The Pad Arena Thread:Which pad is better? Ask/Find out here!

Discoman · Maniac Member Joined: 23 Nov 2002

As I said I would in the Reorganization Thread, here is the Pad Arena Thread.

Here, feel free to ask questions and comment on the various superiorities of some pads over other pads. I don't see this being a problem, but do your best not to flame.

Try not to ask a question already in the same thread. This should be your catch-all reference to which pad you find better.

Discussion of non-manufacturer pad retailers is also welcome here, although if it is not on a comparative basis you likely ought to go into the individual threads for the pads.

I encourage and entreat BC veterans to keep an eye on this thread and help out the newer users who have brought questions into this thread.

More to be added when I have more time.

AA Bob · Trick Member Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Location: Alllll right!

Although I like the thread title, you might want to change it to something more eye-catching, like "Which pad is better? Ask here!" Newbies don't always check the stickies too carefully.

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ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

I'll try collecting some data and making a comparison chart if I have some free time in the new future.
I'll put it right here.

If I don't get around to it and someone else does, just send me the picture and I can still post it right here, third post.

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primetime34 · Basic Member Joined: 04 Feb 2007

This thread allows me the chance to ask a good question:

I have a $20 pad from Walmart...it is a Pelican. I am moving towards doing 6-7 step songs right now but feel very hampered by the pad. Here is the question:

Do I do a soft pad mod on this thing, and will doing that give me decent results compared to harder pads??? I don't really think I want to spend the huge amount of money to buy a CF, but is that the only way to be able to pass 9-10 footers???

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DarkCore · Trick Member Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada

Yeah, go with the softpad - it's good enough until you start getting into 11's +. I played on a modded softpad and I passed Charlene, Bend Your Mind, and stuff like that. It'd be fine for you if you were only going to do 6's - 8's on it; you don't need to get a $400.00 metal pad right away. =P

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

My first 3 AAA's were on my old softpad, as well as my first 50 SDG's.
That was unmodded. I was playing 9's for 3 months before I modded it.
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primetime34 · Basic Member Joined: 04 Feb 2007

I think I'm going the softpad mod route, now the only question is which softpad mod to use???? This is the one I'm leaning towards:
http://www.angelfire.com/pro2/softpadmod/#_Toc71480697
unless there is one that is easier/more effective?

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Discoman · Maniac Member Joined: 23 Nov 2002

Tenchi50 · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

I'm looking into metal pads, but am a bit torn..

Anyone have suggestion about which gives the best arcade experience?

i.e. lowered buttons etc.

I've been thinking of either a Tx-1000/or 2000, or the new RO pad.

EDIT: does anyone know of another acrade style pad w/ a bar that is at(or near) the price below?

Building one is a possibility, but only as a last resorty....ummm...

price range: up to about $250 US.

Trexxen · Trick Member Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN

At your price range, I'd say go for a nexen - it's simply the best currently for that price. ($200 plus shipping) Or, alternatively, wait for the DT series of pads to come out and be tested. If those turn out as promised, as I am almost certain they will, they'll be almost as good and a ton cheaper at $50 per pad plus shipping.

Hope this helped!
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Darkshine · Basic Member Joined: 13 Feb 2007

Yes, I wondering what the best metallic pad that comes with a bar that is 250 American dollars or less. I understand that it is probably cheaper simply to make my own pad; however, I've never made anything in my lfe, so, that's out of the picture.

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

I think the DT200 and DT600DX are the ONLY pads with bars for $250 or less.

You might be able to find something cheaper on eBay or something, but I doubt it would be anywhere near reliable. xP
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Darkshine · Basic Member Joined: 13 Feb 2007

Are the bars relatively sturdy? Also, if they aren't, is there something relatively cheap I can use to reinforce said bars?