Elbow pads: The BAUER X ELBOW PAD INT are an affordable model designed for amateur players who play hockey once or twice a week. Don’t expect ordinary elbow pads. Bauer X elbows were designed to make beginners feel as comfortable as possible. While maintaining maximum safety, which is especially important for amateur hockey players. If you are buying Bauer for the first time, then you will be pleasantly surprised by the freedom of movement these elbow pads provide. They have a split construction and an anatomically shaped forearm protector that fits perfectly.