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I'm planning to order a new pair of Eagles and am agonizing about a couple of things. I'm currently in PPFs, and I used to have x50s and x51s, but unfortunately the x50 and x51 aren't models that are available for custom orders. Question for the group: any preference among the following models that Eagle will make custom? AERO CUSTOM PRO X72 X70 CP94 PPF It also looks like Eagle is running a 15% off sale on the stock Aero Custom Pro (https://eaglehockey.com/product/gloves/aero-custom-pro-gloves/aero-pro-glove/). I think the only modifications I'd be looking at on true special-order customs would be the flex thumb and custom colors, so I'm also wondering whether it's worth grabbing a pair of the sale Aeros for now and holding off on customs until next time. (Part of me would want to go with the Hossa cuff on customs, but the other part of me knows I'll hate myself if I take a two-hander on the part of my wrist/forearm that's left exposed by the lack of a cuff.)

I tried the True 4-rolls and am planning to return them (just posted on that thread). So, I think I'll go ahead and order some custom Eagles next week. Question for the group: any preference among the following models that Eagle will make custom AERO CUSTOM PRO AERO TEAM X72 X95 X70 CP94 PPF I'm currently in PPFs, and I used to have x50s and x51s, but unfortunately the 50 and 51 aren't models. I'm inclined to stick with the PPFs or try the x70 or CP94

Just picked up a pair of these and will be returning them. Some thoughts: They're great looking gloves. Out of the box/off the shelf, the quality and materials feel great, and the gloves themselves are comfortable. My problem was with the fit/feel. For context, I've been wearing Eagles for about 25 years, and I've been wearing the same pair of PPFs for over a decade. I love the traditional/4-roll style. I don't have particularly big hands and have pretty narrow wrists, but I like a loose fitting glove. It's possible that my sense of how a glove should fit is unduly influenced by how broken-in my Eagles are, but the Trues felt to me like a 4 roll for someone who wants 4-roll style with a more modern fit. I found them snug through the hand--not in a bad way (as I said, they were quite comfortable). I had two big issues, though: (1) the cuff. The IW video mentions a narrow diameter of the cuff, and they aren't lying. The cuff definitely flares some, but I found it frustratingly restrictive--particularly with modern elbow pads that tend to go further down the forearm. (2) it's hard to describe, but the space between the thumb and forefinger felt small. That is, when I tried holding a stick with these, it felt like the stick was kind of jammed in there. It's possible that one or both of these issues would be resolved with significant break-in, but neither of these were issues that I encountered with my Eagles. So, planning to return these and shell out for some custom Eagles. Hope that these thoughts are helpful. Again, the gloves are nice. These don't strike me as a great fit for folks looking for an old-school 4 roll, but maybe they'd be more appealing for someone used to a tapered/contoured glove who wanted to try a 4-roll style

Just saw this. Those custom Whalers colors are pretty great. Trying to decide if I'm going to grab a pair in navy. If so, will share my thoughts.

Great new review of the CCM 4 Roll Pro 3 from @Hills. They look good

Has anyone tried these? https://www.truetempersports.com/en-us/hockey/true-pro-4-roll-player-gloves.html?srsltid=AfmBOoojx4fJOTn9hMxidvIi2hkmhzs8iSDbxmqj9BTeHwpMtIqTZ426 Particularly tempting on Labor Day sales, but I also think of True gloves as being very tight-fitting, so I'm curious how their 4-rolls fit. Any thoughts appreciated!

So very sorry to hear it. My condolences to you and your family.

I didn't replace my Eagles and am now kicking myself for not taking the good advice about ordering a custom pair pf Eagles because my palms finally gave out. If I had an awesome custom pair of Eagles sitting on the shelf, I'd be good to go. But, I didn't order them, so now I'm in the market for real (while I get my old ones repalmed and/or finally order a custom pair of Eagles). Have anyone's feelings changed? Any new recs? The Trues look nice, but I've never seen them in person. Looks like there are a bunch of pro stock Warrior 4 rolls around, but can't tell if they're MIC, and I'm guessing not (mostly Alpha DXs). Also found some Bauer pro stocks including a pair with the Kane cuffs, which are pretty tempting.

Agree w/others that the weight/flex calculations are just a starting point & often aren't accurate or terribly helpful, and I'm all for checking out new sticks on closeout, so I hope it works. That said, very much agree w/ @BenBreeg. In my experience, it's very unusual that I can see stick flex with a naked eye at game speed when someone is shooting. To the extent I can, it's usually only on a slap shot/one timer and/or when someone is clearly very big or strong relative to the stick flex. So, my worry would be that looking for visible flex during a shooting motion (unless you're looking at slo mo video review) might be misleading and will lead you to a stick that's extremely whippy.

Thanks, all. This is great! Just made a big Amazon order. And, @xstartxtodayx, agree completely about washing gear being the most helpful. Appreciate your tips on approach. In the past, I'd always just gone the conventional detergent route, but will give your method a try

I've tried many over the years, but just curious if anyone has a favorite.

I'd check out the Vapors. I have skinny lower legs, and when I was looking a few years back, I found them to be the narrowest option (or at least the option that fit me best).

I'm planning to try customs for my next skates, but worth noting that customs can feel like a bigger risk than retail, even if the price tag is similar. That's in part because you can try on traditional retail skates before you buy, but also because return and warranty policies have gotten much more attractive of late. Pure offers the 30 days on all skates, True off the shelf come with the fit guaranty, and up until very recently CCM had the long warranty policy. Dropping a lot of cash on a pair of skates can be stressful, but the ability to try them on before you buy and know that you can skate on them and return no questions asked can make the big cash outlay feel a little safer. The upside of customs is incredible, and I know many folks on here have spoken about good customer service experiences with SVH if there were fit issues, but the risk for many consumers may still appear greater.

Those look great! If you don't mind my asking, how much did those set you back? Also, did you have a flex thumb option?

I have one of the round 70 flex redlines in a Benn pattern. The shape reminds me of an old Easton Cyclone that I had in the early '00s. The Pro may be even a bit rounder than the Cyclone was. I don't have particularly big hands, so YMMV, but I like the shape/feel, and it isn't too round at all for me. That said, I haven't used a 70 flex stick since that Cyclone (when I was a freshman in high school). Since then, I've played with everything from 77-110. I sometimes feel like the stick is a bit "insubstantial." To be clear, I like it, and it handles well, but in puck battles or if I take faceoffs, the combination of flex and shaft dimensions occasionally make me feel a bit like I'm playing with a junior or intermediate stick. If there were a non-custom option to get the round shaft with a 77 or 85 flex, I would grab a few of those in a heartbeat.