Two years ago, ATI introduced the Scorpion recoil pads that were said to significantly reduce felt recoil by the use of a new energy absorbing polymer.  The material had been developed to absorb sound waves, and ATI claimed it also was very good at absorbing the energy generated by a gun’s recoil as well.

In 2013, the company introduced the X2 version of the recoil pads that are supposed to reduce the energy transfer to a shooter’s shoulder even more.  The new pads are thicker, which should help with recoil, but will also slightly alter the length of pull.  For a gun with an adjustable stock, this should not be a problem.  Fixed stock shooters will want to check to make sure the pad makes sense for them.

The pads retail for $24.99.  They are made in the USA and carry a limited lifetime warranty.