32" 2024 Vaughn SLR4 Pro Goalie Leg Pads (New)

Intro & New Features Vaughn has come into 2024 with a newly updated chapter in the SLR series. The SLR4 Pro leg pads are equipped with various elite-level features and technologies, including QuickSlide, a Rotation Control Strap, a Pro-core internal structure, and rebound-positive internal foams. External Material The SLR4 Pro leg pads bring back QuickSlide, a fan-favourite among many high-level goalies for its unparalleled glide on the ice. The pads themselves are made of classic jenpro synthetic leather on the exterior. Internal Construction The Pro-core internal structure and balance stabilizer in the knee cradle add support in the pads while you play. The pads have a firm construction, making them optimized for butterfly positioning. Rebound-positive internal foams give pop on rebounds and make them easier to control and direct to the corner. Pad Break The pads do not have a break, but they are pre-curved. No-break pads are ideal for butterfly goalies because they ensure a better and firmer seal along the ice when down in the position. The curve on these pads specifically enhances seal against five-hole shots and offers a more precise fit against your leg. Boot Angle & Toe Taper The SLR4 sticks to a 60° boot angle and 90° toe taper, same as the SLR2. These specs give increased seal on the ice and add to overall coverage. The boot on the pads has been modified to have more flex than the SLR2 to balance out the added stiffness on the top. That combined with the 60° boot angle ensures mobility without sacrificing seal. Knee Cradle The balance stabilizer can be found in the knee cradle and helps keep you steady while you play. The knee cradle itself has been widened, with a tapered outer edge and deeper inner knee side panel to make it easier to keep your balance. It also improves pad rotation, an important aspect for butterfly goalies. These features also ensure a closer fit. Strapping The pads come with Vaughn’s rotation control strap, which enhances freedom of movement and rotation speed. The knee cradle has an angled adjustable strap to allow you to tailor it to your size and comfort as desired. Goalies have been quickly switching from standard and skate lace toe ties to bungee-style pro laces over the past few years due to the latter’s increased durability and efficiency. The bungee toe ties have their own stretch and recoil, putting less stress on the goalie’s joints and lowering their energy usage, helping the goalie play longer.