Question on easton stick lineup

[ramw5p 0]

Ok, so time for new beer league. I want a new stick..$$ dictates older model. I am going to try an easton stick. Seems like good deasl online. But i dont follow their lineup. Othern then the #'d stick..higher number newer. Someone help me out on where these sticks fell in their lineup:

S

SE

ST

plain Synergy stick

thanks for any brief intro. I see good deal on ST and s13. Esp SE. Thanks fro the 411

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

Ok, so time for new beer league. I want a new stick..$$ dictates older model. I am going to try an easton stick. Seems like good deasl online. But i dont follow their lineup. Othern then the #'d stick..higher number newer. Someone help me out on where these sticks fell in their lineup:

S

SE

ST

plain Synergy stick

thanks for any brief intro. I see good deal on ST and s13. Esp SE. Thanks fro the 411

checking the catalog info might be a good start

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/files/

If your looking for a stick that's durable and will perform well, I'd look into the ST.

[Scotty 8]

Manufacturers like to pretend that their different lines of sticks are directed at different attributes and performing well in certain categories (kind of how Bauer markets their Supreme vs. Vapor/X-series sticks), but in reality they are all just sticks with a little bit different designs

The S-series (S15, S19) is the "Stealth" line. The S19 is one of the top sticks on the market right now in terms of technology and performance with it's elliptical taper.

The SE-series is all about balance, but has performance equal to any other top of the line sticks when you go with the best model, the SE16. It is somewhat reminiscent of the original Synergys in terms of shaft shape, but just lighter with better balance. The lower numbers are just cheaper models.

The ST stick is Easton's durable stick with performance. It is basically a slightly updated and reinforced version of the original Synergy. A bit heavier than the other two lines, but can take alot more abuse. Many NHLers use this stick, but Easton paints them to look like their more expensive stick lines mentioned above for marketing purposes.

The SC line is just a much cheaper line for beginners and people not looking to spend much.

[SouthpawTRK 1]

If you get a lot of players in your beer league that like to slash and hack, then I would consider picking up an ST. It doesn't mean that the ST is unbreakable, but it can be one of the more durable sticks in the Easton line up. You might want to look into getting a two piece set up; that way you can try out different curves and it's easier to replace a broken shaft/blade than a OPS.

[TBLfan 25]

TFlex, Synergy, ST, ST, ST

SL, SE, SE16, EQ50

Stealth(05), CNT, S17, S19

[DarkStar50 680]

Manufacturers like to pretend that their different lines of sticks are directed at different attributes and performing well in certain categories (kind of how Bauer markets their Supreme vs. Vapor/X-series sticks), but in reality they are all just sticks with a little bit different designs

Your reality is not actuality. It seems more than one player here feels a lot, not a bit, of difference among sticks. Just read the comments from the guys at Summer Jam that tried and tested different sticks of different brands.

[Chadd 916]

Your reality is not actuality. It seems more than one player here feels a lot, not a bit, of difference among sticks. Just read the comments from the guys at Summer Jam that tried and tested different sticks of different brands.

The sticks/skates/etc... are different, no doubt about that, but Bauer has positioned the Vapor and Supreme lines as being better for certain types of players. It works too because I hear kids talking about it when they buy products, they even ask if certain lines from other brands are designed for their "style" of play.

[Scotty 8]

Chadd understood what I was trying to say.

The sticks ARE different. Very. Believe me, I'm very nitpicky about the differences in stick characteristics. But the companies, as Chadd said, will have you believe much more than that.

[Chadd 916]

Chadd understood what I was trying to say.

The sticks ARE different. Very. Believe me, I'm very nitpicky about the differences in stick characteristics. But the companies, as Chadd said, will have you believe much more than that.

It's because it's easier than trying to explain why certain sticks or skates are better. The vast majority of hockey players would glaze over the minute you start discussing kickpoints and relative flex. They want a pattern name and flex number, anything else is irrelevant.

[StamkosWannaBe 0]

It's because it's easier than trying to explain why certain sticks or skates are better. The vast majority of hockey players would glaze over the minute you start discussing kickpoints and relative flex. They want a pattern name and flex number, anything else is irrelevant.

you are not entirely right with that statement, yes i agree that the flex and pattern of my stick is extremely important, but where the kickpoint is actually does have an effect on the power and release of your shot, and most hockey players, depending on there style of play look fo those featurees mentioned above and they look for a stick that has a great feel for the puck, for some, (me) grip is an important factor as well.

[TBLfan 25]

you are not entirely right with that statement, yes i agree that the flex and pattern of my stick is extremely important, but where the kickpoint is actually does have an effect on the power and release of your shot, and most hockey players, depending on there style of play look fo those featurees mentioned above and they look for a stick that has a great feel for the puck, for some, (me) grip is an important factor as well.

You are wrong and you should go do your English homework.

MOST hockey players don't care about their sticks. MOST players use whatever the shop has at a reasonable price.

[StamkosWannaBe 0]

You are wrong and you should go do your English homework.

MOST hockey players don't care about their sticks. MOST players use whatever the shop has at a reasonable price.

yes i agree with that but once you get to higher levels and actually pay for top of the line gear, the factors i mentioned are a big deal as well

[TBLfan 25]

yes i agree with that but once you get to higher levels and actually pay for top of the line gear, the factors i mentioned are a big deal as well

That has nothing to do with the conversation at hand. No one is doubting that certain players prefer certain kind of sticks but MOST players don't give a crap.

[AIREAYE 248]

You are wrong and you should go do your English homework.

MOST hockey players don't care about their sticks. MOST players use whatever the shop has at a reasonable price.

wow, that was unnecessary...

but the issue of whether most care or not is based on experience. Since TBLfan has that experience, he's more credible.

[StamkosWannaBe 0]

wow, that was unnecessary...

but the issue of whether most care or not is based on experience. Since TBLfan has that experience, he's more credible.

let me ask you how you know for sure that TBLfan has more experience? you know nothing about me, and yes now i actually understand the conversation at hand, i should have said some, not most

[AIREAYE 248]

let me ask you how you know for sure that TBLfan has more experience? you know nothing about me, and yes now i actually understand the conversation at hand, i should have said some, not most

I tihnk he used to be/is still an equipment manager...some affiliation with the Tampa Bay Lightning? I don't really remember lol, but he's given me and other members a lot of helpful advice both here and at HFBoards. I don't know for sure, but I can assume with reasonable observations that he has such experience. No I don't know anything about you other than perhaps you like Steven Stamkos

[Chadd 916]

you are not entirely right with that statement, yes i agree that the flex and pattern of my stick is extremely important, but where the kickpoint is actually does have an effect on the power and release of your shot, and most hockey players, depending on there style of play look fo those featurees mentioned above and they look for a stick that has a great feel for the puck, for some, (me) grip is an important factor as well.

Give most players a stick and they can't tell if the kick point is high or low, they only know if it works for them. I've seen it countless times here where someone goes from a high kick stick to a low kick stick and they talk about how both sticks are perfect for them. In fact, I have seen players given blacked out sticks and told it was a high kick stick and they hated it. Then they were given the exact same model and told it was a low kick stick and they loved it. Very, very few amateur players can tell the difference and correctly tell what it is without being prompted.