Vaughn Velocity V10 Junior Goalie Leg Pads – Special Edition

The Vaughn Velocity is turning double digits this generation.  No other equipment line has had the lasting sustainability of the Velocity series. Building off the extremely popular Velocity V9, the new Velocity V10 makes some changes that will continue to improve the Velocity pads.  Staring with weight, the Velocity V10 has gotten lighter.  A thinner outside panel and lower profile vertical roll reduce bulk and allow the V10 to be the lightest Velocity pad ever.  The core of the Velocity V10 has also been stiffened a bit compared to the V9 core.  Vaughn had switched out some of the LD foams to HD foams to achieve a stiffer core without losing the classic Velocity feel.

For a junior pad, the Velocity series is one of the best built (if not the best built) junior goalie pad on the market.  The features of the junior pad rival that of the intermediate and pro pads.  The strapping system allows a young goalie or the parents of the goalie the ability to put the pads on and take off in a matter of seconds.  The width of the junior pads is 9.5 inches wide. This seems to be a perfect width for a junior goalie pad as it allows for the proper mobility while maximizing surface area proportionate to a young goalies height.

Probably the biggest change will be in sizing.  The Velocity V10 will have a flat boot channel.  Vaughn junior leg pads tended to run on the tall side of the spectrum in past Velocity generations.  The new boot will increase this as well.  There is not a uniformed way of measuring goalie pads in the hockey industry, so a 26in Vaughn pad is very different then a CCM or Bauer 26in. leg pad.  Please use our goalie pad sizing chart or call customer service with your ankle bone to middle of kneecap measurement to help with sizing questions.

The Vaughn Velocity V10 will continue to use the Quick Slide material on the inner edges and wear areas.  The Quick Slide material has been a huge success with many believing this is the best slide material in the goalie market today.  The Quick Slide material greatly increases side to side movement and makes bad third period ice feel like a fresh clean sheet of ice.

Goalies Plus Special Edition – A few spec changes that we have on the Special Edition gear.  First is a leather boot strap vs. the elastic boot strap.  We feel that goalies that use a boot strap want that strap to anchor the pad onto the heal.  An elastic boot strap allows the pad to float more than this type of goalie wants.  If a goalie wants the pad to float more at the ankle area, then having no boot strap is a better way to go.  In that situation, a goalie can easily cut off the boot strap and eliminate it all together.

For 2023, we choose to go with the single break instead of the double break.  We still love the double break but since we also have the Velocity Iceberg Series which is a double-break pad, it seemed redundant to have two Velocity pads that are nearly identical with the exact same features on them.  If you would like a double-break pad, please go see our 2023 Velocity Iceberg Series.

Also, for 2023, Goalies Plus will be offering seven custom color ways exclusive to our store:

• Black, Red & White
• White, Powder Blue & Black
• White & Navy Blue
• White, Metallic Gold & Black
• White, Orange & Black
• All White
• All Black

Vaughn Velocity V10 Junior Goalie Leg Pads Features:

• Model Year: 2023
• Exclusive colors at Goalies Plus
• 9.5 Inch width
• Firm front surface gives more active rebound 
• Quick-slide material on inner pad edge 
• Bottom trim with quick slide material 
• Wide inner leg cradle with wider shape 
• Extended back leg coverage 
• Lower profile outside roll with single break style 
• Plus 2″ thigh rise with square shaped inside edge 
• Thinner outside panel profile for less bulk 
• Pre-curved shape for precise shape 
• Inner knee cradle pad is adjustable 
• Two-way adjustable knee cradle strap 
• Wider inner knee landing surface 
• Three knee roll design 
• Inner core with rebound active design 
• Scoop bend with easier flex 
• Outer knee cradle pad is adjustable or removable 
• Reinforced instep over skate 
• Flat profile instep for quicker pad rotation 
• Available in sizes 26+2″, 28+2″