Gear · pads · UK prices read 25 Sep and 23 Oct 2026
Thai pads, belly pads, focus mitts and kick shields: what each is for, with UK prices
For kicks, knees and elbows a holder uses Thai pads (arm pads); for punches, focus mitts; for hard kicks from a beginner, a kick shield. In our shop data the lowest-priced dated items are RDX's Aura Plus T-17 focus pads at £39.99 and arm pads at £49.99 (RDX's own UK site, read 23 Oct 2026).
Muay Thai Atlas never takes deposits or payments.
Which pad does what
| Pad | Held by | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Thai pads (arm pads) | the trainer, one on each forearm | kicks, knees, elbows, teeps, punches |
| Focus mitts | the trainer, on the hands | punches and fast combinations |
| Kick shield | a partner, held flat against the body | hard kicks and teeps; good when beginners hold for each other |
| Belly pad | the trainer, worn round the waist | teeps and knees to the body, so the holder can keep the Thai pads up |
Thai pads and a belly pad need a trainer or a partner who knows how to hold. On your own at home, a heavy bag does more: heavy bags.
Thai pads (arm pads), dated prices
| Product | Price | Price source and date |
|---|---|---|
| RDX Arm Pad Aura Plus T-17 | £49.99 (marked down from £60.99) | RDX's own UK site, read 23 Oct 2026 |
| RDX Arm Pad T15 | £53.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
| RDX Arm Pad New Aura F17 | £59.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
| RDX Arm Pad King | £84.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
Focus mitts, dated prices
| Product | Price | Price source and date |
|---|---|---|
| RDX Focus Pad Aura Plus T-17 | £39.99 (marked down from £47.99) | RDX's own UK site, read 23 Oct 2026 |
| RDX Focus Pad T15 | £47.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
| RDX Focus Pad New Aura F17 | £53.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
| Top King Air Focus Mitts | £119.50 | muaythailand.co.uk (UK retailer), read 23 Oct 2026 |
| Fairtex FMV9 Ultimate Contoured Focus Mitts | £120.50 | muaythailand.co.uk (UK retailer), read 23 Oct 2026 |
Kick shields, dated prices
| Product | Price | Price source and date |
|---|---|---|
| RDX Kick Shield Aura Plus T-17 Heavy | £54.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
| RDX Kick Shield T-15 Heavy | £66.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
| RDX Kick Shield New Aura F17 | £82.99 | RDX catalogue price recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked |
Belly pads
No belly pad in our shop data has a dated price yet, so we list none. What a belly pad is: belly pad.
Not in these tables (no dated price)
Fairtex KPLC2 curved Thai pads, Boon curved kick pads and Twins Special KPL10 Thai pads show only a catalogue price with no date on their Atlas pages. We leave them out until someone re-checks them.
Gloves for pad work
Any training glove works on pads. See bag, training and sparring gloves and 16oz sparring gloves.
Buy It Once · £7
17 pages: what kit to buy first, what can wait, and how to size gloves, shin guards and shorts so you order the right size first time.
Who holds your money?
You pay the shop or retailer directly. Muay Thai Atlas never takes deposits or payments. Atlas doesn't stock or ship gear.
Check the price on the seller's own site before you pay, and pay by card where you can.
Plan the rest of your trip
Related
- Pads in the shop
- Focus mitts in the shop
- Heavy bags
- Thai pads (glossary)
- Pad work (glossary)
- Gloves and shin guards
Tools
Questions
What pads do I need for Muay Thai at home?
On your own, a heavy bag. Pads need a holder: focus mitts for punches, Thai pads for kicks and knees, a kick shield if the holder is new.
How much are Thai pads in the UK?
In our data, the RDX Arm Pad Aura Plus T-17 is £49.99 on RDX's own UK site (read 23 Oct 2026); other RDX arm pads were from £53.99 (RDX Arm Pad T15) to £84.99 (RDX Arm Pad King) in RDX's catalogue (recorded 25 Sep 2026, not re-checked).
Where can I buy a belly pad in the UK?
We have no dated belly pad price yet. Look on the brand's own site or a named UK retailer.
Are focus mitts the same as Thai pads?
No. Focus mitts are worn on the hands for punches; Thai pads strap to the forearms and take kicks, knees and elbows.
Sources
Get the free Thailand trip checklist
A 4-page PDF: the 12-point camp scorecard as a tick-sheet, 10 questions to email a camp before you book, a 48-hour before-you-fly sheet, and an entry rules and insurance page.
Muay Thai Atlas never takes deposits or payments. Thailand Camp Trip Checklist PDF, then a short email every few days for two weeks about planning a camp trip, then one a month. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy