Vaughn Ventus SLR3 Youth Goalie Leg Pads

New for 2022, Vaughn Custom Sports has introduced their brand new leg pad model in the Ventus SLR line. The Vaughn Ventus SLR3 Youth Goalie Leg Pads are designed specifically for today’s butterfly goaltender and features key materials and features to excel this pad above the rest.

Starting off with the face of the Vaughn Ventus SLR3 goalie leg pad, the graphic is designed as a series of long color zones that start at the lower outside of the pad, travel in toward the middle and then shoot toward the upper outside of the pad, before finally pivoting back towards the center of the pad at the top of the thigh, creating the illusion of a wider leg pad.

Moving on to the internal build of the Vaughn SLR3 Pro, the leg pad comes without outer breaks but still has a single internal break below the knee to help shape the pad to help cover the five hole. The SLR3 features a full foam core internal structure, and a flat inner edge with higher density foam.

At the boot the SLR3 features a scoop angle to provide full flexibility for added range of motion, while keeping the build towards the boot angle stiff to help the pad sit up on the leg.

Along the outside of the pad, the beveled outer roll provides better puck deflection, while a narrow profile on the outer edge and gusset provides for increased mobility and better pad rotation.

The back of the SLR3 features an open knee cradle to aid with pad rotation. The knee block features a Velcro knee strap that can be run behind the knee or angled down to the calf. Inside the calf wraps, the Reactive Rotational Control strap is added to provide a snug internal fit. This RRC strap can be adjusted to the goaltender’s preferred tension to create a faster responding pad.

Finally, the boot strap of the SLR3 continues the beloved elastic/traditional hybrid style that has been so successful from the SLR2 and Velocity V9 models. The toe bungee system from the SLR2 also makes its return to the SLR3.

If you are an entry-level goaltender looking for a flat faced and responsive leg pad made for a butterfly style of goaltender, the Vaughn Ventus SLR3 Youth Goalie Leg Pad is the pad that will let you play with “No Hesitation”.