How many people use shafts vs one pieces?

[quinton1 4]

Just curious to know how many people use 1 pieces first 2 pieces?

[Tyler Roy 86]

I have 2 piece sticks and think they are very helpful. When a blade goes dead you dont have to replace the full stick. I still perfer the performance you get with the one piece.

[LoneStar77 25]

I've been a 2-piece stick user for years, but my next stick purchase will be a one piece because I want to try one out.

[the_game 452]

I'm stocked up on Tapered shafts and tapered blades in my preferred pattern.

I still buy and use my fair share of one pieces though.

[strosedefence34 175]

one piece for ice hockey and then I usually take broken OPS and turn them into 2 piece for street/ pond hockey

[nujie6 0]

One piece for ice and 2 piece for roller/street.

[A2rhino 62]

2 piece for pick up and Stealths for games.

[Gefiltefish 9]

I have both, but primarily use OPS. I lean towards them since I like the balanced feel.

Right now I have 2 shafts that I use.

One is only used when I want to try a new curve out before I buy an OPS. If I like the curve, I buy an OPS with that curve and use the shaft/blade combo as a back-up until I get more OPS's. I have had to stray against this lately as a lot of new curves I wanted to try are only available as OPS (Easton E28, CCM/Reebok C46/P46, etc).

The other shaft is used for outdoor and training only. Its heavy since its a low priced shaft and uses ABS blades.

[n3gkiwi 1]

Use to always use two pieces but the selection at most local stores has gone down and down. Now mainly use one pieces.

[OldCY 94]

I have to say my fave stick in my rotation is an 11k paired w/ Dolo blade. Great feel and kick.

[romdj 26]

2 piece ever since I'm in Europe. I never have a decent price point and always have to plan replacements... so 2 piece it is..

[bunnyman666 445]

I have both. I am still trying to find the stick that works with and for me.

[hunt3rsean 44]

I have been using both. Normally was a OPS only user but found a smoking deal on a Warrior shaft. Surprised by how much I enjoy 2pc setup. But always come back to enjoying the feel of my OPS more. Nothing wrong with a 2pc setup and if were more available at my LHS I would probably stay with it.

[icewalker_bg 126]

I know a handful still using 2 pcs. Good luck finding shaft/blades in your pattern/flex in my area, they are rare.

[SBRH1 1]

1 piece for sure...I've tried 2 piece sticks before and it just lacks the feel that a one piece can provide. There is a disconnect in feel between my hands and the puck with a 2 piece.

[crispy92 14]

Used a 2 piece until it was stolen from the locker room. I even found a blade in a kreps/ovi pattern that fit the standard shaft, it was an upsetting day. After that, I tried a one piece and just like the balance of a one piece better

[A2rhino 62]

This thread does cause me to wonder why Brett Hull continued to use a blade shaft combo even later in his career.

[joshy207 15]

I'm a shaft-and-blade guy. Probably always will be, as long as they continue to make them. The trick is finding something you like and stocking up. I usually have between 3 and 6 shafts and blades on hand.

[the_game 452]

This thread does cause me to wonder why Brett Hull continued to use a blade shaft combo even later in his career.

Thats a great question.

Speaking of Hull, got a great deal on an Easton S15 shaft yesterday and am going to put one of my old Hull blades back into the rotation.

[bunnyman666 445]

This thread does cause me to wonder why Brett Hull continued to use a blade shaft combo even later in his career.

From my own experiences, sometimes you try the new thing and discover that you don't want to go through the learning curve. Remember- Brett played two piece sticks since Junior hockey, as he was one of the very first in Junior hockey to use an aluminium stick.

[oiler39 0]

Two piece....., I can score and miss the net with both a one piece and a two piece, so for my money why not take the better value and use the shaft and blade combo!!!! Much cheaper to replace a broken blade or shaft then spring for the one piece!!!

[ktang 34]

It's getting harder to get blades. I think 2-piece setups are on the way out. I'm a 2-piece guy.

[quinton1 4]

Wow a lot of good responses!

And for the 2 pieces, is anybody using broken 1 piece sticks with a replacement blade?

Or do you guys use mostly like new shafts that are manufactured 2 piece sticks?

Do you get better feel with a manufactured 2 piece rather than a broken 1 piece with a blade?

Thanks

[bunnyman666 445]

I haven't turned a one piece into a two piece, yet. I haven't broken anything yet; that is, unless you count the blade I unsuccessfully tried bending...

[the_game 452]

Wow a lot of good responses!

And for the 2 pieces, is anybody using broken 1 piece sticks with a replacement blade?

Or do you guys use mostly like new shafts that are manufactured 2 piece sticks?

Do you get better feel with a manufactured 2 piece rather than a broken 1 piece with a blade?

Thanks

Its getting harder to convert 1 Piece Sticks to shaft/blade combos with all of the Eliptical/Dagger Tapers that are coming out.

With that said in the past I had a ton of success with Warrior Dolomites, Easton SE16s, etc. Even converted the Miken I got from SummerJam to a 2-piece and am a big fan of that set up.

I'd say in terms of broken one pieces, for me personally at least, I find that sometimes the shaft tends to 'open up' on some shots. Could just be me shooting but that's something I've noticed.