I need a strong stick

[beaucoup_fish 0]

I think the real curse here is the curse of the OPS hype monster. That aside, the Ultra Lite, I think, is the benchmark for shaft durability. Otherwise, I might be craaaaazy, but you might try using a wood stick.

EDIT: How's this for durable? I still have an Ultra Lite from the late '90s with the brown graphics job that's going strong with very little signs of wear. That shaft is a tank.

[Patrick67 1]

Agree, For instance I can't feel any difference between useing a Taper shaft and a Standard.

Written all the standard's on a post above, and for Taper I've used Bauer XV (87)& Easton Synthesis (100).

The only noticeble difference is in regard to what blade(Lie, Mid/heel, loft) I use, which in return makes a huge difference. And the flex of the shaft ofcourse.

I truly feel one would be best of to buy a UL and then experiment with blades, and then stick with the one that suites you.

You definantly can't go wrong that way. :)

[XeF4 0]

go find an Easton Z-Core or an ultrA/Graphite on ebay, it's ridiculously durable, oh it weights a ton as well. Pair it with an Easton Ultra Graphite blade and you have a bullet proof stick.

[khockey#3 0]

I got about 3 games out of my easton ultra graphite blade. I thought it would be stronger then it was. I broke in half at the blade hosel

[OkSt. 0]

I've been using Montreal 5100's/ Inno 1100's for three years now. The only one I had break snapped about two months and 15 games after someone stepped on it and took a chunk out of it. I'm using a 85-90 flex (280-260) so they are not real stiff. I go through OPS's pretty quick so I'm just sticking with the good o'l 2 piece. Most durable blades by far are the old Hespeler F4's. I have one that I use now and then thats 3 years old and is missing a chunk out of the toe. I just recently bought 4 Roberts pattern F4's from perani's. similiar to an iginla there is a pic floating around on the board. I'm real tough on blades and these things just keep going. Really worth the $$ and perform decent. The combo is not that heavy either 315g for the shaft and around 160g for the blade so your coming in around 480g.

[Nick23 0]

Go aluminium, you would never snap a shaft again

[Patrick67 1]

Only your back...

[mack 44]

It'll warp, which is almost as detrimental.

[shute 4]

xn10 redlite... since breaking a ton of z-bubbles the xn10 have has been going strong. i no longer get scared to shit when i see people hacking at my stick.

[santiclaws 0]

I've had an XN10 since March, and it's still going strong.

[whit64 0]

mack, thats when you flip it over.

[beaucoup_fish 0]

It'll warp, which is almost as detrimental.

Supposedly, Shanahan would go thru multiple aluminums in one game b/c they'd perma-bend after shots...

[Chadd 916]

It'll warp, which is almost as detrimental.

Supposedly, Shanahan would go thru multiple aluminums in one game b/c they'd perma-bend after shots...

3 shots for him

[kovalchuk71 212]

And thats why he bought eastons remaining stock (like what 2000 of em)?

He doesnt use em right now, but im sure he has a few left stashed away somewhere ;)

[Gongshow11 1]

harrow v3 shaft with christian wood blades. not only is the shaft unreal, but the blades are so light and durable, wow i cant even begin to say how much i like them

[Mikael21 0]

Innovative...Players that plays very tough in the NHL, they use innovative!?

[#28tz 0]

Are the ST blades really that durable? I was looking for a blade for ball hockey that has shot velocity and good durability, my inno blade is pretty much cracked all along the bottom.

[pantherfan 0]

ccm vector 110 lasts people i know very very very very very long

[kovalchuk71 212]

why does anyone need an ops for ball hockey? Your shots go anywhere anyway

[Gongshow11 1]

Are the ST blades really that durable? I was looking for a blade for ball hockey that has shot velocity and good durability, my inno blade is pretty much cracked all along the bottom.

the blades are so durable that i could deep fry them in cement and still have the same feel for the puck.

[#28tz 0]

Are the ST blades really that durable?  I was looking for a blade for ball hockey that has shot velocity and good durability, my inno blade is pretty much cracked all along the bottom.

the blades are so durable that i could deep fry them in cement and still have the same feel for the puck.

I can tell that you and ST's dont get along very well :P

Well ive seen lots of nhl'ers using them so....... and as far as shot velocity goes i saw phaneuf take a one timer the other day with his ST and im sure that was over 100 MPH it was a rocket but he missed the net. :(

[Gongshow11 1]

how do you know they are STs and not repainted SLs cuz players dont like to look down at flashy paint?

nonetheless, their blades are prob different. i got an ST for sending back my regular silver synergy, i dont know if its me in love with the SL blade, or that i liked the reg silver syn bomb better

plus 85 flex in an ST is nothing compared to the 85 in the SL. i can flex the SL like a rubber band which is what i like, the ST feels liek 100, which is bogus

[jeffw 1]

bauer endure cud be wat ur looking for..altho neva tried it...

Is that English?

[Project_2501 0]

bauer endure cud be wat ur looking for..altho neva tried it...

Is that English?

I shall re-write this one...

"The Bauer Endure might be the stick to fit your needs. However, this opinion goes unweighted as I have never had the pleasure of trying it out myself."

Yeah, little better.