Gear Pro-Tec Adult Z-Cool Shoulder Pads (OL/DL)

Description

The Gear Pro-Tec Z-Cool Adult Shoulder Pads (OL/DL) are engineered for offensive and defensive linemen who need maximum protection without overheating in the trenches. Built around the patented Z-Cool moisture transfer system, these football shoulder pads accelerate sweat evaporation through Brock Foam padding with waterproof beads that enable 3-D air circulation. They are among the lightest weight lineman pads available at any level of play.

Specifications:

• Patented Z-Cool Moisture Transfer System (Patent 7,168,104)
• Moisture wicking anti-microbial interior fabric
• Integrated SAS-TEC padding within interior arch for additional shoulder impact protection
• Deep, open neck design for greater range of motion and unrestricted lateral head movement
• Streamlined arch cut for unsurpassed shoulder and arm mobility
• AC notch-out with cradle pad for AC joint protection
• Adjustable deltoid pad system
• Fixed cap pad with Pro-Loc epaulet design
• Z-Cool plastic inner arch design
• 1.5″ belts with non-cut buckles (Patent D543,488)
• Rigid plastic sternum protection
• Available in sizes M through 4XL

What separates the Z-Cool line from traditional football shoulder pads is the cooling technology built into the padding itself. The thousands of tiny foam beads inside the Brock Foam absorb and distribute impact energy across surrounding beads, reducing the force that reaches the body. At the same time, the waterproof beads create air channels that wick moisture away from the skin, keeping linemen cooler and drier through four quarters of contact. The anti-microbial interior fabric adds another layer of comfort by reducing odor buildup over the course of a season.

The deep, open neck design and streamlined arch cut give linemen the lateral head movement and arm mobility they need for effective blocking and pass rushing. The integrated SAS-TEC padding within the interior arch adds impact protection specifically around the shoulder joint, while the AC notch-out with cradle pad guards the AC joint during collisions. For programs looking for the top-tier RAZOR platform with injection molded components and SAS-TEC impact zones, the GEAR Pro-Tec RAZOR RZ55 OL/DL Shoulder Pads represent the pinnacle of the Gear Pro-Tec lineup. Teams on a tighter budget can find similar OL/DL coverage in the X3 Adult X55 OL/DL Shoulder Pads, which share Compressed Hex Foam technology at a lower price point.