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    3 hours ago, psulion22 said:

     

    So I completely forgot I had a P92L5 in the garage.  The lie and blade shape between the P92L5 and P90tm are nearly identical.  The difference between the P90TM and the P88 is at the heel, the P90 is more rounded giving it that dual lie.  But I do feel it plays flatter than a P92, even the lie 5 variant, likely because of the toe hook.  You're playing with more of the toe down than heel like you might with a P92.

    P28 is a lie 5.  Retail P92 is a lie 6. P90TM is a P29L5 blade, slightly less open from the heel, with a hook on the toe.  I didn't like the shape of the P28 blade, it's too tapered and the toe is too narrow.  And I feel like it's too closed through the heel with the change to the toe beak being too drastic.  It kind of created a dead spot for me where the puck would die if you didn't release it before or after that spot.  It made saucer passes tough.  I don't like the P92 because the toe doesn't have enough curve to it and I feel there's too much rocker in the blade.  The P90TM fixes both of those issues.

    The dead zone on the P28 is because of the sudden change in flat heel-mid to aggressive toe rocker. It's quite open from heel to toe, making heel-to-mid saucers quite smooth if one is able to adjust for the deadening of the usual release point.

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    On 7/11/2022 at 7:39 AM, Cosmic said:

    Does anyone know where to find this? Looks pretty perfect.

    If Gepetty didn’t change the lie, it’s an E4 with toe curve and shaved toe rocker. G usually references P92 or P88, but Kovalchuk’s old curves are variations of E4, so very low and flat rocker for most of the blade: not everyone’s cup of coffee.

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    7 hours ago, Vet88 said:

    Lol, I've changed my focus for this year and am consistently lacing the bottom 5 eyelets for training and games, I only go lace free when I coach. I did lace the Hyperlites fully up when I had them, hated the feel and the forward flex restriction and the lurking sensation of lace bite after about 5 games.

    How many eyelets are on your boots?

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    9 hours ago, Vet88 said:

    I didn't feel any real difference when I went from apx2's to Ultrasonics or AS3 pros. I didn't like the injected setup on the Hyperlites. So saying I'm still in my apx2's, I just can't find a compelling enough reason to shift from a near perfect fitting really stiff boot, to the point where I've kind of given up on new boots and will just get the holders replaced to give the apx2's a new lease of life (the sad life of a always searching gear head, I have Ultrasonics and AS3 pros sitting on the shelf).

    But you don’t lace your skates. Your facing could be made of gelatin and it wouldn’t make a difference.

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    27 minutes ago, Jbear said:

    Nowhere for me to try them around here.  I'm willing to grab used on SidelineSwap but no clue how to size.  People I ask are all over the map.  Some say size down a half...some a whole...others say same as Bauer/CCM.  I wear an 11 hiking boot/running shoe.  I wear 7.5 D/regular  in CCM and 7.5 D/fit 2 in Bauer.  I just want to try Trues.  I always have kids asking me for skate advice...as a coach...I'd like to be able to speak with some  knowledge about this. I also like trying stuff, so...there's that on top. 

    Any sage advice? 

    Anything you consider buying online, get them to post a picture where they measure the footbed. Sizing can be messed up, but the footbed length is a pretty foolproof method for gauging if the boot length is around what you'd prefer.

    Volume can be tricky. Trues are luckily on the adaptable end there: highly moldable, easily swappable tongues so volume can tilt up or down depending on what you're experiencing and after.

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    10 hours ago, Jbear said:

    Respectfully..."power and control" is...IMO...straight up marketing. I bet you can skate with power, control, agility, speed...etc.  in any skate if you're a strong skater... Same thing with twigs...if I have the right feel/balance and flex...kickpoint means nothing to me. 

    Even the pattern doesn’t matter much if the balance is right. I was surprised by that. I definitely have preferences in patterns still, but by far the most important thing is the balance.

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    4 hours ago, sturdy22 said:

    I currently have two pairs of Mako 2s. A pair of 8 EE on E-Pros and a pair of pro stock 8.5D left /9D right on CXN holders. The makos are the perfect skate for me in terms of fit and stiffness. I don’t know what the steel is profiled to on the EPros but they are pitched forward and comparable to the CXNs.

    I recently  picked up a pair of 7.5 Wide TF7 and a pair of 8 TF9s on sideline for real cheap in hopes of having a skate that will replace my makos.

    sizing is all over the place. The 7.5W are perfect after the bake but I have a high instep and they  tear my feet up putting the skates on when they’re cool. And they are so stiff. The 8 feels too roomy in comparison and they’re also tearing up my feet putting them on. Lacing is also a pain in the ass due to the stiffness of the boot.

    I have CXNs on the trues and they don’t feel like the makos. I have my own riveter so I am able to swap holders around. I am hopeful that the catalyst are a little softer of a boot and I am interested in the flexibility of the tendon guard. The TF7/9 tendon guard has no flex.

    Did you try the cuff flare shown in the videos for reducing pain and hassle putting True boots on and taking them off?

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    On 6/26/2022 at 2:23 PM, TheDriver85 said:

    I have an 8.5 regular.  Google says that senior Mako 2s weigh 850 grams. 
    TF9s, like someone said, they weigh 950 grams ish.  
     

    I did try a pair of TF9, and they are comfy..but the blade is wierd.  And they def don’t seem lite.  The remind me a little of the EQ50 skate, in that they are bulky.  
    But, like I said, the EQ50 didn’t have a weird blade feeling.  
     

    I used to alternate my Mako2s and EQ50s….the easier games with guys I know that are more fun…EQ50.   Competitive games…Mako2s.  Going back and forth between them never bothered me. 

     

    On 6/26/2022 at 6:04 PM, flip12 said:

    Google’s scraping Pure Hockey, who says 8.0 TF9’s weight surplus over the Mako II is closer to half that: 904g; about 5.7% heavier than 8.0 Mako II at 850g. But 8.0 TF ≠ 8.0 Mako II. The sizing is off by at least 0.5, so a better (still imperfect) comparison would be 7.5 TF, which would likely be several grams lighter (maybe below 900?)—still a bit heavier than Mako II, but not by a lot. TF’s a more robust boot, for better (protection and longevity) and worse (not as impressive at the weigh in).

    Catalyst differs quite a bit from TF. @psh could chime in because he’s tried everything, but the points I mentioned previously about how Catalyst differs from TF makes me think one segment True’s eyeing with Catalyst is Mako diehards who don’t have a great option on the current market, as well as just direct competition with the light-and-agile segment.

    cat9-8-1.jpg

    Update: According to icehockey360.ru, Catalyst (Pro according to the picture, Cat9 according to the caption) at size 8.0 weighs in at 833. So if that one particular skate is a fair representation of the model average once circulation comes up in the near future, it's about 20 grams lighter than Mako II and 20 grams heavier than HyperLites with CarbonLite runners.

    It would be interesting to see Catalyst's weight without steel. I'm surprised Alexey didn't shoot that, because I've seen him do it before. We also have to wait and see if True fixed the sizing issue with the TF which ran huge. That could be another factor.

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    2 hours ago, Cavs019 said:

    Why do they need to spend a separate 150K to use the Easton brand? Since it’s part of their umbrella isn’t it no different than using “Vapor” or “Supreme”.

    Apologies for the naïveté on the contract law but it doesn’t make sense to me. 

    It sounds like you pay per category per brand/logo. This specific scenario played out just after Bauer bought Easton: https://uni-watch.com/2016/11/01/corporate-theater-unfolds-on-nhl-gear/

    To me it makes sense. Easton is a bundled entity that has a corporate life of its own. Even if it’s all but dead at present, it could be sold at some point. Advertising it on the biggest stage in the industry would increase its value prior to sale. The NHL doesn’t have a buy-one-get-one-free offer on the value generated by that exposure.

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    3 hours ago, TheDriver85 said:

    I have an 8.5 regular.  Google says that senior Mako 2s weigh 850 grams. 
    TF9s, like someone said, they weigh 950 grams ish.  
     

    I did try a pair of TF9, and they are comfy..but the blade is wierd.  And they def don’t seem lite.  The remind me a little of the EQ50 skate, in that they are bulky.  
    But, like I said, the EQ50 didn’t have a weird blade feeling.  
     

    I used to alternate my Mako2s and EQ50s….the easier games with guys I know that are more fun…EQ50.   Competitive games…Mako2s.  Going back and forth between them never bothered me. 

    Google’s scraping Pure Hockey, who says 8.0 TF9’s weight surplus over the Mako II is closer to half that: 904g; about 5.7% heavier than 8.0 Mako II at 850g. But 8.0 TF ≠ 8.0 Mako II. The sizing is off by at least 0.5, so a better (still imperfect) comparison would be 7.5 TF, which would likely be several grams lighter (maybe below 900?)—still a bit heavier than Mako II, but not by a lot. TF’s a more robust boot, for better (protection and longevity) and worse (not as impressive at the weigh in).

    Catalyst differs quite a bit from TF. @psh could chime in because he’s tried everything, but the points I mentioned previously about how Catalyst differs from TF makes me think one segment True’s eyeing with Catalyst is Mako diehards who don’t have a great option on the current market, as well as just direct competition with the light-and-agile segment.

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    15 minutes ago, xstartxtodayx said:

    My first thought was the 70K made to look like the newer models, I know a few of those guys never really wanted to move on from them (or whatever the model before 70k was).  As for Mac.. he's still using the old school Ribcor stick with the multiple ribs which is like 6 gens old by now so you never know 😂

    I started looking at that too. That could be. But then again, pro options are so vast, so it might have some really particular specs you won't find at retail.

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    On 6/16/2022 at 7:58 PM, penguinpelts said:

    Hey gang.

    I've been using a W03 for a while now, and it's been fine. Lately I feel like the puck is jumping over my blade though when I really need that toe drag most, so I've been checking out the W28 and considering trying that blade out. Has anyone made that jump recently and if so what were your thoughts? I have no slap shot whatsoever, so quick wristers or snap shots is all I relay on. But that leads to my next question...

    I've also been considering a W01 because I got to my backhand A LOT. But I'm finding it near impossible to find a Warrior with that blade pattern anywhere. Anyone have a secret site they use for Warrior W01 sticks?

    And yes, I know I may be limiting myself, but I really like Warrior's sticks and they're my go-to now.

    Do you shoot right or left? W01 is a little easier to find on prostockhockey.com in left. A lot of the recent results are "team" sticks though, which makes me think they may be in the 450-475g range. Not sure what your budget, weight preference are.

    I'm with @Buzz_LightBeer though, can you elaborate on how the puck is jumping over your blade on toe drags?

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    On 6/15/2022 at 7:14 PM, the_game said:

    Stumbled upon this and thought it was interesting: Check out this job at Warrior Sports: Product Engineer - Skates https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3116385282

    Always scratched my head wondering with New Balance as the parent company why Warrior never got into skates, guess we’ll have to see if this comes to fruition.

    Wow. I wouldn't want to apply just from looking at how that job posting is formatted. Looking at warrior.com, it's not up on their careers page.

    I was hoping they would have acquired Alkali. Tron sunk that ship. Meanwhile Justin Hoffman was doing impressive things with their skates, and there were still a few Mission loyalists looking for a new pair of boots along those lines.

    It'll be interesting to see what their angle might be if/when this comes to fruition. The direction their protective, especially gloves, has been going the last few years, my expectations are on the low end.

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