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[–]SolidKeevo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've used two different brands so far. HK and Dye.

HK: Too small for my knees. Would slide down my leg while diving. Also had soreness in my knees after a long day of play. I would not recommend if you want to protect your knees. I'm diving/crawling into snake all the time though.

Dye: Quite bulky but they offer amazing protection. I've been using them for about 6 months know, played all winter and spring so far, and my knees haven't hurt once.

[–]HotPinkStrangerUpstate NY | Mini GS 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Volleyball knee pads. 10$ at play it again. Best ever. Breathable and flexible.

[–]MastaBroGoG Extcy|Etek 5|KP3|Shocker RSX| NYC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Use these.

Easily the best knee pads I ever had. Never slip, fit perfectly.


I 3rd this. I use a pair of $10 Mizunos. I usually have to adjust them a bit at the end of each round, but I havent encountered pads that dont need some adjusting after hard play.

[–]Agglet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconded, there's generally a huge profit made off paintball soft goods, it's nice to avoid that where possible. $70 and you'll get some neon blue coloured volleyball kneepads, with stylish padding.


Given that Exalt makes PE's pads, I would go with PE's, seems like you're a fan of Exalt as well, so keep it in the family, even if it's the extended family.

[–]ERIPPER35Black Magic Pump | Grillzgang[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Planet Eclipse was my first choice for knee pads anyways so thats probably what I'll do

[–]MyCatsNameIsCheeseSpeedball | Seattle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The PE pads are a little on the thin side. If you're playing on nice turf fields and you dont drop onto your knees or crawl a lot, Good to Go.

I have tried Dye, PEs, HKs, volleyball, hardshell, etc. I prefer Dye, and Im not a dye fanboy at all.. actually love most PE stuff.

[–]OMGaGinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought the planet eclipse hd core kneepads about a month ago, I haven't once needed to adjust them during a day of play. You can pull the padded liner out and run them slimmed down as well, still decent protection. No pinching at the back of the knees, no rubbing anywhere. Would buy again!

[–]psyco45Head Hunter Nation 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like my dye knee pads. very padded super grippy so they wont slip and they breathe pretty well. Its a true sports knee pads. Expensive, but very nice. http://www.ansgear.com/Dye_C10_2010_Perform_Knee_Pads_Black_p/dyec10kneepadblk.htm

[–]Pesce5279Slingshot | Kentucky 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I use the HK blue and black ones. Haven't had any problems with them. They don't look the coolest but they go under my pants so who cares.

[–]MrNyke953.1 | TMG Ratpack | Paintball Plex 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I had these, after a while the foam compresses and they don't work as well. Switched to the PE kneepads, oh sweet jesus they work

[–]walkoffaithSoCal Force -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mostly agree with this. The HK ones are the best fitting, definitely stay on your legs better. But I think the PE ones last longer/have more padding for sure

[–]kapyrna 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Based on your research, what are the best elbow/arm pads? I am a twiggy guy with long arms, so anything that fits my arms' length is super loose around.

[–]ERIPPER35Black Magic Pump | Grillzgang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know the "Best" I would say that for a little cheaper, I heard the Exalt ones are pretty good. I would suggest you do your own research based on your body type.


Exalt Thrashers or PE Overlords are arguably the best. Both are made by Exalt so you can't go wrong with either.

[–]BurningPlaydoh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have stick-man arms and Dye are best fit by far for me. Exalt and GI are both pretty nice too. PE sizing has always been wack for me. Either too short, or too wide.

[–]nathanjayyEmpire Axe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not planet eclipse

[–]Quakerz1Black/Pink GTi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got both empire and PE. Haven't really tried others so I can't give input on those. But between empire and PE, the PE wins easily. My empire kneepads don't stay in place very well, whereas the PE ones never slip.

The PE kneepads, however, take a little bit more to get used to than the empire's, maybe it's just the way they fit isn't quite right but they end up being extremely comfortable.

[–]wingbatwu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Dye knee pads. I somehow managed to get mud into the fabric, and havent been able to remove it since. Handwashing nor machine wash did nothing.

[–]Expressaction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dye knee pads, no question.

[–]BurningPlaydoh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dye, GI, Eclipse (the new ones with the bright green inserts) in that order IMO. But it all comes down to what fits you best. Eclipse sizes true, Dye run small, GI run slightly big (I would wear a M, L, and S/M respectively)

[–]TheDoktorIsIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the Grind kneepads and shinpads, I have a pretty bad lower leg on my left side so the protection feels nice.

[–]Red-RiseTexas Nightstalkers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had had planet eclipse knee pads for some time and I don't recommend them. The padding is great and they are very comfortable but eventually the straps cut into the skin. Loosen them? then the knee pads slide down