X:60 Shaft w/ SE16 Blade

[Jrbears10 3]

Hey guys

I was thinking of getting an x60 shaft and pairing it with a easton SE16 blade I have, but I have heard of people having trouble when mixing and matching with bauer sticks/shafts. Has anyone tried this combo and have any feedback? I really like the shaft shape of the x60 so I've been curious.

Thanks

[meals7 0]

I did it with the SE16 wood blade and loved it. The only problem I had with it was that the blade fit a little loose, nothing extra glue didn't fix.

[NextBobbyOrr 0]

There's a guy on youtube who did that, he said it worked well. He was pretty good too if I remember. I think his name was westsidehockey or somethign?

[Scotty 8]

Yep, tried it with my X60 shaft right before I sold it. With the X60 blade, I'd hated the shaft. With the SE16 blade, I LOVED it. Fit wonderfully for me and really made the shaft feel more complete. Plus it launched absolute rocket wristers.

[Jrbears10 3]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I was hoping they worked well together. I currently use a 100 flex SE16 ops and the flex is perfect for me (I cut it down to 58" where it actually is 100). I have heard that the x60 shaft plays stiffer than advertised, would you guys recommend an 87 flex shaft since I'd be cutting off roughly 3 inches?

Thanks

[Scotty 8]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I was hoping they worked well together. I currently use a 100 flex SE16 ops and the flex is perfect for me (I cut it down to 58" where it actually is 100). I have heard that the x60 shaft plays stiffer than advertised, would you guys recommend an 87 flex shaft since I'd be cutting off roughly 3 inches?

Thanks

That might be tough. I bought the 87 and cut off exactly 2", making it a supposed 96 flex. They do indeed feel stiffer than rated and my stick was no exception. It definitely felt stiffer than a 100 flex, more like a 105.

[Jrbears10 3]

Gotcha, thanks scotty. That rules out going for the 102 then, I may try my luck with the 87. I'd rather it be a little stiffer than too soft.