The design of the new UltraLight pad was based off of our the success with the Matrix 4 core shape. This was chosen with the traditional Simmons customers in mind. We saw the desire of adult league goalies, or goalies that may not have a very wide butterfly, to play a modern butterfly style. The issue that arises is that most leg pad designs on the market today are focused on the younger players with very wide butterfly flares. As we all know, not everyone has the same hip mobility, so many goalies struggle with keeping their 5 hole closed with the mass marketed pads. 

The shape of the core is designed to optimize 5 hole closure while still being comfortable while standing. The UltraLight is built with a softer and lighter core foam than the matrix 4. This is perfect for goalies who prefer a softer pad. The core is designed to provide longer durability than previous Simmons designs that users may be used to. This is achieved by using thinner foam with no internal breaks-- it allows the flexibility users are looking for without the quick breakdown in the rise that some may have experienced with the 99X/1000 or previous UL series pads. Many customers have expressed their concern about not being able to get a "double break" pad that they are used to. After discussing their options, a vast majority of these customers want a double break pad because the first thing they do when they get a new set of pads is shove them under a bench to create a "curve" in the rise. This allows them to get better 5 hole closure. The UL core also comes standard with a soft boot break and traditional leather boot strap. 

The design change of the UL core eliminates the need for this extreme curvature. For most goalies, it also eliminates the need for an excessievly large thigh rise. We have successfully moved many of our +3 thigh rise goaltenders to a +2 rise and have received feedback such as "i never thought I would be able to close my 5 hole at my age. These are amazing".

Goalies with better hip mobility need not panic. By switching to a +1 rise, you get the benefits of the better closure without worrying about the rises interfering with each other. We have Pro, AAA as well as USPHL goalies in our gear this season and they have been very pleased with the performance.  

Graphics- 

Stock graphics can be orderd with any traditional colorways. We have access to almost every NHL color Clarino (we do not have all 3rd/special colors such as pink. We also do not have seattle teal, but do have san jose teal), as well as some colors being available in a weave option. We are currently working on a solution for a web customizer, but this is not currently available. The customization process is done on a customer by customer basis at this time. 

We are also able to do custom "cut and sew" graphics. Pricing for these orders are calculated on a case by case basis. Some custom graphics that are simple (such as spikes, swooshes, etc) and supplied by the customer as a "finished" idea can be done at no upcharge. There is upcharge for more intricate graphics as well as graphics that are designed by our team. 

Custom colors available which are made to order.  CALL OR EMAIL FOR FURTHER DETAILS

NEW DESIGN MADE SPECIFICALLY TO CLOSE YOUR 5 HOLE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR MULTIPLE BREAKS

HANDMADE IN BUFFALO, NY USING THE BEST MATERIALS AVAILABLE. 

GOALIES WHO HAVE POOR HIP FLEXIBILITY WILL HAVE VASTLY IMPROVED 5 HOLE CLOSURE DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE CORE.

ADJUSTABLE OPEN KNEE LOCK

ELASTIC KNEE SLING ALLOWS MORE ROOM FOR KNEE PADS WITH LESS BULK OF KNEE LOCK STRAP

BUILT IN ADJUSTABLE LOCKING SHIN CRADLE.

FULL CUSTOM GRAPHICS AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST. COST MAY VARY DEPENDING ON COMPLEXITY

Items may be pictured with matching glove and blocker which are not included.