buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2006 i am looking to get a blade, and i have basically narrowed it down to three choices...TPS:X1CrossfireEaston:Z-Carbon (focus flex)which blade is the best out of the three in terms of thinness, passing, shooting, and durabilitythatnk you in advance,Daniel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2006 bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colonials22 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Its all personal preference dude. If you are looking for durability, do not buy the Z-Carbon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miike 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 bump By the way, dont bump your topic like an hour after you post it. You bump after a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 my bad, i havent posted much, i've mostly just read topics that interest me :D what about the x1 and crossfire, which of those is better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 I haven't used either, but I believe the X1 is an older top of the line blade where the Crossfire is a hybrid type of blade, so I'd lean towards the X1. If the X1 is the blade I am thinking of (if it's composite than it is), it has held up well for a few friends and the performance was great as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 so you say the crossfire is hybrid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dietzie27 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 yes it is hybid. the X1 is a great blade. It is almost like an inno in terms of durability and performance. not bad puck feel for a composite blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 yes it is hybid. the X1 is a great blade. It is almost like an inno in terms of durability and performance. not bad puck feel for a composite blade. What he said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 so i should definately go with the x1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjtt99 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 You're not going to find a blade that's perfect for passing, shooting, and durability as they're mutually exclusive.Passing = feel = wood.Shooting = light weight plus 'snap' = composite.Durability = heavy fiberglass = tank.Choose your weapon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 Durability = heavy fiberglass = tank. interesting thought...a tank just might be crazy enough to work...maybe i will just get both the x1 and crossfire because they are only 19 and 14 dollars respectivelythanx for the input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2006 sorry for the double post, but are the x1 and crossfire tapered or standard, because i cant seem to find that out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dietzie27 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 They are both standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Knock on wood, I have had no major issues with my Zcarbons, aside from the toes getting a chip here or there and the top of the blade towards the heel getting a crack or two. But the blades have overall held up fine for me.I have heard nothing but good things about the X1. I personally don't like the ceramic feeling of the TPS blades. Just PP though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 ^what do you mean "ceramic" feeling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambro 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 TPS's pre-prg blades (Xn10, newer R2s, PTC, newer X1s, Response Plus) have a very unique feel and sound to them that makes them feel like ceramic. If you've used one you would know what I'm talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo.hockey 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 is that a good or bad thing?does it reduce shot velocity, or make passing or stickhandling harder?basically does it have any negative effects Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 is that a good or bad thing?does it reduce shot velocity, or make passing or stickhandling harder?basically does it have any negative effects The feel is a little strange to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
