Bauer's GSX pads are not only their most budget-friendly, but deliver confident all-around performance and ergonomic comfort that's well-suited to goalies just starting out, or getting back into the crease.
Core & Flex
Profile 1, Soft-Flex Core: Designed to take the crease in beginner-friendly comfort and confidence, Bauer's 2026 GSX leg pads put down solid coverage at the posts without feeling too stiff below the knees, complemented by a smooth, progressively softer flex above the knees.
Dual-Density Padding: Padding the GSX leg pad core's soft flex, high and low-density impact foams give rebounds a consistent balance between speed and control, firing hotter shots away from the crease while keeping softer shots in close for quick covers.
Reactive, Vapor Boot w/ Flat Profile: Carried down from Bauer's Vapor lineup, the GSX's softer below-knee flex is complemented by a flat instep and gentle 100° angle. On the ice, the GSX pads' flat instep and narrower boot angle complement their soft core flex, keeping control at the post with a more pliable feel through the ankles.
Knee Landing & Calf Support
Extended Landing StabiliFlex Knee Block: Adapted from Bauer's Vapor lineup, the StabiliFlex knee block continues the GSX pads' more accessible, comfort-focused build, giving goalies a confident zone to land and control their pads from.
BalancePlate Calf Support System: Revamped over previous Vapor pads, Bauer's BalancePlate single bracket calf support system balances a stable, supportive butterfly with the Vapor lineup's signature flexibility.
Fit & Strapping
TuneFit 2.0 Strapping: A soft elastic A-strap comfortably secures the pads with easy adjustments at the top and bottom of the calves, helping goalies to control the pads with less lower-body strain and easily dial-in their perfect fit.
Pro-inspired Elastic Toe-Tie System: The 2026 GSX pads' featured Pro-inspired elastic ties allow the ankles a greater range of motion and stretch compared to traditional skate lace ties, greatly reducing lower body strain while keeping the pads confidently anchored to the skates.
Bauer Hockey, LLC, warranties its goalie products to be free from defects in workmanship or material within the time frame specified by item. Bauer is not responsible for damages or abrasions to any equipment, as a result of playing the sport. Bauer does not warranty any wood sticks, composite sticks that have been used on concrete or asphalt, foam core sticks, or replacement blades. Claims determined by Bauer to be valid warranty claims will result in a one-time replacement of the item.
Bauer Goal Equipment Warranty Periods:
1 Year: Goalie Masks
120 Days: Hyperlite, Ultrasonic, Mach, and Shadow pads, gloves, blockers
90 Days: Skates, Protective, Bags, Wires & Cages. GSX, M5 PRO, X5 PRO, and R5 Pro pads, gloves, blockers
30 Days: Composite Goalie Sticks (Exclusive to North American customers, Bauer's stick warranty may vary for international customers)
*Please note: Warranty information provided by Bauer Hockey, LLC. Bauer Hockey does not warranty or provide warranty information for most accessories and disposable items such as: Sweatbands, Replacement Chin Cups, and Konekt Liners. For additional Bauer warranty information, please contact our customer service team or refer to www.bauer.com/pages/warranty.
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