Vaughn VX1 Pro Carbon Goalie Leg Pads

The entirely new design for the Vaughn VX1 has many changes from the Velocity pads of the past.  The name Velocity has been changed to VX1 (roman numerals for Velocity 11) but moving forward the name Velocity will not be used.  This is because Vaughn wants a new era to start with this series.  This pad has been completely overhauled compared to past Velocity generations.  We will give an overview of all of the major changes the customer will see in 2025.

Starting with the core of the VX1 pads, this core has been dramatically stiffened from the bottom of the knee to the top of the pad with a carbon fiber design that wraps around the top of the pad (versus just ending near the top of the pad).  This greatly stiffens the horizontal flex of the pad.  Vaughn did keep a pre-curved shape to the VX1 which allows for better butterfly coverage for goalies with narrower to medium width butterfly coverage.  This is compared to a SLR4 pad with has an L-shape design which basically is straight from the bottom of the knee to the top of the pad (no pre-curve).  The new VX1 core is also thinned out compared to past Velocity models.  This makes the VX1 pad the lightest Vaughn pad ever but also has helps with functional techniques like pad overlap in the goalie’s stance.  The thinned-out thigh rise helps the goalie in their stance and skating techniques as there is less bulk in this area to interfere with the goalie’s movements.  The main emphasis on the new core – both in the shin area and the top of the pad is explosive rebounds.  This pad is built to compete with other brands with puck explosion off the face of the pad when making a save.

Moving to the knee area, the VX1 pad will have an integrated knee stack.  This means the knee stack is built into the core of the pad.  By doing this, it creates a much more stable effect on how the pad plays.  The pad is much less likely to over rotate or under rotate because of the integrated knee stack.  Also, the knee cradle area has been widened to accommodate any type of knee pad.  The knee stack strap now runs through the middle of the knee block (versus the outside of the block) which allows the goalie to get the elastic knee strap behind the knee much closer to the goalie’s knee – which than provides a more secure fit.  This strap adjustable so a goalie can make it as tight or as loose as they prefer.

The knee block itself has also been redesign for performance and more importantly – comfort.  Many companies are making the knee blocks very stiff.  This has a negative effect on the knees, hips and back.  Every time a goalie goes down, it is a jarring like blow on the goalie’s body as there is no cushion in these knee blocks.  Vaughn has created a 3-layer knee block design.  The two outer layers have a stiffer material, and the inner layer has a softer material.  This helps cushion the blow that a goalie takes every time they drop into the butterfly technique.  It may seem minor, but this can go a very long way to help goalies protect their bodies over a long season.

The calf cradle area of the VX1 goalie leg pads has a completely new calf wrap design.  Today’s goalies want the pads to be secure to their legs more than in the past, The VX1 has a full wrap around inner calf wrap.  This inner calf wrap is integrated by two professor straps – one at the top of the calf and one at the bottom of the calf.  This inner calf wrap is completely adjustable to a goalie’s person preference.  This new inner calf strapping system allows the pad to be worm snug on the goalie’s legs (if preferred) but does not compromise pad rotation in any way.  The calf system is also designed with a thicker middle wrap to help distribute the goalie’s weight evenly along the lower leg while in the butterfly technique.

Vaughn has also changed the back material on the VX1 leg pads.  The VX1 pads will have a hydrophobic leg channel.  Often goalie pads will have nylon in the leg channel because it allows the pad to rotate better.  The hydrophobic material is a much higher quality material versus nylon and also allows for easy rotation of the leg pads in and out of the butterfly techniques.

The Vaughn VX1 will continue to use the Quick Slide material on the inner edges and wear areas.  The Quick Slide material is coated with powered glass which gives this material the best slide available in the goalie industry today.  The Quick Slide material makes bad third period ice feel like a fresh clean sheet of ice.

On the outside of the VX1 goalie leg pads, Vaughn has tapered the vertical roll to eliminate weight and help rebound control predictability.  On the side gusset of the pad, the VX1 has a binding less design.  This is completely new for 2025 and gives the pad a very clean look on the side profile.

The Vaughn VX1 toe tie system is a bungee core that has Velcro attachment (this pad does not use the plastic clip attachment of past Vaughn pads).

The VX1 Pro Carbon Goalie Leg pads are pro level pads, made for 5 to 7 uses per week.

Vaughn VX1 Pro Carbon Goalie Leg Pads Features:

• Model Year: 2025
• Made domestically in the USA
• Quick-slide material on inner pad edge
• Integrated knee landing pad attached to inner core for immediate pad response
• Stiffened core design
• Pre-curved shape for precise shape
• New adjustable knee cradle strapping system
• Softer 3-layer knee block design for added comfort
• Widen knee block area
• Hydrophobic leg channel material
• Binding less outer gusset design
• New inner calf wrap design with two integrated professor straps
• New thicker middle calf wrap pad with more even weight distribution
• Inner edge Quick Slide material
• ** All Goalies Plus Stock will have sewn on letters **

Custom Order Your Vaughn VX1 Pro Carbon Goalie Leg Pads at Goalies Plus!

• 50% Deposit to place your order!

• 50% Balance due on completion of your order

• Go to vaughnhockey.com and fill your colors and specs on their customizer

• Once you are finished with the Vaughn customizer, please provide us with the custom id number