Who's Affie?

[dnoboy 5]

I just got an amazing RH RBK 7K Pro Stock with the player name "Affie". I searched everywhere trying to figure out who the player is but I cant seem to find anything. Anyone know? As well as if there are any other of his sticks available? Thanks in advance.

P.S. this pic doesn't do it justice. It has more of a Toe on it then it looks like here.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Afanasenkov?

Afinogenov?

Not sure if I've seen either of their curves. They probably use a very "Russia" (ie: Kovalchuk-Ovechkin-ish) curve.

[TBLfan 25]

based on pattern, Alfredsson. Possibly Afinogenov, but that's just a guess as I dont know what he uses.

That's not Afanasenkov.

[aarondevera 0]

I can't remember Alfredsson ever using an RBK twig, but it does look pretty similar to his pattern... maybe it's a typo?

[RadioGaGa 162]

based on pattern, Alfredsson.

Alfie could look like Affie....

[dnoboy 5]

I have seen Alfredssons pattern before and it actually isnt that close. His starts more at the Heel. And is definately longer

http://s194614808.onlinehome.us/gallery2/m...?g2_itemId=1170

I was thinking Afanasenkov but his seems to be a lot less of a smooth curve. Also the Afana is definately a longer blade. This one is very short.

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4042/efewasfed004xi0.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8362/efewasfed003fk2.jpg

[Scurvy 3]

based on pattern, Alfredsson. Possibly Afinogenov, but that's just a guess as I dont know what he uses.

That's not Afanasenkov.

Afinogenov uses a curve that resembles a PM9 (his curve has a different lie and more squarish-toe).

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

It could be Afanasenkov or Afinogenov and remember, there's a reason it's a pro return. Just because it's made, doesn't mean it's made right.

[xaero604 0]

haha i just sold that stick not too long ago too...the blade was too short for my liking but damn, the toe curve was wicked. it's like a naslund/sakic but waaay deeper. where did you buy your's, dnoboy?

[dnoboy 5]

I got it off Ebay. The seller lives in Florida... Hmm, Afanasenkov played most his career in Tampa. Im surprised no one knows who Affie is. I would think if a player got that on their stick it would be a pretty commonly known nickname. Oh well, we may never know.

[TBLfan 25]

I seen 3 versions of Afanasenkov sticks and none look close to that.

Affy used M-1s, 7K(prolite) and Warrior Dolomites.

[dnoboy 5]

I seen 3 versions of Afanasenkov sticks and none look close to that.

Affy used M-1s, 7K(prolite) and Warrior Dolomites.

This is a 7K Pro Lite. I was looking at his pics from 2006 on gettyimages and it looks like it could be the same.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

RBK, makes sense...they fudged so many patterns. Telling ya, reason why it's a pro return.

[gxc999 7]

RBK, makes sense...they fudged so many patterns. Telling ya, reason why it's a pro return.

+1. One good question is if it was his ideal pattern, why was it returned?

[Rustpot 1]

RBK, makes sense...they fudged so many patterns. Telling ya, reason why it's a pro return.

+1. One good question is if it was his ideal pattern, why was it returned?

Flex, finish, shaft shape, blade type, balance, etc etc.

I refer back to the old story of Yzerman sending back a batch sticks he thought was trash (Christian, Titan?) only to have the company repaint them, send them back and him to tell them the new sticks were golden.

[sabres48 0]

Afinogenov is a lefty so you can pretty much take him out of the picture unless RBK really made a goof.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

RBK, makes sense...they fudged so many patterns. Telling ya, reason why it's a pro return.

+1. One good question is if it was his ideal pattern, why was it returned?

Flex, finish, shaft shape, blade type, balance, etc etc.

I refer back to the old story of Yzerman sending back a batch sticks he thought was trash (Christian, Titan?) only to have the company repaint them, send them back and him to tell them the new sticks were golden.

According to TBL, it's not close so it would be sent back because the pattern wasn't right.

Rustpot - that would be Louisville

[dnoboy 5]

My theory is that "Affie" had it sent back so Poor Toe Hook starved guys like myself could dangle rec leaguers. This is what i've decided and no one will change my mind.

[TBLfan 25]

RBK, makes sense...they fudged so many patterns. Telling ya, reason why it's a pro return.

+1. One good question is if it was his ideal pattern, why was it returned?

Flex, finish, shaft shape, blade type, balance, etc etc.

I refer back to the old story of Yzerman sending back a batch sticks he thought was trash (Christian, Titan?) only to have the company repaint them, send them back and him to tell them the new sticks were golden.

According to TBL, it's not close so it would be sent back because the pattern wasn't right.

Rustpot - that would be Louisville

Plus in Tampa, everyone spells his nickname "Affy" :P

Like I implied, if it is a returned Afanasenkov, don't bother trying to find another one because I've seen the patterns on the 3 sticks and none look like that. The mission was more toe-y and the RBK/Warriors were very close to the kovalchuk.