Batting pads should cover from the top of your foot to just above the knee roll's top, with the knee roll centered on your knee. Choose your size by height (junior, youth, men's, large men's), then compare weight, protection materials and strap comfort. Ambidextrous pads suit beginners and shared kit; specific left- or right-handed pads offer a more tailored fit.
Pads that fit let you move freely and protect where it counts.
Sizing
| Size | Approx. height |
|---|---|
| Small boys | Under 4 ft 6 in |
| Boys / youth | 4 ft 6 in to 5 ft 2 in |
| Youth / small men’s | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 7 in |
| Men’s | 5 ft 7 in to 6 ft |
| Large men’s | Over 6 ft |
Sizes vary by brand; check the maker’s chart.
What to compare
- Weight.
- Protection: cane, foam and high-density inserts.
- Knee roll design.
- Straps: comfort and security.
- Ambidextrous or handed fit.
Complete your kit with our beginner checklist, a wicketkeeping glove fit guide, and a certified helmet. Browse pads and protection.
Common questions
How should pads fit?
The knee sits in the center of the knee roll, and the pad does not slip when you run. The bottom should sit comfortably over the top of your shoe.
Lightweight or heavier pads?
Lighter pads help running between wickets; heavier pads often offer more protection against fast bowling.
Do wicketkeepers use batting pads?
Keepers use shorter, lighter keeping pads designed for squatting and moving.