SOFT SHELL PADS Perforated neoprene construction with stretch mesh back Stretch Kevlar® knee cover with abrasion resistant graphics Pre-curved ergonomic fitInternal hard cap protector Internal hard cap protector Upper adjustment closure
Weaknesses: ...these have a much larger opening in the back (behind the knee joint) than the 2011 kyle strait version. this opening allows the sides to bunch up and open outwards when the knee is flexed. the result is that they don't hug the knee as well as the straits, and the side and rear of the knee feels somewhat exposed, so the pad generally does not feel as secure nor as comfortable as the earlier KS model to me. it feels like it is collapsing around the knee during flexion rather than supporting, and bunches out from the side of the leg, which could lead to it snagging.
Bottom Line:
buy the kyle straits while you still can... i know of folk snapping up all the old stock they can.
