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ccm u+ 09 skate.

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There may be some other differences, but as far as I can tell or have heard the U+ 09 is pretty much the same as the 08 except for the items you mentioned.

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hey guys, i saw and tried on the U+09's yesterday, and i currently have been using the V08's.....

The U+09's have a significantly stiffer boot and seem the be made a bit stronger. Boot is heavier than the V08 for sure, but seems like quality has gotten better. and like someone mentioned, no rocket runner and regular perforated steel.

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what about the boot exterior, that is where the majority of the problem was. They are suppose to have changed the mesh

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My understanding is that the new U+ Pro skate that's coming out has a different tongue (pro felt), reworked quarter materials, the scalloped runner instead of the rocket runner and it is a little tighter in the heel. Some of it seems like it's going to a few cheaper options than the original U+ but I'm sure the changes were necessary to correct initial flaws to the skate.

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There are actually many changes from the 2008 U+ to the 2009 U+.

I just want to make sure you are talking about the U+ Pro skate, not the U+ 09 model.

2009 U+ Pro Changes:

New felt tongue, still has lace bite protection

New Achilles Tendon Pocket and added foam provides a deeper heel pocket/better heel lock, more comfort - (50% more foam)

Redesigned foam covering top of quarter package to better protect liner edges, (where the U Foam stops and the seam is above the top eyelet)

Exterior is now coated with a layer of surlyn. This adds abrasion resistance, melt strength, and makes you skate faster...

Also, as mentioned, it does not come stock with the Rocket Runner.

These changes did add a few grams, but some of it can be gained back if you purchase an aftermarket Rocket Runner.

In exchange for the few extra grams CCM added, the skate overall is a much better product.

There will be an increase in comfort and durability over the 2008 U+ Pro.

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The U+ 09's seem like they are much better quality than last year's V08's. My v08's died after a 6 months....i warrantied them and CCM gave me U+ Pro's...

Now there is a HUGE difference between the U+ pro and last years U+. exactly what hockey1933 said.

For the U+09 i would definitely recommend that skate at that price. I loved my V08's but they had durability issues....the U+ 09 comes with scallopped steel *(much better) and a stiffer boot. Tongue and liner is the exact same is last years V08.

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