Intro & New Features
For the recreational goalie that skates 1-2 times per week, Bauer has introduced the GSX line. The GSX line provides the protection needed and performs and a good level for less competitive levels of hockey.
External Material
The exterior of the pads are constructed with traditional cut-sew leather, offering benefits centered on durability, repairability, and specific aesthetic or performance preferences. While modern pads have largely shifted to lighter, faster synthetic materials., traditional leather construction remains valued for its long-term durability.
Internal Construction
The dual-density foam inserts in the internal construction of modern goalie leg pads are a specialized layering technique used to balance rebound control, protection, and weight reduction. By combining high-density foam, with lower density materials, these pads are designed to optimize performance, allowing for both powerful rebounds and softer, controlled rebounds.
Pad Break
The GSX leg pads are constructed with a soft pad break. Soft-flex goalie pad breaks offer enhanced mobility, improved 5-hole closure, and better control over rebounds. These pads are designed for goalies who value flexibility and speed over a strictly rigid blocking surface.
Boot Angle & Toe Taper
The reactive flat Vapor boot allows goalies to experience a soft boot angle that provides an excellent range of mobility, not restricting any movements. Additionally, the leg pads are equipped with a Supreme bridge and elastic toe system.
Knee Block
The Stabiliflex knee block with an extended landing zone is a feature that is designed to provide stability and support for the goalie's knee. The foam is engineered to provide good stiffness and support the knee joint. This can help reduce the risk of injury while improving the goalie’s overall comfort and confidence on the ice.
Strapping System
This leg pad is designed with a Tune Fit 2.0 strapping system. This strapping system is designed for a locked-in, secure feel without restricting movement. It offers high adjustability compared to traditional strapping, using a central calf strap that can be tuned for tension and position.
Sizing & Colors
The Bauer GSX Senior Goalie Leg Pads come in sizes Extra-Small, Small, Medium, and Large. These pads also come in Black, White, White/Blue, and White/Red.