easton heatley

[ramensandwich 1]

i just saw an easton stealth heatley curve the other day, and it looked really nice and flat, smaller blade than my current forsberg.

i was wondering if anyone here uses this pattern and how they like it, a little feedback before i go buy this thing.

[Jarick 5]

It's a slight mid curve with a slightly open toe whereas the Forsberg is a slight mid-heel curve with a neutral face. The Heatley's a solid curve, I found it a little easier to use for stickhandling and wristers, not quite as good for slappers/snappers. But not too different.

[ramensandwich 1]

It's a slight mid curve with a slightly open toe whereas the Forsberg is a slight mid-heel curve with a neutral face. The Heatley's a solid curve, I found it a little easier to use for stickhandling and wristers, not quite as good for slappers/snappers. But not too different.

well using the forsberg i have to put the puck extremely far back on the heel to get a good wrister. forsberg just doesn't quite do the job because i stickhandle in the middle of the blade and i keep having to look down to make sure the puck is in the right place to shoot. maybe the sweet spot on the heatley would be a bit more forward?

[Ngo_35 1]

The Forsberg curve is a real mans curve. I can deke anyone and score without effort, but then again it could be my custom EASBOK Synergy 10KO.

All jokes aside though, I found the forsberg curve best to shoot/stick handle because its just straight and simple. You tend to get a better feel when your forced to make the small adjustment since there is no major curves/flares on the blade.

But asking questions can only give you so much info on a blade and you'll never get a "feel" by asking. My advice? Go out and try it! You'll never know until you try right bro?

[ramensandwich 1]

yeah i know i was just trying to get a little info.

for someone that's getting ready to start college and is living off 6 for a dollar ramen noodles, $150 is a lot to spend just to try a curve lol

[Ngo_35 1]

NO! YOUR A PUSSY! WHATS MORE IMPORTANT!?

Maybe you pickup a low end synergy or even just the blade?

[Roach 0]

I use it and like it second to my CCM Recchi.

I find the Easton Heatley a good, simple curve, but short in comparison to other blades. During the period that I was getting used to the length, I would constantly find myself looking down to check if the puck was still on my blade oftentimes leading to me muffing a pass or over-skating the puck. No problems experienced once I got a hang of it, but I can perenially feel the shortness of the blade. If I could fabricate my own composite blade, I'd do a Heatley clone but make it longer and square-toed. With regards to performance, shots come off easy for me whether wrists, backhands, snaps, or slaps. Then again I've never been able to play with a heel curve. I hope this helps.

[forbs02 20]

The Heatley is (or at least it was) an Iginla curve with a lower lie..

[JR Boucicaut 3806]

Exactly - Iginla curve, square toe, lie 5.

[saba 0]

Use both the Iggy and Healty. If you think the Heat is a small balde check out the Iggy. I actually prefer the Heat. I do find that picking out the corners is a little harder.

[ramensandwich 1]

forsberg is also a lie 5 right?

[Fury of One 6]

Yup. Iginla is a 5.5 I believe.

[Roach 0]

Exactly - Iginla curve, square toe, lie 5.

Woah! This I did not know! Looks like I should check this out the next opportunity I get!

Use both the Iggy and Healty. If you think the Heat is a small balde check out the Iggy. I actually prefer the Heat. I do find that picking out the corners is a little harder.

Very useful info! I will keep this in mind. Thanks!

[opus22 0]

try the st blade if youre going cheap. theyre tanks, they really last and i didnt mind a little extra weight once i was used to it. i liked the heatley. i just prefer a little longer blade for shooting, never been a stubby blade guy - and i prefer round toes. stickhandling is a breeze, its a real gentle curve.

[thefelixculpa 0]

try the st blade if youre going cheap. theyre tanks, they really last and i didnt mind a little extra weight once i was used to it. i liked the heatley. i just prefer a little longer blade for shooting, never been a stubby blade guy - and i prefer round toes. stickhandling is a breeze, its a real gentle curve.

my ST went soft after only a few open hockeys

[Cheesehead 0]

I heard the Heatley was like a baby between the Sakic and Forsberg curve. Is this true?

[trevor13478 1]

The Heatley is (or at least it was) an Iginla curve with a lower lie..

[lb33knight 0]

I have used the P4 (Forsberg/Modano) pattern for years but switched to the P9 (Heatley) recently. It took very little time to adjust. Like everyone said, the blade is a little shorter and the toe is more square. The P4 is still more popular in my store since it has been around longer and more people are familiar with it. But whenever we are out of the P4 I point out the P9 and most customers are fine with giving it a try.