Ballistik Hockey Sticks

[jjtt99 0]

Hi folks. I was surprised when nothing came up in my search as this group knows equipment inside-out.

I'm wondering if any one has experience with Ballistik composite hockey sticks? I've seen them on eBay, then looked at their site http://www.ballistikhockey.com and they seem legit.

They claim to have made over 1.5 million composite sticks for several of the big brands and this is their factory retail division.

I'm a beer league guy, who is looking for a cheap way to try a compsite stick with some whip/flex as I'm only 165 pounds and I'd like to put some more pizazz on my shots.

Do you think these are worth a try? $100 Cdn + shipping will get you one.

[D-MaN88 0]

My friends dad plays in an adult checking league and he purchased one and he likes it a lot i guess havent asked him, but my friend said when he was looking at it and picked it up that their not the lightest but pretty nice sticks. Hope this helps.

[Shorthanded67 0]

Chadd and myself have both been player reps for Ballistik at one point. I can't speak for him but I did not try out their OPS. Their top-end shaft was decent. Comparable to an Easton UL in weight although I'd probably opt for the UL given a choice between the 2. The shaft seemed to be very durable and lasted long until I eventually sold them off.

This probably doesn't help much in your decision on the OPS, but other than an Easton Havoc you won't find a cheaper OPS. I'd say it's good enough to use for a beer league at that price. If you buy one, be sure to post a review.

[Chadd 916]

The light OPS is the only senior that comes in 70 as far as I can remember and it weighs a ton compared to any of the other OPS on teh market. The ultra is closer to the weight of other OPS but only comes in 90 or 105.

[Lightning 0]

They are no good from what I have heard. They fall apart easy and they weigh a ton as stated above. I have a friend that had a rep on his team and the whole team bought them. After a little while they had nothing but bad things to say about them. But as I stated, this is all what I heard and not what I have used, so it is all second hand info, but it came from a group of guys not just one or 2. But to each his own. You never know you may like something that others dont!

[jjtt99 0]

Yeah, it's a tricky situation. They say if you don't like it after one try you can mail it back and only eat $10 in postage. I'll shop around for a good summer deal on a more popular OPS, but failing getting something in the $100 range I may give it a go.

Thanks for the help.

[cobrAA 0]

you might try a sher-wood momentum(89$CND or 99$) or the new vapor V(129CDN)

[thejackal 46]

I have a Ballistik shaft (Ultra light 90 flex), it doesnt have much kick but its the most durable mofo i've ever used. After 3 months and a crapload of slashing (and getting slashed) its got a grand total of 2 dents. I'd try out the whip flex shaft for the heck of it.

[fastmiele 59]

I have this particular shaft model and was curious on how good/bad it was.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ssPageName=WD1V

My review on this shaft is it is an entry level shaft. So so feel, but one of the heaviest shafts I have ever used (around 400 grams). The flex was fine (mid-90 flex) and the durability is good as well.

In my opinion, its not worth paying $35 on ebay for it so if the original poster wanted to really try it out I will sell you my shaft for $10 plus shipping.

[jjtt99 0]

Thanks for the offer fasty, but 90 is too stiff for my feeble shot, hence the reason I'm looking to try something that has some whip, like a 70 on the Easton scale.

I'm curious to know if a stick with that much whip will affect face-offs or receiving passes with a bit of heat on them (I play centre).

Cheers,

JJTT

[fastmiele 59]

no problemo, if you really want to try a whippy shaft/stick look in the sell section. You can find something good for your needs and not break an arm, how about this one ? It seems like a good price.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=2826

[Sven 1]

oh man look at this curve... "Offset" https://ntssl6.netnation.com/ballistikhocke...ages/Sr_OPS.JPG

pretty sick

[iceholes 0]

I was curious enough to order one because you can send it back...

It went back as it never hit teh ice... the blade was soooo damn heavy..

I also ordered an ultralight shaft and kept it.. It was a 90 flex... and it was too whippy for me.. I like an easton 100 for reference...

The shaft has since been passed on to two others and they have loved it.. cant kill the thing.. I have since taken a few shots with a TPS ptc blade in it and it was not bad,

It been through two seasons with someone besides me and its held up well...

But there other better choices

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

If you're looking for something whippy AND durable, I'd suggest one of the TPS Rubber shafts (Epuck has them for something like $50)

or an Inno 1100 (they have some at Hockey and Skate Outlet - for reference, a Inno300 = Easton80, Inno340=Easton75, Inno380=70, and a Inno420=approx65). They used to have some "Hull Flex" 1100. If you looking for durable and whip, this might be the way to go.

Now, these aren't one-pieces, but.....

[Eazy_b97 1]

The blades don't seem to match the shaft, they seem too small for the shaft. The shaft has an extremely boxy feel, even our intermediates feel a decent size in my hands. That's probably our second highest selling stick behind the Rebellion. We've probably unload a good 30-40 OPS and we've had 1 come back from breakage. They are durable, heavy and it seems you either love them or hate them. A junior kid or two was using them and loved them, but alot more opted to go in a different direction.

[jjtt99 0]

Ha...funny to see this post come back to the surface. I never ended up trying a Ballistik as I picked up a used Easton Ultra Light shaft (85 flex) from the Modsquad buy and sell section. It works for me as right now I'm a happy camper.

JJ

[Sven 1]

Instead of a Ballisitk i will buy an Easton Synergy Grip (former OPS) for less $ :)

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

D'Oh! Forgot to look at the opening date..... thought this was a NEW topic.

[Accord 0]

There are many proven great OPS' available in the $99 price range right now, such as the TPS XN10.

EDIT: LOL, whoops, I didn't realize this thread was almost a year old and someone bumped it.

[Chadd 916]

I used to be a player rep for them but the prices kept going up and the quality was still marginal.

[basesloaded190 0]

ive played with these also. these absolutly suck. its like playing hockey with a log. these things are heavy and break easy. do urself a favor and buy a decent ops!

[colonials22 0]

oh man look at this curve... "Offset" https://ntssl6.netnation.com/ballistikhocke...ages/Sr_OPS.JPG

pretty sick

is the offset even legal?

[Chadd 916]

oh man look at this curve... "Offset" https://ntssl6.netnation.com/ballistikhocke...ages/Sr_OPS.JPG

pretty sick

is the offset even legal?

yes, the curve is still only 1/2"

[jimmy 194]

I'm a beer league guy, who is looking for a cheap way to try a compsite stick with some whip/flex as I'm only 165 pounds and I'd like to put some more pizazz on my shots.

Honestly, the composite is probably not going to give you a stronger shot. I haven't bought into the hype that you get a stronger shot, and oh yea, I face about 50 shots a day, 4 times a week. The guys with the composites don't shoot any harder than the guys with the woodies.

Why not try a 85 flex Sherwood 5030 if you want some whip.

[fatwabbit 93]

pretty heavy shafts... but they are tanks. I've been the player rep in Singapore for some time, a couple of the guys on my team and the Uni team are using the shafts i brought in a few years back... so far so good.

I'm about 6ft tall, 205lbs. I dont normally use a slapper, more snap and wristers. Been using it for about 2years before i got my cut off synergy. Now its my backup.