Vaughn SLR4 Pro Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads [Stock Version]

Vaughn SLR4 Pro Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads – Stock Version

New for 2024 is the fourth generation of the popular SLR line from Vaughn.  There are also several new changes to the SLR4 pad for 2024.  Starting with the strapping system, Vaughn has changed the inner calf straps.  On the 2022 SLR3 model, there was only one inner strap at the top of the calf (control or professor strap).  On the 2024 SLR4 model, there is an inner strap above the calf area and a strap at the bottom of the calf.  Basically, the SLR4 will have two control/professor straps, and these are called the Quickchange Straps.  The Quickchange Straps can be positioned two ways.  One position is for a goalie that wants a tight fit. The straps are positioned on the very inner portion of the calf wraps. The other position is for a goalie that likes a looser fit. For this the goalie will move the inner connections of the straps from inside of the calf warp to a position outside the calf wrap, thus creating a looser fit for the goalie.

Another new feature is the raised boot channel (tabletop).  This has become the norm in the goalie pad industry.  The raised boot eliminates the foot channel pads have traditionally had.  This allows the pad the sit entirely on the top of the goalie’s foot.  This makes pad rotation in and out of the butterfly position much easier.  It also makes the pad sit higher than previous SLR generations.  So please consider taking one inch off the overall size of the pad if you are going from an SLR3 to and SLR4.

Vaughn will continue to use the very popular Quick Slide material on the inner edge of the pads.  Quick Slide is universally considered the best sliding material on the goalie market today.

Differences between the SLR4 Pro and the SLR4 Pro Carbon.  The SLR4 Pro has a softer core with a more defined s-shape then the SLR4 Pro Carbon.  The SLR4 Pro Carbon has a stiffer L-Shape to the pads.  The SLR4 Pro Senior is a much more forgiving pad for the goalie with a normal width butterfly (the SLR4 Pro Carbon is for a goalie with a wider butterfly).  The SLR4 will be more similar to the SLR2 pad which has done extremely well over the past two years.  It is important not to confuse the specs and stiffness of the SLR3 Pro Carbon vs. the SLR3 Pro Senior Leg Pads.

Vaughn SLR4 Pro Intermediate Leg Pads Features:

• Model Year: 2024
• Pro-core internal structure provides for a stiffer structure
• Balance stabilizer inside knee design
• Solid outside roll with beveled puck deflecting shape
• Flat inner edge with higher density foam
• HD foam internal core front panel for superior performance
• Flat front blocking surface with firm construction
• Rebound positive construction for more active puck response
• Flexible scoop with increased angle for increased mobility
• Bungee cord toe attachment
• Wide knee cradle with angled adjustable strap
• Wider leg cradle design speeds pad rotation
• Deeper inner knee side panel for added balance and coverage
• Tapered outer edge on knee cradle for added pad rotation
• Rotation control strapping
• Top thigh rise creates increased blocking surface
• Top thigh rise with thin side profile for tight seal in butterfly
• Very light weight design with even weight distribution for improved pad control
• Pre-shaped profile shape and structure for precision fit
• Optimized for fast on ice slide with Quick-slide material edge
• Standard plus 2 sizing