Equipment: STICKS - Buying Guide and Advice PART 2

[Alexander the Gr8]

Thanks!

I'll pop into Sportschek and get an idea of which curve I like. It's kinda hard to tell from their website

What's your favourite curve on your other sticks? Maybe I can help you there.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Thanks!

I'll pop into Sportschek and get an idea of which curve I like. It's kinda hard to tell from the pics

Their website says free shipping on orders over $150

Yeah my mistake. Shipping is about $10, so it would come out to $110 for you.

 

[Neutrinos]

What's your favourite curve on your other sticks? Maybe I can help you there.

Something like the Bauer P92 or P88

Much appreciated!

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Something like the Bauer P92 or P88

Much appreciated!

Those two are generally available for all sticks, they're the most common. There is a curve "conversion chart" at the beginning of this thread if you want to know the code for other brands.

 

[Neutrinos]

I ended up buying that 64 inch Sher-Wood T120 True Touch 105 flex that was marked down for half price at SportsChek

If my buddy likes it, I'll gift it to him. If not, I'll just return it

It's an absolute beauty of a stick!

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I ended up buying that 64 inch Sher-Wood T120 True Touch 105 flex that was marked down for half price at SportsChek

If my buddy likes it, I'll gift it to him. If not, I'll just return it

It's an absolute beauty of a stick!

It's a really nice stick indeed. Tell me how it goes

 

[CTC]

thanks for writing this, I learned a lot!

 

[PlayoffBeard365]

CCM Trigger 2 best stick out there!!! Been playing 4 years now. Best stick since APX2 for wrist/snap shots!

 

[Michael Farkas]

Anyone know where I can find a Graf PK440 stick or similar? I finally found a stick where I could get a reliable snapper and I done broked it blocking a shot (and then broke my buddy's backup stick on the very next shift...barf)...

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Replaced my old Ribcor 49k with new Ribcor Pro. I hope blade will hold up better than previous one.

 

[Oak]

TRUE XC9 versus A6.0. Can someone give me a good explanation on how the sticks differ?

 

[AIREAYE]

TRUE XC9 versus A6.0. Can someone give me a good explanation on how the sticks differ?

Kickpoint - A series is more mid-low. Xcore series has the kickpoint a bit higher; like a mid kick
Blade - Xcore features the PU insert for a different puck feel/cushioning/puck spin when shooting or passing.

Personally, I have both and use them interchangeably. The A6.0 is noticeably lighter than the XC9, but by no way is the latter considered heavy or imbalanced. It took a little bit of time to adjust to the blade of the XC9, but I think I actually have begun to prefer it. I didn't really notice much difference in terms of shooting/kickpoint.

 

[Oak]

Hey AIREAYE, thanks for the info.

Since you use both sticks would you say you could feel the puck on your blade better when carrying it with the XC9?

Also, any chance you can compare the TRUE sticks to a Bauer 1N for me?

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Hey AIREAYE, thanks for the info.

Since you use both sticks would you say you could feel the puck on your blade better when carrying it with the XC9?

Also, any chance you can compare the TRUE sticks to a Bauer 1N for me?

Having used all 3 sticks regularly, I can weigh in too. The 1N has a true mid-kick and will only shoot well if you place your hand correctly at the center of the sweet spot. The TRUE sticks give more freedom of movement for the bottom hand but don't shoot as hard at full power.

I find the XC9 has better puck feel but I have a quicker release with the A series.

I prefer the 1N over the True sticks TBH.

 

[Oak]

I find the XC9 has better puck feel but I have a quicker release with the A series.

I prefer the 1N over the True sticks TBH.

How would you compare puck feel between 1N and XC9?

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

How would you compare puck feel between 1N and XC9?

The XC9 is more lively while the 1N feels dead. You feel the vibrations more in the XC9, I think it's due to the blue insert.

 

[AIREAYE]

Having used all 3 sticks regularly, I can weigh in too. The 1N has a true mid-kick and will only shoot well if you place your hand correctly at the center of the sweet spot. The TRUE sticks give more freedom of movement for the bottom hand but don't shoot as hard at full power.

I find the XC9 has better puck feel but I have a quicker release with the A series.

I prefer the 1N over the True sticks TBH.

I completely agree with these 2 statements.

 

[Individual 1]

Probably going to buy a stick tomorrow my choices seem to be

Warrior Alpha AK27 for $184
Warrior Covert Retro for $150
CCM Ribcore Trigger ASY for $160
CCM RBZ Revolution for $199

I mainly take snapshots and I would like the stick to last, any advice would be appreciated or other deals.

 

[AIREAYE]

Definitely either the Covert or the Ribcor for low-kick sticks, which are optimized for quick release snapshots. I personally prefer the Warrior.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Anyone can give me a review of the CCM Ribcor Trigger 2? Looks like an amazing stick. It appears that CCM have upgraded their top of the line sticks to a higher grade of carbon fibers.

 

[Nvxs07]

Looks like the next line in the warrior covert series is going to be the QREdge. Similar graphics to the QR1. Can’t wait to learn more about this

 

[PlayoffBeard365]

Anyone can give me a review of the CCM Ribcor Trigger 2? Looks like an amazing stick. It appears that CCM have upgraded their top of the line sticks to a higher grade of carbon fibers.

Coming from strictly Bauer sticks APX2 being my favorite and disappointed in all my sequential Vapor purchases. I am totally pumped on this twig. It is very close to the APX2. I have bought 3. Broke one (6 months 3 days per week) and now have 2. No chipping or nicks in currents. I usually just take wrist and snap shots but I find the Trigger 2 effective with one timers too. But ya, I can really smoke wrist shots with this thing and it has helped me to develop some decent pop in my snaps. The only thing Im not a fan of is trying to shelve backhanders. I have the McKinnon curve and can't do much on the backside. Passing is easy to be accurate and def need to keep a stiff lower hand for receiving.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Coming from strictly Bauer sticks APX2 being my favorite and disappointed in all my sequential Vapor purchases. I am totally pumped on this twig. It is very close to the APX2. I have bought 3. Broke one (6 months 3 days per week) and now have 2. No chipping or nicks in currents. I usually just take wrist and snap shots but I find the Trigger 2 effective with one timers too. But ya, I can really smoke wrist shots with this thing and it has helped me to develop some decent pop in my snaps. The only thing Im not a fan of is trying to shelve backhanders. I have the McKinnon curve and can't do much on the backside. Passing is easy to be accurate and def need to keep a stiff lower hand for receiving.

If that's the only problem you have with the stick, that's great. It just means that you're using the wrong curve for you

 

[BruinDust]

If that's the only problem you have with the stick, that's great. It just means that you're using the wrong curve for you

Maybe but the MacKinnon (P40) is a pretty darn straight curve in comparison to most curves on the market.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Maybe but the MacKinnon (P40) is a pretty darn straight curve in comparison to most curves on the market.

It's a neutral curve but it's quite deep. Looks a lot like the P88 to me.