Z-Carbon cnt vs. Reg vs. Si-core

[cobrAA 0]

I just saw the new Z-carbon CNT at my hockey store and I was wondering if any of you , already try it?Is it different than the regular silver Z-Carbon or it is the same?IMO, They were looking more heavy and the focus zone was like 50% shorter than the regular one.

Also, Is it just me or the Si-Core blade feel stiffer than the regular one?

Finally, I asked 2 shop and both said they were no warrenties on blade, Didn't someone said that Easton were giving warrenties now?

[McCabe24 0]

Regular, as you called it, was no good for me when I used it. Although it weighs less than the Si-Core I struggled a little with the puck. When I used the Si-Core version I had no issues with loosing the puck but it made the combo blade heavy. Haven't tried the actual CNT Z-Carbon but when I really liked the feel of the SL once I got used to it.

Don't put too much stock into my reviews though, I used the Regular for about half a season two years ago, the Si Core on and off through last and this season and the CNT only for about 15 hours of ice at the start of this year. I do feel that the Regular is stiffer than the Si-Core though, to answer your second question.

[tume 0]

When I used the Si-Core version I had no issues with loosing the puck but it made the combo blade heavy.

How can it be blade heavy when both the regular and Si-Core version weights 155 grams?

I haven't tried regular or CNT, but I like the feeling of my Si-Core Z-Carbon when it comes to puckhandling (my first replacement blade).

[McCabe24 0]

That's just how it felt to me, I used a regular Modano pattern in an intermediate Inno Novius and a si core Sakic in a senior green Ultra Lite, blades are a different length so that may account for the weight difference.

[tume 0]

Oh, I see different setup. Was just curious.

[Overtime 0]

Keep in mind, not every blade is identical and plus the manufactor listed weight is not always correct.

[cobrAA 0]

Thanks for your vote and reply, i have 2 choose, either the CNT(but i'm scared because of all the story i heard about blade snapping on SL!)

Or the regular silverish,But I don't know if it's just me but i could bend(not ALOT but still) a little the toe of the blade, which lead me think that they were less stiffer than the Si-core!

[Jason 65]

I'd go with the new CNT blade. I'm almost certain that Easton makes the blades on the SL's weaker than the replacement blades that they sell. CNT or not. They just want you to break the stick after 30 days and have to buy another one. You'd think that they would do the same for the replacement blades, but for some reason they all seem to be more durable. I would bet the Z-Carbon CNT is no different. The feel of the new CNT blades is second to none in my opinion. If you can get the regular Z-Carbons for quite a bit cheaper, I'd go with them, but for near the same price, I'd go CNT. I don't think Si-Core does anything except add weight really. I never liked the Si-Core stuff.

[cobrAA 0]

Is the CNT : the hotter stiffer blade that they advertise??

[Superman847 0]

I know many people who use all three and unanimously they choose the si-core. I liked the original silver, but the heel wears to quickly. and the new CNT is flat out horrible, good performance but lasts bout as long as the SL blades did. The si-core is definetly the best choice.

[lesterhenson 0]

Just for a little reference here: the si-core is a normal easton blade with a little piece of silicon a little smaller than a piece of gum. Mind you, this bubble gum sized silicon is placed near the hosel, but it is about an inch up from the bottom of the blade. Why this helps for stick handling, I have no idea... but, whatever is clever.

[cobrAA 0]

Just for a little reference here: the si-core is a normal easton blade with a little piece of silicon a little smaller than a piece of gum. Mind you, this bubble gum sized silicon is placed near the hosel, but it is about an inch up from the bottom of the blade. Why this helps for stick handling, I have no idea... but, whatever is clever.

dampening the feel of the puck?

[Kavik 0]

Having used all three blades, with a two piece and one piece, the Si Core was my favorite. The CNT on the one and two piece was just not up to par with what they advertise. The Si Core blade on the one piece was decent. The heel wore away too quickly, but didn't phase the performance too much. Lasted for about 4 months. On the two piece, it was wonderful. Nothing to add there. The regular blades, ultralite, synthesis or otherwise, are just your normal usage blades. Average performance, average durability, although the synthesis blade has elevated performance.

Si Core > All.

At least in this case. :-)