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Going to depend on what materials the skates are made of, and how broken in they are, (among other things). What model skate? Are they new or already broken in? Are you sure they are the correct width? Does she use the stock insole or something like Superfeet? Have the skates been baked? Depending on the answers to the above questions, you may have some success, but with modern skates there isn't a whole lot you can do to get some extra length. In older skates, the materials would allow for stretching, but newer materials are less forgiving in that regard.

Piggybacking on this thread. @CCMHockey, can you comment on the width of a 70K D/EE vs 9090 Tacks D, specifically the spot right at the edge of the toe box? I tried the 70K in a D width and it fit great with the exception of that spot, which was a tiny bit narrow. A single bake didn't resolve it, but I did not try any punching, etc. The 9090 in a D width is pretty good for me in that spot, but I have other minor issues with the rest of the fit. I also much prefer the construction of the 70K. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Tacks have the most volume of any CCM skate. I would suggest trying the 9090 or 9080, as in my personal opinion they have a little more volume than the one piece Super Tacks.

Picked up a pair of 9090 Tacks on clearance for $270 CAD. Couldn't turn down that deal!

I have an Easton aluminum, but unfortunately it is black. Not sure I'd part with it anyway, since I like to bring it out once in a while to see the looks I get from the youngun's.

Micron Mega 10-90 skates (with blue Tuuk holders for style points). I have never found a skate that fits as well and miss them every time I step on the ice.

At minimum, that big ass hole could be reduced to a slot roughly 1mm across. That hole as designed will lead to poor contact with any pick that is wobbling. Sticks should be designed for gameplay conditions, not shooting in a lab.

Noticed Matthews was wearing AS3 skates in Nashville tonight.

About me: Age: 47 Height: 5'11” Weight: 190lbs Years playing: 43 Highest level of play: Jr.A (a very long time ago) Current level of play: Beer League Notes to Reader: I usually cut about one or two inches off my sticks, so they tend to play about 5-10 points higher than the rated flex. Due to the fact that I grew up with wood, and later aluminum sticks, my perception of stiffness is influenced by that history. I always tape the the full length of the blade, including the toe, with an extra strip along the bottom, so I have never had a blade with chipping issues. I have used sticks at every price point from entry level right to top of the line. Stick Reviewed: Warrior Alpha QX3, 85 Flex, P88 Blade: The blade on the QX3 is nice and stiff, but I would not describe it as either pingy or dampened. Puck feel is generally quite good, with it being easy to tell where the puck is on the blade. Receiving passes is smooth, and pucks do not bounce off the blade. My one complaint with the blade is that puck feel at the toe is not very good. Score: 8/10 Shaft/Flex: Rounded corners give this stick a nice feel in the hands. Warrior says the QX line has a low kick point, but I'd say it feels more like a mid/low. The stick plays true to the flex rating for shooting, but feels surprisingly stiff during puck battles, which is excellent. Score: 10/10 Weight/Balance: This stick is relatively light for the price point, coming in at around 430g. In comparison, my Nexus 1000 was about 415g, so the QX3 is certainly not heavy. In my hands, the QX3 feels quite blade heavy. I am not a fan of blade heavy sticks, as I find it makes the stick just feel heavy overall. To me, the QX3 feels just as heavy as a Supreme One.7, which weighs over 500g. Score: 6/10 Shooting: Shooting with this stick is excellent. The stick is very easy to load, and you can feel the kick when you release the puck. The Saber Taper is supposed to keep the blade from torquing open on shots, but i find shots taken too close to the toe will cause the blade to open. Score: 9/10 Passing/Stickhandling: Aside from the balance issues mentioned previously, the QX3 performs quite well in this area. The shaft has just the right stiffness for stickhandling, and blade feel is good. If not for the blade heavy feel, I'd say the QX3 is the perfect Dangler's stick. Score: 9/10 Intangibles: I am generally not a fan of Warrior's graphics, as I find them a little loud for me, but the QX3 has to be one of the best looking sticks currently on the market. The blue, white, yellow and black graphics look fantastic. Summary: The QX3 is a great mid-pricepoint stick. If you're looking for the lightest stick out there with great balance, then the QX3 is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you want a stick that will perform very well without breaking the bank, then the QX3 could be just what you're looking for. Overall Score: 8.4/10

Actually, I think your one handed example supports my position. It's much easier to maneuver the opposite end of the hammer when the weight is in your hand. The same would hold true with a stick in that the blade is easier to maneuver when the balance point is closer to the hand. You're correct that a heavier stick is a heavier stick, but we rarely move the whole stick without wrist movements. I'd agree with you that in general a 400g stick would be preferable to a 500g stick, but I don't think there's any evidence to show that the average pro or Joe would prefer a 375g stick over a 400g stick. It's not unheard of for prostock sticks to be heavier than their retail counterpart. I can guarantee that the One95 sticks Kane uses are probably heavier than the Vapors they're painted as. To each his own I guess.

I disagree. A 500g stick is far from heavy, it's just heavier than a 400g stick. Balance is just as important as weight. Grab a 20lb sledgehammer and simulate stick handling, then turn it around and try again. Tell me balance point doesn't matter. It's an extreme example, but illustrates my point quite well. An extremely light stick might work best for you, but for others like myself, there is a point where a stick becomes too light. Personally, I have found that the True A5.2 and Nexus 1000 have felt much lighter than the actually are because of how well balanced they are. On the flip side, my QX3 feels as heavy to me as a Supreme One.7, which is almost 100g heavier. The QX3 is not heavy, but it feels heavy when I use it because the balance point is too low for my liking.

My best guess is that it is supposed to allow the bottom part of the blade to flex more, (like a bow) which would theoretically increase shot velocity. I still think it's stupid!

It's a stupid, pointless hole in the stick. Pucks are frequently bouncing or wobbling when they make contact with the blade. That hole will just result in less solid contact. I can also see that thin top section breaking easily from slashes, especially on faceoffs.

You need to take a heat gun to the eyelet cuff and roll it out. There is a video on the True website that shows how to make this adjustment.

Well, if the runners are the same length, then the easiest way is to just get out a sharpie. Lay the old runner over the new and trace the toe and heel. Grind off the marked area, then put on your desired profile.

Can't really say that I disagree with you.

It's a solvent and can affect the structural integrity of the plastic. That's the official stance, though I'm not sure what the real world effect is. Probably better safe than sorry when dealing with the protection of one's melon.

Matthews has one of the quickest releases in the game and he has always used a mid-kick. Honestly, I've always thought low-kick was just a gimmick. I've tried both, and while I don't have an NHL calibre shot, I do have a very good shot, and don't notice much difference in release speed. I have much more powerful shots with a mid-kick. Low-kick might give me a little more speed on a shot that I just kind of flick my wrists at, but I can't even say that definitively.

Pretty sure you're correct. If you look at the linked video, you can see it is basically a big U clamp around the heel and ankles. The facing and forefoot are not touched. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D2_dPZY3XH8c&ved=2ahUKEwjM4MGov9vlAhVEU98KHWGpCv8QwqsBMAN6BAgGEAc&usg=AOvVaw1DQyM2g8aZckrY_JK6952h

To my eye it looks like the P28 retail is on the right, P90T is in the middle and P28 pro stock is on the left.

I don't really think there are more issues now. I think it's a combination of scaled up production, and the fact that people are much more likely to post on forums about problems as opposed to how happy they are. My particular case is a little befuddling because regardless of what my scan said, True had additional two pieces of info consider. 1) I indicated that my current skate size is 7.5D, and that it was on the cusp of being too small. 2) Pictures of my feet on the True brannock, which clearly indicate my size on the True scale. I have no idea what happened that resulted in such a small skate being made, but I just chalk it up to being an anomaly. I does make me wonder if they are ignoring everything other than the scan? On the plus side, they did build enough volume into the boot to accommodate my unusually high instep, which was the entire reason I went custom to begin with.

Yeah, something very wrong somewhere. The guy that did my scan seemed to know what he was doing, but I got the feeling he hadn't done a ton of scans, so maybe user error? I ordered through Pro Hockey Life and have since found out that they do things differently than other fit centres. Maybe their relationship with True allows them to make a decision on refunds? I know PHL frequently has True returns for sale. Whatever the case, I just decided that I'd take the refund while it was available.

They checked and said there were no plugs, (first thing I asked). Honestly though, they were not even close to the correct length. They pulled out the True and Bauer brannocks and measured my feet again. Believe they also went and looked at the original scans. Came back and said no amount of tinkering was going to fix it. I may still give True another shot, but figured I'd take the refund while it was on the table. I can see why people like the skates though because other than being at least a full size too short, the skates felt very comfortable.

Skates finally came in. Put them in the oven, slipped them on.....uh oh.....way too small. My feet are roughly size 7.75, but the skates they made for me were closer to a size 6.5. Even in a very deep knee bend, my toes were still curled up and jammed against the cap. They were so off it was almost comical. Shop just refunded my money and told me to think about whether I want to try True again or try something else. I will say that the skates were very well made. No excess glue, bad stitching or anything else I've read about. They looked great and were on par with CCM and Bauer.

The new Vapor X2.9 is actually a tech mesh skate.