Drewhunz

The Stars sell his unused/rejected sticks just like any other players. You just have to beat me to them.

I'm into the high 60's now.

Have several of those. Find me another gold Synergy grip or another 2002 Olympic Easton promo stick and we'll talk.

Add another one to the collection.

9500 had 2 velcro straps at the wrist, while 9800 had a solid wrist area.

Reviewer details: 6'5" 270 lbs. Winger w/ propensity for one timers and snappers. Stick details: Forsberg curve 100 flex stick is uncut and without plug for duration of review Initial impressions: Easton has done it again in the looks department. From a purely cosmetic standpoint, this stick looks fantastic and has enough shelf appeal to convince mommy and daddy that this is the best stick that money can buy. Stick is very light but seemed to be balanced in favor of maneuverability, thus making the stick a little blade light. And the flex, my god the flex. I usually work in the 100-110 flex range, and this stick surprised the hell out of me with the first flex. While the 100 flex is definitely debatable (easily a 85-90), the torque and visible flex are definitely along the whippier lines. 9/10 Blade: With my current position, I was seeing a lot o S17's coming my way with delaminated and broken blades. This was somewhat worrisome, however with my use of the stick, I have encountered no durability issues. However, the blade doesn't feel all that lively to me. Having used 1st and 2nd gen. Stealths, I realize there is a brittleness to them when stickhandling, however the S17 feels more along the lines of dead than brittle. Switching between the S17 and One90, there is a little adjustment period to feel, but not enough to deter me away from using the S17. 8/10 Shaft/Flex: A truly groundbreaking concept with the elliptical taper zone. The shaft region of the stick has stood up very well with the exception of the graphics as well as the finish. While the stick still is in good shape, the looks of it went to hell relatively quickly. Chipping of the graphics/ clear coat are on par if not a little worse than the Synergy SL. The flex of the shaft is also not my favorite part. The relative flex of the shaft compared with the visible flex of the stick don't seem to match up. Every time you load up on the stick, much more flex occurs in the stick compared to a comparable flex on a different stick. While doing nothing but improving the shot velocity of the stick, the release and positioning of the body needs to be a little further backwards than usual. While not bad, it's another one of those things that you have to be conscious of when initially starting with the stick. 8/10 Feel: Not a whole lot there. While you have some idea as to where the puck is on the blade, there is some deadness in relation to most other sticks in the same performance range. Although "improved" compared to the 1st and 2nd gen. Stealths, there is still room for improvement in terms of performance vs. tactile feel. 7.5/10 Shooting: The additional flex mixed with a softer flex makes for some absolute rocket shots. Truly the shining point in addition to the graphics package, the ability for the S17 to transfer energy into your shot makes up for the somewhat dampened feel. My slapshot suffered somewhat, but with the benefits felt in snap and wrist shots, all can be forgiven. I would however, say that my saucer passing has improved with this stick simply with the change in shaft dynamics. 9.25/10 Weight/Balance: The S17 weighs nothing. If anything, this could be the greatest hindrance. With the stick set up with a slightly shaft heavy design, more focus must be made in order to keep the stick down and onto the ice. While not being a serious issue, it is enough to be mindful of when considering your purpose. For those considered weight whores, it is the ideal stick. However for those who can't tell a 10-20gram difference and instead focus upon more important matters like feel and durability, I could care more about the balance bias than the weight. 8/10 Durability: If only thew graphics held up as good as the stick so far. This thing looks like it took an express train straight to hell. Nearly 80% of the silver foil on the Easton logo has chipped off, as well as a good portion of the white and blue paint. Blade has remained near its original stiffness, and the shaft thus far has avoided any terminal scrapes or chips. Durability has increased greatly compared to the previous gens. therefore , I have no problems recommending this stick for a long-wearing performance-based stick. 9.25/10 Intangibles: With the exception of excessive flexing during slap shots, this stick has absorbed any and all abuse that I could dish out at it. Just wish a little more focus could be made on providing a more durable finish to the stick, but this would probably be at the sacrifice of 20 or so grams. Definitely to heavy in the eyes of people wanting one of the lightest sticks on the market. 9/10 Conclusion: Easton has succeeded in producing a stick with new technologies that strive to break the performance envelope. Like all progress, there are many things that I like as well as some things that could stand improvement for the next variant. Without change there is no progress, and without progress, there is no change. Nicely done Easton for continuing to take risks. 8.75/10

Nah, I just went with the one.

Don't hate, appreciate!!!

Let me know if you want one.

There's a few more here.

One90 is a custom colored Hagman prostock.

I've sold 100 or so. The collection is ever grawing and ever shrinking. It's hard when the team is located less than 10 minutes away.

You should see buzz's and ponty's collection, and if I rememebr correctley Drewhunz has alot of sticks too. Since you asked ;) That's about half the collection minus the Modano wing.

The S17 is a true S17, and they were all purchased directly through the Dallas Stars. Mack, these Synergy II's have Cyclone NHL 120 on the sticker. He's still up to his old tricks.

The Warriors are about a 5. Just a bad camera angle. Sydors are a 6. I have a curve preference, but have developed the itis which forces me to grab sticks and blades when they are in good shape.

Busy week in the stick buying dept. From top to bottom: Mattias Norstrom Synergy II shaft/blade combo x2 Jussi Jokinen Stealth CNT Jussi Jokinen Dolomite Niklas Hagman One90 Niklas Hagman Dolomite Trevor Daley Vhex grip Mike Ribeiro S17 Blades left to right: Steve Ott Warriors x2 Saprykin Warrior Nagy TPS x2 Modano Easton Sydor Easton x2

When you move away from Dallas? Must have been recently.

Not trying to derail this thread, but Drew, you like the VHex over the Fuel? Without a doubt.

Is it 95 flex?? How does Mission's 95 feel? When you get a chance to use it, post back how it feels. I've been on the fence for a VHex. Pretty whippy for a 95, but Missions always seem to be a little softer than marked. Feel on the Vhex is the best of sny stick on the market.

Couldn't afford a Lamborghini? :P

Amtrak??? Sure you're gonna make it? Careful, I hear the gnome's got skillz.

Well hell, they fell off your chin.

haha, you are lucky i didnt put the others up... i deemed them inappropriate... Is that Keeley in your Ava? Trust Chelsea to find the hottest skank mag model and put her in their jersey. Does this mean Man U gets Lucy Pinder? ;) PS: Drewhunz, you've got some pubez on your stick matey, lol (see pic 2). Oh dear lord.

2 new toys came today:

Product: Trilage TZ4 Flex: 200 (110 on Easton scale) Curve: Daley pro (Modano pro) Previous Sticks: Easton Stealth, Mission Fuel 120, TPS Adrenaline Control User/Use: 6'4" 270 lbs. Play 2-4 times per week. Wing/some D Blade: The quality of construction of the blade is one of the best I've seen. While I've noticed the quality of RBK/CCM blades has been slipping with a somewhat looser weave matrix as well as shoddy clear coat application on the blade itself, the Trilage is smoothly finished and has an extremely tight carbon weave. I primarily play wing so I take quite a few shots and kicks off of the blade but to no ill effects. In the 4 or so months I've used it there is no laminate separation or chips. 9/10 Shaft/Flex: The glaring weak point and the biggest selling point of the stick. A Trilage stick is like nothing you've ever felt. Constructed like a piece of elbow maccaroni, these sticks are specifically made for righties or lefties. Used with the concave portion facing away from the player, it supposedly applies some voodoo magic to each and every shot or pass. Unfortunately, I can't stand the feel of it. Exceptionally thin to begin with at nearly junior like dimensions, the convex/concave additions make the stick feel very small in your hands tending to make you grip on the shaft tighter than necessary. This along with your fingers resting in the convex recess your lower wrist is essentially locked. Unfortunately, until you learn to adjust your body mechanics, you will not get the puck off the ground to save your life. I shouldn't have to change my form just to use a stick. 3/10 Feel: Hard to pinpoint. While the blade has good feel, there is an awkwardness to the use of the stick. Instead of the customary "soft hands" used to cup and cradle a puck you need "soft elbows". Although I never make any allusions to having perfect form, a Trilage requires enough manipulation on form in the upper body to seriously wonder if it is worth it to adjust. Then, it hits you. Like the typical hack golfer, once you get one good shot with it you will come back to it just to attempt to duplicate the last shot. When everything happens just right, you can launch some absolute cannons with this thing. The soncave shaft face allows for a near perfect follow through which in turn led to the puck spin off the face. Unfortunately, with such a touchy stick I just can't see having to have 20 bad shots to get one good one. When you can get better perfoemance for the same price, this stick isn't worth the trouble. 4/10 Weight: The strong point. With the whole arm being used as the fulcrum point instead o the wrists, it becomes a feather. Balance is ok off the ice, but when the time comes to put it through it's paces, you'll never complain about poor balance. Since this particular stick came in nearly 5" longer than stock, a plug was not necessary thus putting this within 10-20 grams of Stealth territory. 9/10 Durability: No problems thus far. Has taken a relative beating and comes back asking for more. Paint, and blade chipping are non-existant except for a skate cut on the toe of the blade. Although the blade seems as it could break at any minute, I think that if it hasn't already barring abuse it's not going to spectacularly fail. Good job here. 9/10 Intangibles: Simple, you will either love or hate the shaft shape of this stick. As I have rather large hands, I hate it with a passion unless I am doing well with it that night. Then I'll deal with it until I get cold. Your experiences may vary. 6/10 Conclusion: This is a solid stick at a sonmewhat high price. If you are a tinkerer or take joy in exactly pinpointing your form you may love this. However as a bender, I don't want to continuously be frustrated at a piece of easily changed equipment. It it very much a Jeckyll and Hyde stick. Treat your form right and you will be rewarded. Play sloppy and with poor form and you may well use a broom handle and a Mylec plastic blade. 6/10 Overall: This stick was able to produce a very accurate and consistant shot, however the feel of the shaft design somewhat limited the appeal of the stick for me when I put it into my hands. While the performance is on par with the higher level sticks on the market, the concessions that are to be made in order to gain the full potential of the stick further limit its appeal. While each new stick requires you to learn the sweet spots of the blade face and the kickpoint on the shaft, I don't find it necessary to relearn body mechanics in order to use a stick that is comporable to other performance biased sticks on the market. Although I would like to give it a higher rating than I did, I feel that it is important to make absolutely clear the work that needs to be done to extract every ounce of force into your shot. 7/10