RBK 9k O-Tech Stick (pics added by JR)

[whbd18 0]

I heard the 9K was going to have holes in it, but I didnt think it was true.

May have to give this a try as I love the feel of RBK sticks, hopefully the durability is better than the Sickick.

[mojo122 535]

The holes run up the hosel.

I wonder if it will "whistle" when you shoot?

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Tom, where you been?

[Cobra2717 0]

im kinda excited to see what this is gonna end up being like. sounds interesting.

[MJDhcky9 0]

Its funny that this came up because I was talking to a teamate who's cousin has connections and he mentioned something about a stick with holes in it. At first I thought it was BS but after hearing this I think its really in the works. Amazing what this board can do.

[tyler17 0]

I have seened the prototype of the stick this summer it had about 6 holes starting at the bottom of the shaft. A couple of guy of the lions (Midget AAA QC)your trying the stick.

[mojo122 535]

Tom, where you been?

Jammed at work. :( This stick will be interesting to say the least. So far I really haven't liked any of the stick offerings from RBK.

[Remman 0]

I like the feel of the Rbk sticks... but all this hype and the Sickick isn't even out yet...

[furlanitalia 1]

i've got to admit the sickick is a nice feeling stick, if they can improve on that they might have something on their hands.

[tokes 0]

On roll cages for cars if we're using sheetmetal to connect the A- or C-Pillars directly to the roll cage we drill holes in it and use a dimple die on them. The material with holes and with a simple dimple used on the hole comes out lighter and much stronger and more rigid than the sheetmetal alone.

Might not be the same for a more solid hockey stick, who knows.

[Jonesie98 0]

It does have holes in it,I just can't remember if its 5 or 6. They begin right about where the hossel of the blade would end in the shaft. and continue up the shaft to.About a 1/3 of the way up.Their the same size all the way up. There about the size of a oval shaped nickle or so. The stick is silver,with green lettering,and black outlines. and highlights. I should of got some pics for you boys back in the 1st part of October,I had a couple in my hand,I told JR about them then. I don't see how having the holes would shave weight off.remember the shaft is already hollow ??? I am going to throw a guess out there and say the reasoning behind the holes has to do with torquing.I think by moving the outside of the shaftin,creating holes,it makes a stick more rigid bottom and less torquing of the blade face when shooting creating a better more acurate shot. But thats just my hyposthesis !!! I am going down to Concordia U in Jan,If noone has pics of them yet,I get some in warm-up before the game,1/2 there team use's them,along with a couple guys with just the shaft all blakced out and a blade in it. Stick did feel nice and balanced.

[KYHockey3 0]

couldnt the holes in the stick cause it to break easier? i mean if it has holes i dont understand how it could be as durable. its like perforated edges, just easier to tear/break.

ill have to see this thing in action to beleive its durable

[Jonesie98 0]

I had the same thoughts as you did LC... It was the first Question I asked the Concordia E/M . He said they hadn't broke any there,Mostly in the upper part of the shaft,and the blades. And like I said before,remember the shaft is already hollow,all the did is basically like folding in the edges.You know what I mean ? I still think the holes are there to change the structure of the stick to create less twisting when loading up a shot. I'll be seeing them again in Jan,and ask him how they've been holding up...

[Cobra2717 0]

On roll cages for cars if we're using sheetmetal to connect the A- or C-Pillars directly to the roll cage we drill holes in it and use a dimple die on them. The material with holes and with a simple dimple used on the hole comes out lighter and much stronger and more rigid than the sheetmetal alone.

Might not be the same for a more solid hockey stick, who knows.

thats what i was thinking. From an engineering standpoint, it sounds like a pretty good idea. Im curious as to how the holes are constructed, like if they are just punched in, or if its a solid hole all the way through, almost as if the stick was solid and not hollow.

[AnthonyJTa 0]

I had the same thoughts as you did LC... It was the first Question I asked the Concordia E/M . He said they hadn't broke any there,Mostly in the upper part of the shaft,and the blades. And like I said before,remember the shaft is already hollow,all the did is basically like folding in the edges.You know what I mean ? I still think the holes are there to change the structure of the stick to create less twisting when loading up a shot. I'll be seeing them again in Jan,and ask him how they've been holding up...

well, theoretically... this is me half asleep thinking of thiis one....

if the holes take away composite material, these areas around them could (I say could...) basically be solid as opposed to hollow, and it wouldn't compromise any weight, and add to structure.

plus, the holes would make for smaller facets in the sticks, and possibly make it stronger... y'know what I'm sayin? Structurally, the number of walls to support the hosel would double, adding more support... right?

I'm throwing in the towel on this logic, I'm tired. haha

[zinNergy 0]

I think that it's about time that a company thought of this, they're doing the same thing it for lacrosse shafts now too, but for different reasons. I even thought about trying to drill some holes in one of my various broken SL's to give it a try, I wonder if RBK will state that it creates less "air resistance" as well... Most likely, but people will buy anything that is advertized as "revolutionary" no matter what price it is.

[Edge 0]

I was JUST about to post a link to Prince Tennis's O3 racquets... http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/PrinceRacquets.html

but beat me to it... I'm assuming what they are doing has the same purpose...but I don't see how it could be that beneficial in hockey.

[Joker518 0]

I was at my game last night and I'm visualizing this stick on the bench... The holes would be on the "top" and "bottom" walls near the hosel, not the side walls, right? I can see how a setup like this would help with torque and possibly generate more pop. Its definitely an innovative concept and with the right materials I can see it being actually more structurally solid than a "hollow" shaft as the arches of the holes would support and disperse the stress of both shots and slashes. Very cool

[the iceman 132]

This reminds me of the episode of "The Simpsons" when Homer bought a car that had gun shots in it and the salesman told him that the holes (I think he called them either 'speed holes' or 'air holes') would make the car go faster.

[bigdaddykane 0]

I hear the stick is nice, i hear it has amazing whip and is extremely light. i think it is going to be the best stick ever

[marc_9 0]

can you get pics?

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Might be here next wk for the MSH skate.

[topshelf96 0]

Does anyone know when the sickick even comes out?

[whbd18 0]

Does anyone know when the sickick even comes out?

Around Mid December, it was supposed to be out already though on November 15th I think.

[bigdaddykane 0]

can you get pics?

ill do my best