KennyWu

Recent Stick History: Bauer MX3, Bauer NXG, Bauer 1N, Sherwood EK15 Stick Info: P88, 67 flex Height: Uncut Weight: 400g (apprx) Grip: Yes Length: 57" Usage: 4 months Blade: The blade feels great with the Power Sense 2 technology core and TeXtreme construction. The puck feel is great, a lot better than the previous Bauer 1N which I was not highly fond of. There has been a bit of wear on the toe, moreso than the Supreme sticks. I tape my entire blade so I imagine those that do not completely tape their blade will have an even better feel of the puck. Shaft/Flex: The 67 flex on this is a lot whipper than the same flex on the Bauer NXG and MX3 sticks. Using both sticks in the same game the difference was fairly significant. When battling with other players in the corners the 1N would bend a lot more. I never noticed this with the Supreme sticks. Stickhandling/receiving passes: I found the positive attributes of the blade also lead to a good, crisp ping when receiving passes. Likewise when stickhandling it lives up to the marketing "power sense" name in that you always have a feel for where the puck is on your blade. Shooting: In my opinion this is the best part of this stick. If your primary shot of choice is a snap shot you will find an increase in shot performance versus the Supreme and Vapor lines. I found the 1N to be a lot better for quick releases of the current Bauer line. I consider my shot to be weak so I was suprirsed when I found the velocity of my snap shot felt slightly harder with the 1N. I verified this with a radar gun setup in my basement versus the NXG and MX3. It definitely lives up to the "easy load" and "sweet spot" marketing terms. In terms of wrist shots I found it harder to load versus the stiffer Supreme sticks. As such velocity is slightly lower and accuracy is worse. I'm not into taking large slapshots but on a few practice rounds the the Supreme felt much better but this could be due to the low flex. Weight/Balance: No issues here, Bauer has done a stand out job. Durability: The stick is holding up well. There is slight wear on the toe. I'm not one to break sticks on a regular basis but i've seen teammates break the 1X (AeroSense) at the blade fairly often. Intangibles: The price is up there as a current model. It is a beautiful stick, albiet a little flashy with the chrome Nexus logo. Conclusion: On an overall basis this is a great stick for puck handling and passing. For snap shots it's impressive. I think it translates well into a game environment. I must note I wasn't a fan of the previous 1N but a trial led me to purchase it. This is a stick I will buy more of when the summer sales come. I also plan on trying out the senior version.

Bauer MX3 Gloves Size: 13" Time Used: 6 months Fit 10/10 These gloves have an anatomical fit. I wanted gloves that were tight and compared to the 1X and 1N gloves these were the tightest and had the least amount of movement. The MX3 gloves were also slightly tighter than the Warrior QR1 gloves which were reviewed by members here to be fairly snug. The Quattro palm is thin and allows for a good feel. There is good mobility with these gloves -- they are unnoticeable during games. Protection 10/10 Excellent protection with the MX3 gloves. the MD foam and the 3 piece thumb is similar to the 1X. No issues taking solid stick hacks from opposing players. The 13" glove leaves a bit of the wrist exposed but when paired with a Eagle wrist protectors the gap is erased. Weight 10/10 As mentioned earlier, you do not notice the gloves during games. They may not be the lightest gloves by a number of grams on paper over the competitors but it's good enough. The 37.5 fabric is excellent! After 6 months (3-5 times a week) the wear is minimal and they still dry out over night. Sweat doesn't get drenched in and the gloves remain light over long sessions on the ice. Durability 7/10 I had issue with the stitching inside the glove between the cloth and leather. Around the finger areas on both gloves I had the materials come loose and tear. This happened after 8-10 weeks of use. You can't tell there is anything wrong from the exterior but when you put on the glove the fingers can feel the issue. A few threads on the exterior of the gloves also came loose that is not a major issue and is regular wear and tear. A case was opened with Bauer warranty but I have yet to hear back. I've managed to live with the issue. Intangibles The 37.5 liner is awesome! The fit is great and has held up over time without getting too loose (my CCM CL500 gloves loosened too much in comparison). Only issue is with the interior issues. Compared with the NXG gloves they feel identical except for a few exterior visual changes. My MX3 gloves were all black so they contrast nightly with the yellow interior. They are fairly discreet and not flashy. Conclusion 9/10 I think these are great gloves for someone looking for the snuggest fit. An alternative would be the 1X gloves or the QR1 (better price point).

I picked these up a few months ago coming from a few years using the old yellows. The heel is a bit higher but it feels pretty good. Oddly, the LHS recommended I get the largest one (11?) while my skate is only an 8 so I had to do a lot of trimming up front but the larger heel felt more snug. This did get rid of some heel lift i've been getting in my Supremes.

Cool, I was there too and felt the same. Beauchmin had a lot of hard passes that his teammates couldn't handle, hopefully he passes a little softer to them? Also, notice the Woz? :lol: At the warm up skate he was one of the last guys on and took the last shot on the empty net and promptly missed. He got a few hoots and hollers for that.

Helmet: Bauer H5500 (replaced my old Jofa 390s!) w/ITECH visor sometimes Oakely Aviator Shoulders: Jofa Elbow: Jofa Pants: Tackla Shin: Jofa Skates: Bauer Vapor XXX Gloves: Easton short-cuff; Jofa ASD Sticks: I switch between the old Easton aluminums that I love, one piece Mission/Bauers and combo Easton/Eastons