A2rhino

Thank you for the answer to this question.

This is the best video I have found on the P86 and description of the blade. https://www.instagram.com/hockeystickman/reel/C9N4I5EskR2/

Agreed, It is not the same curve.

We always had good communication on here. I remember he was a fan of the P89 curve. RIP Brian.

Hey gang, I keep hearing that CCM will be releasing this as their newest curve. Is there any truth to this and if so when should we expect it?

Guys, I think the Tacks / RBK 9K was the best girdle out there for comfort and protection other than maybe the old Bauer Supreme TotalOne. But May I suggest this bad boy of a girdle. I bought one used however it didn't fit and had to send it back. It was a tank and very breathable https://tackla.eu/tuote/tackla-breezer-3d-prozone-icehockey-girdle-sr/

Was thinking anything that's causing friction would eventually wear the holder out and cause the steel to not stay as stable as new.

Hey all, I know that it was brought up at the beginning of this thread about the design of this steel and the way it preforms possibly damaging or eventually wearing out holders. I was wanting to follow up and see if any of you have had any long time experience with these and if there has been any issues regarding this. Thanks in advance

Will this shell fit over a pair of traditional hockey pants and if so, does it require you to go a size up?

Hey guys haven't been on here in a while but was curious if based on what I have read above, that a code of LXPX would mean its an LX PRO with a QX blade and the X would mean the blade is extra stiff? BTW, What hand do shoot beerleaguecaptain? I came across a P46 curve if you're still using it.

You raise a VERY VALID point. I guess my question now is; why does Bauer offer this if they are not benefiting from it in some way?

I would suggest that if you are TRULY interested in that to look into www.Prostockhockeysticks.com . Geppetto offers most everything and anything you could ask for at an extremely fair price and high quality products. He is who made my mold and my sticks for me. I get your point and that is why I say to at least provide a custom offering like the one vendor does. That way stores aren't at a high risk of inventory and neither is the vendor if you are going to have to wait a few weeks for what you want. Hell, they could even require a minimum number of sticks so they know that the guys like us are serious about what we are wanting. To be fair I would love to hear from someone at Warrior as to why the stopped the custom offerings just so I can make sense of it all. I really do appreciate the feedback from you guys because I believe this is how we help move the needle and why I have always loved this forum.

I think its safe to say they are making a killer profit as most of the money goes into marketing more than anything. I think they would make even more if they would focus on making products that are as durable as they perform rather than racing to the bottom with who can make the lightest stick that breaks in 5 games or less. As for the molds, I'm not saying to develop anything new. I'm simply saying that they have the molds from previous generations and simply offer what they already have molds of. As you said; Its really not that hard. If one vendor can do it, why can't another. With that said, I paid to have a mold made and it was roughly $1200.00. They would make that back in just a few sticks with what they charge for custom sticks today.

I came across this thread as I was wondering what the true differences were between the P80 and the now P88. After reading through this thread it has lead me to a couple of questions and conclusions. First, Why in todays world are we as consumers limited to only 3.5 curve choices? I say 3.5 because we all know the P90 is a P28/P29 HYBRID. Second, Why does only one brand offer a Custom curve choice option? I know that I'm going to be told that its all about demand. I don't believe that there is a HUGE demand for the P90. Am I wrong? Just using this as an example. Why not offer at least the P19 That was a cross between the P91 and P92 for the guys that were heel curve fans. I guess my rant here is that as I am a HUGE fan of the JETSPEED sticks, however I have been forced to pick a curve and learn how to make it work for me. That is unless I want to go to Geppetto's site and build my own for a fraction of the price. Obviously we know its not the same as an FT5 / 6 Pro but you can still get a great stick with a wide variety of curves and builds to choose from. I have even reached out to one offering to buy a dozen "top end" stick in a curve THEY DEVELOPED and was told they would not do it. WTF? I don't understand why more BIG NAME vendors are not offering this like the one that charges a premium. I believe that people would pay it (I know I would) if I could have the curve of my choice rather than paying top dollar for a choice that is forced on you. Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Preferably from guys that grew up with more than 3.5 options.

Thanks man. This helps a lot.