Kick-Eez Large 3/4'' Modified Trap Pad, Black

The Kick-Eez Large 3/4'' Modified Trap Pad in black is a recoil pad built specifically for trap and clay shooting. Made from Sorbothane—a soft, springy material engineered to absorb impact—this pad delivers real cushioning that tames felt recoil and helps eliminate the next-day soreness that comes with a high round count at the range or field. If flinch has crept into your shooting or you're sensitive to recoil punishment, a quality pad like this one transforms the shooting experience, especially behind larger-gauge shotguns.

The Modified Trap design features a canted heel (angled at approximately 45 degrees) that makes mounting from the low-gun position—standard in trap and many clay disciplines—smooth and natural. The face has a concave shape suited to trap shooting's fixed-position demands, and the pad won't bottom out or lose its absorption over time the way cheaper foam pads do. All-black construction with a leather-grain textured face keeps maintenance simple and blends cleanly with most shotgun finishes.

Kick-Eez pads grind and shape like standard recoil pads, so a gunsmith can fit and modify them to your specific gun if needed. The material itself sheds heat efficiently, preventing the compression and degradation that occurs when pads absorb energy shot after shot. Whether you're working toward your trap classification or just want to shoot pain-free, this pad delivers the kind of recoil management that lets you focus on your targets instead of your shoulder.

Key Features

• Sorbothane construction absorbs and dissipates recoil energy effectively
• Canted heel (approximately 45°) designed for low-gun trap shooting
• Concave face profile optimized for fixed-position trap shooting
• Won't bottom out or lose cushioning over extended use
• Solid sides and leather-grain textured face
• Can be ground and shaped by a gunsmith for custom fit
• Heat-shedding material maintains absorption without compression degradation

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a trap pad and an all-purpose recoil pad?

This Modified Trap design has a concave face and canted heel specifically engineered for trap shooting, where you mount the gun from a low position at the ready and shoot from a fixed stance. The heel angle and face shape make that transition smooth and encourage proper gun mounting in that discipline. All-purpose pads are flatter and work across multiple shooting positions and styles.

Will this pad really reduce felt recoil?

Yes. Sorbothane is a material specifically designed to absorb impact energy. The pad's springy construction cushions the initial recoil impulse and dissipates the remaining energy, which noticeably reduces both the sharp kick and the cumulative soreness from high round counts. You won't eliminate recoil entirely, but you'll feel and suffer a fraction of what an unpadded gun delivers.

Can a gunsmith fit this pad to my shotgun?

Yes. The Kick-Eez pad can be ground and shaped like a standard recoil pad, so a competent gunsmith can fit and contour it to your specific gun for a proper buttstock interface.

What makes Sorbothane better than foam?

Sorbothane won't bottom out or lose cushioning after heavy use the way cheaper foam pads compress and deteriorate. The material also sheds heat efficiently, so it maintains its absorption properties over time instead of becoming hard and unresponsive after absorbing dozens or hundreds of rounds.