

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VAUGHN V7 XF AND XR FULL
Alternatively, goalies who are very athletic or flexible will enjoy this kind of pad, as it allows them to utilize their full range of movement. This pad can work well for the goalie who perhaps is not yet comfortable with the butterfly style, or plays more of a hybrid style. In front of this core layer are layers of impact dampening foam that help to deaden the rebounds. They are no longer stuffed full of shredded foam or deer hair-rather, they have a solid core with multiple breaks in it at flex points near in the boot, below the knee, and sometimes above the knee. The soft pads on the market today are not like the pads of the past. Make no mistake though, those beautiful knee rolls are almost entirely for aesthetic purposes. In addition, their boot tends to be softer, allowing for a deeper flex if wanted, and some have a tapered toe. A soft pad absorbs much of the force of impact, leaving the puck nearby to be covered up. This kind of pad tends to kill rebounds when struck. Traditionally identified by knee rolls and multiple breaks in the V-roll, the soft pad tends to move with the goalie a little bit more, and flexes to accommodate their movement. What we are discussing here are some of the finer details and nuances that will help to fit a pad to your specific style. Soft pad or stiff pad, both will perform properly in the butterfly. It needs to be said before we get into the distinctions between the two categories that all pads today are butterfly pads.

Common examples of pads in each category.

