The new Clutch Elite elbow pads are recommend for the most elite players only because of the lack of protection and advanced mobility in this defensive elbow cap... Seriously, if you are not at this level where you are willing to sacrifice protection for basically unencumbered mobility.. you should look at other models. The pads do not even have a forearm strap ... just a top bicep strap that loosely dangles the protective cap over the elbow. These are a minimalist pad for the big guys.