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Originally Posted by Adam
The difference is gloves can provide a distinct, direct advantage. Knee pads may provide an advantage (allowing a player to be a bit more reckless), but it's not nearly as direct as wearing, for example, wide receiver's gloves.
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You said it.^^^
The case book states: 'The second standard provides that "any equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase the player's height or vertical reach, or to
gain a competitive advantage, shall not be used."'
But I guess if they are allowed and everyone wears them there is no advantage gained.