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Bauer SUPREME FUSE senior goalie leg pads in white, official Bauer product photograph on a The Lab cover.
Product photograph: Bauer Hockey
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GOALTENDINGOct 16, 2026

Goalie Pads for 2026-27: What the Spec Sheets Say

Seven senior leg pads from Bauer, CCM, Vaughn, Warrior, TRUE and Brian's, with what each maker or its retailers list and what named stores charge as of October 16, 2026.

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GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

TRUE Catalyst 5X6 Uses Paddle Reinforcement and INVRT Flex

The goalie stick pairs a reinforced paddle and four-point flex profile, with a verified US$169.99 price for the T31 Regular 26-inch configuration.

GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

Warrior Answer Separates Shoulder Grip From Shaft Movement

The goalie stick pairs an asymmetrical shaft and low-kick profile with a textured shoulder and matte shaft finish.

GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

Bauer VAPOR FLY W Adapts Composite Arms to a Women's Fit

The women's senior chest protector combines CURV arm floaters, FlexWrist and separate torso foams, with stock varying by seller and size.

Brian's OPTIK 4 and OPTIK X4 Blockers Split on Backhand Adjustment
GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

Brian's OPTIK 4 and OPTIK X4 Blockers Split on Backhand Adjustment

The OPTIK 4 listing pairs Smart Dial with adjustable finger protection; the OPTIK X4 uses a traditional strap.

TRUE Catalyst 5X6 and 7X6 Goalie Skates Differ at the Shell
GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

TRUE Catalyst 5X6 and 7X6 Goalie Skates Differ at the Shell

TRUE identifies a thermoformable Polyfusion shell for the 5X6; The Goalie Crease lists carbon construction for the 7X6.

Vaughn VX1 Pro and ION Pro Blockers Take Different Cuff Routes
GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

Vaughn VX1 Pro and ION Pro Blockers Take Different Cuff Routes

A floating cuff on the VX1 Pro and an open cuff on the ION Pro give goalies two constructions to compare at the wrist.

Vaughn VX1 Pro and ION Pro Pads Split on Knee-Roll Design
GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

Vaughn VX1 Pro and ION Pro Pads Split on Knee-Roll Design

The VX1 Pro has three flat knee rolls and a single outer-roll break; the ION Pro uses an unbroken outside roll.

GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

CCM TACKS PRO Pads Pair a Shaped Core With Adjustable Strapping

The FZN 150-V core changes the pad structure, while ADPTFIT 360 adds two adjustment areas around the leg connection.

GOALTENDINGOct 1, 2026

Bauer SUPREME FUSE Pads Rework the Calf Connection

A single-bracket calf plate and padded calf-lock strap give the senior goalie pads a concrete fit story beyond their reinforced thigh rise.

GOALTENDINGSep 30, 2026

TRUE Catalyst Nitro Goalie Stick Changes Explained

TRUE pairs an INVRT flex profile with paddle vibration suppression, while retailer listings put its senior goalie stick at CA$399.99 and US$339.99.

GOALTENDINGSep 30, 2026

Brian's Kryptik Brings Two Pad Profiles and Reinforced Knee Blocks

Brian's documents BRI-FUSE reinforcement and KOROYD protection across Kryptik pads and gloves, with MAX and FLY pad profiles for different butterfly preferences.

GOALTENDINGSep 1, 2026

GoalieMonkey Lists True Catalyst Nitro Pro Goalie Pads at $2,099.99 US

True's top of the line 2026 goalie pad pairs a Super Critical Foam core with a patented post connection toe bridge, and reaches buyers mainly as a custom build, which GoalieMonkey lists at $2,099.99 USD for a senior pair.

GOALTENDINGSep 1, 2026

Warrior Alpha Surge Custom Goalie Pads Start at $1,899.99 in Senior at GoalieMonkey

GoalieMonkey lists three senior Alpha Surge custom build levels from $1,899.99 to $1,999.99 USD for leg pads, with a 12 to 14 week processing time posted on the senior Cut and Sew Classic blocker.

GOALTENDINGAug 12, 2026

True's Catalyst 7X6 Goalie Pads Are Soft by Design

True's Catalyst set pairs a thin stiff core with an adjustable stiffness knee stack, and its catcher uses the same 590 break The Goalie Crease lists on the Nitro Catalyst Pro.

GOALTENDINGAug 12, 2026

CCM's Tacks XR Pro Goalie Skate Ships With Pitch Ground In

The runner comes cut to a 10F27 profile that retailer listings say encourages a forward-leaning stance, and every spec here comes from those listings.