Krev

I still lurk about. Been a minute pal. I wish he made it available in the new sticks. It's unfortunate the new models aren't available for customs, but I understand why.

I did that exact experiment actually. I really really like it, picked up a cheap one on Sideline to try it out. The shooting pocket is a lot smaller but I will say that my stickhandling did noticeably improve.

Holy. Brian and I messaged back and forth quite a bit about gloves. Had no idea what he was going through. Very, very sad news to hear. RIP.

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Yes.

Those are AS3 Pros. Most would say that the change to Step steel was an upgrade over the XS Carbon, so...

To each their own - AG5NT was the first Bauer stick I've really liked since the XXX and One95. Preferred them over my LX Pros even.

Got to use mine for the first time tonight. Loved it. I kept going back and forth between the Novium and the AG5NT during my game and I found myself enjoying the feel of the Novium more. Great shot, great blade feel (wasn't pingy), felt very familiar. Got a decent skate cut across the blade so I'm wondering how long the blade will hold up. My two cents.

I feel that it's slightly stiffer than rated because of how the stick is built but I'm leaning more towards the I can lean into it more and not worry about it whipping out camp.

Been using one for a little over a week and you're right, it's a little longer and beefed up. I was surprised at how much I liked the stick. With this trend to lighter and lighter sticks I've often felt disconnected from the stick when on the ice (the Catalyst PX being the worst offender) but I didn't experience that. First stick since the One95 where I'm actually impressed with a Bauer twig.

Didn't want to post this up myself 😅

Super basic, but think of it the same way that the TF line is. Customs Catalyst Pro TF9 Cat9 TF7 Cat7 Cat5 Cat9 offers the benefits of a custom skate but without the bells and whistles, similar to the TF9. The Cat Pro requires a foot scan.

It will be a custom option.

In order: True Customs, TF9/Ribcor, Unreleased Catalyst skates, sourced Mako II's.

Just sharing what I know, nothing more nothing less. Bauer is already out of these. They'll be printing money with each re-release now, if they weren't sure before.

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Doesn't fit their business model nor their skate lines. Similar fit to Makos, go custom; basically how they went about it.

I sincerely doubt it.

Popping in to quote myself five years later. Topic still kicking around. Awesome.

Aside from the one I broke over a crossbar, the Model E build I have has been used every other game, which for me is twice a week, and it's holding up fine in an A league environment. Have had them for several months now.

For me it's one of: Warrior Alpha DX, Warrior Alpha LX Pro, True Catalyst Pro (SMU stick), and Pro Stock Hockey Sticks with the "E Build".

Interested to see how you guys think the LX Pro stands up to CCM's offerings - personally, it's my top stick this year.

Just popped in to say that I have sticks from Geppetto. Easton Build (Stealth '05), Z-Tac blade, 400grams, Kane pro curve, gold stripe. Took the PSHS sticks and one of my original Stealths to a game and used them both in warmies and during the game - could barely tell the difference. 9.5/10, would recommend. Would be a 10/10 if he offered the CNT shaft shape along with the Stealth. Can't beat the price point, and the options are really really really good.

Every once in a while, I find something that I just can't say no when I see it. Now to find a pair of his gloves again. I'll probably make another post in a couple months, haha.