For modern pads. I like kick-eez or decelorator old english pads from both a recoil absorption and ease of installation standpoint. Limbsaver pads have great recoil absorbtion, but they dont grind as well.

For vintage style pads, the silver style pad is a perfect do anything pad for most any application. I like the ones that CSMC offers at $50 price point . They geind and butf very well and are offered in orange and red.

B.Dudley