My custom blades

[Chadd 916]

I've had to tinker with it. Too much loft for my liking, believe it or not. I like it completely closed or almost a reverse loft.

Ok Johnny Vermont.

[JR Boucicaut 3773]

Nice...

[number_22 2]

TPS does make custom composite sticks and blades, even for retail ! The form was even in the retail catalogs !

[JR Boucicaut 3773]

I ASSURE you they don't. I know plenty of people at TPS.

TPS' official policy is custom composites for professionals, major junior included.

[bulletproof_funk 0]

JR, any idea what limits there are on loft and how early the curve can start? I'm thinking a heel curve that starts really early would be nice, but I'm not sure if it'd be possible.

[kovalchuk71 212]

u mean like the CP 48-49?

http://www.customhockeysticks.com/top_view2.html

or the CP 44?

http://www.customhockeysticks.com/top_view.html

[bulletproof_funk 0]

Bingo! Thanks, 'chuk71. B) BTW sorry to hear about the delay on your Legend blades.

I'm fairly clueless when it comes to the details of wood blade construction. Does anyone know if TPS or any other wood blade manufacturer can start their curves that early too? I don't know if Legend's process is the same, and I don't want to make any assumptions.

[Chadd 916]

The closer to the heel the curve starts, the more difficulties they have making them. They encounter much more breakage on a major curve right at the heel.

[mack 44]

Chadd's got a point because mine were a pain in the ass to get on time unless I put them in way in advance. It's sort of like the 43

[Chadd 916]

Yours was a mild curve, big curves are a nightmare from what I'm told.

[mack 44]

Crap, worse than that? I was thinking of getting something like that 51 but with a straighter top of the blade. Forget that.

[Chadd 916]

48, 49, 52 are the really tough ones as I understand it. This was another company that told me that, not legend.

[bulletproof_funk 0]

Dangit, and I was considering something like the 43 or 48.

[Buzz_LightBeer 964]

Mack, if you want to try Sher Woods, theres a pattern called the Proulx thats a lot loke yours, i saw it on a 9950, but i bet theyll do blades

[Chadd 916]

Dangit, and I was considering something like the 43 or 48.

They still make them, it's just harder to make. Sometimes that makes it take longer.

[bulletproof_funk 0]

I can live with the extra time needed to do the job right. I have a tendency to break blades even though I don't have a hard shot, so I'm mainly concerned that the early start to the curve means a weaker hosel joint structure, or less consistency from blade to blade of the same pattern. If this isn't the case, then cool.

Quick question: does Sher-wood make custom Axion blades? There was a custom composite blade thread back on CB but I don't recall the details.

[Buzz_LightBeer 964]

I can live with the extra time needed to do the job right. I have a tendency to break blades even though I don't have a hard shot, so I'm mainly concerned that the early start to the curve means a weaker hosel joint structure, or less consistency from blade to blade of the same pattern. If this isn't the case, then cool.

Quick question: does Sher-wood make custom Axion blades? There was a custom composite blade thread back on CB but I don't recall the details.

yes, i dont want to give out wholesale costs on the board, but its very reasonable

[Chadd 916]

If it's a big enough bend in a small area it may put a little extra stress on teh blade. I believe they do make custom Axions.

[bulletproof_funk 0]

Thanks guys.

Would I contact Sher-wood directly about custom Axions, or go through a dealer? Also, what's their minimum qty.?

[Chadd 916]

Thanks guys.

Would I contact Sher-wood directly about custom Axions, or go through a dealer? Also, what's their minimum qty.?

talk to your local dealer, they won't do direct.