With so many wrestling kneepads on the market, it is easy to see why a wrestling mom or wrestling dad could get overwhelmed when deciding on which wrestling kneepads to choose for their student athlete. Each of the choices of wrestling kneepads out there have attributes suited to a wrestler's individual needs and preferences.
The leading brands of wrestling gear all offer a version of bubble wrestling kneepads: Cliff Keen Impact Bubble Kneepad, BRUTE Bubble Kneepad, and ASICS Unrestrained Kneepad (which features a slightly unique contour).
The most common wrestling kneepads seen are bubble kneepads (sometimes called "dome" kneepads), and offer the most coverage and protection to help minimize direct knee impact on the wrestling mat. They feature a large oval-shaped "bubble" pad over the knee, which tends to be a little rigid as well as thickly padded. These wrestling kneepads make shooting takedowns easier on the knees. Cons to bubble wrestling kneepads are that they don't slide across the mat as well as other wrestling kneepads. Wrestlers who prefer greater mobility, lighter weight and flexibility and don't feel the need for much (if any) padding will want to explore other options of wrestling kneepads. Stay tuned!