The solid red Galazan pad which is 1/2" thick at center and the 1 1/2" thick pads are both excellent pads, indestructible and very nice looking (see caveat below) with professional installation. They do not absorb much recoil, however, compared to the high-tech pads.

All a matter of taste of course, but sometimes the red pad looks a bit odd IMO, compared to say a thin black pad. I put one on a Merkel sxs with very dark wood, thought it detracted.