New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Pads (2027)

The New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Pads are a lightweight, conventional-design pair of keeping pads for wicketkeepers who value quick movement behind the stumps.

New Balance has built these pads with agility in mind, so getting down to the ball and rising again for the next delivery feels natural. The high grade PU front is split into a six panel Comfort Flex design, which helps the pad move with your legs rather than fight against them. Inside, a mix of Cashmilon foam and cane padding keeps the construction light, while a soft foam vertical bolster adds a comfortable layer of cushioning.

The instep is covered in padded spacer mesh with Cashmilon padding, a sensible detail for the part of the pad that takes plenty of wear during long spells in the field. Nylon straps hold everything in place, so the pads stay put as you shuffle, crouch and dive.

If you want a conventional keeping pad that puts mobility first, these are well worth a look for your kit bag.

• Brand: New Balance
• Model: 500
• Design: Lightweight conventional
• Front: High grade PU, 6 panel Comfort Flex design
• Padding: Cashmilon foam and cane, soft foam vertical bolster
• Instep: Cashmilon padded spacer mesh cover
• Straps: Nylon