flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I've been thinking of trying out new combos on my 2 piece. I've been using a synthesis with yzerman curve or a z-bubble with focus flex blade. Thinking of switching it up to using a woodie blade like I used to. Any opinions on a good woodie to try thats on the market right now? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fury of One 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Sher-wood 950s. Usually Bouchard pattern for me but recently tried the IG PP12 which to my guess is closest to an Iginla. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I'm so used to a mid curve it will be tough for me to swithc ot anything else but im honestly willing to try. Iginla sounds pretty good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fury of One 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Here's a list of their curves & I think most are available in the 950.http://www.sher-wood.com/curves.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aarondevera 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 i've paired my AK27s with Easton Fibre Plus woodies... good snap, and exceptionally stiff for a wood blade. the only problem i've had with them is that they're so inconsistent from blade to blade. i'm not sure how many easton presses at a time, but one is often different from the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I used to have that problem with the nike carbon wrapped woodies i used to use, it drove me insane. I'm gonna go to the pro hops tomorrow and buy a few diff woodies since they are usually pretty cheap and try them out. Just want to get ideas on everyone opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 If you're looking for a lightweight blade I'd say the Vapor XXX-Lite wood blade. I've never felt a blade so light! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Stranger 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I used to have that problem with the nike carbon wrapped woodies i used to use, it drove me insane.Those were great blades though. I still kick myself for not stocking up when I found them on closeout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I used to find those carbon wrapped blades in sports authority near my house for so cheap lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYR1982 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Sher-wood 950s. Usually Bouchard pattern for me but recently tried the IG PP12 which to my guess is closest to an Iginla.Sher-Wood makes a great wood blade. The 950 has been a favorite of mine for a while now. I was always a fan of the Coffey curve and more recently the Spezza and I tried the Crosby but wasn't too into it. Overall, the 950 is a quality blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I always really liked Montreal blades because they have an ABS core, making them a lot more durable than regular wood blades, and the heel/bottom doesn't crack and split. The Euro is a slightly open mid curve and its available in 5 or 6 lie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouTuuk 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 +1 on the Sherwood Coffey woodie, its shorter square end blade and big curve is what I like. I will have to try the Spezza as NYR1982 indicated they like both. I wonder what kind of "lie" Spezza has in compare with Coffey. I hope lower so my hands are closer to ground, because I have noticed wear on my Coffey heal of the blade which is a "telltale" sign I would need a lower lie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 835 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 +1 on the Montreal blades- best wood sticks and blades going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 If you can find them and they're not kindling, Easton pro returns. Never liked Sher-Wood retails or customs, but my favourites would have to be the Vics from around 2000. Last "new" retail woodie I tried was the XXX-Lite and it became mush real fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trained_seal 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Another vote for the 950s. I've had half a dozen in the bouchard and spezza patterns and they're great. Held up really well and the feel and performance is fantastic. Also very light for a woodie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 Thought I'd resurrect this thread instead of making another. I've been away from hockey for a while, and a lot has changed!I bought a dolomite tapered, and a few mission pro stock 002 curves, which I don't like. I used to use a Nike Hejduk, as well as the original Koho ABS blades for inline which didn't have a name attributed to them. The Koho is actually my favourite curve, but I can't find any replacements. I'm looking for a similar curve in a tapered wood blade. Any suggestions?I don't have the luxury of having a LHS that stocks tapered blades, so advice and internet images is all I have to go off.Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
habsfan87 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 I'm not sure of any blades with a close curve to that, I just bought 4 synthesis/synII blades in the forsberg curve to give that a shot. I usally used the sakic but wanted something a little less and have been using them for a while and couldnt really get into them so I actually took a heat gun to them and curved them myself. The blade will obviously lose a little stiffness but so far so good with the experiment, so until you find something maybe try making something out of what ya got, if you dont like them you don't have much to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 Thanks for the tip, I might try that. I did just buy a heat gun, may as well use it! I used to use a Shanahan before this, but again, doesn't look like they're around anymore. I might give an Afinogenov a shot.CheersDane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 TPS P27 or Easton Darby should be fairly close. They're not easy to come by but they can be found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks Chadd. I can't get Eastons easily as I'm in Australia, and they don't stock tapered blades at my LHS, and Easton has a ban on international shipping. I'll look for the TPS though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks Chadd. I can't get Eastons easily as I'm in Australia, and they don't stock tapered blades at my LHS, and Easton has a ban on international shipping. I'll look for the TPS though.It's a pro stock curve, probably next to impossible to find there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I'll scour the net then and see what I can come up with, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB39 2 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I use the pro stock Rbk Marleau blades from hockeymonkey. Absolutely love them, best blade I've used, wood or composite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Another vote for the SW 950's. The Montreal wood blades are also great. As stated before, ABS bottom, so no splitting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psh 25 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 More praise for the Sherwood 950s here. Not the lightest blade, but I have a heavier shaft, so the balance is great for me. And I've found the Spezza 950s, anyway, to be very consistent from blade to blade Also, props to them for keeping the longer tapered shaft.Any word on any production changes now that Sherwood has changed hands? My nightmare is that the 950s stop being produced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
