tonguesOUT4life 17 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I'm currently using x:60 has a good quick release but the stick is wearing down went out and got a warrior dolmite the stick laggs big time I also have s19 but the release ain't made for me I play wing and mostly take snappers and wristers I also turn around for one timers on the rush but none of Theese sticks I'm using have that kind of release I'm looking for any suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hradsky 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I love using S19s for shots. But why don't you just get another X:60 if you like it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 S19 has an excellent release for snappers and wristers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
automorph 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 your probably using wrong flex....or its the wizard not the wand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonguesOUT4life 17 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I'm using a 77 flex x60 85 flex s19 and a 74 flex dolo I like the whips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raganblink 82 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Sorry but please use commas and periods. And all the sticks will feel different for different people so what works for me won't work for you. Sounds like a flex issue note than anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 77 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 S19 has an excellent release for snappers and wristers.Oh Yes it does! Although I am curious to try the Widow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Cheese 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Dolomites are pretty quick because they're tapered. The Widow is supposed to have a crazy "pop" as well. My TPS R8 Lite was also great for quick shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hradsky 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Dolomites are pretty quick because they're tapered. Aren't almost all sticks tapered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonjuniorblackhawks 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I'm currently using x:60 has a good quick release but the stick is wearing down went out and got a warrior dolmite the stick laggs big time I also have s19 but the release ain't made for me I play wing and mostly take snappers and wristers I also turn around for one timers on the rush but none of Theese sticks I'm using have that kind of release I'm looking for any suggestions ?sounds like you can automatically rule mid kicks out(s19, t.o , etc). Maybe check out a U+ cl or 11k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandits_5 18 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 your probably using wrong flex....or its the wizard not the wand Agreed . Although , ive always been told and now tell my kids " its not the arrow , its the indian ". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHARK_city_WIZEGUY 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Dolomites are pretty quick because they're tapered. The Widow is supposed to have a crazy "pop" as well. My TPS R8 Lite was also great for quick shots.+1 on the TPS R8 lite. ive used x60's, one95's, dolomites, synergy elites, se16's, ak27's and a few others recently. The TPS R8 lite feels to noticably have the quickest release. I love those sticks. plus, 95 flex if PERFECT for me, just hard to find. Thanks TPS for making a 95 flex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 There's a major difference in a stick having a good kick (or pop) and having a quick release. For most people, they are complete opposites. The sticks that most people regard as having a hard kick, tend to load more than those that are touted as having a low kick point. Most of the people I see here and at the rink that talk about wanting a low kickpoint, really seem to want a stick that doesn't flex. The "lag" that people complain about is the stick loading before it kicks. The only way to avoid that lag is to prevent the stick from loading (aka: flexing), by stiffening the lower portion of the stick to the point where the same amount of load on the stick results in significantly less flex.Long story short, find a stick you like and stick with it for as long as they make it. By using the same model, you will learn to feel the stick as it loads and releases and your shots will improve. The constant switching of brands/models/kickpoints actually prevents you from getting the most out of your stick. If you have issues or problems, by all means, change to something that works better. But if you find that stick that works for you, stop changing and hang with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Long story short, find a stick you like and stick with it for as long as they make it. By using the same model, you will learn to feel the stick as it loads and releases and your shots will improve. The constant switching of brands/models/kickpoints actually prevents you from getting the most out of your stick. If you have issues or problems, by all means, change to something that works better. But if you find that stick that works for you, stop changing and hang with it.LIKE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NextBobbyOrr 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I'd listen to what Chadd says. He said something similar, during a time where I switched sticks pretty often to the "newest" thing. Now I've stopped buying whatever new October release and began to buy more of the sticks that I've liked/grown acustomed too. Definitely seeing improvements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adalbort 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I dont know how easy would they be to find in North America, but the Salming M11 KZN is IMO the quickest release OPS Ive ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machinehead2k5 32 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 I still love my RBK 7ks. Perfect for my snaps/wristers . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dayroc 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 what chadd said. Awesome advice.Or go to the rink and shoot 500 pucks to learn your current stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 If your wanting the lowest kick possible: 11k. Something you can do is just get a stiffer x60. It wont load as much, but the release will be faster because of the reduced loading. I live my s19 for wristers and other quick shots, and I thought the x60 released nicely. Don't expect to have the kick of your current stick if you go stiffer or with a lower kick point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiimb 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 sounds like you can automatically rule mid kicks out(s19, t.o , etc). i find this point ironic because Easton advertises their s19s as having a "lightning quick release" to use their jargon.I think we can rule out whippy s19's. I remember people commenting on how the s19's feel stiffer than rated, this might contribute to the quick release. (im not a big easton guy so i can't comment personally). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonjuniorblackhawks 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 i find this point ironic because Easton advertises their s19s as having a "lightning quick release" to use their jargon.I think we can rule out whippy s19's. I remember people commenting on how the s19's feel stiffer than rated, this might contribute to the quick release. (im not a big easton guy so i can't comment personally).I find the the s19 loads up a ton. The more a stick loads up the slower the release will be. Also I find s19's to be rated accurately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 +1 on s19s playing to flex rating. Whippier sticks will have a slower release because of the loading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiimb 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 Whippier sticks will have a slower release because of the loadingi don't think this is necessarily true. skip to 0:50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 They might have a quicker release but could have less velocity depending on the flex/user.I also wonder about high vs low kickpoints and the true flex rating of a stick. Personally, I like whippy low kick sticks. I bought a 67 flex One95, a stick notorious for having extra flex, and it didn't work for me because it felt like all the flex was in my top hand, while a 67 flex Vapor XXV worked better. But I'd be curious to know the true flex of these sticks on a machine.Anyways, the quickest release I've found is on 100% graphite/carbon sticks with no fiberglass. They seem to want to snap back to shape as quick as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 But I'd be curious to know the true flex of these sticks on a machine.Funny, I just had a 30 minute phone conversation about that the other day. You may get your wish fairly soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
