Most durable stick available today?

[FlyingDutchman 3]

Any of you guys have a new production tank of a stick that just won't die? I've searched up and down, and it appears the most durable sticks that have been talked about the most in forums are the CCM V110 and the Montreal Nitro 8500. Unfortunately, it isn't 2008 anymore and these sticks are no longer around anywhere.

Really, hearing people getting 2 years out of a one piece (Vector v110 had a lot of people claiming this) is what I'm looking for. I can't afford to dump all this cash into one piece of equipment. I've already spent hundreds of dollars over the last 8 months of playing.

I don't mind if it's on the heavy side of things. Also, I like a 3/4 curve and a closed blade with a round toe.

Any of you guys have a new production tank of a stick that just won't die? thanks...

[Chadd 916]

It all depends on how you use it. If you play in a league with a lot of hacking and slashing, or if you think you need to put your entire body into every shot, no stick is going to last very long. If you play in a mild league without stickwork and take more wrist shots than slap shots, just about any stick will last a couple years.

[wrangler 157]

Easton ST's pretty solid.

[s_franchise 5]

i've had really good luck with my dolomites

[sharks25 9]

Surprisingly, my s19 and x60 have lasted longer than any other sticks that I've owned. Although, a proven durable stick is the Easton ST. Another stick supposed to be durable Is the ccm CS.

[ponder 0]

My ST is an absolute tank. I don't shoot quite as well with it as I do with top of the line sticks, it has more of that fiberglass feel/flex than the really snappy pure graphite feel you get from top of the line sticks, and is a bit heavier, but it's far more durable and the performance is still decent. I'm very hard on sticks, even supposed "tank" high end sticks like the one95 I break in 1-3 months, but my ST is going on 8 months and still performing pretty similar to when I bought it.

Surprisingly, my s19 and x60 have lasted longer than any other sticks that I've owned. Although, a proven durable stick is the Easton ST. Another stick supposed to be durable Is the ccm CS.

Pretty sure it hasn't been released yet.

[sharks25 9]

Really? Sorry then, i thought it was out since the new CL is.

[lampliter87 8]

i've had really good luck with my dolomites

I had three this season; the longest-lasting one had a life span of two weeks.

[FlyingDutchman 3]

I appreciate all the opinions. I've considered the Synergy ST, as many people seem to feel it's durable.

One thing I've come to understand is that the flex is related to the durability. I have been buying lower flex (~80) for most of my sticks. This may be why I'm going through sticks so much.

I've actually found some new old stock montreal 8500 sticks online. Those are super rigid, which may be why they're so durable. I ordered a couple of those. If those don't work out, I will likely go with a Synergy ST.

Thanks, everyone...

[Chadd 916]

One thing I've come to understand is that the flex is related to the durability.

Not even remotely close to being true. If this is a problem for you, then you might want to work on your shooting motion.

[jazz4all 9]

my easton ST is still going strong after 2 years. playing as defenseman with a lot of stick battle and slappers. the last year AK27 is great too IMO.

[bigdmac 12]

I had an Easton ST for about a year and a half, but it wasnt a super competitive league. Now im back to a better divison and my AK27 has taken some pretty big slashes and no sign of weakness yet.

[Scotty 8]

From your stick desires and curve specifications, sounds like you'd like an Easton ST stick with the Chara curve.

[epstud74 24]

The Easton ST works well for me. I really do not notice a loss in shot power or accuracy with this stick compared to others.

I do think a top of the line shaft/blade combo is pretty strong too.

I've had a One95 blade/shaft combo that is still going strong after 2 years.

[s_franchise 5]

both of my dolo's have held up since they came out, i do rotate them, i also have been using my totalone ALOT and its taken a beating so far

[HockeySavants 5]

Eastons and Bauer seem to be very strong sticks. I think the slap shot contest is evidence of it.

[dayroc 0]

My s19 and one95 have been a tank. playing with both for 1.5 years and counting still.

[reverseit 0]

Eastons and Bauer seem to be very strong sticks. I think the slap shot contest is evidence of it.

It seems like a lot of people agree eastons are more fragile than bauers in general

[Scotty 8]

It seems like a lot of people agree eastons are more fragile than bauers in general

I've found the opposite. Owned many Eastons and only broke a few. On the other hand, only owned a couple Bauers and broke most of them rather quickly.

But let's not turn this into a brand durability thread. Every manufacturer has breakage issues. It just all depends on your league and style of play.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

Busch sticks; known for both their feel and durability. Some might find them heavy by today's standards (I think the Laser is 480 grams, and the Gold is 500-520? I'm in the right neighborhood though). I think they have a other series now that might be lighter, and I think they even have a nano and customize series. Problem? Hard to get in the US thanks to their share agreement with Graf - not sure anyone has marketing rights to them now...

Home page: http://www.busch-hockey.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.home

Custom: http://mystick.busch-hockey.com/app/mystick/ms_config.cfm?mystick_ref=busch-hockey.com

Products: http://www.busch-hockey.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prodotti.home

[t6lock 24]

Any of you guys have a new production tank of a stick that just won't die? I've searched up and down, and it appears the most durable sticks that have been talked about the most in forums are the CCM V110 and the Montreal Nitro 8500. Unfortunately, it isn't 2008 anymore and these sticks are no longer around anywhere.

Really, hearing people getting 2 years out of a one piece (Vector v110 had a lot of people claiming this) is what I'm looking for. I can't afford to dump all this cash into one piece of equipment. I've already spent hundreds of dollars over the last 8 months of playing.

I don't mind if it's on the heavy side of things. Also, I like a 3/4 curve and a closed blade with a round toe.

Any of you guys have a new production tank of a stick that just won't die? thanks...

Me and my brother bought 3 Vector 130's between the 2 of us 3 years ago, none of them have broken or even cracked yet

[ibeck 38]

i've had really good luck with my dolomites

You are one of the few.

[zebra_steve 11]

Busch sticks; known for both their feel and durability. Some might find them heavy by today's standards (I think the Laser is 480 grams, and the Gold is 500-520? I'm in the right neighborhood though). I think they have a other series now that might be lighter, and I think they even have a nano and customize series. Problem? Hard to get in the US thanks to their share agreement with Graf - not sure anyone has marketing rights to them now...

Home page: http://www.busch-hockey.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.home

Custom: http://mystick.busch-hockey.com/app/mystick/ms_config.cfm?mystick_ref=busch-hockey.com

Products: http://www.busch-hockey.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prodotti.home

Just for the heck of it I started through their custom "my stick" page.... They don't offer all of their listed patterns on the custom stick! the ONLY pattern they have that I would consider (#7) is NOT listed when you get to where you choose the pattern. WTF! All you can get are the goofy "flat heel wedges" as I call them......

[17D1998 1]

My old TPS R6 Armor was an absolute tank. If you can find one, get it

[mac53 0]

I have an Easton ST and it has taken a beating and shown wear but it is still stiff even with chunks taken out of it. It’s not the best stick for performance but it will last a long time. My friend’s Bauer broke after 5 times on the ice I don’t recommend them at all.