VegasHockey

Dont care what brand, it looks sick. I am all about removing graphics from everything possible. lol

I only used their previous generation sticks, nothing current. It was ok. I don't recall the model but it was green and had a holiday theme to it. This was quite a long time ago. I am sure they have gotten much better since then.

Usually 5 games a week and 2-3 scrimmage or drop-in sessions. No issues with fogging or scratches. Note: I applied a nano-ceramic coating to it that doesn't affect vision, is hydrophobic, and is rated at 9H for hardness. Keep in mind that most commercial ceramic nano-coatings are specifically formulated for specific uses, such as for plastics, leather, clear coat and paint, vinyl wraps, PPF, polycarbonate, and glass. Some of them are even used of airplane and helicopter blades to prevent damage from debris, shrapnel, and ice buildup when having to operate at incredibly low temperatures. For example, helicopters and other low altitude rotorcrafts are subject to vaporized salt, UV rays, moisture, temperature extremes, and pollution compounded by factors such as oil, fuel, exhaust fumes, and bird, insect, and other contaminants. Typical retail coatings do not usually offer this type of versatility. Their formulations are intended to allow users to apply to most exterior materials and do a adequate job with the application and bonding to the surface. It does help to have friends who work in aerospace to get access to things like this, but I have been thinking that the retail market for hockey might be something to consider.

FV1 has been fantastic. Doesn't fog and is very durable. I just wish it weighed a little less.

I skate on 7/8" when using standard width steel and 1 5/8" on Flare and have no issues moving people. You just have to use more force to dig your edge into the ice. The depth of the hollow doesn't really change how much leverage/force you can generate, it just requires you to push harder into the ice. If you use a flatter hollow don't push harder into the ice you will sit on top of the ice instead of sinking in.

The older STEP was very short, as you mentioned, the new steel is much taller but not quite the same quality. TRUE will have genuine DLC coming to market soon enough and it will be tall so profiling it won't remove much material. The good news is the holders are taller than other brands so having shorter steel won't matter as much and there is some weight savings as well.

Looks interesting. I have never seen these before. I sent them an email asking for more info. Sharpening them would likely be the same as Flare or any other unique steel.

Bummer So sad. These look awesome.

Damn these looks sweet: Release date is 1.21.21

It shouldn't. Though I can sort of understand how some people playing maybe in lower level hockey leagues would be more interested in coasting/gliding and less concerned with agility; hard start/stops.

Wouldn't their current stick be their control stick? Also, after testing a lot of players officially changed from their previous stick brand to something else they tested.

I somewhat agree, however considering we had about 30 players testing I think that does help balance things out a little bit. The next time we test I want to use a much large sample set, various skill levels, ages, etc. Once the Vegas store is officially open and we have the outdoor shooting area setup this will make collecting data much easier.

This is pretty close to an Iggy in shape, but with more curve. https://prostockhockeysticks.com/collections/pro-stock-sticks/products/mcd-97-pro-stock-hockey-stick-right-70-77-85-159-100

Per STX "obviously weight being a big “feel” difference. The Halo features a seamless one-piece construction, as well as a high balance point. This allows for an even feel throughout the stick, compared to other brands with low balance points which make the stick more blade heavy. Additionally, the Halo features our Square+ shaft, which is a slightly larger take on a regular shaft, as well as a slight concavity." Cost is $229 USD Senior and $189 USD Intermediate Only available in USA. Only curves are X88 and X92.

The AS3 Pro doesn't feel overly stiff. If anything I think it feels very similar to the Nexus 2N Pro kick point with a much stiffer blade.

I think STX has shared most details, mid kick, 390 grams, only 2 blade patterns will be offered. I think they listed pricing at $229 on their IG page.

Some pics of the soon to be released STX Halo

This is the best photo I could find.... and it still doesn't show much.

Yes, he still uses the OG ribs.

Sounds about right. The main thing about the FT3 Pro that everyone remarked on was how forgiving the FT3 Pro. If you took a shot while balanced it was great, but its the times where the puck was outside of the shooting area or the player was off-balance that the FT3 Pro still gave a good release whereas many of the other sticks would shoot muffins.

Agreed.

We also tested the Nexus Geo, AS3 Pro, Trigger 5 Pro, and TRUE Project X, all of which ranked high. If you included those in the testing it changed the ranking considerably. I also had time to collect more info from players on some other sticks we tested as well that I originally didn't include. The ranking was as follows with those included: CCM FT3 Pro CCM AS3 Pro CCM FT2 Bauer Flylite Bauer Nexus Geo CCM Ribcor Trigger 5 Pro CCM Trigger 4 Pro Bauer Nexus 2N Pro TRUE Project X CCM AS2 Pro Bauer Ultrasonic Bauer 2S Pro Sorry for the delay in updating this.

Their sticks are overpriced and too heavy for the cost.

The stick did in fact get the hands on multiple occasions. I don't think it was intentional, he just had poor control of his stick.

Slashing someones hands doesn't always have to occur from top down as it can come from underneath if you get the players hands and not the stick.