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My boys have used Bauer in the past (don't last and get really stiff) and Elite... They're now using the Howie's offering. These are really nice because the cut resistant material is only around the ankle and on the back of the calf - this allows better airflow or the ability to breath. They're also much easier to put on.

double post, sorry...

To follow up, my sons received these sticks about a month ago. They love them! Back in August we ordered similar spec 'off the shelf' so they've been getting used to the differences in the PSHS vs their previous intermediate Bauer (custom Syncs and off the shelf Tracer). My P106 using son really likes the Pro 1616 and the P92 user is good with the Pro 92. The silver/black LA Kings colorway looks fantastic too! Tryouts start tonight... finger crossed that they do well. The transition from European back to NA hockey hasn't been too bad - these guys play D too, so there's so much less room to think and move out there!

My sons have been skating with Currex insoles for a while now. I know many say they're not as good as the CCM branded version from over a decade ago, but the my boys seem to like them. They're a Bauer sz 7 Fit 1 with a really high arch so the 'high profile' insole works well for them.

https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/tps-hockey-is-back.2981965/ Maybe some equity firm owns the name now?

Seems that it's Canadian Tire by way of Sherwood. At least that's what our AI overlords have told me.

My sons love the Bauer Re-Akt 85. You can adjust the sizing four ways... Maybe give that a try. Pretty sure it's been recently discontinued so you might be able to find a deal.

Thanks for the info on the PRO1616... I guess we'll see if he notices.

After reading this thread and a few others out there on the Google Machine, I ordered two customs PSHS. My spoiled twins have had a handful of custom Bauer sticks over the last few seasons; one of the boys loves the P106 curve, which is impossible to find anywhere other than with customs. The other kid likes a P92. Here's the builds: Red Line - Senior Right handed 70 flex Rounded square, mid-kick - gloss with ribbed corners PRO1616 (supposedly similar to P106), retail textured Red Line Premium Graphic in LA (silver) colorway 2nd build is similar, differences are: Right PRO92 Grip, no texture Ottawa colorway Now to wait the 100+ days! Should get them in time for captain's skates with tryouts at the end of October (high school hockey). Definitely excited to see if they like them - if so we'll probably just throw together an order for 5+. Sidenote" one of the boys went through a retail Tracer in less than a month - less than three hours on the ice and the damn thing gave up the ghost. Currently waiting to hear back from the retailer in Germany to see what they say after providing all the requested details/photos for the warranty claim.

Awesome. Good luck!

My 14 year olds are skating on this profile in their sz 7 Machs with whatever the new Ti runners are called. This is the first time they've used something other than the stock Bauer profile. It was suggested by the proprietor of an independent shop outside Washington, DC (not sure if I can share the name?) that I used to play beer league with years ago. We had a pretty good email exchange about the boys' size (70" 130lbs), play style (D), stride (long powerful), and so on. SCS-1 was his recommendation. I wish I could quantify it better for you, but they seem to love the profile. They definitely look really smooth on the ice and their transitions forward to backwards as well as their control in crossovers looks extremely smooth and fluid.

They are definitely much more robust than the normal retail offerings... I'll have to snap some pics in the next day or two and figure out how to post them on here.

Wow, these Pro Series shoulders are fantastic. The pictures and description don't do them justice at all. I ordered from that Czech site and got a pretty good discount - definitely something you don't see in N America on new gear. Anyway, the shoulder caps and bicep extensions are really nice and not bulky. The sternum and spine guards aren't flimsy foam and the adjustable (or removable) rib protection is fantastic. My boys wore them to practice Friday night and in their game yesterday. They love the pads. These are great for a shot blocking, physical defenseman. I would highly recommend them. I'll probably grab the elbows the next time I see a sale. Great job, Bauer.

That's pretty much exactly why we're considering going the Pro Series route...

The XF Pro shoulders, along with the Machs, just seem really thin to me. For being the top end pad, they sure don't seem like they offer a lot of protection. Hence me looking for more options.