I find Kick-ezz too tacky and soft, and they rip really easy. IMO you can't beat a Pachmayr sporting clay pad, the one with the hard plastic tip. Model #SC100. Plus I think they grind better..
I like the Decelerator (Pachmayr), though don't like the sporting clays version with the solid wedge at the top (I much prefer the Old English model w/o it). A little ArmourAll or similar product will slick a pad up nicely.
I also like the Kick Eez, though it is a bit softer and will splay out is stored butt down.
I find Kick-ezz too tacky and soft, and they rip really easy. IMO you can't beat a Pachmayr sporting clay pad, the one with the hard plastic tip. Model #SC100. Plus I think they grind better..
+3 on a bird gun. A smooth mount is the main thing.....
On a duck/goose gun, its of lesser importance IME.