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Ice warehouse just released videos on the stick. They're just re-skins.

I'd say yes that its the same as the CCM.

I'm using the Active Medium right now since my skates were custom for someone else and I wanted to eat up a little volume (I also added a thicker tongue and the combo worked perfect). These are thicker than Speed Plates which were really thin and hard (I had the 1.0 version), these have a firm layer on the bottom made of EVA which has a little give compared to the hard plastic feel of speed plates but not much, and a little cushion layer on top, overall it's slightly thicker than Superfeet but it doesn't have the plastic heel riser how Superfeet do so your heel isn't lifted. Sole also makes a a thin version which is just the firmer EVA material without the cushioned layer on top, this is probably still a little thicker than the Speed Plate due the different material (speed plates felt so thin and hard, the EVA on the bottom of mine is firm but not solid feeling if that makes any sense).

It really is as they describe, a P92 with a toe kink. It's also a 6 lie like the P92. I tried one and did care for it. I found the Big Benn closer to the P90TM. It has a bit more toe but plays very close to the 90. Same 5.5 lie too.

Its very similar but has a bit more toe to it. Nice Max height though.

I've used Superfeet Carbon in the past and they were ok but I would get some arch pain from them sometimes and in my newest skates (Jetspeed FT4 Pro) they just didn't sit right and created some painful edges on the inside of the foot. I have since switched to Sole brand which are heat moldable and don't have such an aggressive arch, they're night and day from the Superfeet in terms of comfort and support for my feet, also they have a nice pocket for the heel but it doesn't elevate it how Superfeet tend to do slightly. I have tried Bauer speed plates in the past and within 5 minutes I had to take them out, way too hard and uncomfortable, really made my arches hurt too which was disappointing since it was the first heat moldable pair I tried and I had high hopes.

To follow up, my sons received these sticks about a month ago. They love them! Back in August we ordered similar spec 'off the shelf' so they've been getting used to the differences in the PSHS vs their previous intermediate Bauer (custom Syncs and off the shelf Tracer). My P106 using son really likes the Pro 1616 and the P92 user is good with the Pro 92. The silver/black LA Kings colorway looks fantastic too! Tryouts start tonight... finger crossed that they do well. The transition from European back to NA hockey hasn't been too bad - these guys play D too, so there's so much less room to think and move out there!

You have it right. That’s a size 10 skate, D forefoot width, A size heel with a toe cap from a size 7 skate.

I don't follow this sort of stuff very closely, but that is really cool

Happy to see they are now getting the credit they deserve. https://www.geargeek.com/equipment/pro-reserve-vs-stick

I just got the 1910 delivered last night. It is the closest curve to the P106 I have found. It opens up a little more and the blade shape is different but it’s a great playing curve for those that remember the P106 from back in the day. I still have some blades I’ve been saving so it’s nice to have a one piece option now.

I haven’t used the actual 71, only the 712, which is a variant on the 712. The PRO website says the 712 is longer and taller compared to the 71. I think A2rhinos description is pretty good. The 712 is not open, so I assume the 71 isn’t. Because it’s a toe curve, in this case, longer means it’s got more blade before the curve, so you have more space to work on the back hand. For me, this also means there’s more flat space on the forehand, which gives me more blade to control the puck, but also a bigger area I don’t want to shoot from. The pm9 plays from the heel and mid blade. 71 shoots from the toe. And you can pass off the heel/mid area, but if it rolls into the toe, passes can get messy (for me, anyway). 71 is more modern drag snap shot mechanics, pm9 is more traditional shooting mechanics. Davideo, sent you a DM.

That Step Steel Black combo sounds like it’s giving you confidence in turns and more power in each stride — that’s exactly the kind of upgrade you want to feel. Quick thought: if you keep breaking blades, double-check your holders and mounting alignment. Sometimes the weakest link isn’t the steel, but how everything’s put together.

I'm using the dlc. They're very nice and jrz is essentially the same as step. Same factory. But if you've never used dlc before just stick with the jrz stainless. Still very good quality steel. The dlc coating is nice but not worth the extra price imo. I only get the dlc bc I've been using dlc coated since step black steel and when I don't use dlc everything doesn't feel like they bite enough or glide smooth enough 🤪 Keep your stock Bauer's as a backup just in case. And tbh Bauer steel isn't great but they're not TERRIBLE. Lots of pros actually use Bauer TI and stainless. But with that said, pros have sharpening at their disposal whenever and also multiple blades easily available so edge retention may not be as important to them in terms of saving time and money on frequent sharpenings.

Following what @Hills suggests, Graf still has the 735 lineage alive for now in the 755: https://grafhockey.com/skates/ice/player/g755-pro/ It might not be quite as stiff as your G35s, but the cut and fit should be the same. They're not cheap though, $730 at Ice Warehouse right now: https://www.icewarehouse.com/Graf_Classic_G755_Pro/descpage-GCLG755.html

been skating on fbv for a decade now and couldn’t imagine ever going back to a regular hollow. who cares what NHLers use. i’m a 40 year old beer league player

Just start a new thread. This is 11 pages of a specific brand.