Pro's using wood plugs?

[tooomey 1]

Anyone know why alot of pro's cut there stick down and put in a wooden plug?

[vitaminZ 0]

balance and feel

I do it to some of my sticks

[SirJW 207]

It looks like they do it if they like a very thin handle.

[Xtra 0]

I have a question about this as well.

Everything obviously seems to be going away from wood.

But if they prefer wood? Can anyone point out any particular reason, obvious or not, as to why they would still continue to use wooden plugs & not the newer Composite plugs that seem to come in every size the wooden plugs come in?

I would think that the pro's would switch to the light stuff now-a-days. I know Sheldon Souray uses a composite plug. But what does the composite plug offer that the wood plugs don't, besides weight?

[tooomey 1]

It looks like they do it if they like a very thin handle.

Yes some do it for the thin handel but many are putting them in and just taping it up

[fatwabbit 93]

Better balance...

some pros have already gotten the end plugs taped up juuuuuust the way they like it, and instead of trying to replicate it again on another stick, why not just take the end plug off and transfer it to a new stick... that way the tape job at the top is consistent

[Cue 0]

better dampening

[larrivee 3]

better dampening

+1

[yrhmblnr8r 69]

It eliminates the tuning fork effect. I've tried playing with the butt end left open and can't stand it. All my sticks have at least a 1/2" wood plug in them. You're also safe from the smart a$$ in the locker room who fills your stick with water or sand whenever you aren't looking.

some pros have already gotten the end plugs taped up juuuuuust the way they like it, and instead of trying to replicate it again on another stick, why not just take the end plug off and transfer it to a new stick... that way the tape job at the top is consisten

+1 I noticed Mats Sundin went through at least 3 different Easton models this season and on the bench you could see that his tape job only covered the plug.

[Jarick 5]

I've taken to cutting the tenon off end plugs and putting them in the end of the stick. I have no idea if it makes a difference or not, but I like to think it dampens vibrations and improves the balance a bit. But I've never used an ultra light top end OPS.

If you get the kick and consistency of composite with the feel of wood, that's the best of both worlds.

[Ahriman 1]

I do that with some old easton focus flex blades. gives an interesting because of the shape.

[OldNSlow 3]

Anyone notice that many of the wood plugs have a circular hole through the middle? I'm guessing that is to reduce weight. I wonder how it affects the dampening. As a very recent composite user, I can testify to the fact that a wood plug reduces vibrations and dampens the feel of composite. I still can't stick handle with a composite, however.

[camhockey16 5]

i know fedetenko uses a wooden butt end with a hole drilled in it - not sure who else besides him does..

[HattrickSwayze 3]

i know fedetenko uses a wooden butt end with a hole drilled in it - not sure who else besides him does..

I noticed yesterday that Zetterberg does as well.

[G0NUCKSG0 0]

One of the Capitals, I think Matt Bradley was using a long wooden plug carved down at the end. I wonder how it would feel wrapped up in tape? Anyone else seen this?

[interpathway 9]

One of the Capitals, I think Matt Bradley was using a long wooden plug carved down at the end. I wonder how it would feel wrapped up in tape? Anyone else seen this?

Not sur eabout Brads, but I know Semin uses a rather skinny wood plug. Probably only 3/4 of an inch thick at the top.

[G0NUCKSG0 0]

One of the Capitals, I think Matt Bradley was using a long wooden plug carved down at the end. I wonder how it would feel wrapped up in tape? Anyone else seen this?

Not sur eabout Brads, but I know Semin uses a rather skinny wood plug. Probably only 3/4 of an inch thick at the top.

I might try that type of plug. A really skinny plug in a wider shaft.

[vitaminZ 0]

I just dressed up a new shaft and since it was pretty much the right length already, I added a 1/2" wood plug. I just hate playing with a hollow end and wood is the best at dampening.

[calishark28 0]

I have 2 pro stock sticks from Setoguchi of the sharks and both of his plugs have a hole drilled in the middle as well

[kovalchuk71 212]

Thats for weight reduction.

[iceburg19 1]

some players might shave down the but ends for tendinitis and arthritis reasons.the end shape could be a little easier on their wrist and hands due to a long season.for better control of the stick.each player is different.

[fastmiele 59]

some players might shave down the but ends for tendinitis and arthritis reasons.the end shape could be a little easier on their wrist and hands due to a long season.for better control of the stick.each player is different.

they might as take it take it one step further, just use wood sticks. Easier on the wrists, elbows and arms.

Its hard to beat wood sticks for cushioning/absorption.

[Warriorsdman 1]

One of the Capitals, I think Matt Bradley was using a long wooden plug carved down at the end. I wonder how it would feel wrapped up in tape? Anyone else seen this?

Not sur eabout Brads, but I know Semin uses a rather skinny wood plug. Probably only 3/4 of an inch thick at the top.

I might try that type of plug. A really skinny plug in a wider shaft.

I have a pro stock ken klee one90 shaft with a handle that is tapered and is rounded. I mean that the shaft is like this, not an extension.

You can kinda tell from this picture:

Rolston does it too, you can see it a little bit here: http://photos.syracuse.com/photos/post-sta...13fe97d1c81.jpg

[Polarlight 0]

What's the diameter of the hole some see drilled in the plugs of pros?

[simnorm 2]

What's the diameter of the hole some see drilled in the plugs of pros?

This thread got my curious so I drilled 2 3/8" holes in mine. Here's a pic of the result. I almost screwed up the one on the right.

Shafts are Vapor XX from the Q, Dolomite 08 and 07.