What are the best goalie ice hockey pads and why ?

Question

im a girl 5'9 ive been playing goalie for 3 years, and i was just wondering what the best goalie pads are.

Answer 1

I'm a female goalie too and I've never gone wrong with any equipment made by Reebok.  The cut allows for easier mobility and I find they are lighter than CCMs and other brands but they still provide excellent protection. Good luck!

Answer 2

personally i like reebok (rbk) and vaughn. i think they make the best butterfly style pads

Answer 3

I'm not sure there is a "best" brand.  It depends on what is important to you.

Brian's and Vaughn are goalie-specific; they only make goalie equipment.  Simmons is similar, but makes their own brand which is cheaper.

RBK, Nike/Bauer, TPS, etc. make decent quality stuff.

It's about fit, style you play (pro-fly, pure butterfly, hybrid, traditional), and your budget.

Good luck shopping!