Hockey Sticks

[Fish]

I dont know how many hockey players are out there, but i've now been playing hockey for 8 years now, and i can't get over how expensive hockey sticks are getting. Now there are some sticks out there that are $100 that are better then some that are $200 **cough** new reebox **cough**. The worst one was the TPS response, it wears down so easily and quickly, dont get me wrong, its a great stick just definately not worth the money. So i was just wondering, what hockey stick are you using, and was it worth how much you paid for it??

I've been running through them quickly and Im looking for something new. I know, it MAY also be a personal comfort thing, but just to say which ones you think are more superior then others would be fine. I bought the mission M1 today, and just a warning, dont get this stick, it snapped within 7 games.

Post away :thumb:

[no compromise2]

I used to use a Bauer Vapor V, Hossa, bought it in october, still works good($80). I currently use, yes like u said a TPS Response Rubber, got it in March or April 2 for $150, Tkachuk and M9 blades, havent broken. I want to get a Synergy, but not as much as I used to.

[Red Stripe]

One company, Bauer. If you want a composite that won't wear, buy the Endure. Basicly the entire stick is a shock absorber, so it can take abuse, I like the 30 (XXX) also. I hate Easton, its very light but they break way too easily. The CCM Vector can't be fixed after it breaks. I don't trust Reebok in hockey, so I wouldn't buy their sticks. I personally like TPS, I just the the Response Plus, It's not much different then the original response, and the XN-10 is very light.

And since I got some good money my stick collection is

1. Bauer Endure stiff flex Lindros blade
2. Bauer 30 regular flex lindros blade
3. TPS Response Plus stiff flex, Nash blade
4. Easton Synergy regular flex, Lidstrom blade. (I was focred to buy it because I just broke my CCM, and I wanted a stick that I would use for 2 more games then the Tournement (4 Games). So it was the cheapest stick at the shop because they were coming out with the new models. So I got it and completely hated it.)

[thisistj]

the cynergy is by far the lightest i have played with

but i stick with the trusty easton ultralite (my fave)

[Red Stripe]

the cynergy is by far the lightest i have played with

but i stick with the trusty easton ultralite (my fave)
Synergy*

The Easton Stealth is lighter. And the TPS XN-10 might be also.

[Fish]

ah, but the stealth needs a special blade, does it not? or am i thinking of something else. It's late so dont be too hard on me if im wrong here.

[drummingismylife]

Well, the Stealth is a one piece so you don't put blades in it.


Me, I use the Easton Synergy Si-Core (the orange one) with the Shanahan curve (I wanted Iginla) and it is an 85 flex. I have six of them right now since there was an awesome deal at SportChek where they cost $130 instead of the usual $300.

[humbucking fool]

Okay my favorite hockey topic! Sticks!

My current legal sticks are Sher-Wood Momentums with the Crosby curve...I love these sticks, they're great.

In the OHL we got free sticks -- Easton Synergy's...the only one I could STAND were the Sakic Pro Curves (different than the ones in stores).The Synergy can go to hell. My short short training camp stint with the Austin IceBats -- CCM Vectors. Eh, not bad with a Thornton Pro curve I suppose. In the OPJAHL and NAHL I used the Sher-Wood PMP X 9950 Coffey curve (bent to be illegal), and these sticks are by alot my favorites out there, and I reccommend them to anyone who plays defense. They're only like 44 bucks, and just a fantastic stick all around. If I could find any of those anywhere near me I'd go back to them in a heartbeat after breaking one too many Momentums lately. I've used most of the sticks listed above and that's my .02 right there.

[Silvermedalmafia]

I don't trust Reebok in hockey
They bought CCM, so reebok basically is CCM under another name. Like Nike and bauer.



But on sticks, I loove to death wood sticks. All the one pieces I have tried just feel clunky to me. My faves are the Louisville ultra lite, the Easton Z-carbon (but they have to be 2 years old, the new ones I dont like) and the CCM vector-40 or vector something or other.

[sHaZaM11]

:upset: I use the 10 dollar sticks I find at Sporscheck..buy one get the second 50%!

Oh well, street hockey sticks don't last long for me anyways.
/has broken over 10 sticks this past summer

[humbucking fool]

I broke a stick tonight...I hate is because they're too **** expensive and I break alot. No more than any serious hockey player but still, it's too **** many. Made me even madder that I got slashed twice in a row, opening up my arm and then breaking my stick with #2...I tell ya...I lost it.

[sHaZaM11]

Well..be like me and buy those cheaper sticks. Unless you're playing ice hockey. Those cheaper sticks aren't really that heavy, cost up to bout 20 dollars and when I wasn't in my "take the hardest slapshot you can against the paved cement floor" phase, it lasted me..7 months.

[humbucking fool]

Well..be like me and buy those cheaper sticks. Unless you're playing ice hockey. Those cheaper sticks aren't really that heavy, cost up to bout 20 dollars and when I wasn't in my "take the hardest slapshot you can against the paved cement floor" phase, it lasted me..7 months.


Haha I'm just bitter cause I used to play high level hockey with free equipment and now I'm washed up with a bad knee and have to pay for my sticks now...Just ignore me when I get cranky and bitter, I suppose. Everyone here has had to put up with it for the last few months, so by the way, welcome to being a regular in the hockey threads.

[sHaZaM11]

Heh, thank you for the welcome.
Still go for the cheap sticks. The small market stick..maker..people..
They must PREVAIL!

oh and judging by your user title..You're a Flames fan? =)

[humbucking fool]

Haha I'm a Blackhawks fan but I'm a big Dion Phaneuf fan, I've had the chance to play with him a couple of times, and he's a great guy and a fantastic player. I like Iginla alot too.

And as for the smaller stick makers -- I try to stick to Sher-Wood seeing as they're still independantly owned (I think) and have always made the best product as far as I'm concerned. They make the ONLY wood sticks with any good pop anymore.

[sHaZaM11]

Yay! my 10 dollar sticks are Sher-wood haha.



Go Flames Go..

oh and that Nike stick with Mario's name on it is a GREAT stick. I think 15-20 dollars Canadian. I've gotten the hardest shot out of that stick by far. Durability..well I got angry and broke it on a shopping cart that was near my house after a friend had made an amazing save on me.

Uh, I hate you for having the chance to play with pheneuf?!

[Fish]

The momentum lasted me a while, probaby one of my favorite sticks i've used so far, but it broke during practice one day......a part of me broke with it :(

[kiros_music]

CCM Vector the old one. I use it with stiff flex I hate sticks with a lot of flex. I got mine for 100 but I'm seeing them now around 200. Are you using a senior?? Because they'll break if your not.

[Tomlinson V.2]

I'm a goalie, and I usually use Sherwood.

[seanman99]

I used to use the CCM Vector but now i use some $20 wood sheerwood cause i feel the puck better and its crazy stiff which helps my shot. 115 flex i thiunk

[Fish]

once you use a stick with stiff flex, it will take a while to adjust to one with lots of flew. Has anyone here tried the hesphler 9009? It was about $45 and it had the most flew in a stick i've every tried in my entire life. When it broke (after the 4th game) i had to use my back-up which was an Easton Grip at the time i think, and i couldnt handle the puck at all because it was so much more stiff.

[Red Stripe]

They bought CCM, so reebok basically is CCM under another name. Like Nike and bauer.
Then I must be crazy, because I love CCM as a company, my favorite company. But I won't buy their sticks anymore after my experience with the Vector, when I found out that it's impossible to put a new blade in after it breaks. CCM is my favorite skate company though. If Reebok bought CCM, that dosen't mean that Reebok makes their equipment, it just means that CCM is just a division of Reebok, right?

[humbucking fool]

Then I must be crazy, because I love CCM as a company, my favorite company. But I won't buy their sticks anymore after my experience with the Vector, when I found out that it's impossible to put a new blade in after it breaks. CCM is my favorite skate company though. If Reebok bought CCM, that dosen't mean that Reebok makes their equipment, it just means that CCM is just a division of Reebok, right?

What they're doing, and they hope to have this done by sometime next year, is have CCM make the lower end stuff, and have RBK markings on the higher end equipment. They're not done with this yet seeing as how you can still buy **** good CCM stuff and at times RBK's stuff is shoddy. The RBK helmets are pretty sweet, tho.

[Red Stripe]

What they're doing, and they hope to have this done by sometime next year, is have CCM make the lower end stuff, and have RBK markings on the higher end equipment. They're not done with this yet seeing as how you can still buy **** good CCM stuff and at times RBK's stuff is shoddy. The RBK helmets are pretty sweet, tho.
I just bought the CCM Pro Tacks. Those things are amazing. They are so light, and they have the clip on it that keeps the laces tight, so the won't loosen up under the clip, during the game. The footbed if really comfortable. A lot of ankle support, and there is a lot of protection on the skate. The only thing I don't like about it is it's a little stiff, but not bad. I'd definetly recommend it. By the way, I'm a defenceman, so I don't know how any of this equipment is for a forward.

[humbucking fool]

Pro Tacks are fantastic skates from what I hear...I have really really wide feet, all I've found that fit me are older Nikes (If I can find new boots) or Eastons that I've been using lately.

[Fish]

Yeah, if you have wide feet or need a little extra ankle support, go with the CCM tacks, most versions of them should do the trick, but careful because some can get pretty pricey, even into the $300 range.

[ZaaR]

Ha, I don't play with a stick that costs more than $50. I just use a Sherwood 5030 with a Coffee(sp?) curve. It works fine. It lasts me about a month, and I have 2 games and a practise every week. I'm never going to buy a stick that's over $50 unless it's like $75 marked down from $200, but that will never happen.

[Shazzam]

I've been using SYngery Grip's, LH Modano Intermediate, for a few years now. I've tried responses and hated them, and anything over $150 is basically a waste of money.

[Red Stripe]

Yeah, if you have wide feet or need a little extra ankle support, go with the CCM tacks, most versions of them should do the trick, but careful because some can get pretty pricey, even into the $300 range.
The 2004 Tacks 853 model is really good. I used it last year very good skate.

[The Fiction We Live]

I use RH Easton Stealth Iginla 100 Flex or Easton Synergy SL as of right now. I get them for $100 from the discount my team gets at the pro-shop. As for skates I skate in Graf G5s with Tuuk Lightspeed II holders.

[Tim]

Ive always used CCM or Mission sticks. I use CCM for both my street and indoor hockey and mission just for indoor.

[Fish]

Ive always used CCM or Mission sticks. I use CCM for both my street and indoor hockey and mission just for indoor.

The new missions weren't very good, IMO, the vector is a nice stick but some can get pretty expensive. I still recomend the Sher-wood Momentum, find a curve that you like for it though, I dont remember which curve I had.

If you can't find any curves you like then try a 2-piece stick. Sometimes replacing blades can be a pain though, it depends on what make you get.

[Red Stripe]

I'd still recommend the Bauer Endure, the name says it all. Endure, it takes abuse. The blade has shock absorber on the blade into the shaft, then there is more shock absorber going up to about half way up the shaft. The stick is definetly not the lightest. The stick has the Stick 'Em on it. I personally like the stiff flex on it, and I wasn't able to get a defence plade on it, so I got a Lindros Blade.

[humbucking fool]

The new missions weren't very good, IMO, the vector is a nice stick but some can get pretty expensive. I still recomend the Sher-wood Momentum, find a curve that you like for it though, I dont remember which curve I had.

If you can't find any curves you like then try a 2-piece stick. Sometimes replacing blades can be a pain though, it depends on what make you get.

What color is it? The blue is Crosby, the Green is coffey, and the black is Spezza.

Even better on 2 pieces -- you can customize the curve if you like to, and have the motivation.

[Silvermedalmafia]

The crosby curve is great. The Coffey one isn't. Spezza is alright.

[EBS77]

I use an Easton Grip Lite with a Koho Jagr curve blade. As for skates, I use Graf 703's; they're great.

[EinzingerIsGod]

I never really liked composite or aluminum sticks or shafts when they were popular. I've always gone with either a Sherwood or Montreal wooden stick. I really like the bend in the Montreals for some reason, even though they arent the worlds nicest stick.

[Red Stripe]

Does anyone have T Blades on their skates? Do you like them? Cause I heard they weren't very good.

[Shazzam]

I use RH Easton Stealth Iginla 100 Flex or Easton Synergy SL as of right now. I get them for $100 from the discount my team gets at the pro-shop. As for skates I skate in Graf G5s with Tuuk Lightspeed II holders.


How do you like those Graf's? Those are pribably the only model I havn't had. I'm currently using 727s and 705s.

[humbucking fool]

Does anyone have T Blades on their skates? Do you like them? Cause I heard they weren't very good.


I do...Every pair of skates I get the first thing I do is have T-blades installed...I love 'em. I've heard bad things about them but I've never experienced anything negative with them, on any skates. They make a sound too, makes me sound much faster than I am haha :thumb:

[Red Stripe]

I do...Every pair of skates I get the first thing I do is have T-blades installed...I love 'em. I've heard bad things about them but I've never experienced anything negative with them, on any skates. They make a sound too, makes me sound much faster than I am haha :thumb:
It has that digging in sound right, like a scrape? One of my teammates on my school team had them, he said they were too weak. I'm assuming he broke them on his travel team cause he didn't have them a few games later.

[CombatRock]

The most expensive stick i have is $20 hahaha. My favriote one is this Franklin Fuse Tech one. All my sticks are for street hockey, i have used eastons,franklins,kohos and mytech.

[Silvermedalmafia]

It has that digging in sound right, like a scrape? One of my teammates on my school team had them, he said they were too weak. I'm assuming he broke them on his travel team cause he didn't have them a few games later.
I tried them, but hated the sound they made.

[humbucking fool]

*shrug* never had a relibility problem with mine, love those things.

Some jerk at rat hockey tried to toss me out today for playing open faced...that was a pleasant arguement to say the least. 1) I'm well over 18 and 2) I play hockey well. It's not like I'm some hack who can't skate at all. I used that as an opportunnity to take off my helmet for the warmups, which just made him even more mad (if you're over 18, technically you're allowed to warmup helmetless if you want to as long as you're above midgets.) Any one else get any sass about facial protection or lack thereof?

[sHaZaM11]

I don't see why you really need a helmet during warmup, unless you are a goalie. It's not like your own teammates are going to charge you and paste you onto the floor, then throwing you head first into the ground.

Once again, I play street with my friends so no one cares if I wear a helmet or not :)

[Fish]

I don't see why you really need a helmet during warmup, unless you are a goalie. It's not like your own teammates are going to charge you and paste you onto the floor, then throwing you head first into the ground.

Once again, I play street with my friends so no one cares if I wear a helmet or not :)

its gotta be an insurance thing :rolleyes:

[Fish]

Has anyone even tried the new reebox yet?

[no compromise2]

No.

[Ryan_15]

I use easton z carbons with a Yzerman curve I like them better then the synergy I had and there about 40$

[CombatRock]

I use to have one of those, but it broke, there not the best to play with on street hockey.

[Fish]

can anyone suggest any good wooden sticks?

[no compromise2]

Easton Classic-x-? I see alot of people who have wooden sticks have these, or Sherwoods

[humbucking fool]

If you're a defenseman it's gotta be either the Sher-Wood PMPX 9950 or PMPJ 5030 with the Coffey curve.

[Red Stripe]

You can almost always trust a Sher-Wood to give you a good wood stick.

[Fish]

You can almost always trust a Sher-Wood to give you a good wood stick.

Haha, yeah, doesnt Naslund still play with a wooden stick? Or i mean, when they still had the NHL.

[spaztik]

Personally, I use an Easton Z-Bubble (the old model...I'm not sure if they made a new one, but I think so...) Anyways, yeah, it's really good, and I'm not sure of the blade, some cheap, loser company blade that's surprisingly the best blade I've ever used....

[Red Stripe]

Haha, yeah, doesnt Naslund still play with a wooden stick? Or i mean, when they still had the NHL.
Aucoin does I think, and so did Al Mcinnis.

[no compromise2]

I think LeClair might play with one because of his hard shot.

[Fish]

LeClair wasnt in the skills comp was he?

[humbucking fool]

Aucoin does I think, and so did Al Mcinnis.

It's really hard to find good wood to make sticks out of these days -- they used it all up and didnt plant new trees, so it's hard to find good wood sticks with pop in them. Mcinnis switched to a composite a few years ago. I'm not sure about Aucoin, I'll let you know October 5th!

[Fish]

October 5th! i cant wait. I've heard that some players are switching back to the wooden sticks because the composite ones were breaking so much, is this true?

[Red Stripe]

October 5th! i cant wait. I've heard that some players are switching back to the wooden sticks because the composite ones were breaking so much, is this true?
I don't know, but I know Eric Lindros switched from Easton to Bauer because he broke 5 Synergys in a game. Man those pro passes are just too much for the stick.

[Fish]

I don't know, but I know Eric Lindros switched from Easton to Bauer because he broke 5 Synergys in a game. Man those pro passes are just too much for the stick.

Oh man, thats so unfair, i cant even afford to break any of my sticks, then again I have 6 of them that I use :lol: . 5 synergys can be up to almost $1000, depending on what one you get. thats crazy!

[sHaZaM11]

Oh well. players in the big league don't have to pay for their own sticks. I guess lindros had more fun with breaking sticks than anything else. What else could he do with them, block an incoming crosscheck preventing another concussion?
Maybe..
Score?
iono only time will tell.

[humbucking fool]

October 5th! i cant wait. I've heard that some players are switching back to the wooden sticks because the composite ones were breaking so much, is this true?

Very few -- less than 5% of NHLers still use wood sticks. The wood simply isn't good enough now to mass produce high quality wood sticks for use by players of that caliber. Northland, Victoriaville, and Christian have all gone the way of the dodo, due to the consistency of composites, and their poor reseeding of trees that they used for sticks. Without the same good wood it became alot harder to replicate the same flex and amount of pop in every stick.

I had a chance to tlak to Joe Corvo of the LA Kings at my morning skate and he seemed to be pretty much in agreeance with the above, saying he hadn't used a wood stick since he was about 12. He mentioned that Al McInnis had switched back to wood after using composite for part of 03-04, wasn't sure about Aucoin, and said that Brian Sipotz (Atlanta) still uses wood as well. He said that he hasn't seen a forward use wood in the NHL since he's been there -- all the users of wood are blueliners.

[Fish]

Very few -- less than 5% of NHLers still use wood sticks. The wood simply isn't good enough now to mass produce high quality wood sticks for use by players of that caliber. Northland, Victoriaville, and Christian have all gone the way of the dodo, due to the consistency of composites, and their poor reseeding of trees that they used for sticks. Without the same good wood it became alot harder to replicate the same flex and amount of pop in every stick.

I had a chance to tlak to Joe Corvo of the LA Kings at my morning skate and he seemed to be pretty much in agreeance with the above, saying he hadn't used a wood stick since he was about 12. He mentioned that Al McInnis had switched back to wood after using composite for part of 03-04, wasn't sure about Aucoin, and said that Brian Sipotz (Atlanta) still uses wood as well. He said that he hasn't seen a forward use wood in the NHL since he's been there -- all the users of wood are blueliners.

you really know your stuff

[humbucking fool]

you really know your stuff


*shrug* thanks dude.


Anyone out there still use the Easton Ultra-Lite -- Joe said some NHL players still use these with a wood blade just because they have been for many many years. I always thought it was a good combo. So yeah, anyone?

[humbucking fool]

The crosby curve is great. The Coffey one isn't. Spezza is alright.

I too was disappointed with the Coffey curve on the Momentums. As someone who played defense for many years, I lived and died (when I couldnt have one) on the Coffey curve pattern. It's nowhere near the 9950 or 5030 in terms of quality. The Crosby curve is just great. Sharp looking stick and not too badly priced.

[Red Stripe]

http://sportsnetwork.com/images/hockey/nhl/allsport/nyislanders/aucoin_adrian.jpg
In this picture Aucoin is using wood, I'm not sure what year it is though, but it has to be recent, he's on the Islanders.

[Fish]

Was he always an A on the islanders?

[no compromise2]

LeClair wasnt in the skills comp was he?

No i dont think so. He hasnt been on the All-Star team for a while.

[Fish]

No i dont think so. He hasnt been on the All-Star team for a while.

yeah thats what i thought, who won hardest shot last year, it wasnt a defensemen was it?

[humbucking fool]

Was he always an A on the islanders?

He only played for them for 2 years, so it's either 02-03 or 03-04

[Fish]

He only played for them for 2 years, so it's either 02-03 or 03-04

yeah but if he wasnt an A his first year then it would have been 03-04

[no compromise2]

yeah thats what i thought, who won hardest shot last year, it wasnt a defensemen was it?

I think it was Adrian Aucoin(i think thats how u spell it) from the Islanders

[humbucking fool]

http://www.nhl.com/allstar2004/superskills_020704.html

Aucoin and Sheldon Souray tied with 102.2 MPH

[Red Stripe]

102, thats a shot.

[Fish]

oh yes, now its coming back to me, i was likeing modano for the hardest shot, but props to Aucoin on breaking the 100 mark. It wasnt with a wood stick was it?

[Red Stripe]

oh yes, now its coming back to me, i was likeing modano for the hardest shot, but props to Aucoin on breaking the 100 mark. It wasnt with a wood stick was it?
It was.

[no compromise2]

I think Al Ifrate has the al time hard shot. 106 MPH.

[Fish]

wasnt it Al macinnis? im not sure how to spell his name, but i know he had one hell of a shot

[no compromise2]

I think his might be 104 or 105. I dont know

[Fish]

but still 104-105 is ****ing amazing. Who you likeing this year for it?

[Silvermedalmafia]

Al Iafrate recorded the hardest shot ever, I believe 107 in, again I believe, in 1992. Sami Salo, of the Canucks, broke 100 in their skills comp last season.

[humbucking fool]

http://nhl.com/allstar2004/skills/hardestshot.html

105.2 for Iafrate. He makes his own line of sticks now called Black Beauty.

[sHaZaM11]

http://nhl.com/allstar2004/skills/hardestshot.html

105.2 for Iafrate. He makes his own line of sticks now called Black Beauty.
Seems like the name 'Al' wins ou hardest shot competitions :)
When I shot a hockey ball, I got it to hit 74 mph. I am proud of that plastic blade that I was given to shoot with at 'Science World'.

[Fish]

at the hockey hall of fame i only shot a 61 mph :( But then again, that was last year and it wasnt even on ice

[Fish]

I bought the Koho Revolution today, its not that bad of a stick, pretty good for the money, but the wear isn't so great. Really easy to get used to. My rating: 7.8/10

[no compromise2]

I dont kno how hard my shot is on ice but on roller skates I'm 57 mph, and that was out of the high school players.

[humbucking fool]

I bought the Koho Revolution today, its not that bad of a stick, pretty good for the money, but the wear isn't so great. Really easy to get used to. My rating: 7.8/10

Jaromir Jagr uses that stick IIRC. Also I think Koho is now one of RBK's brands.

[The Fiction We Live]

I think RBK got bought out by Addidas... so we have another new line of hockey gear coming out next year if Addidas wants to change anything...

[humbucking fool]

What's Next? Nike buying out adidas?

[Fish]

I think RBK got bought out by Addidas... so we have another new line of hockey gear coming out next year if Addidas wants to change anything...

noooooooo, they couldn't have, are you sure?

edit/ oh whew! i misread, i thought you said rbk bought adidas my bad :upset:

[Fish]

What's Next? Nike buying out adidas?

nah, nike and adidas are both way too huge companies, but i think nike covers more sports. Theres no adidas hockey stuff which is where nike makes alot of their money. Well on this side of the pond anyways

[Red Stripe]

Isn't Nike just a division of Bauer?

[Fish]

Isn't Nike just a division of Bauer?

i dont think so, but then again, i havent been too in to hockey lately, never am during the off-season.

[humbucking fool]

Isn't Nike just a division of Bauer?

Nike owns Bauer, Jofa, and a few others I can't recall right now.

[Red Stripe]

Nike owns Bauer, Jofa, and a few others I can't recall right now.
I thought it was Reebok that owned Jofa. I bought new elbow pads and it has Jofa and Reebok on them

[humbucking fool]

Okay just looked it up -- Nike owns CanStar Sports, Inc. which includes Bauer and a bunch of no-name brands. They own Converse too, didn't know that. But you were right on about Jofa.

[Silvermedalmafia]

Adidas is buying reebok. It will be fully done and official next year.

[Fish]

Adidas is buying reebok. It will be fully done and official next year.

Adidas and Nike pwn eveything else

[no compromise2]

Whats the better stick out? The Easton Stealth or Bauer XXX?

[humbucking fool]

Whats the better stick out? The Easton Stealth or Bauer XXX?

Just going out there to break expensive sticks eh? I hated the stealth. never got a good feel with it. Haven't used the XXX but I hear you can really rocket shots with it.

[Red Stripe]

Whats the better stick out? The Easton Stealth or Bauer XXX?
The 30 is much more stable, it was supposed to be the strongest stick out there until they made the Endure. I just bought it but haven't used it. I completely hate the Stick 'Em on it though. But I'm not a fan of Easton, actually I hate Easton.

[Fish]

The 30 is much more stable, it was supposed to be the strongest stick out there until they made the Endure. I just bought it but haven't used it. I completely hate the Stick 'Em on it though. But I'm not a fan of Easton, actually I hate Easton.

i really liked the bauer XXX, probably hits my top 3 list. I dont mind easton sticks but for some reason, they take me a while to adjust to

[humbucking fool]

www.bbsticks.com

got to use one of these today -- loved it. It's Al Iafrate's stick company. Great piece.

[Fish]

^^ it didnt work, ill try again later though, it might just be my computer

[Silvermedalmafia]

Didn't work for me either.

[Red Stripe]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/www.bbsticks.com

Is that what comes up when you click on the link ^ if it is, you have to fix the link so its just www.bbsticks.com. Thats what I got and its proably what happened to you.

[humbucking fool]

score one for my rockheadedhess with posting links!

[Fish]

whoa, that looks pretty cool how much was it?

[humbucking fool]

I just asked my friend (I don't have any myself, I just used his since we're the same size and I wanted to try one out). He borrowed the lie detector thing and then got one stick for like 124.95 and then bought a dozen for his season for about 115 a piece since he bought in bulk.

[Fish]

I wish i had more money, so anyways, how about we play a little game where you pick a hockey stick you've used and give it a rating according to its performance and price, anybody up to it?

[humbucking fool]

I wish i had more money, so anyways, how about we play a little game where you pick a hockey stick you've used and give it a rating according to its performance and price, anybody up to it?

His team gets sticks he doesn't like, and because of NCAA rules, they can't pay for his sticks if they're not the ones they're contracted for (Easton I think). Sucks to be rich and good at hockey, eh?

Anyways, I'm game. But it's late. I'm just gonna troll and I'll put one up tomorrow.

[Red Stripe]

I wish i had more money, so anyways, how about we play a little game where you pick a hockey stick you've used and give it a rating according to its performance and price, anybody up to it?
Easton Synergy, that silver one. Its too light, I personally couldn't get a feel for it, and hated the stick completely. 0/10

TPS Response Plus- Seems like many of you don't like TPS, I like TPS. The stick's feel isn't much different then the original Response, a little lighter. I liked the stick. 8-10

Bauer Endure- The stick is heavier then all the rest of the composites. The stick was made to take abuse. There are shock absorbers going half way up the shaft, and on the top of the heel where it connects to the shaft.I cant stand the Maximum Stick Um on it though. I like the stiff flex, it helped my shot a little bit. It's more accurate but not as hard, and lower. 10/10

[Fish]

Easton Synergy, that silver one. Its too light, I personally couldn't get a feel for it, and hated the stick completely. 0/10



0/10?!?!? thats harsh, you could have atleast given it a 2 :lol:

TPS Response - What can i say, the wear on this stick is terrible, it looked like ive had it for a year after about 3 games. The price when it came out was about $250. It has a decent flex but is very light, probably not good for defensemen or centres. Since im a left winger it treated pretty well, but wasn't worth the money. 8/10

[Red Stripe]

0/10?!?!? thats harsh, you could have atleast given it a 2 :lol:

I'm very bias about Easton sticks, that could have been the reason for it. The stick is known break like crazy.

CCM Vector V120- Last years model, it was a really good stick. I liked the stick a lot, good flex, good weight. Very good defenceman stick. But you can't put a replacment blade in if it breaks. Rating 7/10

[Fish]

KOHO revolution - This is a more affordable stick. Has a decent flex and weight. For the price its a really good stick, probably better for centres because it provides lots of power at the face-off (thats what i found). The accuracy is decent, but nothing compared to the higher priced sticks. Rating: 7.7/10

[Fish]

Ah, i just broke another sher-wood momentum today :( god i love that stick :upset:

[no compromise2]

Another one? So you've broken one before?

[Fish]

Another one? So you've broken one before?

yeah ive broken 2 now :upset:

[Red Stripe]

yeah ive broken 2 now :upset:
Buy the Bauer Endure, the stick dosen't break. Look at their slogan, my stick can beat up your stick. The stick is known for being stable and strong.

[MattSharpIsCool]

I use a Koho 590, Roy model. I also like the CCM (Heaton) sticks, Brodeur and Kolzig models. I've also experimented with Louisville and Itech sticks, neither of which did I like much......in case you cant tell from the names, I'm a goalie. The CCM's are the most expensive, about $70 Canadian, and they are definietely worth it. I think the Koho's are just about the same price.

In the rare instances I skate as a forward, I use a wooden Sher-Wood, 130 flex, Borque model. Nothing special, but I only play forward once in a blue moon. I think the stick cost like $18. Its a nice stick for that much....a little on the heavy side, but it's a defenseman's stick, so ya.

[no compromise2]

yeah ive broken 2 now :upset:

So are you gonna but another Momentum or another stick.

[Fish]

So are you gonna but another Momentum or another stick.

not any time soon :lol:

but i eventually will get another one, for some reason i can get some really good accuracy out of it

[no compromise2]

not any time soon :lol:

but i eventually will get another one, for some reason i can get some really good accuracy out of it

So what are you gonna use as a backup until you get a new one.

[humbucking fool]

not any time soon :lol:

but i eventually will get another one, for some reason i can get some really good accuracy out of it

Love love love love those things.

Heavier than a composite, lighter than a wood, just a joy to handle the puck with. Muy bien 9/10 (I hate breaking sticks. If I could find one with the durability of an endure with everything I love about Sher-Woods, then we're talking.

[Fish]

So what are you gonna use as a backup until you get a new one.

I'll probably use my Bauer xxx or synergy grip. Or my KOHO revolution, for some reason i like a hockey stick with a little weight to it, but not too much.

[Fish]

Love love love love those things.

Heavier than a composite, lighter than a wood, just a joy to handle the puck with. Muy bien 9/10 (I hate breaking sticks. If I could find one with the durability of an endure with everything I love about Sher-Woods, then we're talking.
yeah, they treat me well :thumb:

[no compromise2]

I'll probably use my Bauer xxx or synergy grip. Or my KOHO revolution, for some reason i like a hockey stick with a little weight to it, but not too much.

T%ou must be filthy stinkin rick to have those sticks. They're expensive.

[Fish]

heheh, i work :lol: what can i say ;)

[Red Stripe]

I'll probably use my Bauer xxx or synergy grip. Or my KOHO revolution, for some reason i like a hockey stick with a little weight to it, but not too much.
Same here, heavier sticks feel more stable then the lighter sticks. Heavier sticks most of the time last longer and have a less tendency to break, E.G. Easton Synergy. I hate grips on sticks, which is the only thing I don't like about my Bauers

Thats all you have. Pfft. I have the Bauer XXX, Bauer Endure, TPS Response Plus, & Easton Synergy.

[Fish]

Same here, heavier sticks feel more stable then the lighter sticks. Heavier sticks most of the time last longer and have a less tendency to break, E.G. Easton Synergy. I hate grips on sticks, which is the only thing I don't like about my Bauers

Thats all you have. Pfft. I have the Bauer XXX, Bauer Endure, TPS Response Plus, & Easton Synergy.

no those are just the ones i was considering on using :lol:

[Red Stripe]

no those are just the ones i was considering on using :lol:
:thumb: Oh so what do you have.

[Fish]

TPS Response
Bauer xxx
Synergy Grip
Synergy (silver kind)
tri-flex (boo!!)
KOHO revolution
CCM Vector
Sher-Wood momentum (well, going to get one)

And then i got a couple other wooden ones, and maybe a few others, oh yeah! i got a few shafts, Easton Grip, Hesphler 9009, Easton Ultra-Light. I like the momentum though :thumb:

[Red Stripe]

Holy ****

[Fish]

Holy ****
:D :D

[Fish]

plus i have a few that i have broken haha ;)

[humbucking fool]

TPS Response
Bauer xxx
Synergy Grip
Synergy (silver kind)
tri-flex (boo!!)
KOHO revolution
CCM Vector
Sher-Wood momentum (well, going to get one)

And then i got a couple other wooden ones, and maybe a few others, oh yeah! i got a few shafts, Easton Grip, Hesphler 9009, Easton Ultra-Light. I like the momentum though :thumb:

The only ones I've used more than fleetingly are the Momentum, the Synergy (boooooooo), the Grip (smaller boo), the Vector (not too bad. Thornton Pro curve), and the Ultra-Lite (great when it was state of the art, still a good shaft.

[Fish]

:lol: stop booing everything! hahah!

[Fish]

but yeah, i like my hockey sticks :)

[Hollywood Rose]

TPS Response Red
Synergy Green
Synergy Grip x 2
Bauer - Broken
Synergy SL (amazingly light)
Synergy Si-Core (broken blade)

[Hollywood Rose]

And yeah, they are coming out with too many 1-piece brands now.

[humbucking fool]

:lol: stop booing everything! hahah!

Thats the biggest word in my vocabulary these days. too much hockey and football when I was younger.

[FishSauce]

Not a hockey player but I was just wondering for curiosity...

What's the difference/what do I look for in a defeceman stick and a forward stick?

[Red Stripe]

Not a hockey player but I was just wondering for curiosity...

What's the difference/what do I look for in a defeceman stick and a forward stick?
Defenceman sticks have a squared off blade so its easier to dig the puck out of the corner. A forward blade is rounded because they don't have to worry about digging it out of the corner.

[Fish]

Defenceman sticks have a squared off blade so its easier to dig the puck out of the corner. A forward blade is rounded because they don't have to worry about digging it out of the corner.

plus the d-men, usually go for a slightly bigger and heavier stick and (some) forward prefer a lighter smaller stick for stick handling quickly.

[Red Stripe]

plus the d-men, usually go for a slightly bigger and heavier stick and (some) forward prefer a lighter smaller stick for stick handling quickly.
Yes, all of my sticks are up to my nose (at least) on skates, I love having a longer stick because I pokecheck a lot. And it saves you if you get caught out of position. It definetly saved a few goals last year. My coaches told me to get it cut, i refused. The goalie also overheard the conversation and told the coach to let me keep the stick the way it is.

[Fish]

Yes, all of my sticks are up to my nose (at least) on skates, I love having a longer stick because I pokecheck a lot. And it saves you if you get caught out of position. It definetly saved a few goals last year. My coaches told me to get it cut, i refused. The goalie also overheard the conversation and told the coach to let me keep the stick the way it is.

when the goalie even says for you to keep it, you know you're doing something right ;)

[no compromise2]

Yes, all of my sticks are up to my nose (at least) on skates, I love having a longer stick because I pokecheck a lot. And it saves you if you get caught out of position. It definetly saved a few goals last year. My coaches told me to get it cut, i refused. The goalie also overheard the conversation and told the coach to let me keep the stick the way it is.

Yea same with me. Players always get mad when you poke check them when they not expecting it. A lot players get mad when they think they can skate right past me but i poke check them and they shout, "**** or, **** when i do it. I like longer sticks, mine too are up about to my nose.

[Fish]

we have alot of D-men here, i play left-wing and centre. :thumb:

[Red Stripe]

I got my first game saturday, then another sunday. And we've had one practice. Should be fun.

[no compromise2]

we have alot of D-men here, i play left-wing and centre. :thumb:

Same with me. I'm eyein up a Synergy but not as much as I used to, Im more into my guitar.

[Fish]

Same with me. I'm eyein up a Synergy but not as much as I used to, Im more into my guitar.

same, im moving down to house-league, after 7 years in the AAA leagues :lol: this should be interesting :rolleyes:

[humbucking fool]

same, im moving down to house-league, after 7 years in the AAA leagues :lol: this should be interesting :rolleyes:

Shoulda played juniors!

[Red Stripe]

same, im moving down to house-league, after 7 years in the AAA leagues :lol: this should be interesting :rolleyes:
Awesome, have fun with your 5 goals a game.

[no compromise2]

same, im moving down to house-league, after 7 years in the AAA leagues :lol: this should be interesting :rolleyes:

If ya knew you'd be the best then why do it, sure for the exercise but just for the glory.

[humbucking fool]

How many games you play? Like 30? If you're going down from triple A...minimum 100 points. That'd be sweet.

[Fish]

If ya knew you'd be the best then why do it, sure for the exercise but just for the glory.

no because all the guys on the AAA teams are just dicks, and they suck all the fun out of the game because they are always acting like idiots. And all my friends play in house-league, so whats the point of playing hockey if you're not having fun?

[Fish]

How many games you play? Like 30? If you're going down from triple A...minimum 100 points. That'd be sweet.
im not sure how many games, but the age group goes up to 19, so theres a wide range of players.

[Red Stripe]

I got my first game saturday, then another sunday. And we've had one practice. Should be fun.
We got ****ing destroyed. We played a crap first period, then a really good 2nd, but then gave up 6 goals in the 3rd. 10-2 was the final

[Fish]

We got ****ing destroyed. We played a crap first period, then a really good 2nd, but then gave up 6 goals in the 3rd. 10-2 was the final

ouch. Not much you can do about those games, my worst game was when we lost 17-1. but i was the one who got the goal :D

[Red Stripe]

ouch. Not much you can do about those games, my worst game was when we lost 17-1. but i was the one who got the goal :D
Today we lost 7-0, got out shot 35-3. Yeah you know you like that.

[no compromise2]

My season starts soon a week or two.

[Fish]

Today we lost 7-0, got out shot 35-3. Yeah you know you like that.

do you......know?.......how to play hockey? :p

[no compromise2]

ooooooooooh.

[VeedBok]

I quit hockey, I was on AA last year.

[Fish]

ooooooooooh.

w00t! :lol:

[Fish]

I quit hockey, I was on AA last year.

quit for what? other sports?

[no compromise2]

I quit hockey, I was on AA last year.

You shouldn't have. why?

[VeedBok]

You shouldn't have. why?

I want to get more time off and work more and play my guitar and drums alot more. And plus I hated alot of the guys that played.

[no compromise2]

How much time per week did you spend on the ice?

[Red Stripe]

do you......know?.......how to play hockey? :p
Come on, we had no practice, we just had our first practice today. We got a goalie that had a GAA of 2.61 last year, right now after 2 games, its over 15. We'll get there. I guarantee it.

[humbucking fool]

Come on, we had no practice, we just had our first practice today. We got a goalie that had a GAA of 2.61 last year, right now after 2 games, its over 15. We'll get there. I guarantee it.

I don't even want to ask what your +/- is right now! :wave: :wave:

[Red Stripe]

I don't even want to ask what your +/- is right now! :wave: :wave:
+5, 6 goals against, 1 goal for. 1 assist.

[humbucking fool]

+5, 6 goals against, 1 goal for. 1 assist.

you mean -5 ?

[Red Stripe]

you mean -5 ?
Yeah.

[no compromise2]

You think Tony is gonna win the NASCAR Series

[Red Stripe]

You think Tony is gonna win the NASCAR Series
He has so much momentum, I think he will. And he dosen't have his entire team, Cough*Roush*Cough, battling with him.

Seriously though, having all 5 cars in the chase could be suicide. Instead of racing like a team they're gonna race aggressive. And by no means are the Labonte's bad drivers. Johnson has a good shot also. With Gordon not in it, he's got a good racing partner.

[Fish]

He has so much momentum, I think he will. And he dosen't have his entire team, Cough*Roush*Cough, battling with him.

Seriously though, having all 5 cars in the chase could be suicide. Instead of racing like a team they're gonna race aggressive. And by no means are the Labonte's bad drivers. Johnson has a good shot also. With Gordon not in it, he's got a good racing partner.

what does that have to do with hockey? :confused:

[Red Stripe]

He asked me about Nascar, so I answered him.

[Fish]

He asked me about Nascar, so I answered him.

oo, i see, my hockey starts on saturday and i still havent gotten my sher-wood momentum. :(

[no compromise2]

Sorry to get off topic. i should've said it in the NASCAR thread.

[Fish]

Sorry to get off topic. i should've said it in the NASCAR thread.

yeah! :angry:



;)

[humbucking fool]

oo, i see, my hockey starts on saturday and i still havent gotten my sher-wood momentum. :(


Just a heads up, Sher-Wood is going to/has discontinued the model...they'll be around for a another few years but are gonna be harder and harder to find. They're putting all their weight behind the R7 - the completely composite Momentum replacement.

[d-1]

RBK Snake Grip, 120$

[Fish]

Just a heads up, Sher-Wood is going to/has discontinued the model...they'll be around for a another few years but are gonna be harder and harder to find. They're putting all their weight behind the R7 - the completely composite Momentum replacement.

then i'll stock up now

[Fish]

RBK Snake Grip, 120$

i wasnt really sastisfied with the rbk sticks, but its just my opinion on them

[humbucking fool]

i wasnt really sastisfied with the rbk sticks, but its just my opinion on them


100% behind you on that one. Thought the feel was awful. I've only had a good experience with one CCM stick, so maybe I'm a little biased.

[Fish]

100% behind you on that one. Thought the feel was awful. I've only had a good experience with one CCM stick, so maybe I'm a little biased.

i like CCM skates though because they have really good ankle support, or so i find.

[no compromise2]

I dont think they're satisfying neither.

[Fish]

I dont think they're satisfying neither.

good so we're all in the same boat, CCM isn't the best stick company.

[no compromise2]

No but I use there skates and pants.

[Red Stripe]

Helmet- Bauer 5000
Chest- Easton Synergy 900
Elbow- Reebok 8K
Gloves- Jofa something, its the top of the line, or second down, i can't remember
Pants- Bauer 8000
Shin- Easton Synergy 900
Skates- CCM Pro Tacks (Amazing skates)
Sticks- Bauer Vapor 30, Bauer Endure, TPS Response Plus

And we got destroyed again, I'm not even putting the score down. Whatever. And I play defence, but I know it's not our fault, we do our job but the forwards can't get the puck deep, they seriously got 3 shots a period. And the center never gets back,When there are 3 guys cycling, and a defenceman pinching, you can't depend on 2 guys to carry the load. Its a good feeling when the coach gets pissed at the other team's lack of class and tells you to go out there and "make wallpaper" :thumb: . He told me to do whatever, as long as you show them to respect us. I asked him if I should play out of position, he said of course.

[no compromise2]

Wow then they must've beaten you badly.

[Red Stripe]

Wow then they must've beaten you badly.

Yeah, oh well, the games don't mean anything right now. They're not league games. I want to win, obviously, but the coach was pretty pleased with the way we played. We kept intensity throughout the game, and we came out hard. But they had a full team, we had 2 lines. So we got really tired and lost a lot of goals in that last period.

[Fish]

Yeah, oh well, the games don't mean anything right now. They're not league games. I want to win, obviously, but the coach was pretty pleased with the way we played. We kept intensity throughout the game, and we came out hard. But they had a full team, we had 2 lines. So we got really tired and lost a lot of goals in that last period.

i remember one game we only had 7 guys on the bench for a whole period because everyone was either hurt or kicked out.

[Red Stripe]

We had 5 guys on the bench the entire game. And we were playing Brooklyn, which has much more people then Clarkstown. We did score though, the cheapest goal you'll ever see, my D partner for that shift just put the puck up and it got deflected by the other team. The goalie was on the other side of the net. This team definetly will turn around though. We were completely outmatched, but we played much better then the other games. We just need more offence, and to be able to get the puck past their blue line.

[humbucking fool]

good so we're all in the same boat, CCM isn't the best stick company.

I did like the Thornton Pro Curve on the Vector, and I use a 3.5 lie...so not exactly a stick from the pro shop, but hey they weren't bad.

Equipment --

Helmet -- CCM Tacks 852.
OHL and CHL -- wore ITECH Pro Straight Cut visor. (both leagues use the new RBK helmets and different visors now (All players have have to wear a visor in both leagues.) Ditched that, but I do keep an ITECH Pro Wave mirrored sheild just in case I need to look cool.

Shoulder pads -- Easton Synergy 900 now. Remember in the Mighty Ducks 2 when they change uniforms in the locker room and all the players are wearing bright orange shoulder pads? I wore those FOREVER until they fell apart a year or so ago. Best shoulder pads ever.

Elbow -- Jofa something or another
Shins -- CCMs
Skates -- Older Nike boots, can't remember the model, with T-Blades installed.
Gloves -- Bauer Vapors...the original Vapors, I think they're V's.
Sticks -- Sher-Wood Momentum Crosby or Sher-Wood PMPX 9950 Coffey with a nice bend in there.

All our outerwear in both leagues was CCM...the pants I wear are whatever model they gave me in Plymouth -- dark blue.

[humbucking fool]

We had 5 guys on the bench the entire game. And we were playing Brooklyn, which has much more people then Clarkstown. We did score though, the cheapest goal you'll ever see, my D partner for that shift just put the puck up and it got deflected by the other team. The goalie was on the other side of the net. This team definetly will turn around though. We were completely outmatched, but we played much better then the other games. We just need more offence, and to be able to get the puck past their blue line.

Brooklyn? They play hockey in Brooklyn? Didn't know that.

[Red Stripe]

Brooklyn? They play hockey in Brooklyn? Didn't know that.
I guess so.

[Fish]

hahah, they play hockey everywhere

[humbucking fool]

hahah, they play hockey everywhere

I suppose, just thought it was interesting.

[Fish]

I suppose, just thought it was interesting.

well its not :thumb:

[humbucking fool]

well its not :thumb:

Ouch. As they say in Youngblood:

"Wanna go, pretty boy?"

:thumb: :thumb:

[Fish]

Ouch. As they say in Youngblood:

"Wanna go, pretty boy?"

:thumb: :thumb:

hahah

*drops gloves*

[Red Stripe]

/Cheers.

[Fish]

ive never really been in a "big" fight before in a game. Usually only when its like all the guys on the ice around the net pushing each other around, ive never gone one on one at centre or something :upset:

[Red Stripe]

Yeah, I don't play that way, but there was a game where my coach sat me for a few minutes because I was talking with a guy on the other team after a game and started a huge fight (for Bantam standards). I skated away and someone clocked him. But it wouldn't have started if he didn't call me a bitch and I didn't call him a fag.

[humbucking fool]

Yeah, I don't play that way, but there was a game where my coach sat me for a few minutes because I was talking with a guy on the other team after a game and started a huge fight (for Bantam standards). I skated away and someone clocked him. But it wouldn't have started if he didn't call me a bitch and I didn't call him a fag.

Haha...as Stu Scott used to say on ESPN "Uh, and someone said something about somebody's momma. and uh oh. Oh."

What's your team called anyways?

[Red Stripe]

Haha...as Stu Scott used to say on ESPN "Uh, and someone said something about somebody's momma. and uh oh. Oh."

What's your team called anyways?
Clarkstown Capitals :upset:

[Fish]

Clarkstown Capitals :upset:
:lol:

[Fish]

It's weird how when teams have the same name as an NHL team they steal the colours and logo, like my team are the Stars, and we have the green gold and black jerseys and the same little star design on the bottom half of the jersey. Why cant small towns just make up their own names!!?

[no compromise2]

I get to chose my name for a league I play in.

[humbucking fool]

Haha...caught a Bantam I think it was game...Columbus Jr. Blue Jackets....very original name and logo. Oh and those uniforms....never seen anything like em!


My club growing up was a little original -- Downers Grove Huskies.

[Red Stripe]

It's weird how when teams have the same name as an NHL team they steal the colours and logo, like my team are the Stars, and we have the green gold and black jerseys and the same little star design on the bottom half of the jersey. Why cant small towns just make up their own names!!?
Yeah, we have the exact same uniforms as the Caps, just it says Clarkstown Capitals inside the Eagle, and the black jerseys have an eagle instead of the Capitol Building. When we played the Brooklyn Stars the jerseys were orange and black. Bayonne Rangers had the same colors but the jerseys were different. The other teams in my region are the Pearl River Pirates, Bear Mountain Bears (now thats original), and the Ramapo Saints (Don't ask me to explain this one, I have no idea).