best cheaper end stick

[tedbuck 0]

Whats the best stick out there for the money... Im not talking about vapor xxxx or stealths because i have them and i need to find a cheap stick with some of the same qualities as them.

any suggestions?

[ramensandwich 1]

easton classic :lol:

UL shaft and wood blade

or one90 shaft and wood blade

i wouldnt even try for an OPS. you get what you pay for. the stealth SC6 (same as synergy 300/350) is a pretty nice stick. however they are running around 80-90 dollars, and for a few bucks more you could get a stealth CNT

[davis 0]

UL shaft and wood blade

+1

Inexpensive with good performance.

[Durph 0]

try going for a pro stock, they are much cheaper althought ey dont come witht eh warranty. Hockeymonkey has plenty

[Rustyhole 1]

Easton Ultra Lite / Easton Z-Bubble / RBK 5K

[BigDipper 0]

Used Ultra-lites for seven years running. Best one out there. Last long time, durability second to none and a incredible match with a good blade.

[tedbuck 0]

where can i get prostock sticks for cheap money?

[rubberduckie 0]

If you are in Canada the NBH XXII stick (available in canada only) is about 120-130 bucks and has all the qualities of the high end sticks in terms of the DET blade, and construction and what not. I have the XVI now, and it isn't too bad, the blade leaves a little something to be desired in the stiffness catergory though. My LHS was sold out of XXII's when I bought this stick. I think the XVI is the Bauer equivalent to a snergy 350/500.

Prostock shaft and blade combos are cheap, and for the price vs. performance I don't think can be beat.

You can find them on ebay or HM

[thejackal 46]

best price-point OPS i've used is the Mission Toxic

[ronnychencharik 0]

+1 for the ultra lite. Ive had 5 now, and even though they need BIG end plugs for us taller guys they are great shafts.

[habsfan87 0]

I know it's not the best advice but as easy as you could get say a synergy 200/300/350 or a misson hex or a vapor V2 or whatever, I usually find that late model higher end sticks usually go on sale for around those price points. ie. i got an SL from sportchek for 100bux, ST's were same price. you can never go wrong with an ultralite/z-bubble or any shaft comparable but at retail they're usually around 100bux. I suggest look for higher end stuff thats on sale

[cbj05 0]

ONE60. I've never had a $30 stick as good as this.

But I can add another +1 for the UL.

[hgdaigle 0]

Yeah the Vapor XXII is not a very good stick. I bought one not too long ago and after a few weeks the blade broke. I would suggest a Synergy ST like the green one or something, i saw them for sale in Canada for 130 dollars. Also a one90 shaft would be good too, i have a one90 two peice with a one90 blade in it and i like it alot. I would also maybe suggest a Ballistik Caliber. I've seen them for pretty cheap at my LHS something like 110 dollars for the non grip one, i've heard good things about those sticks.

[wonderenzo 0]

+1 for the UL, also very good feed back on TPS R2s. 69 bucks is pretty good.

[gxc999 7]

You can get the tps response armor for under 80$ now. It's the 06 model of the $170 TPS R6. Durable and amazing performance, you won't regret it.

[start_today 778]

If you can get by for a few months, online stores seem to start trying to move old stock in spring. If you keep an eye open, you can pick up some good sticks/shafts for a steal.

[raygunpk 0]

Has anybody tried the RBK 4k/5k ?

[hgdaigle 0]

Yeah i liked the 4K more than the 5K actually. Because i can't stand the snake grip.

[ean 0]

How is the bauer one50 as a shaft? It's 40 bucks at hockey monkey.

[Buzz_LightBeer 974]

ive never used a royale but i was impressed with the Shoguns performance

[B-Nads 0]

Powertek Sensation isn't bad. Bauer V2 will last a long time, but is heavy. UL+wood is GTG.

[Jarick 5]

I'd say if you like the feel of wood, a quality standard shaft and wood blade are the way to go. One90, AK27, Ultralite, R6, etc.

If you like the feel of a OPS, I'd track down a closeout of last years model, like the XXX Lite, Synergy SL, Stealth, etc.

My preference would be to save a bit more cash and try and find a good deal on a tapered combo, but I don't like the feel of standard shafts at all. From what I've felt of the budget sticks, they aren't worth spending money on.

[raygunpk 0]

For the lower-end sticks, since they have more fiberglass content, are they stiffer than the flex is listed?

[thejackal 46]

For the lower-end sticks, since they have more fiberglass content, are they stiffer than the flex is listed?

depends on the model, but i find the opposite generally.

[raygunpk 0]

Anybody else find this the opposite?