Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 So I noticed tonight that Doug Weight finally got rid of his Hespeler St Louis Blues pants. He was wearing a pair of Franklins tonight. I didnt even know they made anything for ice hockey. Is this some old pair of pants or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 Good question. I haven't really seen anything from Franklin in over a year. I saw a few places blowin out old stock as a matter of fact. Maybe they were an old pair lying around the Hurrican locker room or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I guess I'll ask the equipment guy. Might go see him sometime next week.Just struck me as odd. FRANKLIN? their gear sucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 found out the pair was aquired from detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BK 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I knew they made gloves, but only have seen them on ebay.. they didnt look to shabby, but you really never know till yuo try them on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icedevil31 4 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I have a pair of Franklin 7700 Shin Guards. I've been using them for 2 years and IMO they are best pads I've had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
predshockey17 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I swear by their ABS blades for roller hockey, simply amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finlay82uk 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 ive still got a pair of the old shin guards, had them for the past 5+years, the straps may have gone but I then I started using shin tights+ I cant bare to part with them, they are so light but can take a knock if they have to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3813 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 The pro level stuff was pretty good. Pants and gloves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
top_shelf_24 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I have tried on their gloves before. They felt nice; they were flexible and had a medium-tight fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G.M. 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 So I noticed tonight that Doug Weight finally got rid of his Hespeler St Louis Blues pants. He was wearing a pair of Franklins tonight. I didnt even know they made anything for ice hockey. Is this some old pair of pants or something? The pants were made by McKinney for Franklin. We were fortunate to get some pro returns two years ago when Franklin got out of the biz and they are some of the best pants we ever sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 79 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 My first time in. I have had a pair of Franklin pants and shin guards for 3 years and they are awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilaxin12 2 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I have a pair of franklin pants, I wore them for 3 seasons before recently switching to a girdle, I still have the pants, and may go back to them, they are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chara3 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I love their gloves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 79 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 It's to bad they got out of the biz. They never really gave it a a good fighting chance. I think they lacked in marketing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongshow11 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 i have their gloves, had the 9505 but it was too big so went down to the 8505. the gloves are hacked up and look like shit, but i still like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderbirds_are_go 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I think Franklin's main problem was that they were already known for their street hockey gear, so a big part of the market assumed that their ice gear would be rubbish and so never gave it a chance. A shame really, as they did have some nice gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Their wood blades were some of the best I've ever used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrAA 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Replacement blade, both wood and composite are truely amazing and their feel is awsome!I know that the air core model 7035 OPS was VERY DURABLE, way better than the momentum IMO...I think they were a very good brand but couldn,t get in the market because of the bigger brand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3813 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 SW bought the tooling from Franklin to make the Momentum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 I think they were a very good brand but couldn,t get in the market because of the bigger brand Everyone associated them with the low end street hockey stuff that they made for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 I think Franklin's main problem was that they were already known for their street hockey gear, so a big part of the market assumed that their ice gear would be rubbish and so never gave it a chance. A shame really, as they did have some nice gear. yep, looks like thats what i did. lack of having their product out there exposed me only to some of the roller and street stuff. all of it looked like crap to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites