Easton Synergy Elite Blade

[Linski 0]

I tried doing a search but couldn't find anything.

I have a pro-stock Synergy Elite, David Clarkson. When I took the tape off the retape the blade I noticed there was bunch of black and pieces of composite on the tape. I just unveiled that I have a nice split at the top of the blade a couple inches from the toe.

I was wondering a few options here. Does anyone know what that blade is in terms of a retail comparison? I line it up with my Crosby retail and it is very similar blade, just with a slight open face. Is there any options to repair? I actually played some open today and it seemed the hold up, didn't SEEM to affect my shot.

What are similar options in terms of balance? I really loved the puck feel with the stick. But this is the 2nd stick where I had the blade start cracking. The other was my crosby which cracked at the heel and the toe split.

[NJDfan 0]

The Clarkson best resembles the Easton Sakic retail, his has a little more curve to it than retail though. The best thing you could do is maybe put some epoxy on it and tape it up well, that might be your best bet.

Hope This Helps!

- Mike

[Linski 0]

I should note that the split goes perpendicular down the blade, about halfway. I can easily just grab the toe and start flexing and prolly snap the thing off. You think the epoxy will save it? If I can save it and have it become a backup stick it would be nice. I don't want to see it end up in the stick graveyard (my dad's garden).

[gxc999 7]

I tried doing a search but couldn't find anything.

I have a pro-stock Synergy Elite, David Clarkson. When I took the tape off the retape the blade I noticed there was bunch of black and pieces of composite on the tape. I just unveiled that I have a nice split at the top of the blade a couple inches from the toe.

I was wondering a few options here. Does anyone know what that blade is in terms of a retail comparison? I line it up with my Crosby retail and it is very similar blade, just with a slight open face. Is there any options to repair? I actually played some open today and it seemed the hold up, didn't SEEM to affect my shot.

What are similar options in terms of balance? I really loved the puck feel with the stick. But this is the 2nd stick where I had the blade start cracking. The other was my crosby which cracked at the heel and the toe split.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news friend but the SE's are known for quick blade deaths. Maybe you can use the shaft? Sorry bro.

[the_sock 1]

Epoxy works for a short-term fix, I've done it to repair OPS that have a small break or wear. Three stick that split at the heel were fixed, although it gained weight in the end, but the guys said that it didn't have that much effect on the stick (two Vapor XXX Lite and one Synergy ST).

Just mix and apply epoxy to the split area, and tap the stick so the epoxy goes into the blade. Continue with a few applications, drying in between, until the epoxy is flush with the blade. If the blade is split to the point that it's moving apart, you can use a small vice or clamps to make it close up (use wood between the blade and clamp). You can then sand down the epoxy until flush.

Again, this is a quick fix. In the end, you'll have to get a new stick.

[fatwabbit 93]

one thing about the epoxy, make sure you clamp the mating surfaces togther well, otherwise its not going to be very effective.

[aarondevera 0]

if you have anyone that does an SRS repair, you could always do a blade-reinforcement. I've done quite a few myself. Essentially a sleeve of carbon fibre is place around the blade, and then is saturated with epoxy and compressed for about 12 hours. After the epoxy hardens, the blade is sanded down. If done properly, the blade will have maintained its original shape and shouldn't be too much thicker or heavier than the original balde.

[Linski 0]

What are other sticks that have similar balance to this stick? I love the puck feel on this stick. I tried out my friends Vapor XXXX and the puck felt very heavy, idk if it was because his blade went soft or it was just the stick. Does the new TPS R10 match the puck feel?