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Vaughn Classic Series Pro Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads – Double Break

The is pad is exclusive to Goalie Plus: New for 2025 is the Classic Series goalie leg pads.  This pad was based off the Velocity VX1 leg pads but with a double internal break and a double break on the vertical roll.  We choose to go with a classic look graphic as this has been extremely popular over the years.  Goalies Plus will be offering three color selections for 2025.

What does the double break feature really mean?  Well, we will start from the beginning, the Vaughn Velocity has always been the benchmark for hybrid goalie pads in the hockey industry.  Starting with the original Vaughn Velocity line back in the early 2000’s through the Velocity V7’s, the Velocity has always been a double break goalie pad (double break defined as a break in the vertical roll above and below the knee).  At Goalies Plus we felt it was necessary to offer this option because of the functional aspect the double break provides.  It is our opinion that when a goalie is selecting a Velocity goal pad, they are choosing it because it has softer, more flexible feel which a hybrid goalie prefers.  The softer and flexible feel allows the pad to flex more as the goalie moves in and out of a variety of movements and techniques.

The double break allows for increased flexibility and greater lateral flex (more independent flexibility of the pad – top, middle and bottom).  By having more lateral flex in the pads, the goalie has greater control and more natural movements compared to a stiffer version.  Another reason we went with the double break was the increase coverage in the butterfly technique.  A hybrid goalie considers themselves a hybrid for many reasons, size, mobility, body limitations, etc.  A very common characteristic of a hybrid goalie is a narrow to medium width butterfly technique.  Since a hybrid goalie will still utilize the butterfly technique, it is important that the pad can do its part.  By having the double break on the pads, even a narrow width goalie can still perform a butterfly technique with full closure.  Without the additional break in the pad, there is a possibility that the hybrid goalie will leave a gap in their five-hole because the pads will not wrap around enough and seal the five-hole area.  We felt at Goalies Plus that is is much better to have the double break and not need it then to need the double break and not have it.  For a wide butterfly goalie that wants a Velocity pad, the single break would be the better option however it is our opinion that a greater majority of hybrid goalies prefer having a double break.

The knee area of the Classic Series pad will have an integrated knee stack.  This means the knee stack is built into the core of the pad.  By doing this, it creates a much more stable effect on how the pad plays.  The pad is much less likely to over rotate or under rotate because of the integrated knee stack.  Also, the knee cradle area has been widened to accommodate any type of knee pad.  The knee stack strap now runs through the middle of the knee block (versus the outside of the block) which allows the goalie to get the elastic knee strap behind the knee much closer to the goalie’s knee – which than provides a more secure fit.  This strap adjustable so a goalie can make it as tight or as loose as they prefer.

The knee block itself has also been redesign for performance and more importantly – comfort.  Many companies are making the knee blocks very stiff.  This has a negative effect on the knees, hips and back.  Every time a goalie goes down, it is a jarring like blow on the goalie’s body as there is no cushion in these knee blocks.  Vaughn has created a 3-layer knee block design.  The two outer layers have a stiffer material, and the inner layer has a softer material.  This helps cushion the blow that a goalie takes every time they drop into the butterfly technique.  It may seem minor, but this can go a very long way to help goalies protect their bodies over a long season.

The calf cradle area of the Classic Series goalie leg pads has a completely new calf wrap design.  Today’s goalies want the pads to be secure to their legs more than in the past, The Classic Series has a full wrap around inner calf wrap.  This inner calf wrap is integrated by two professor straps – one at the top of the calf and one at the bottom of the calf.  This inner calf wrap is completely adjustable to a goalie’s person preference.  This new inner calf strapping system allows the pad to be worm snug on the goalie’s legs (if preferred) but does not compromise pad rotation in any way.  The calf system is also designed with a thicker middle wrap to help distribute the goalie’s weight evenly along the lower leg while in the butterfly technique. We have found that goalies who want more ankle mobility have removed the bottom professor strap.

Vaughn will also have a mew back material on the Classic Series leg pads.  The Classic Series pads will have a hydrophobic leg channel.  Often goalie pads will have nylon in the leg channel because it allows the pad to rotate better.  The hydrophobic material is a much higher quality material versus nylon and also allows for easy rotation of the leg pads in and out of the butterfly techniques.

The Vaughn Classic Series will use the Quick Slide material on the inner edges and wear areas.  The Quick Slide material is coated with powered glass which gives this material the best slide available in the goalie industry today.  The Quick Slide material makes bad third period ice feel like a fresh clean sheet of ice.

The Classic Series toe tie system is a bungee core that has Velcro attachment (this pad does not use the plastic clip attachment of past Vaughn pads).

Goalies Plus will be offering three unique Special Edition Classic Series colors:

• White & Black
• White & Red
• White & Navy Blue

Vaughn Classic Series Pro Goalie Leg Pad Features:

• Model Year: 2025
• Goalies Plus Exclusive
• Double Break Design
• Quick-slide material on inner pad edge
• Integrated knee landing pad attached to inner core for immediate pad response
• Softer core design
• Pre-curved shape for precise shape
• New adjustable knee cradle strapping system
• Softer 3-layer knee block design for added comfort
• Widen knee block area
• Hydrophobic leg channel material
• Binding less outer gusset design
• New inner calf wrap design with two integrated professor straps
• New thicker middle calf wrap pad with more even weight distribution
• Inner edge Quick Slide material