moat popular sticks in pro hockey?

[rossb 0]

What in your opinion are the most used make of stick in pro hockey at the minute? i persoannlly think easton with the SL's, ST's and the Stealth, in the NHL anyways. Any reasons for this?

[dietzie27 0]

ccm v130 is pretty popular too.

[pactfor 0]

those two brands for sure but warrior is starting to have a presence, now whether thats the paint job or the hype on this board for new products , time will tell.

[jibby93 0]

I see a lot of response +'s and adrenalines but I don't seem to be seeing that many xn10's out there

[Bruin88 0]

the bauer vapors are getting pretty popular

[Chadd 916]

I see a lot of response +'s and adrenalines but I don't seem to be seeing that many xn10's out there

Adrenaline and Adrenaline Control have better feel.

[the_player 0]

i'd say the EASTON OCTANE! only because ive got that and i think its a good stick, but i surpose its personal oppinion. i've got the SHERWOOD K-19 or something like that hehe thats rubbish but it was my first stick and for x-mas. hehe

[J-Shera 0]

Yea, Easton Octanes rule, I see them all over the NHL......

[golfpuck 0]

stealths? really? i cant say i have seen many players use that at all...

you dont see a lot of true1s either...

you see a lot of sl's, vapors and v130s, they are probably the top 3...

[the iceman 132]

Easton UL shaft with (player's choice) blade

[Quintin 16]

Synergy Grip, Synergy ST, Synergy SL, Vapor XX, XXX, XXX Lite, V130's

's all good.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

Yea, Easton Octanes rule, I see them all over the NHL......

Dude(s)... let us not forget the recent influx of Mylec sticks. They're the choice of the snipers like Jody Shelly, Scott Parker, Patrick Cote, & Gino Odjick's of the NHL for sho'

[Chadd 916]

Back on topic:

It seems like there is far more variety than ever before. If it's more models from the major manufacturers, more customization or more smaller manufacturers or, most likely, a combination of the three that creates that perception.

[Shorthanded67 0]

Anyone have any recent figures on the usage ratio for OPS/2-piece combo/woodies? Sad will be the day when/if woods are gone in the NHL.

[the_player 0]

i think its what ever gets the job done. :D

[#96 0]

Just looking at the Rangers roster, I've found that 3 use wood (Rucinsky, Nylander, Niemanen) and 2 use 2-piece (Malik, Poti), all the rest use OPS.

It's not a conclusive scientific study, but I'm sure it's indicative of OPS usage around the league.

I would gather to say OPS usage is around 70-75%, with 2-piece getting the larger remaining % over wood.

The manufacturers probably have an exact amount. To them it's all numbers...sales numbers.

[nspeen 0]

what blade is that in maliks mission shaft?

[#96 0]

I didn't get a good look at Malik's stick last night (vs the Blues) but previous to last night he had been using a Koho shaft with a white Reebok blade.

[hitz14 0]

the only person ive seen using an octane is Chara

[nspeen 0]

i would need to see pictures of that to believe it. all ive ever seen him use is a cyclone

[J-Shera 0]

Theres a picture of him from friday.

http://images.sportsline.com/u/gettyimages...02_1024x768.jpg

[tuzzifan44 0]

I doubt Chara has ever used an octane. If he did, it would just be a painted cyclone.

[golfpuck 0]

umm.. it says cyclone right on the thing...

[Reaper 0]

Chara actually uses 120 Flex Ultra Lites painted to look like Cyclones.

[sogaduch 0]

plus chara from what i was told from easton got special privileges to use a stick longer then regulation size