An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting
reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an
inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric
material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of
force dissipating stiffening material as an intermediate layer located
outwardly of the inner layer of vibration damping material. The pad also
includes an outermost cover layer.
