Top 5 Paintball Elbow Pads, Best Paintball Elbow Pads in 2024
Paintball elbow pads are a great addition to your paintball loadout to keep your arms and elbows safe from unnecessary injuries. Regardless of whether you’re playing speedball or woodsball, elbow pads are a great way to protect yourself from falls, slides, dives, and paintball impacts. Here, we’ll take a look at the top 5 paintball elbow pads in 2024 to help you decide which ones are the right for your body type and playing style. Take a look at our helpful YouTube video below for a full review of the pads mentioned in this article:
Exalt FreeFlex Elbow Pads
The FreeFlex Elbow Pad offers a versatile combination of flexibility, comfort, protection, and durability. Utilizing a quad-core padding system, it blends a lightweight, moisture-wicking outer sleeve with a form-fitting, compression-molded impact-absorbing elbow and forearm pad. The elbow/forearm pad is designed to conform, bend, stretch, and flex with your arm movements, ensuring maximum flexibility and comfort. A new retention strap system is integrated into the molded elbow pad, improving the pad's adhesion and conforming better to your elbow and forearm.
For a full review of the Exalt FreeFlex Elbow Pads as well as a comparison to other popular Exalt pads, take a look at our helpful YouTube video review below:
Carbon SC Pro Elbow Pads
The Carbon SC Pro Elbow Pads are made of a moisture-wicking blend of 85% polyester and 15% spandex, designed to improve breathability and range of motion. The slim, two-layer anatomical padding provides precise protection, compresses muscles, fits snugly, and stays in place during intense activities. It features dual-layer impact protection for the elbow and forearm, a 4-way stretch fabric that allows a natural range of motion, and a non-slip bicep cuff to hold the pad in the desired location. Additionally, it has a gauntlet-style thumb/wrist loop and flat-lock stitching to minimize irritation. The quick-dry material ensures the sleeve airs out and dries quickly after use, and it is sold in pairs.
To see how the Carbon SC Pro Elbow Pads compare to other elbow pads on this list, take a look at our helpful comparison YouTube video below:
DYE Core Elbow Pads
The DYE Core Elbow Pads are designed to provide reliable protection for your forearms against scratches and scuffs during intense activities. Developed with input from experienced professional players, these elbow pads have become a popular choice among professionals worldwide. The vented inner arm material allows your skin to breathe while offering protection. The flexible molded elbow and forearm pads conform to your body, ensuring optimal protection even when your arms are in motion, whether jumping, sliding, or diving. With their secure fit and durable construction, the DYE Core Elbow Pads are a practical choice for protecting your forearms during rigorous activities.
HK Army CTX Elbow Pads
The HK Army CTX Arm Pad System is designed for high-impact performance, combining comfort and flexibility. It features a contoured, dual-layered pad system that absorbs shock and reduces elbow joint impact. Developed with durable, lightweight materials, the CTX Arm Pad provides fluid mobility, comfort, and breathability. The 4-way stretch inner lining increases coverage and acts as a cooling agent on hot days.
This arm pad system offers enhanced comfort and durability with its contoured, dual-layered, high-impact padding and neoprene arm support. The lightweight, breathable 4-way stretch sleeve allows for unrestricted movement, while the built-in glove provides additional protection. Additionally, it comes with a mesh zipper carry bag for convenient storage and transportation.
For a full review of the HK Army CTX Elbow pads, take a look at our comprehensive review video below:
Infamous PRO DNA Gen 2 Elbow Pads
The Infamous PRO DNA Gen 2 Elbow pads are excellent minimalist elbow pads that add an extra layer of protection and comfort. The proprietary Dual Density memory foam technology molds to the contours of your arm and disperses the impact of a fall or a paintball across the entire area of the pad. In addition to being protective, the elbow pad sleeves are very breathable and wick moisture from your body to keep you dry and prevent chafing. Infamous also added thumb loops and silicon slip grips to keep the sleeves firmly in place regardless of how much you’re moving. Please note that these elbow pads are form-fitting. If you want a looser fit, we recommend ordering a size up for the best fit.
For a full review of the Infamous PRO DNA Gen 2 Elbow Pads, take a look at our comprehensive review video below: