Sticks

[jrphantom042 0]

I ahve like 400$ credit in my local proshop. anybody ahve any idea what composete sticks i should get?IM thinkin about the the st grip & maybe the stealth or the xxx-lite..any idea's thanks?

[EBondo 233]

Mike Mike Mike, what have I taught you? It's all PP bro!!!!

[kovalchuk71 212]

arent you a goalie?

[mickz 107]

All comes down to personal preference. Personally, I suggest a very whippy shaft with a CCM Vector V20 or higher model blade.

[EBondo 233]

arent you a goalie?

He is, but he's playin a roller league this spring with me.

[devilsrule711 0]

nice i say ST Grip i love mine to death best grip ever and is as its name states

SUPER TOUGH!

[jrphantom042 0]

nice . yess im a goalie. ia hve a dicent wrist shot && good accuracy, or so im told.

i like my sticks stiff i dont like whippy stick> Anyother sticks, idea's please let me know.

Thanks

[jrphantom042 0]

And another question ebondo has seen my slapshot. well it sucks. anyone have any tips or anything " unusual" that they do to have a good slapshot?

[devilsrule711 0]

well do you use an interm. or sr. flex stick?

[jrphantom042 0]

sr. i like stiff sticks.. this question mught sound stupid..but what do the effin number mean like "87 flex,102 flex,90flex,100flex"Im not to sure what that means can someone explane it to me?

[alvinator 0]

in most cases, the higher the number, the stiffer a stick is.

[devilsrule711 0]

k lets start at the hoghest flex 110 (easton) 112(bauer) basically the same these are very very stiff then 100 or 102 obviously not as stiff but wahat a normal 16+ year old would use then 85 or 87 still a senior flex but this year bauer has the 77 flex as a senior flex and easton got rid of there 75 flex then the new 65 and 67 flexes that are the intermiadiate sticks.

so just remember the higher the flex number (ex 110) the stiffer it will be

k hope thats clear enough for you

you would use either an 85/87 or 100/102 flex stick

[jrphantom042 0]

k lets start at the hoghest flex 110 (easton) 112(bauer) basically the same these are very very stiff then 100 or 102 obviously not as stiff but wahat a normal 16+ year old would use then 85 or 87 still a senior flex but this year bauer has the 77 flex as a senior flex and easton got rid of there 75 flex then the new 65 and 67 flexes that are the intermiadiate sticks.

so just remember the higher the flex number (ex 110) the stiffer it will be

k hope thats clear enough for you

you would use either an 85/87 or 100/102 flex stick

Thanks Devilsrule711,Now I need a tip or two when it comes to a slapshot.I know this would be hard to answer. BUt what are some or the things people do to take them rocket slapshot,I got told i was an Iceslapper to.. :(

[devilsrule711 0]

that means you hit too much ice and not enough rubber

judging from that you may want to take your bottom hand and move it a bit closer to your top and that will keep you from hitting so much ice

also always keep your top hand in the same spot and always hold the stick firm, extremly firm so you dont get a floppy shot

and always follow through and really use your legs and not just the arms those 3 things go for a wristshot too

shifting your weight correctly really helps the speed of the shot

if need be and youre really not sure how to do it try and post a video and ill tell you what my shooting coach told me

always glad to help

[jrphantom042 0]

thanks but i cant lift the puck to save my life, what could it be?

[devilsrule711 0]

ok that happend to me but i jsut moved from a 75 to a 65 flex and now i can slap it top shelf

but what kind of curve were you using

i beleive a straighter curve wont get as high as a more curved blade

[jrphantom042 0]

IM nto sure a cheep wood blade it had no curve at all. if i get a deep surve i will have a better chance to lift the pukc more? thanks

[devilsrule711 0]

i guess that could work BUT when i switched from the 75 flex to a 65 i used the same curve with both sticks so i may be wrong about that part but for the sake of trying to get it right try and play around with some flexes you may like the stiffer sticks but it may not benefit you in all aspects but if you see pros taking slapshots you see the how much they flex the stick thats how thye have great shots(and theyre jacked) you have to be able to flex the stick when it comes to the slapshot thats where the all the energy from your wind up and leg movement and everything goes into

[jrphantom042 0]

i get what your saying, Thanks.Did u see the new 2006 Stealth CNT Grip One Piece

You can prep order on epuck.com they look sexy

[devilsrule711 0]

yeah theyre are nice i would get one but im not playing serious hockey till next fall/winter

the swedish CNT Stealths are by far the best looking of the international editions

[jrphantom042 0]

oh nice, Where & when do u think ur gonma order yours?

[devilsrule711 0]

i doubt ill get 1 i like my st grip too much

[jrphantom042 0]

wat curve/f;ex is on ur st grip?

[alvinator 0]

thanks but i cant lift the puck to save my life, what could it be?

just keep on practicing,

lean into it the shot when you shoot, also devilsrule771 already mentioned it, and i cant stress it enough...follow through on the shot, they way i like to put it is this: dont be afraid to break your stick :lol:

[devilsrule711 0]

wat curve/f;ex is on ur st grip?

i use a sakic curve on my ST Grip and Synergy Grip