haha monkey u coon.
im a low to middle order batsman... some times i open if its a smallish ground because im a big hitter of the ball so yeah i do get hit on the pads a lot because i charge the bowler a lot and try to smash the leather off each ball think ive only been out once LBW.
as for the pads... theyre lighter and thinner then every other pad on the market. If anything they offer the same protection BUT theyre 60% lighter which makes it a hell of a lot easier to run and run quick.
Monkey... yeah come and join, i only live around the corner from the home ground so i dont mind getting smashed and stumbling home after games and training Josie will love it too... I guess its pretty cheap for you to play cricket too... youd only have to buy "Junior" gear wouldnt ya?