Need your advice please

[#56 0]

Hi,

I used the search button but didn't found any adequate info...

I'm considering to buy an L-2 stick but would like to have some opinions about the shaft first...

Is it better/ worser than any other tapered shaft?

Also, I'm hesitating between the 100 and the 85 flex.

FYI, I mostly play roller hockey, weight about 170lbs, I'm 5'11.

I used to play with 100 flex...

Thanks for your suggestions and sharing experiences.

Brice

[thejackal 46]

I'd go with the 85. What was your previous shaft/stick? Also, I'm not too fond of Mission's blades personally.

[#56 0]

well, I mostly played with Easton sticks.

I'm currently switching between an easton UL, a synergy si-core and a pro M-2... depending on the surface I play on and my mood. I like my synergy the most, close with the M-2

All are 100 flex, as 85 flex is very hard to find here in Belgium... :(

[Chadd 916]

The 85 should load a little quicker on your wristers and snap shots, you may get more velocity on your shot from that. Do your current 100 flex sticks bend much on wristers?

[#56 0]

I'm not having a Brett Hull bending on my wristers.... so I'd say a little.

Same with slappers.

Also, what are your opinions on the mission composite blades?

I like thin, strong blades (who doesn't)...

[Chadd 916]

Never used a Mission blade. They're not as easy to find here and the prices at my local shops are outrageous. I know Buzz thinks they're the greatest.

[thejackal 46]

Mission blades aren't thin compared to Easton, Inno and TPS. They've problably gotten rid of durability issues though. Then again, Kovalchuck71's L2 blades didn't last so long.

[#56 0]

Damn, you're scaring me now...

How long did he used them before they cracked?

[Chadd 916]

He got one with a bad hosel, it cracked quickly. Though with Mission customer service, they should resolve any major problems quickly.

[#56 0]

Does anyone here tested the L-2?

I'd like a feedback on it...

Thanks for the help.

[Reaper 0]

The L-2 should be very similar to your Pro Issue M-2. The Pro Issue M-2 shafts were also tapered like the L-2. I have 3 Pro Issue M-2 shafts (105 flex) and I love them. When they break I will probably buy L-2 shafts to replace them.

[Shorthanded67 0]

I've had a 100 flex L-2 (Hull curve) for about 2 months now and just recently purchased another one from an MSH member. The curve was a little awkward for me at first but that's personal preference.

I had previously used 100 flex Eastons and 260 Innos. The only Mission shaft I'd previously used was a retail M-2 (100 flex) which I was extremely pleased with (performance and durability-wise).

The paint of the shaft seemed to chip quick on hard slashes but no nasty deep cuts or nicks. I was a bit cautious on the blade too with this being the first time using a Mission composite. It has held up wonderfully and is a good hybrid of durability (like an Easton UG) and response ( like an Inno comp).

As far as comparisons to other tapered combos, I liked it better than a Synthesis combo (shaft isn't as boxy as Easton's...yeah I have small hands). My previous favorite was a Novius/Inno composite combo and I'd say this is comparable.

I'll try to get a full review up shortly (as I've been wanting to for the last month....damn procrastinator....)

[#56 0]

lol, I'm very much of a procrastinator myself :P

Although thanks for the usefull info.

I will try the 85 flex for once... Couldn't be that bad I guess. Just a bit of practising.

Btw Shorthanded, what were your feelings about the mission blade (not speaking about the curve, only the materials and stuff)?

[Shorthanded67 0]

Btw Shorthanded, what were your feelings about the mission blade (not speaking about the curve, only the materials and stuff)?

I was skeptical at first not knowing what to expect. I think it ranks up there with the Easton Z-Carb and the Inno Graphite, which were my previous experiences. I don't break blades too often anyway, but this has held up through 2 months of abuse (playing roller hockey on SportCourt 6 games/week). It feels sturdy to me and it's not too thin where you can bend it. Personally after using the L-2 blade, I'd love to see Mission make a composite standard blade sometime in the future. Hell, make a blue one to match the M-2....

I'll admit that after using Easton for years and Inno for a year I was hesitant to try a Mission-branded stick for whatever reason. I was thoroughly impressed with my M-2 shaft so I gave the L-2 a try and I'm equally impressed.

[kovalchuk71 212]

I liked my l-2 and the blades had great feel IMO.... I only had one bad one and like chadd said the tennon snapped clear off after about 12 shots. Besides that, I had no problems......

[mm705 0]

i am feeling the same way about the l-2, im not sure whether to get an 85 or 100. at the moment i am using a 260 inno 1100 and just broke a 100 synergy. i had a 100 m-1 that i broke about a month ago that seemed a little stiffer than my 100 synergy and my mission rep told me that in his experience mission flexes ran about 5 easton points higher than easton flexes, so most likely ill make the same choice and go with 85.