New Balance TC 400 Cricket Pads (2027)

The New Balance TC 400 Cricket Pads are ambidextrous batting pads for club and developing batters who want dependable leg protection without paying for a top-end set.

Because they suit both right and left-handed batters, one pair does the job whichever way round you play, which is handy for juniors who are still working out their stance or for anyone sharing kit around the team. The front is high grade PU, backed by a six bar dual wing construction with cross link foam padding to take the sting out of a fast delivery on the shins.

Around the knee, a soft foam bolster is paired with a plastic sheet protector, while the vertical bolster combines soft foam and mesh for a comfortable fit down the leg. The instep is covered in spacer mesh, and nylon straps hold everything secure when you are running between the wickets.

If you are looking for a sensible, well-built pair of batting pads from a name you will recognise, these are worth a look.

• Type: Ambidextrous batting pads
• Front: High grade PU
• Construction: 6 bar dual wing with cross link foam padding
• Vertical bolster: Soft foam and mesh
• Knee bolster: Soft foam with plastic sheet protector
• Instep: Spacer mesh covered
• Straps: Nylon