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MrData

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  1. MrData
    BASE Hockey is investing in some new infrastructure and technology which will allow us to have more control over the production and modification of patterns. Accordingly, we're interested in knowing what new patterns people would be interested to see. Below, I've included some possibilities we've discussed, but I'd also like to get suggestions from you. I'll be keeping a tally of interested people for each pattern. If you want your choice to have more traction, you can PM me or post here to indicate what type of order you'd be interested in if your preferred pattern was created (e.g. 1-3 OPS, 10-12 blades, etc.), but you don't have to. -Max height patterns: e.g. BC88M, BC92M, BC28M -Different lies: e.g. BC88 lie 5, BC28 lie 6, BC05 lie 5 -New patterns: e.g. Warrior Gionta, Barkov Pro, Ovechkin Pro, Hull Pro Gionta: Barkov: Hull: Ovechkin: Some other options are the Kesler/Toffoli pro (Drury with toe kink) or the Benn pro (Sakic with toe kink), but I don't have any pics of those. See the whole album here
  2. MrData
    For sure, blade stiffness largely boils down to preference. You probably load up and flex the blade when you shoot, which can help with velocity and accuracy if your shooting motion favours it.
  3. MrData
    It's a dual-kick shaft, in the sense that it has a traditional (very-)low kickpoint coupled with a softer top of the shaft. The result is twofold: It allows you to load up the shaft more for heavy snappers or clappers, and as a result the stick plays softer than rated (about 5 flex softer I'd say). I like mid kick sticks (like the Dynasty), but the transition to the LT (through its predecessor the Nasty R) was seamless. It's a very versatile flex profile. I'll get back to you with the weight, but it's one of the lightest shafts on the market for sure. By the way, how do you like the Stiff blade? Have you used the XS as well?
  4. MrData
    No, it's still available. Yes, the Nasty R has been replaced by the Reign LT. If you liked the Nasty R, you'll feel right at home with the LT. It's lighter, it's got a stiffer blade, and it's got lower torque when loading up heavy shots. A word of caution though: While the Nasty R OPS was available in all our blade flex options, the LT is only available with the XS+ blade, our stiffest and lightest blade yet. Still, at least in my opinion, the LT hasn't compromised on puck feel, and my transition from the Nasty R was seamless. You can still get a Reign LT shaft and match it with any of our blades (R, S, XS, or XS+).
  5. MrData
    BASE Hockey has just launched its brand new website, featuring a completely overhauled ordering system and seamless mobile compatibility, among other things. I've written a blog post explaining the main aspects here, so check it out if you want to order custom sticks, blades, shafts, or just do some online window-shopping.
  6. MrData
    The kickpoint is a dual kick, same as the Nasty R. There's one kickpoint low on the shaft, and another high on the shaft (below your top hand). The idea is to give you a quick release, but still have a higher kickpoint for extra power on high-hand quick snappers.
  7. MrData
    Definitely doable, as long as we can find someone who has a Barkov stick they'd give to the effort, and we get some more interest. Usually, we look for an order of around 24 blades or 12 OPS total before we can justify the mould cost. Usually the person who gives a stick for the mould can get some sort of discount on his order, but I'd have to inquire.
  8. MrData
    SuperNatural is definitely a mid-kick. Also, as Stephen said, we're open to any pattern as long as there's enough interest. The Ovechkin kinda sputtered out when I inquired about concrete interest, so we'll keep looking at other patterns and gauging their popularity.
  9. MrData
    That shouldn't happen with the XS - our blades are quite stiff unless you get a Stiff or Regular. It's possible the blade is cracked/soft (try to flex it with your hands and see if it makes any noise or has any give). It being a two piece has no bearing on blade stiffness, but it does allow you to replace the blade alone if that's the problem with the stick. Finally, if the specs on your 2-piece are different than those on your one-piece, it might be a technique or familiarity issue. Maybe different lie, different curve, different stick length, flex, etc.
  10. MrData
    We do appreciate the feedback, and Ron is always striving to tighten up QC. Let me know if you have any performance/structural issues with your Kovalev blades and I'll pass it up the chain.
  11. MrData
    The gap is normal. It's the result of differences in how BASE shafts and other manufacturers' shafts are made. BASE blades and shafts are engineered for a tighter, stronger fit, so BASE blades don't sit the same way in other manufacturers' shafts. However, BASE blades are just as strong as other blades in non-BASE shafts. The difference is purely cosmetic. Check out this blog post for more info: http://www.basehockey.ca/blog/the-two-piece-stick-an-underrated-solution-for-the-budget-conscious-player Our blades are designed to fit with our shafts, so we can't guarantee a perfect look with other shafts. There should be no performance or durability problems though. Here's a comparison of a BASE blade in a BASE shaft (right), versus a BASE blade in another manufacturer's shaft (left): I haven't had any performance issues with other manufacturers' shafts.
  12. MrData
    Definitely doable if there's enough interest and if we can find a sample blade, but I feel like the Crosby curve is going to be difficult for most people to use effectively. It is quite extreme in its mildness (lol).
  13. MrData
    Hmm that is indeed a particular situation. I'll bring it up with Ron the next time I speak to him.
  14. MrData
    If you're looking for a really whippy stick that accepts senior blades, we offer intermediate shafts in 45 or 55 flex! Yeah we're having some issues with the current order form, but the good news is that we're upgrading our website and we should have a better ordering system soon. For now, I recommend you email your order. I'll message you some contact info.
  15. MrData
    Not at present, but it's always a possibility if there's enough interest. Closest patterns would be BH23 Drury or BC05 Lidstrom. Right now we only offer the BC88 in lie 5.5. Closest equivalents in lie 5 or lower might be the BM09 Zetterberg/Stamkos or the BM12 Iginla in lie 5 or 4. BC71 Malkin is like the BC88 in lie 5.25, but with a bit more toe and slightly more closed. If you wanna go with a deeper mid, you can try the BC77 Coffey in Lie 5.
  16. MrData

    Hi Keith,

    I've been wanting to try a Warrior pro stock stick, and the G3LR construction stands out as a popular one among pros (and MSH users). From what I understand, it's one version of the pro-spec Dolo you offer, however I've heard a bunch of different things. I've also seen G3R and G3LRN builds on some sticks, and I was hoping you could shed some light on the differences between the three builds.

    Cheers!

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      Miseaujeu

      Light blade kit

      Ribs in blade

      Neck (or Tenon) reinforced

       

  17. MrData
    There's no minimum order, but if you know you'll be using more than one, ordering multiple at a time saves on shipping. If you don't like Sharkskin, there's also a Clear (gloss) option. Otherwise, you can email Drew and ask him to put the "Naked" blade finish on your order, which is a matte blade. Correct! Thanks for helping out!
  18. MrData
    Yup! All our blades (tapered replacement blades and OPS) in every blade flex are a new construction. The Stiff is closest to the Savoy blade, so if you didn't like it, I would give the Extra Stiff a shot. I have several OPS and replacement blades in Extra Stiff (XS) and I love them.
  19. MrData
    Hi there, I can't speak to the BC68, since I haven't used it. However, the profile is very similar to a BC92 (Backstrom). Personally, I don't feel the need to use a BC68 over a BC28 Kreps because I like the profile of the Kreps curve. The rocker at the toe helps me take drag-and-shoot snapshots. However, some people don't like the tapered, rockered toe, so I can see why they choose the BC68. There is a picture of both patterns side to side in the post you quoted - second from the top. Both are quite open, so you shouldn't have any trouble elevating the puck in close if your shooting mechanics favour toe shots.
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  21. MrData
    Pretty much. If not a clone, it's at least very close.
  22. MrData
    I'm not actually sure, but now I'm curious too! I'll find out and let you know. For me though, the second letter doesn't seem to affect anything. It only differentiates two patterns with the same number. Glad you asked! BC28 Kreps on the left, BC68 Ronning/Scooter on the right I have pictures of a number of different curves. I'll see about making them available either on here or the BASE Blog. Here's the BC10 Russell (same curve as Hossa but taller blade):
  23. MrData
    If they don't have a flex written on them, they're probably equivalent to an Extra Stiff (XS). Our previous blade construction differed between the SuperNatural, Nasty, and Nasty R, but now they all share the same blades (R/S/XS).
  24. MrData
    To be honest, this is the first instance of interest I have seen for that particular pattern. If more people are interested, it's definitely something we can look into (like the Kovalev, the Shanahan, and the Coffey).
  25. MrData
    BC27 Kovalev, my favourite pattern! A very slight heel wedge with a moderately open toe curve. Although I must admit it's pretty close between this and the BC05 Lidstrom. The BC27 is available in LH or RH, in three different blade flexes (XS, S, R), and as tapered replacement blades or in one-piece sticks. I'd say the closest is the BC71 Malkin, although the Kessel Pro is different.
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