If you've ever done a round or two of pad-sparring, you've probably caught a few scratches courtesy of the Thai pad's edge. Ring to Cage went ahead and solved that problem for you. These GelTech pads feature an extra 3" of soft padding, so you can use them to throw jabs and straight punches at your striker to keep them alert during pad-sparring sessions. The pads as a whole do not have any abrasive edges or angles so you can strike back freely. As far as Thai pads, these are a trainer's dream. Factor in the all-leather construction, extremely light weight (3 lbs), additional padding on the forearm, and we're talking about some of the best Thai pads available, period!