2004 SyNergy Line

[leafsrule1 0]

I have heard alot of hype about the 2004 synergy stick line, yes i did use the search but my answer wasn't answered, and have the 2004 sticks (synergy,sicore,synthesis) come out with the therma tec and 20 carbon fiber wraps (thanks Racer 8 see i did search ;), or have they already? And when i do find out how will i tell the difference will it say "New therma tec" or something like that?

thanks

[bulletproof_funk 0]

The only easily discernable difference I saw in the '04 Synthesis comp. blades is the clear glue instead of '03's unpopular hot-melt grey goo-- I mean glue. The ones I saw had the pattern name printed in big letters on the tenon under the clear glue. I didn't see any mention of Thermatec though. And I suppose you can always look at the weight of the Synergy OPS (450 grams vs. 455 or 460) to tell if it's '04.

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

I'm still wanting to know what Therma-Tec is.

Also, another thing - how can you add more layers of carbon fibre to the stick and not have an increased weight?

Hmm...

[SMC9005 0]

My stealth has a little thing on the front that says Thermatec a bit above the blade, so i would think that the Synergy's would also have a mention of it.

[mik3 1]

JR....KEVLAR KEVLAR KEVLAR!

DUH!

nah, I've always thought easton's weight numbers are off, I've yet to play with an 04 synergy, so I have no clue if it's a noticed difference.

[Buzz_LightBeer 963]

i think the theory was that they reduced the amount of graphite in the top 2/3 of the stick, and put some extra in the bottom 1/3 where most slashing/breaking takes place. dont ask, this is how it was explained to me.

P.S. If the almighty INNO had a process called Therma Tec, you all be creaming your jeans, and labeling it the best thing since flushing toilets

[mik3 1]

I'm actually an easton guy, though I did used to have an 1100 back in the day, like 2000, the only one-piece I've used with regularity is a synergy. I just think when something new comes out from easton, they talk as though they're re-inventing the wheel.

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

That makes sense.

I'm not bashing them - I'm just curious to know what Therma-Tec is. That explanation is vague as hell.

[Eazy_b97 1]

To add the new Synthesis blades also have the name on the tennon rather than the hosel, in addition to the removal of the Hot melt glue, which I actually kind've liked.

[Buzz_LightBeer 963]

That makes sense.

I'm not bashing them - I'm just curious to know what Therma-Tec is. That explanation is vague as hell.

im not entirely sure if thats what therma tec is, i just heard that graphite thing when the rep came to town

[stix04 0]

i think its a new manufacturing way they make the sticks and it adds 20% more durablity to the blade, and 15% more to the shaft, or vice versa.

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

Exactly - something that "can't be explained".

[Benchboy 0]

Maybe they just went back to the same design for the 2002 sticks and thought up a new marketing name.

I hope so anyway, those sticks were tough!

[asdfa 0]

well, obviously therma-tec is a technology (tec) that has to do with heat (therma)

as for the extra layers of carbon fibre, maybe they have thinner layers? or they use less resin