X3 Youth/J.V X3 Shoulder Pads

Description

The X3 Youth/J.V. X3 Shoulder Pads from Gear Pro-Tec are youth football shoulder pads designed for players at the middle school and junior varsity levels who need dependable protection as they develop their skills. These pads deliver the core protective features of the X3 platform in a size range and price point built for growing athletes and program budgets.

Specifications:

• Designed for youth, middle school, and JV players
• Perforated arch foam system for quick drying
• Low-profile flat pad construction with vented arch plastic
• AC joint notch-out with cradle pads
• Rigid plastic sternum protection
• 1.25″ belts with non-cut buckles
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
• SKU: 1454463

The perforated arch foam system in these youth football shoulder pads allows air to circulate through the padding for faster drying between sessions, which matters when equipment is shared across multiple practices per week. The low-profile flat pad construction with vented arch plastic keeps the overall profile slim so younger athletes are not weighed down or restricted by bulky pads, while still providing the rigid structure needed to absorb and distribute contact forces. The AC joint notch-out with cradle pads protects one of the most vulnerable areas on a developing player, guarding against shoulder separation injuries that can sideline young athletes.

Rigid plastic sternum protection shields the chest, and the 1.25″ belts with non-cut buckles provide a secure fit that younger players can adjust on their own. The non-cut buckle design keeps belts intact season after season, which matters when programs reuse equipment across multiple classes of players. As athletes grow and move up to varsity, the adult X3 line offers position-specific upgrades: the X3 Adult X7 Skill Shoulder Pads for quarterbacks and receivers, the X3 Adult X15 Multi-Position Shoulder Pads for versatile two-way players, and the X3 Adult X55 OL/DL Shoulder Pads for linemen. Browse the full selection of football shoulder pads to find the right fit for every position and level.