2 Piece Vapor XXXX

[amodeo19 0]

Money has been tight around my family and I would like to get my stick selection out of the way before the season so I can just focus on training for the summer. I noticed that Nike Bauer made the Vapor XXXX in a two piece and one of the blade versions is wood. Has anybody used this stick or used anything similar?

[dalebert 8]

I have the XXXX shaft and XXXX composite blade, I was in the same boat with money and I had been breaking blades alot so i said what the hell. I love it, it seems a bit bottom heavy at first and the shaft's corners seem a bit more rounded than the OPS so it took some getting used to but, I've had it for about 2 months and have had no problems.

[A2rhino 63]

Crazy I know but I perfer a blade heavy stick so more power to you bro.

[dalebert 8]

I do too, people look at me like I'm crazy. I guess it's good to know i'm not the only one out there haha.

[A2rhino 63]

Oh hell no man. I feel more momentum with my shot from the wind to the follow threw. However I'm not a fan of the ultra light sticks and have found myself become more a two piece fan over the past year because of that.

[dalebert 8]

Exactly, I also feel i'm sending and receiving passes better with this/bottom heavier sticks.

[A2rhino 63]

With ya there. Your in good company man.

[legiahockey 3]

if your moneys tight im not sure the xxxx is the best bet. pretty expensive shaft isnt it? id check ebay. i just got 2 brand new sickicks for 75 a piece shipped....goodluck to ya though man

[FatAndSlow 0]

the shaft's corners seem a bit more rounded

TNH,

Was wondering how the shaft shape compares to Easton shafts/OPS.

Thanks in advance

[dalebert 8]

if your moneys tight im not sure the xxxx is the best bet. pretty expensive shaft isnt it? id check ebay. i just got 2 brand new sickicks for 75 a piece shipped....goodluck to ya though man

At my shop for the shaft and blade [xxxx composite] its $30 less than the OPS, if you put the xxxx wood blade in it its even cheaper, I think somewhere in the $50 less range.

the shaft's corners seem a bit more rounded

TNH,

Was wondering how the shaft shape compares to Easton shafts/OPS.

Thanks in advance

Um it depends on which you compare it to, the s15 [z-bubble] shaft i think is just a bit more boxy [real word?] but the elite [synergy II] shaft is closer in feel.

Also if you guys want I can post up some pictures of the combo

[bure401 0]

Used that combo all season, one of the best sticks I've ever used. Go for it.

[nickyb13 9]

Used last year's model (the xxx lite shaft) and wooden blade and it was awesome

[BMcDonald19 0]

i have a pro stock xxxx shaft, i love it!

[RetiredTender 0]

Chalk up another blade heavy user. Anyone know of any good deals on some standard wood blades? My mission pro-stocks are running out and I'm looking for some more cheap ones.

[Warriorsdman 1]

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/rbk-ccm-koho-p...ock-blades.html

I didn't see if it said standard or tapered, but if you can deal with THC, not a bad price.

Also helps if you're a lefty