Cricket Protective Gear Prices — ZAP Buying Guide
ZAP Cricket South Africa stocks protective gear across five categories — batting gloves, batting pads, thigh pads, helmets and abdominal guards — with prices from R59 to R1,367. This guide lists exact current prices for every piece, so you can kit out a player from head to toe.
Batting gloves
ZAP's batting glove range runs from R349 to R1,200, with options for indoor and outdoor play at every budget.
| Glove | Price (ZAR) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ZAP Samurai Cricket Batting Gloves | R1,200 | Premium leather palm with Armour Protect shielding |
| ZAP Neon Cricket Batting Glove | R829 | Leather palm, club and school cricket |
| ZAP Lumo Gloves | R649 | Lightweight, breathable everyday play |
| ZAP Feather Lite Cricket Batting Gloves | R600 | Cushioned leather palm, comfortable fit |
| ZAP Indoor Gloves | R349 | Indoor cricket, budget option |
Batting pads
Batting pads range from R641 to R1,325.
| Pad | Price (ZAR) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ZAP Instinct Cricket Batting Pad | R1,325 | Premium protection and mobility |
| ZAP Signature Cricket Batting Pad | R990 | Club and school-level protection |
| ZAP Airy Lite Cricket Batting Pad | R641 | Lightweight, budget-friendly option |
Thigh pads
Thigh pads range from R301 to R999, including combo pads that cover thigh and hip protection together.
| Thigh pad | Price (ZAR) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ZAP Royal Crown Combo Cricket Thigh Pad | R999 | Full combo protection, serious club players |
| ZAP Blaze Super Combo Cricket Thigh Pad | R776 | Combo protection at a mid-range price |
| ZAP Glider Cricket Thigh Pad | R420 | Standard thigh protection |
| ZAP Club Lite Cricket Thigh Pad | R301 | Budget-friendly starter option |
Helmets
The ZAP Match Cricket Batting Helmet is priced at R1,367, offering certified head protection for club and school batters.
Abdominal guards
The ZAP Boys/Youth Glider Cricket Abdominal Guard is priced at R59, an essential, affordable piece of protective kit for every young batter.
Frequently asked questions
How much does cricket protective gear cost in South Africa?
ZAP Cricket South Africa's protective gear ranges from R59 for an abdominal guard up to R1,367 for a helmet. A full protective kit — gloves, pads, thigh pad, helmet and abdo guard — can be put together from roughly R2,000 at ZAP's entry-level prices, or around R4,900 at the premium end.
What protective gear does a cricket batter need?
A batter needs batting gloves, batting pads, a thigh pad, a helmet, and an abdominal guard (box). ZAP Cricket stocks all five categories, with options for club, school and indoor cricket.
What's the difference between ZAP's batting glove models?
The ZAP Samurai (R1,200) is the premium option with Armour Protect shielding. The Neon (R829) and Feather Lite (R600) offer leather palms at club and school level. The Lumo (R649) is lightweight and breathable, and the Indoor Gloves (R349) are a budget option built for indoor cricket.
Browse the full ranges: Batting Gloves, Batting Pads, Thigh Pads, Helmets and Abdominal Guards.