hudsonhockey22 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 saw this tapered blade, looks nice. just got a 7k profeel shaft. hows this blade? weight? and would it fit snug into the 7k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odp 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 Blade is ok - pretty thick, but it could just be the PM9 that I have. Mine weighs in at 156g, which is more than any of my composites but less than my TPS R2/R8 wood blades. Don't have an non-ops RBK shaft so I can't comment on the fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echi24 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 how long is the hosel, in the stock photos it almost looks as long as a standard blade. i remember the 7500 blades being the lightest tapered wood blade, is the construction similar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 235 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 The hosel is definitely shorter, and if I had to comment on the construction of the 7500 and XXX-Lite, I would say the XXX-Lite is better. I wasn't much of a fan of the 7500 blade I had, but I really like the XXX-Lite blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greech 4 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 The xxx-lite blade has great feel coming from the xxx-lite comp; but after a couple skates I can already feel it losing its 'pop.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odp 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 The hosel is standard length for a tapered blade (definately shorter than Dolomite blades) but the tenon is on the long side. (3", whereas most are 2 5/8") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hudsonhockey22 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 so overall, would you guys get it over a composite one (cuz of the price). and would it fit nicely in the 7k shaft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 i would not get any wood blade over a good comp blade for cost reasons, because comp usually lasts 4-5 times longer for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echi24 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 i would say that it depends on personal preference. a composite tapered blade costs upwards of $70 in toronto, where as woods can be found for $25 on average. composite doesn't last 4-5 times longer for me, and i would say that it comes down to personal preference. which will preform better for you, and in the shaft. take balance, pattern selection, and feel into account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbyun04 7 Report post Posted November 26, 2007 had one in my vector 130 shaftloved it. feel was great and all that stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hudsonhockey22 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2007 k . decided i wsa going to give wood a go. like the PM9 curve (been usin it for years). so xxx lite or TPS WRB8 wood blade? i know it personnal preference, but which would you choose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
