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I was just in Pure Hockey last week and saw these new "Deluxe" models. I too thought they'd be lower end retro sticks, how Bauer did with the Synergy, but they felt and were priced the same as the top end models just with special graphics which I thought was a much better approach. Can't add anything definitively but they did feel the same as the current QR6 Pro and Alpha and were priced the same, I would also love to know for sure.

I'm using the Active Medium right now since my skates were custom for someone else and I wanted to eat up a little volume (I also added a thicker tongue and the combo worked perfect). These are thicker than Speed Plates which were really thin and hard (I had the 1.0 version), these have a firm layer on the bottom made of EVA which has a little give compared to the hard plastic feel of speed plates but not much, and a little cushion layer on top, overall it's slightly thicker than Superfeet but it doesn't have the plastic heel riser how Superfeet do so your heel isn't lifted. Sole also makes a a thin version which is just the firmer EVA material without the cushioned layer on top, this is probably still a little thicker than the Speed Plate due the different material (speed plates felt so thin and hard, the EVA on the bottom of mine is firm but not solid feeling if that makes any sense).

I've used Superfeet Carbon in the past and they were ok but I would get some arch pain from them sometimes and in my newest skates (Jetspeed FT4 Pro) they just didn't sit right and created some painful edges on the inside of the foot. I have since switched to Sole brand which are heat moldable and don't have such an aggressive arch, they're night and day from the Superfeet in terms of comfort and support for my feet, also they have a nice pocket for the heel but it doesn't elevate it how Superfeet tend to do slightly. I have tried Bauer speed plates in the past and within 5 minutes I had to take them out, way too hard and uncomfortable, really made my arches hurt too which was disappointing since it was the first heat moldable pair I tried and I had high hopes.

I haven't used any personally but I know Arcane makes some, I have a pair of their normal socks and they're great, really well made (pretty sure Peter Forsberg is involved with the company somehow). I'd imagine all will be similarly hard to put on though since the kevlar material needed for the protection doesn't have much stretch. Many of the pro stock hockey socks I have come with a rear panel from ankle to just under the knee with a kevlar lining which I think is great, wish companies made retail hockey socks like this for all ages, definitely a lot easier, and if you pull them over the tendon guard you'll get some great protection.

Heard rumblings of them selling the name back to Louisville and the new ones being Louisville TPS's again, it better be for those prices.

I found a pair of worn down Step Steel for XS holders, size 271, in my garage, if that's your size you're welcome to it to play around with.

10/10 - dropped prices on remaining items Literally cleaning out the garage and my gear collection (to make room for more stuff, let's be honest, also I spent way too much on a new helmet recently). Figured I'd make one big post rather than a bunch of smaller ones. Items are all shipped from NY, price includes shipping in US on everything except the girdle since I need to figure out how heavy/big that package will be and don't want to estimate. Only item I'm looking to get in a trade would be a CCM Tacks 910 helmet in navy, size small. If anyone has any questions please shoot me a msg. Photos of all items can be found on my Flickr: Hockey Gear FS 3). True Catalyst 9X Pro Stock Trochek NYR Thirds 13.5". Asking $130 shipped. Brand new never worn True Catalyst 9X Pro Stock gloves, size 13.5" Vinny Trochek Liberty jersey gloves. I got these since I needed navy to go with new beer league uniforms but then found a good deal on some Warriors with flex cuff (I've been an HG12 guy for ages so these Trues just felt so open when I tried them on). Gloves have flex thumbs, loops and liners in tact, haven't even touched a stick with them. Only cosmetic issues is when i tore off the massive and multiple tags on one glove, I tore the seams a little (why TF do they put these massive ugly tags on there?!?!), I sewed it up so it's not an issue but if you look in one of the pics you can see the spot (I'm discounting what I paid to account for this and the fact I overpaid lol, I paid just under $200 with the tax and shipping so save a few bucks and buy these). 5). Shells Blues: PP90 Tarasenko, mint condition worn for about 6 games. Asking $47 shipped 6). Helmets Warrior CF100, size small, red, good condition no smell or cracks (I have the ear guards still that I will include if you want them) - asking $40 shipped. Warrior RS Pro, size medium, red, good condition no smell or cracks but Warrior writing has some letters missing - asking $45 shipped

Assuming it's an XS holder I'd just search sideline for the steel in the size you need, lots of stock steel and a lot of worn ones on there that I always wonder who would buy lol, but yea I would search your steel size on there (or mention the size here, I know I might have a stock set of steel laying around from my XS holders... size is stamped on the holder near the rivets, something like 255, 263 or 271 etc.).

Thanks all for suggestions. My son had a Bauer reakt 150 that I tried on and it fit but felt like a bucket with too much volume. I also got a hold of a Warrior RS pro in a medium and it fit but also had way too much volume, the back sat so low I couldn't tilt my head up. I'll stick with my 910's for now and will try on an FTW next time I make the trek to a store (the shops in the rinks I play in aren't usually open by the time my games are and the closest hockey store, Pure Hockey, is an hour drive).

I didn't ever try a 310/710. I had a Resistance years ago, the same style shell as those models, and it was too round/flat on the forehead for me, but that only had a one way adjustment, I may have to look for a 310/710 to try. The 920 I did wrestle in the store to get closed down all the way, I wasn't a fan of that lock/gear thing, it was not as user friendly as the normal side tabs, def could be improved. As for the Bauer, I just can't stomach the look of them, same with the Alpha models, I'm shallow what can I say 🤣 Hmm that's a good idea, I think they had one in the store I went to, I might have to try one on next time. I read the description about what makes it a "women's fit" and honestly I don't buy it, I think it's just marketing in this case and they did make a slightly different fitting helmet since many people have heads that are different shapes/sizes. yea, I miss the days of $60 top end helmets and $350 pro level skates. All of my past helmets I got as pro stock at a fraction of retail or deeply discounted retail ones, so I'm hoping by the time I figure out sizing and models I can find one on SLS or or PSH for much less than retail.

Figured I'd vent and maybe see if anyone else had similar issues or insight. Helmet sizing, is there any rhyme or reason?!? I've been shopping around for a new helmet, bought a couple on SLS and tried a bunch on in a store and I am now convinced my head is just odd or something. CCM - wore a V08 in the past (and 450''s way back in the day), size small, fit perfect. More recently wear a 910 size small, fits almost perfectly... get some pressure above the temples at times, removing the ear guards was necessary and alleviated most of that pressure but still bothers me at times. Started shopping because other than the slight fit issues of the 910 I also hate how the forehead padding traps sweat and absorbs the smell like crazy, even after soaking multiple times to clean it still smells, it's like a sponge that just won't dry and is kind of nasty. Helmets tried: CCM Tacks X - loved how light and airy it was, a small was way too tight everywhere at the largest setting, squeezed the heck out of my head (wore it one game and loved how well it breathed but it was way too tight). Tried a medium and at the smallest setting it sort of fit but came down too low and just felt like my head was swimming (felt like Lord Helmet). Warrior CF100 - size small fit in the middle of the adjustment, it's light and breathes well but sweat pours down my face. The "heat moldable" padding seems like a gimmick since it's so thin, don't see the use at all, also the harder foam rests on my forehead so not sure the padding could do much at all. Don't care for the harder style foam, I grew up with VN style helmets so prefer something softer, this leaves marks on my head after playing. I don't mind the style which is why I tried it, can't say the same for the other Warrior helmets. Warrior RS Pro - same shell as the CF100 but with more of a VF style foam... tried a small and it felt like a little kids helmet, wayyyy too tight. I returned that and have a medium on the way to try but I'm not too optimistic. Bauer IMS9.0 - had one for a season or two, size medium fit ok but always felt a little too large height wise, also I was never happy with the style, not a fan of how Bauer helmets look so that always irked me. CCM 720 - tried on in store, size small (same as my 910) I couldn't even get my head in at the largest setting, it felt 4" narrower. Size medium at the smallest setting didn't feel snug enough. CCM 920 - tried on in store, wanted to love this and was willing to spend way too much on a helmet if it felt good but I wasn't confident in the fit. The small at the largest setting fit on my head but was super snug, the padding felt really nice so I wasn't sure if it was maybe supposed to be this snug? The medium at the smallest setting was a touch too big, I could push my head up and down and back and forth in it a bit. The padding was unlike other helmets, it had more give and was softer to the touch, so maybe this stuff will break in more and the small will work? $400 is a lot to gamble on that so for now I'll see how the Warrior RS Pro fits and also rotate the 910 until the smell is unbearable. Anyone else have this much trouble finding a helmet that fits? Or am I the Goldilocks of hockey helmets? I believe the top half of my head is shorter than most if that makes sense, and my face longish (I normally wear a large Profile III cage which fits great, the CCM larges are usually too long and the CCM and Bauer bubbles are a bit too short).

Don't mind me, I may add more stupidity.... I had a block of years in my 20's where I stopped playing/paying attention to hockey and gear, and last I remember TPS was a Louisville product so I'm confused lol. Is Louisville not a company anymore? Did SherWood buy Louisville? I googled and see Louisville still makes baseball/softball stuff with the TPS name, so I'm really lost lol Whenever I see "TPS" I assumed it was a Louisville product. Ok old man backing away now lol

Honestly both the ST and the ACP Pro would work for you, they both have adjustable straps around the thigh pads, the ST can be left pretty loose and still have good coverage. Also both have height adjustment for the thigh pads from -2" to +2" (I know the ST is that much adjustment, would have to double check the ACP Pro but it had a similar setup that basically raised/lowered the whole leg pad which I like b/c I always shorten mine up a bit).

I was curious and found a great deal on an ACP Pro on SLS ($40 shipped... well worn but plenty of life left). First impressions, this thing is light. I've worn Super Tacks the past few years and a couple of 9K's before that. Have tried some older Supreme wrap style girdles which I didn't care for some years ago. Ths ACP Pro (the black/yellow one), is definitely a little lighter than the ST but every single pad on it feels half as thin, it has good coverage but again, everything feels paper thin compared to the ST. The thigh boards, which are usually the beefiest pads, are almost flexible, and the tailbone pads don't instill much confidence. I do like the segmented pads on the outside of the thigh, feels like it wraps the outer leg with a little more protective coverage than the ST, but again, everything feels much thinner. For beer league it's fine but I wouldn't want to play full contact in these. I won't get to test them until at least April (recovering from ACL replacement) so can't say much until then, but even though I can't play right now I'm still addicted to gear 🤦‍♂️

Try the Jetspeed line, they're pretty narrow. Also some of the Sherwood stuff looks narrower, or if you can find the old STX shins still those might be worth a shot since everyone said they were super narrow/streamlined.