In this style more padding was added around the kneecap area, and the other protective element is the trademarked GEL Cushioning system. Of all the ASICS volleyball knee pads the GEL Conform is tied with the Slider in providing the most skin coverage around the knee area. Both styles have knee sleeves that are 9.5 inches in length. The ASICS Competition 3.0G Volleyball Knee pad The ASICS Competition 3.0G volleyball knee pad is described as "the total volleyball experience." To absorb shock ASICS has outfitted this model with Ortholite. Ortholite is used by some of the top name brands in athletic shoe wear and if anybody asked me what Ortholite was before writing this article I wouldn't have been able to tell you. But now I know. Apparently Ortholite is "the footwear industry's best kept secret." In athletic shoes, Ortholite is what is used to create the insoles of your favorite name brand workout shoes and/or sandals.