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Hi Mark Thanks for your response. I believe the TF7 are less prone to cracks because the fiberglass shell is ever so slightly less rigid than the carbon. That's why I've been able to find much more reports for cracked heels on the TF9 than the TF7. Unfortunately, the TF7s are sold out in my region. But fortunately, I've never experienced the praised comfort of a true skate, so I don't feel like I'm missing out 😄

Funnily enough, the Mach felt much better on my feet than the M5 Pro. It seems the Mach in the same size and fit is just a tad wider than the M5 Pro. Also, I found a great dealer on ebay selling barely used skates for really fair prizes. The Mach I ordered ended up only around 120$ more expensive than the M5 Pro incl. Shipping and taxes. Edit: so I'm not totally off-topic, the Machs are around 220$ over a new pair of TF9 on sale.

Thanks @Westside and @Sniper9. Your answers helped me making up my mind and confirm what I suspected already. Although I'm also not sure if current Bauer stuff are on the same quality level as those a few years back either. I'll probably go for the Supreme Mach in my size (Fit3 for Nexus volume).

Hi, I'm considering buying a pair of TF9 on sale (if they fit) but I'm a bit worried about the durability of the skates. Read quite a few stories about the carbon cracking at the heel and the holders chipping/getting damaged from shots. Rusting rivets, damaged/cracked tongues and tendon guards, etc. My 6 year old Bauer Nexus 1N is basically indestructible and would probably last me forever, but is half a size too long. I'm playing around 25-35 games a year in mid-level beer league-ish setting. I want my next skates to last me at least as long, but would prefer to keep them for the rest of my beer league career, haha (I'm 36 and planning on playing a long time) Do you think the TF9 could fit the bill or should I go for a Supreme Mach in my correct size? Which skate is more durable?