Easton Stealth S19 Initial Thoughts/Link to long-term review

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...mp;#entry700550

If any questions, ask them here and I'll try my best to answer them - I will delete them if they are posted in the reviews.

[epstud74 24]

Whoops posted in wrong tab. So did they strengthen the elliptical area? I know they come out in October or so.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yes, compared to a 17, the 19 seemed a bit more robust in that area (where it merges with the shaft)

[epstud74 24]

I may entertain the idea of buying an S19 if they're a bit more robust. I was BSing with the owner of a LHS a couple weeks back..He's a big Easton guy but stated that his 16 yr old DAUGHTER went through 10 S17s in about 2 months.

[Guitarmy 0]

Good thing he owns a store and could get them at cost then, huh?

[calishark28 0]

I wonder what the new stick graphics are going to look like...

[stickfixchaska 0]

It's nice that Easton is addressing a big durability issue. Every single S17 I repaired last season was broken in the elliptical portion of the shaft.

[chippa13 1844]

My only beef with the S17 was with the blades softening. I'm curious to hear what the blade is like in a month or so.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

It's nice that Easton is addressing a big durability issue. Every single S17 I repaired last season was broken in the elliptical portion of the shaft.

On top?

[K9 Unit 1]

think this will top the one95?

[hockeysc23 0]

My only beef with the S17 was with the blades softening. I'm curious to hear what the blade is like in a month or so.

+1. Is this a new stick to you JR or a pro-stock left over of some sorts.

Can you let us know when the blade breaks, how long it lasted etc.

I loved the stick but broke the blade in a manner of weeks. Would consider another one if it would last as long as my one 90 (a year and still kicking),

[Jarick 5]

Are there any major changes to the stick in terms of design? It sounds like this is a "fixed" version of the S17 with better durability, but is the kickpoint supposed to be any different?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

My only beef with the S17 was with the blades softening. I'm curious to hear what the blade is like in a month or so.

+1. Is this a new stick to you JR or a pro-stock left over of some sorts.

Can you let us know when the blade breaks, how long it lasted etc.

I loved the stick but broke the blade in a manner of weeks. Would consider another one if it would last as long as my one 90 (a year and still kicking),

This came directly from Easton for review.

[stickfixchaska 0]

It's nice that Easton is addressing a big durability issue. Every single S17 I repaired last season was broken in the elliptical portion of the shaft.

On top?

Pretty much from just above the fuse point and up. I was very surprised that I didn't get any blades to repair. Normally what I see are a blade or mid shaft break on Easton sticks.

[CTHockey 2]

Nice feeling and looking stick. Just wait till consumers see the price tag on it. Remember when the 9K0 came out and the price it was. $239 ring a bell to anyone???

[li7039 0]

it feel similar to the 05 stealth or the CNT?

[Krev 86]

Nice feeling and looking stick. Just wait till consumers see the price tag on it. Remember when the 9K0 came out and the price it was. $239 ring a bell to anyone???

No fecking way.

[McDougalfaschnitzer 32]

Does the blade feel tougher? Things went soft faster than a woodie in water.

[G0NUCKSG0 0]

Any other technology or changes visually different from the S17?

[porky45 1]

Nice feeling and looking stick. Just wait till consumers see the price tag on it. Remember when the 9K0 came out and the price it was. $239 ring a bell to anyone???

No fecking way.

Are you really that surprised? S17 Grips and non grip go for like $230 and $220.

[Race4LastPlace 31]

Dany Heatley with an s19

[K9 Unit 1]

nice...looks good the graphics

[calishark28 0]

Looks nice and simple, let's see about a month from now to see how the durability is. $240 price tag is fine as long as all the issues from the 17 has been address.

[li7039 0]

very clean graphics. i like it

[Krev 86]

Nice feeling and looking stick. Just wait till consumers see the price tag on it. Remember when the 9K0 came out and the price it was. $239 ring a bell to anyone???

No fecking way.

Are you really that surprised? S17 Grips and non grip go for like $230 and $220.

Not really, considering I'll still get them at cost, but it better be worth it.

Edit: Nice looking stick, I'll give it a go when I get a hold of one.