themightytimmah

Reviewer background info: 5'11 210 LBS 5-6 ice times/ week NEIPSA Division 2 prep Right Wing Product: True1 260 flex Fedorov Blade: The Fedorov was a bit of a change from the curve that I had on my synergy (Ulmer Pro). The low lie forced me to change my shooting technique, but overall the curve is pretty good. The blade is much softer then a synergy blade, making it easier to catch passes but harder to shoot quickly and one-time shots. The minimal rocker also made one-timers difficult. This might be influenced somewhat by the fact that my blade was slightly cracked when I got the stick. 8/10 Flex: The 260 is perfect for wrist shots, although on slap shots I have to slow my stick slightly and focus more on technique than with a 220 (Easton 105-110) flex stick. It is unfortunate that the True1 does not come in a 220 flex. 9/10 Stick handling/receiving passes: This is where the True1 really shines. I actually prefer the True1 to a wood stick for passing and stickhandling, and it completely blows away the synergy/stealth lineup in this respect. The True1 is far and away the best stick I have ever used in this aspect. I used to have difficulty keeping my passes on the ice, and complete hands of cement. With the True1 both coaches and fellow players have made remarks as to my improved passing. 10/10 Shooting: For wristshots, the True1 is easily the best stick I have used, allowing me to hit all 4 corners with ease, and booth shoot on the ice and clear the puck easily. For slap shots, the True1 is slightly worse than my old synergy, although much of this can be blamed on an unusually low lie, relatively soft flex, and the crack in the blade. My slap shots are also lower than with the synergy, and it is almost impossible to go top-shelf from closer than the blue line. The True1 also feels uncomfortable during a slap shot, almost as if it is going to break. Sadly, the True1 is truly terrible at snap shots. Whereas I could snipe the top shelf with my synergy, the True1 tends to give me a fluttering mess of a shot about half an inch off the ice. This is likely due to the lie of the federov blade. 8/10 Weight/balance: The True1 is perfectly balanced, and it is heavy enough to feel substantial while stickhandling and in the corners, while light enough to feel virtually nonexistant while skating up-ice. 10/10 Durability: The True1 is pretty good, considering that a little epoxy fixed the crack in the blade, and it has remained stiff and retained its feel throughout a number of ice times. As the stick came with the crack, I am not sure what kind of abuse caused it, but I assume it must have been severe, as the stick seems nearly unbreakable. 10/10. Intangibles: Although it is supposedly "the Indian, and not the arrow" that puts the puck in the net, the True1 has really improved my game, turning me from a klutzy stickhandler with a cannon into a much more complete and effective player. Although it won't win any hardest shot contests, I'd reccomend the True1 to anyone who bases their game on finesse or is looking to improve that edge of their game.