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I believe Kovy owns a pair of GW Grafs and has been looking for these CCMs for a while now. He's pretty good with differentiating non Kovalev equipment.

Reviewer: 5’11, 205. Ice Hockey coach, few scrimmages. Test Blades: Pro Easton Z-Carb (Swanson) and Vic Naslund Usage: Approximately a dozen or so practices Shaft shape/Flex: 85 Flex. I've always liked the semi-rounded feel they seem to have in my hands. Stickhandling/Passes: Fairly decent, it feels very nice in my hands. The feel wasn't terrific, but didn't hinder anything either. 8/10 Weight/Balance: I couldn't even tell you the "weight" of the stick. Balance was decent with both blades, but it doesn't compare, weight and balance wise, to some of the other alternatives, mainly the Xn10 line 8/10 Shooting: Shooting was good. Nothing exceptional. I'd put it on par with the Grip lites, ULs and Tricores I've used. Good pop, but nothing to get excited over. 7/10 Durability: Cannot comment really. It didn't break for the time I had it, but I've always broken my sticks during gameplay and not playing games has made my all my sticks last alot longer. There was a severe amount of paint chipping though. Some when I bought the stick, and then again when I took the tape off (sorry PONTY) Intangibles: I'm still a little kid at heart and get excited whenever I find something new. After the novelty wore off this became a very average shaft. Conclusion: I have no complaints about the shaft, but there isn't much I can say posotive. It's a good stick, its not great, its not bad. I'd put it on par with other Companies middle of the line shafts. Ultra Lites, Tri-Cores, GripLite, 1100 and Rubbers. If you like the shaft shape and are looking for something that won't break the bank, but will perform then this is a great buy. If you want performance above all else, this just isn't for you. I give this a 7.5/10.

Easton is making the Sakic for their new line of sticks The clones are: Rafalski, P92 Naslund, CCM Bonk, TPS Nash, and there may be others in other brands, but I cannot think of them right now While you search, stick to one word. The "lie" refers to the angle of the stick relative to the blade. A Higher lie means the stick is more like a 90 degree angle, the lower the the more like a straight line it is.

I paid $25 cdn for the labour and rivots. I had the boot and Chassis

Stopping can be difficult on blades. It seems like your willing to get out on the court for extra practice time. Just keep at it, listen to suggestions and try to watch some of the better players to see what gives them their edge.

My in-line stuff that anyone might care to see. Sticks are up as well, easier to take a picture of. Nothing else really major for me, I have my Graf w/ Lightspeeds up in another topic.

Look in the roller forum. There's a bit of a discussion on it.

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but if the stick is already balanced, then a heavier wood butt end would throw it off. I can see them selling well, especially if they come in longer lengths, say upto 8".

You'll have to ask the store, I'd assume so, but I couldn't tell you. Call the number tommorow, they should be able to answer any questions you have.

If you want a lighter stick SL, if you don't mind the weight of the old Synergy's then, ST.

why don't you ask tell him to ask for a Modano and if they don't have those order a Forsberg? Also if your ordering in Canada from a US store expect to pay ALOT for Shipping, handling, boarder fees and other hidden taxes. I am not even sure if Easton products are aloud to be sold cross country.

Suggested retail for Max Pro USD is $ 149-159

Could the 65 flex int sticks just be a move towards a 75 flex senior stick? Then they can sell it to the same audience, but for a few bucks extra? Seems like Bauer is moving this way and TPS has had their Whip for a while.

Just found it interesting that in the "see for yourself" part about the Stealth they compare it to the V110 (CCM) and Yellow Response (TPS) as opposed to the V130 and Xn10.

I believe black and Orange for BKO and Black and Grey for BKG.

Is the Ultra-Lite Grip just a Grip-Lite? I like the new colour to be honest. I wonder if the Wood Synthesis blade is the reason the Si-Core is no longer available.

I'm happy fans of the Drury grips in 85 will have more than 1 option this year.

Where did you see the patterns? Also the M-2 and L-2 will not be offered in grip?

Inno Index

Is the Rubber sleeve for "dampening" purposes? or for durability purposes?

I'd PM Sande with any questions, he has beeen extremely helpful with any questions regarding the company that I have had.

5'10 200lbs Used with 85 flex M-1 and Synergy Intro: I got this in a trade a while ago, and have used it in a Synergy shaft as well as an M-1 shaft, both Broken OPS Stiffness: This blade is very stiff, its just starting to give now after about 2 months of heavy usage for me. Blades generally go soft after 3-4 weeks with me. 9/10 Weight/Balance: Balance has been good with both of these sticks, a little blade heavy, but nothing awful. Could be a bit better, but it is a long hoselled tapered blade, which is difficult to find now. 7/10 Stickhandling/Recieving Passes: I really like the feel of this stick. Coming from a wood stick it was tricky for a minute or so, but I think a bit was the curve switch (Crosby to Drury). After a very small time of adapting its been terrific. 9/10 Shooting: Comes off the blade very quickly, not softening at all nothing to complain about. It's nothing ground breaking, but is better than average. 8/10 Durability: After a few little cracks and a scare or two its still holding up after about 2 months of usage. I thought it'd be done or soft by now, but its still going. 9/10 Conclusion: This is an excellent blade. I only use if for Broken OPS because I only have the one and don't want to cut down another shaft to accomodate this. This blade has given me everything I could've asked for and more. I'm a drury guy so I love the curve, the blade has good, crisp feel and can be found for pretty cheap. I'd suggest it, especially if your looking for blades for a broken OPS because the added height helps with the cutting. Overall: 8.5/10

I'm pretty sure mine at 17", 16" would be the smallest, and I'm only 5'11, but I like'em to come down over my tongues.

Buzz works in a shop, Ponty i'm not sure. They do sell a fair bit on the board, but that isn't nearly close to everything. I just sold off most of my sticks and I still have 3 here, with 2 on the way.