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The 701 looks to be a serious skate with some interesting specs like a clarino liner and some version of coated or treat black steel. At that price point, if I were looking I would try a pair. From what I could find, it's one guy not a major corporation. He owns the Daoust name and is trying to bring it back and be true to their heritage. I think the industry needs this. No clue if he'll be successful or not but it's nice to have options.

Growing up I lusted after a pair of 301's with clear tuuks. I am tempted to give the 501's a go just for kicks. https://www.icewarehouse.com/Daoust/catpage-DAOUSTB.html

Have you considered wrist bands? I know this i popular with guitar players to prevent sweat from running down their arms onto their hands. Even with liners, your gloves will still get wet. The liners would only help keep your hands dry or drier.

I did the Readline build (recommended) and selected mid kick. It would have been a dream had it had a softer blade. You know it ain't working when guys on your own team are chirping about it. I tried the VF. Here's my honest take. It's a nice stick, even better if you buy enough to get free shipping. It does however lack that magic that makes the Jetspeed the Jetspeed. Your opinion my differ. I have a buddy who's also a Jetspeed user and he loves his VF. The big turn off for me was the pattern. Their Benn Pro plays like a P92. They offer something closer to the P90TM (BigBenn) but only on customs. As a devoted Jetspeed user, I desperately wanted to like it. I'd give it another try if they start offering the BigBen pattern.

Haha, yes that is a typo. Nice catch. I went back and read thru it and didnt catch it the second time around. Correction, I meant to say the VS (gold stripe) is very supreme like. Whoops

I don't think so... I'm not hating on PRO. For all the no names and lesser brand out there they are without question the best. I suppose that's true, it's not really one or the other.

Let me throw something at you... Do you think it's the quest for reduced weight that's causing the durability issues or is it maybe manufacturers looking to increase profits? I think it's the latter and the weight reduction is their way of selling it to you. Circling back to PRO. I wonder, those who love them...do they love them because of the price and or the patterns or is it because it's a really good product? I have PRO custom and a VF. The custom is essentially a 2N but with a mega stiff blade which I hate. The VF is very older Supreme like but the pattern just doesn't work. I also tried their VF which I did not care for. *Edit* I meant to say the VS (gold stripe) is very supreme like. Whoops

Meh, I'm not sure I agree. PROs lineup is their thing not necessarily a snapshot of the greatest playing or selling sticks. I think they did a really good job at creating a line up to suite a wide variety of users. JMO though. The best stick I've laid hands is the Jetspeed FT5 Pro. Great feeling and shooting stick with excellent durability and it looks fantastic. I like em so much Ive considered order some customs. Runner up goes to the Nexus 2N. Not as good as a shooter as the FT5 Pro but it holds its own. Really nice feel and pretty durable too.

Definitely NOT just cosmetic. It's a completely new skate. Even the composite used to make the boot is new. Fit has been tweaked as well, which has already been discussed. I haven't tried the latest Jetspeed but the XF Pro is by far the best skate CCM has produced.

Here's my take. The retail Bauer P14 is essentially a P88 with a mild toe hook. It's a very short blade, which can be a turn off for some. It's very close to CCMs old P30. Nothing like the deep mid of the Coffey. The P46 as I remember it is a moderate mid curve with a slightly opened face. This is more like the traditional Coffey then any of the others mentioned here, just not as deep. The P46 was a favorite of own beerleaguecaptain. You really need to put your eyes on them to be sure. Patterns tend to evolve over time.

Has anyone ordered custom CCM sticks thru RG Hockey? Curious what the experience was like It's rather tempting given the options available.

@xstartxtodayx A tapered CCM sits somewhere between a Vapor and Supreme from the pre fit system era. Vapors were a little snug while Supremes a little roomy, either would work. My tapred CCM's are just right.

I totally agree. I see so many guys using Superfeet in skates they've never skated on. If I know them well enough I ask and the answer is always the same "the guy recommended them". I've used Superfeet Yellow, Speed plates & Orthomove insoles along with retail and pro stock insoles. The Superfeet and the Orthomoves were strictly to take up volume. The Speedplates were the only ones to offer an advantage I could feel. They came with the skates and I did not use them in other skates. The best of the bunch or at least my favorite were the insoles that came with a pair of CCM pro stock skates. They were a little thicker than stock with a bit more density....comfy without sacrificing feel.

It's close enough. CCM's P90TM has been tweaked over the years so I am not surprised to hear Sherwoods variant is slightly different. From what I gather, Warriors version is an exact clone of the Benn prostock.

It really is as they describe, a P92 with a toe kink. It's also a 6 lie like the P92. I tried one and did care for it. I found the Big Benn closer to the P90TM. It has a bit more toe but plays very close to the 90. Same 5.5 lie too.