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Rbk 9k stick, blade broken after 6 weeks of use

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Hi guys,

I bought a brand new Reebok 9k 8-tecnology (with the power port) a few weeks ago, and I broke the blade tonight at practice.

I know this particular stick (its green, the first of the 8-technology series) has been known for losing some of its chips easily, but I was able to completely destroy the blade within 6 weeks of use (its off season now, so I only play twice per week, thats about 12-14 uses).

Is this normal? I dont have a very strong slap shot and I although I do slash the puck with my two hands on the stick at times (Im a defenseman and this is one of my signature moves) I would expect this expensive stick (over $300 at the current exchange rate) to last a little more.

The shaft is a 40kp (85 flex) cut down a few inches so its more like a 95 flex, in case that might have something to do (I dont know)

Obviously Im just going to have the blade replaced, but I was wondering if I should be moving into another brand, my last stick was a CCM Octogun 30 which I also broke completely in 2 months).

Thanks for any advice you might be able to give me.

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Well I've heard people argue that the 9k just wasn't very durable. I don't really know what to say for this, never used Reebok sticks, hopefully never will. But if you're looking for sticks with more durability arguably one of the best sticks on those terms is the Easton ST. It's supposed to be one of the toughest sticks out there, with still good performance. Or if you want to spend up again, the One 95 is a very durable stick, I love it. It's been great for me, I had one for 1 and a 1/2 seasons, it was still in great shape. The paint chips rather easily, but that's not really a problem.

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Second the Easton ST choice. Great stick, takes a beating and just doesn't break. One of my teammates had one of the old style, all Blue ones and made it thru half of the season with half of the hosel missing. This kid is 6'2", 240 so by no means is he easy on his sticks. I know you said just replace the blade, but with enough digging (and especially if you're left-handed) you can probably find a year or two old ST for $100-$130 US. Good luck with whatever you choose

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Second the Easton ST choice. Great stick, takes a beating and just doesn't break. One of my teammates had one of the old style, all Blue ones and made it thru half of the season with half of the hosel missing. This kid is 6'2", 240 so by no means is he easy on his sticks. I know you said just replace the blade, but with enough digging (and especially if you're left-handed) you can probably find a year or two old ST for $100-$130 US. Good luck with whatever you choose

Thanks for the info guys! Well the reason why I wanted to just put a new blade is that I actually quite like the power port of the RBK shaft, and I would like to keep on using it. Also I am living in Sweden so shipping a single stick from the US is too expensive. Also having the extra blade will allow me to choose the blade I really want to have. I am in the process of trying-out some new blade patterns for the new season and I figured I could get a couple and try them out on the shaft. Thing is, this stick is a tapered shaft, which means the width is lower on the bottom of the stick than on the top (the handle part) so Im not completely sure if any blade will just fit into. I know the common thing to do is turn the stick around, but I cant do this in this case, because I need the holes (power port) to be in the bottom, there is no point of having them where I handle the stick.

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^You could attempt to use the holes as a grip for your gloves!! :P . But seriously though, a blade is a simpler alternative. Good luck with your plans!

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If you just bought it a few weeks ago, wouldn't it still be under the 30 day warranty? Since you are in Sweden, I'm not sure how or if you get warranties, but you certainly should check at the dealer where you bought it. If it is covered, it is likely they will replace it with one of the newer 808 models, which has a much more durable blade.

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If you just bought it a few weeks ago, wouldn't it still be under the 30 day warranty? Since you are in Sweden, I'm not sure how or if you get warranties, but you certainly should check at the dealer where you bought it. If it is covered, it is likely they will replace it with one of the newer 808 models, which has a much more durable blade.

Unfortunately I bought it 6 weeks ago, and the hockeycompany warranty is just 30 days. Also I wouldn't think there was an specific error in the stick production line (and thats the only case it would be covered under warranty), just that I play hard :)

What do you think of the Warriors? Are they famous for durability? Someone told me its actually a brand of another major hockey producer, just the top gear (kinda like Lexus and Toyota)

^You could attempt to use the holes as a grip for your gloves!! :P . But seriously though, a blade is a simpler alternative. Good luck with your plans!

Haha, I didnt think about that! I wonder whether that could be the beginning of the new style of grip for future sticks, or just the beginning of me breaking all my right hand fingers trying to do a long and strong pass.

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I had 2 RBK 9k sticks. One, when it first came out and the second being when they were on sale for 50% off. The first one I had lasted a few months and cracked along the bottom of the blade, however the second 9k broke the first day I bought it. I was outside taking some shots on the net and it cracked right in my bottom palm on the shaft. Reebok was nice enough to send me a 10k, as the pattern and flex of the 9k I bought were no more.

I did like the 9k quite a bit when it was in use of course. Like some said durability was a big issue! Even the 8.0.8 stick continues to break in the power port area quite easily it seems.

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I dunno too much about the Reebok sticks, not that big a fan. But where's the kickpoint? I'm wondering if you could argue, that it would break right around the kickpoint, if it was anywhere near the powerports....

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Even though you are past warranty, you could call and plead your case and they might just help you out, never hurts to ask!

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Hi guys,

I bought a brand new Reebok 9k ....I was able to completely destroy the blade within 6 weeks of use....Is this normal?

Yes, it was a pos ops. I'm actually surprised it lasted that long.

The 808 has much better durability, but, imo the reebok and ccm sticks are still lagging fairly far behind (along with warrior) in terms of durability compared to bauer and easton high end sticks.

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I would expect this expensive stick (over $300 at the current exchange rate) to last a little more.

the top of the line, more expensive sticks aren't more expensive because they are more durable. sometimes they are less durable than cheaper sticks in the product line. the extra cost is for better performance/lighter/more expensive materials and construction techniques for better performance

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Unfortunately I bought it 6 weeks ago, and the hockeycompany warranty is just 30 days. Also I wouldn't think there was an specific error in the stick production line (and thats the only case it would be covered under warranty), just that I play hard :)

What do you think of the Warriors? Are they famous for durability? Someone told me its actually a brand of another major hockey producer, just the top gear (kinda like Lexus and Toyota)

Warrior bought um Montreal I think it was. I mean the Montreal sticks were junk but the Warriors seem ok. BGSU's entire team used them last season and they didn't seem to really have any problems with them. And some of the top defensemen in the NHL use them. I personally haven't actually used one, just played around with one in the store and they seem like they'd be an ok stick. I have the 9K stick now and it doesn't seem to taper as much as my Easton does so you might be able to get away with putting a blade in and just maybe shaving it down a little bit. Worth a shot anyway, that way you don't have to spend all the money on a whole new stick.

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Yes, it was a pos ops. I'm actually surprised it lasted that long.

The 808 has much better durability, but, imo the reebok and ccm sticks are still lagging fairly far behind (along with warrior) in terms of durability compared to bauer and easton high end sticks.

what does OPS mean?

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One piece stick.

Dying for some Goteborg Rape right about now :)

haha, you mean the snus? its awful for your health though, what I didnt know until recently is that its not uncommon that hockey players wear some during games!!

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