Shorthanded67 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Has anyone had the "opportunity" to use those Black Beauty shafts/blades which is a company created by Al Iafrate? A teammate made a computer maintenance housecall to Paul Cavallini (former Blues player) and Cavallini hooked him up with a couple of the OPS. Decently lightweight stick but durabilty wasn't there at all. Most snapped within a game or two from someone who never breaks sticks.The website is www.bbsticks.com. I noticed that there are no OPS on there but I believe it was a prototype and it was almost a year ago. Looking for any info/experiences with this. They are based in the Detroit area I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hehatemefrisbee 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 They arent created by Iafrate. He is just a PR guy. The owner/creator is the manager of the rink that I work at. The new carbon blades are nice, but the wood ones are shit. Their shafts are decent, but seem to break too easily for my liking. If you want any more info on them just let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjtt99 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 I'm guessing it won't be long before we can add them into the dead hockey brand thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorthanded67 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 :lol: I originally posted my thread in that topic until I found the website and realized that Black Beauty is still alive and kicking. Well, alive anyway....... So I deleted the post and made a new topic to avoid any off-topic banter.hehatemefrisbee: Any info on the OPS? The graphics were basically the same as the shaft. Just sounds like durability is a problem. And the skullet-man endorses them !?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbone 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 I dont think I would EVER buy one. They look like a 10 year old kid made them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 I may pick up a couple of the low lie blades to see what lie works best for me. I'm guessing 4.5 or 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hehatemefrisbee 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 :lol: I originally posted my thread in that topic until I found the website and realized that Black Beauty is still alive and kicking. Well, alive anyway....... So I deleted the post and made a new topic to avoid any off-topic banter.hehatemefrisbee: Any info on the OPS? The graphics were basically the same as the shaft. Just sounds like durability is a problem. And the skullet-man endorses them !?! Yeah, he just endorses them. I havent seen the one peice yet, but the owner said that its coming out soon. Judging by the graphite blade they have, i would imagine its a decent stick. I tried the blades out, and it takes a little while to get used to them, but once you do, they are pretty cool. Having a completely flat blade is something im not used to, so it took me a little while.As far as I have seen durability has been an issue with people that play a very aggressive game. If you arent out there hacking away at people you should be ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 As far as I have seen durability has been an issue with people that play a very aggressive game. If you arent out there hacking away at people you should be ok. Make mental note...... Stay away from Black Beauty products Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
all-star 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 I dont think I would EVER buy one. They look like a 10 year old kid made them. haha so right. those things are freaking nasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 15 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 I havent seen the one peice yet, but the owner said that its coming out soon. If it's the same OPS from Black Beauty, they've been out for a few weeks... the Crank's Catering teams (based out of Troy) all have them. They have flame graphics on them. Can't say much about the quality, I was only able to get my hands on a junior stick. Didn't look bad, but didn't look like anything special, either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modo9 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 I like how on the "Secure Blade" section of the website they spell tenon, tennon and tannon. Very professional... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
