VegasHockey

There are players that I know personally who will actually cut the end off a wooden plug and then insert that into the end of the shaft to stiffen it or to adjust the weight balance. One of them actually inserts two wooden end plugs into his stick to add more counterweight and stiffen it. I cannot confirm or deny that it affects the stiffness but its obvious that adding weight will affect the balance point.

The 2020 XC9 glove is absolutely amazing and will release soon. I wish they would have not postponed the 2020 release date for protective so people could have gotten those the current TRUE rebate program to save some cash. https://www.true-hockey.com/media/2020_TRUE_Catalog.pdf Page 39. Here are some pics of the pre-production pair they gave me to demo that I sold. The only reason for selling them is I have way too many pairs and didn't need another set. My SO has really been cracking down on me and how much gear I have. She says she can't even go in a single room in the house and not find at least one piece of hockey gear. lol https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/gloves/1274873-true-2020-xc9-gloves-gloves-black-senior-13 You would likely need a 14" in the 2020 model if you wait for their release. They fit quite snug. I wear a 14" in Vapor and Jetspeed. On a more traditional glove like the Nexus and such I can usually drop down to a 13" Also, I forgot to reply to your actual question. Are the 2019 Pro Stock XC9 gloves nice? They are good, not great. I would personally not get them if it was my money. There is better options.

It would cost them less to mass produce one product and fewer options (stainless and PVD/DLC) as opposed to multiple products and multiple options. Streamlining manufacturing and offering a better product, compared to competitors would allow them to lower manufacturing costs while providing a better product to consumers. It's also a huge selling point regardless of the model of skate and age category.

Move manufacturing for STEP overseas.

I find that most people who have issues with ankles and such, injuries, they usually prefer a skate like the 80k as it has more give/flex than other boots.

Its not an AS3 Pro. Its wrapped.

Thats a question for @Sparx Hockey @SparxHockey

Meh, they both sharpen about the same to me. The LS5 has a softer steel so it has a nicer finish but they are overall decent, much better than LS2/3/4 and CCM retail steel. CCM just needs to put STEP on all skates from the factory. I am sure that will happen in the next year or so.

I do not agree with that statement.

I had mine done last time by this guy, he has a ton of pics on Instagram showing his work. Tons of materials available. https://hockeymenders.com/hockey-glove-repalming

I know a few parents that already looking to sell their current model and get the new one because of the weight savings. Their kids play Tier 1 Elite and travel all the time so any weight and space they can save are helpful to them. I imagine we will see some of the previous generation Sparx on sale at online marketplaces sometime soon. I am personally eager to see the new model vs the previous generation. I hope Sparx does a comparision on YouTube @Sparx Hockey @SparxHockey

No.

Get your current gloves repalmed and have them make the adjustments you need for them to fit your specification. There are so materials you can use for palms that will provide good wear, grip, and resist absorbing sweat.

You are? I haven't found it to be as good as STEP or a few other brands but its obviously the nicest steel that you can get on a retail skate currently.

Should be fine to buy from that seller. However I still think Flare is way better than STEP. Even Connor Bedard is using Flare now: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDt52FnA1Ar/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I didn't know that. Is that processed automatically?

Same.

lol 😉

I have found in the past when I have layered multiple sheets it allowed more flex and shifting of the shims as compared to a single piece which provides more structrual integrity. If you go with multiple layers you will likely have to bond them together once you find the height you specificaly want and your screws/rivets will also come lose over time due to the stacked materials.

The thickness is going to be specific to your needs. I would NOT layer sheets.

No need to be aggressively cynical on their creative content. You can provide a TLDR without having to be negative.

Nothing planned, yet. If you already have your foot scanned there is a way to extract the measurements and using those measurements you can guestimate which skate will fit you best.

You will want to use Low Density Polyethylene for shims. It can be bought at most any plastics store or even on Amazon. Cut to fit. Drill holes.