cutting OPS for Oggie Ergo...

[kornsined 0]

Will the flex of my OPS change if I cut it down to fit an oggie ergo on it? i don't want my adrenaline stick to get any stiffer then it is.

[Drewhunz 3]

Yes.

[wickedwrister 0]

Why not try it out on a shaft or cheap OPS rather than a $170 stick?

[mnitishin 0]

how new is your adrenaline? yes it wiil get stiffer

[kornsined 0]

yeah i do have the option of doing that but if it's gonna change the flex then there's no point in getting it. i don't want to buy it just to use on a crappier stick.

[Jason Harris 31]

Will the flex of my OPS change if I cut it down to fit an oggie ergo on it?

Yes. And No.

Cutting any stick will increase its stiffness. However, the Oggies have built-in flex, apparently greater than the amount lost by cutting the stick, based on radar measurement. First, Oggie Grip had testing performed on the Classic Grip and shots speeds were up 2.5 MPH. Then at the last tradeshow, Al Iafrate was at the shooting gallery sponsored by Black Beauty. He had two grips put on the sticks, then told the guys in the Oggie booth that shot speeds were up across the board for the stick with the grips.

So, yes, cutting your stick will change its flex, but putting on an Oggie Grip will increase it.

[iceholes 0]

I cut down a True one for an oggie... I thought it was me that improved things....oh well, thanks Salming

[Oggie Grip 0]

Flex will be enhanced. Period.

You MUST have the end plug of the Oggie Grip affixed solid into the shaft of the stick with NO movement or the flex system will not be utilized properly.

After you set the grip. Let the glue dry. Wiggle the stick back and forth. If you have movement, you must pull the grip and reset until you get no movement.

Unfortunate that we just have Jason as one of the only people on Modsquad stating that he loves the grips. We have people both tell us and e-mail us all the time that they use the Ergo Grip and will never go back to using a straight grip.

A ton of you guys talk like you know the Oggie Grips without ever trying them. Any adventurous product testers out there. Broken or short OPS that you want to fix? I'd like to talk with you. E-mails to testers@oggiegrip.com.

Joe

[beaver5 1]

I sent you an email regarding the grips...

[jimmy 194]

Flex will be enhanced. Period.

You MUST have the end plug of the Oggie Grip affixed solid into the shaft of the stick with NO movement or the flex system will not be utilized properly.

After you set the grip. Let the glue dry. Wiggle the stick back and forth. If you have movement, you must pull the grip and reset until you get no movement.

Unfortunate that we just have Jason as one of the only people on Modsquad stating that he loves the grips. We have people both tell us and e-mail us all the time that they use the Ergo Grip and will never go back to using a straight grip.

A ton of you guys talk like you know the Oggie Grips without ever trying them. Any adventurous product testers out there. Broken or short OPS that you want to fix? I'd like to talk with you. E-mails to testers@oggiegrip.com.

Joe

They may be a great product, but I can tell you, many do not want to expirement by cutting down a good stick that much. Especially parents of growing kids.

[Oggie Grip 0]

That's the beauty of the Oggie Grips. Best time to try them is when that big buck OPS becomes too short for a growing kid!

The Ergo grips are a 6 1/2" extension and the Classic provides a 7 1/2" extension. A kid can get another year out of his favorite composite for around 20 bucks (average price of and Oggie Grip)

That rectangular shape of a stick is not made for your hand. Oggie grips are made for your hand.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Sent you an email Oggie. I have always wanted to try one and would be glad to let you know how I like it

[Jason Harris 31]

They may be a great product, but I can tell you, many do not want to expirement by cutting down a good stick that much.

I agree that it can be a leap of faith, Jimmy. My experience is most players want them after having a chance to try them or through word of mouth. Among my friends, I haven't known anyone to switch back.

[jimmy 194]

yea, it's too bad, many are creatures of habit and when something unique comes along, they are afraid. Be it new brands, or new products.

[gavin 0]

I would love to try it but I've never seen one/talked with anyone who's used one. Question for those who use them: do you find that you have to put on one your practice stick, game stick, street stick, roller stick, etc to find consistancy? Or do you only install the Oggie on your game stick (i.e. most expensive stick)?

[kornsined 0]

see that's the whole reason i started the thread. i don't want to cut my adrenaline down and insert the oggie to find the six inches cut increased my stick's stiffness. the regular stiffness is as high as i would go. after using a 100flex si-core for a whole season and always consistently having sore hands made me realize that a stiff stick didn't suit me. my 85flex synergy is nice and i find my TPS is just a bit stiffer. that's obviously confirmed in the flex chart.

*on a side note....I finally checked out the CNT stealths and the 85 flex is actually (from what i could tell in store) fairly whippy. the 100flex IMO is like my 85 flex synergy.

[Jason Harris 31]

Question for those who use them: do you find that you have to put on one your practice stick, game stick, street stick, roller stick, etc to find consistancy? Or do you only install the Oggie on your game stick (i.e. most expensive stick)?

Obviously, it's a question of your finances, but I no longer like using any stick without an Oggie Grip. I played pick-up Tuesday night and my sticks were in the van, whereas I drove the car, so I had to borrow a stick from one of the guys at the rink.

I missed my Oggie...

[Jason Harris 31]

see that's the whole reason i started the thread. i don't want to cut my adrenaline down and insert the oggie to find the six inches cut increased my stick's stiffness. the regular stiffness is as high as i would go.

Based on what you've written, I think I didn't explain it properly earlier.

Let's say you use an 85 flex and cut off six inches for the Oggie Grip. Maybe that changes the flex to a 92, but putting the Oggie into the stick brings it back into the 85 range -- possibly lower -- because of the built-in flex.

[Sande 0]

i Can Tell you personally that this is a greta product. I am a little more seasopned than some however Joe is right to many people brand things with out trying them. Being a little more seasoned it was a little tough to get used, but i would never go back. It simply makes that big of a difference. As well my son uses one, he is a Atom player. It made his stick handling and shooting intstantly better. INSTANTLY!!! Because it FORCES a player to hold his top hand properly and firmly... With us using it through our organization, many people have tried our sticks, and also believe this will help there kids. I think, as a coach it is best for Grassroots , and young players for the above stated reasons. This WILL BE better stickhandlers and shooters because of this product and that is a FACT.

[kkancho 6]

I had mine for around 10-15 games and I love it. I just went to Majer Hockey in Toronto to pick up another one so I can put it on my backup stick but they were out so I'll probably have to go buy one off ebay again unless someone knows where to get these in Toronto.

[kovalchuk71 212]

It saves your palms too correct?

[kornsined 0]

see that's the whole reason i started the thread. i don't want to cut my adrenaline down and insert the oggie to find the six inches cut increased my stick's stiffness. the regular stiffness is as high as i would go.

Based on what you've written, I think I didn't explain it properly earlier.

Let's say you use an 85 flex and cut off six inches for the Oggie Grip. Maybe that changes the grip to a 92, but putting the Oggie into the stick brings it back into the 85 range -- possibly lower -- because of the built-in flex.

if that's the case then i'll pick one up for sure.

[Jason Harris 31]

It saves your palms too correct?

I think it depends on your gloves partially. The PG1's have a rubber grip in the palm, which became really sticky against the rubber of the Oggie, so I finally put tape on the Oggie to "calm it down."

Now, if one doesn't put the tape on the grip, then maybe that's less damaging to the gloves.

[Jason Harris 31]

I'm going to catch shit for this comment, and quite frankly, I don't care.

If you guys believe this hype then the joke is on you.   

The grip can add 2.5mph to your shot, hell, it can 100mph to your shot, but, if you can't hit the side of a barn with your shot, then it doesn't freaking matter!

The grip is a tool like any other piece of equipment on the ice. The best players will be better with it and the lesser players will be better with it, but only the best players will shine while on the ice. That's no different than any stick, skates or gloves they use -- the best players will always shine.

PS: I want to see proof that by cutting your shaft and putting the advertised grip in, that you would get the original flex or a more favorable flex back. If that were the case, it would be true with ANY end plug, not just the one in this post.

Maybe other end plugs aren't designed with flex built-in, while the Oggies are. Regarding the cutting and then improving the flex, I was just making up hypothetical numbers to try to illustrate the Oggies add flex back.

Proof is in the pudding. I wanna see it.

Either call Joe or call me to test one. You know I'm easy to chat with.... ;)

[wickedwrister 0]

It simply makes that big of a difference. As well my son uses one, he is a Atom player. It made his stick handling and shooting intstantly better. INSTANTLY!!! Because it FORCES a player to hold his top hand properly and firmly... This WILL BE better stickhandlers and shooters because of this product and that is a FACT.

So, how does this work for the rectangular Oggie Grip? Why would it be any different than a regular shaft?