Equipment: STICKS - Buying Guide and Advice PART 3

[BruinDust]

Trigger 2 PMT is what got me hooked on the Ribcor lineup, such a good stick.

I really like the Trigger 2 as well, although I think I still favor my Super Tacks 2.0. I like the ST 2.0 blade better and I find I get more consistent velocity with it. I like the low kick stuff better for passing (I play D so lots of stretch passes). I tend to rotate between those two and my CCM Super Tacks 2.0 LK (Low kick) Team stock stick depending on where I'm playing.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

True Project X Grip Hockey Stick - Ice Warehouse

You can now pre-order Project X from True on most sites. 355 grams

Think that might make it the lightest on the market

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

True Project X Grip Hockey Stick - Ice Warehouse

You can now pre-order Project X from True on most sites. 355 grams

Think that might make it the lightest on the market

I wonder if at some points manufacturer's will keep on pushing for lower weight and if it could affect not only durability but also performance.

Something tells me that you won't be able to load up as much on a big one timer with a sub 350 g stick.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I wonder if at some points manufacturer's will keep on pushing for lower weight and if it could affect not only durability but also performance.

Something tells me that you won't be able to load up as much on a big one timer with a sub 350 g stick.

Project X is a low-kick stick. So big slapper guys probably wouldn't go for it to begin with. Mid kick sticks like Supreme line from Bauer and Tacks line from CCM tend to be a little heavier than their low-kick counterpoints, Vapor and Ribcore.

Also, stiffness rating will affect weight a bit. Stiffer shaft will add some weight.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Project X is a low-kick stick. So big slapper guys probably wouldn't go for it to begin with. Mid kick sticks like Supreme line from Bauer and Tacks line from CCM tend to be a little heavier than their low-kick counterpoints, Vapor and Ribcore.

Also, stiffness rating will affect weight a bit. Stiffer shaft will add some weight.

So at this point, sticks like the True Project X are specialist sticks. Guys like Marner who like to handle the puck in tight spaces and never take a single slap shot in a season might like it.

I’m a winger but I’m more of the type to shoot one timers or slap shots on the rush, so mid kick are more up my alley.

To be honest, anything sub 400 g is light enough IMO. If you do lots of forearm exercises, all the high end sticks feel like feathers now.

 

[BruinDust]

So at this point, sticks like the True Project X are specialist sticks. Guys like Marner who like to handle the puck in tight spaces and never take a single slap shot in a season might like it.

I’m a winger but I’m more of the type to shoot one timers or slap shots on the rush, so mid kick are more up my alley.

To be honest, anything sub 400 g is light enough IMO. If you do lots of forearm exercises, all the high end sticks feel like feathers now.

There is a point I think for most players (not including professionals but maybe even some pros) that there is such a thing as "too light", where there is practically zero feedback when holding the stick. I got some CCM's with Sigmatex that are in the 415-425 range and that's light enough for me. If I'm leaning into pucks for bigger shots I almost prefer my CCM team stick with is 445-455 grams. Which is too bad because I'm a CCM guy and now all of their top end sticks with Sigmatex are sub-400 grams and probably will be moving forward.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

There is a point I think for most players (not including professionals but maybe even some pros) that there is such a thing as "too light", where there is practically zero feedback when holding the stick. I got some CCM's with Sigmatex that are in the 415-425 range and that's light enough for me. If I'm leaning into pucks for bigger shots I almost prefer my CCM team stick with is 445-455 grams. Which is too bad because I'm a CCM guy and now all of their top end sticks with Sigmatex are sub-400 grams and probably will be moving forward.

I think you can get some of the pro stock sticks that are purposely reinforced for better durability against slashes. These might be suitable options, they’re heavier than the standard retail sticks and have the same materials for top of the line performance.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

So at this point, sticks like the True Project X are specialist sticks. Guys like Marner who like to handle the puck in tight spaces and never take a single slap shot in a season might like it.

I’m a winger but I’m more of the type to shoot one timers or slap shots on the rush, so mid kick are more up my alley.

To be honest, anything sub 400 g is light enough IMO. If you do lots of forearm exercises, all the high end sticks feel like feathers now.

And who knows if Marner is really even using a Project X. He might still be using an Ax9 or even an X Series stick (midkick) with the Project X graphic as the face of True.

I know Patrick Kane for example still uses a Midkick stick using the TotalOne construction with Bauer Vapor graphics, because they use him, the small and agile guy, to market the lowkick and low profile Bauer gear.

 

[JustJokinenAround]

i don't know if i would say the project x is necessarily a specialized stick. that seems to be an incredibly popular switch for a lot of players this season. i feel like i am seeing it used everywhere by players.

 

[elnewby]

So I've been having this issue for awhile, but never really thought much of it until recently. After I play, on my right(lower) hand, the base of my thumb swells up and is sore for a few days. I've been writing it off as just fatigue, but know I'm wondering if it could be something else. I have small hands for an adult, is it possible that the senior size stick just doesn't fit my hand well and is causing this issue?

 

[rh71]

Kid broke another CCM Trigger 5 Pro... they break too easily. Going back to Bauer. I notice the Flylites are on clearance/sale now, meaning a new line is coming out? Any ideas what and when?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Kid broke another CCM Trigger 5 Pro... they break too easily. Going back to Bauer. I notice the Flylites are on clearance/sale now, meaning a new line is coming out? Any ideas what and when?

Hyperlite will be the new Vapor stick. No release date or much information about it yet. I saw a NHL few guys using the graphic this year though, like Lafreniere and Theodore among others.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

According to this Reddit post, Hyperlite will be released July 30th retail

 

[rh71]

^ Thanks for the info. July is too far away so we went with another Flylite. I wonder if we can class action suit for the CCM breaks. It's in so many reviews and comments. Even kid's sticks are $200 a piece.

 

[Pez68]

^ Thanks for the info. July is too far away so we went with another Flylite. I wonder if we can class action suit for the CCM breaks. It's in so many reviews and comments. Even kid's sticks are $200 a piece.

Depending on how old your kid is....buy pro stock. Can't beat $100 for a top of the line stick, and you can find any flex you want.

 

[Duke16]

Don't know if anyone else feels this, but I much prefer midkick sticks to low-kicks, despite generally being a quick release shooter.

I find that my technique gets the puck off quick as is, so a higher kick can compensate for power and get the puck off cleaner and more accurately. It's also better in those moments where I want to load up or take a one-timer, obviously. Didn't like CCM's Trigger 4 Pro sticks, found True AX9's to be a little better personally, and I liked the Alpha DX's mid-low kick a bit, but ultimately used Jetspeed's FT2's for awhile. Recently got an AS2 Pro for cheap, and I'm honestly liking it even better- Kicks really hard.

Not that I'm anything special, but this ideology/stick setup seems to apply to some of the best shooters in the game.
Matthews used the 1N with Bauer and Jetspeed's with CCM, Laine uses a Nexus dressed as a Flylite, Ovi uses a custom CCM build that mimics the Bauer G3, Stamkos still uses the Bauer G3 etc. Lowkick builds aren't overly present in the NHL and a lot of top shooters use a hybrid or midkick but go down in flex. A lot of Warrior Pro users also still use the Dynasty HD1 build dressed as Covert or Alpha models and most Bauer Flylites don't actually have an elliptical taper (Vapor ADV or Nexus build).

 

[LeifUK]

^ Thanks for the info. July is too far away so we went with another Flylite. I wonder if we can class action suit for the CCM breaks. It's in so many reviews and comments. Even kid's sticks are $200 a piece.

No idea about legal action, but why not as a rule just buy clearance sticks, mine didn’t come with use by dates. They were half price, about £100, normally about £200 (Vapor 1x lite, Nexus 1n, Nexus 2n pro).

 

[Sky04]

According to this Reddit post, Hyperlite will be released July 30th retail

The prices on the new equipment are insane, there's a point where it's diminishing returns for anyone not at the pro-level.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

The prices on the new equipment are insane, there's a point where it's diminishing returns for anyone not at the pro-level.

Definitely. I buy top of the line stuff but I wait for it to go on clearance once the new model of what i'm buying comes out. Prices can drop a good bit.

 

[BruinDust]

You have to wonder what the market is like for the new Super Tacks X helmet at $500. Is is really that much of an improvement over the Bauer 4500 that I picked up brand new last week for $35. Certainly helmet have come quite a ways since the 4500, I also own a CCM 710 so you can see and feel the difference/improvement no doubt.

But is it worth 300-400 hundred dollars more? Is the improvement that substantial? Or has CCM hit a home run here?

 

[Danko]

I'm looking for a 95+ Flex Right Senior Composite Stick with a Mid Kick for between 100-200, all im seeing in that range are Warrior which i've read aren't very sturdy. I typically use a Bauer Supreme 2s, or a Sherwood T90. Mid Kick and high flex are important. Any recs?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I'm looking for a 95+ Flex Right Senior Composite Stick with a Mid Kick for between 100-200, all im seeing in that range are Warrior which i've read aren't very sturdy. I typically use a Bauer Supreme 2s, or a Sherwood T90. Mid Kick and high flex are important. Any recs?

SuperTacks line from CCM.

AS3 fits your price range and comes in 95 Flex

CCM Super Tacks AS3 Grip Hockey Stick - Ice Warehouse

 

[Filthy Dangles]

^ and just to add, if you don't wanna spend that much you could go a tier or 2 lower down in the SuperTacks line such as the SuperTacks Team or 9830 sticks, same Mid-kick profile, less performance and features.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtgUaUMig6/?utm_medium=copy_link
Quick look at Hyperlite skates and helmet among other Hyperlite shit. Must be nice to be Pavel Berber

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Quick look at Hyperlite skates and helmet among other Hyperlite shit. Must be nice to be Pavel Berber

After reading the spec sheet, it feels like the technology plateaued a while back. These sticks are hardly different from the ones that came out 3 years ago.

If you were to compare the feel of this stick with the 1X Lite from a few years ago, would you feel the difference?