Durable stick for a big shot guy

[Sav25 1]

Hi

Just broke my RM19 Talbot pro-stock tonight, so looking to replace it.

I'm in need of a tough stick - something that can take a bit more alapping abuse than others.

Does anyone make a particularly strong stick over other brands?

Should I go for a higher flex?

Thanks

[interpathway 9]

Does anyone make a particularly strong stick over other brands?

Should I go for a higher flex?

Thanks

The former, I like the

Easton ST.

The latter,

Personal preference.

[Chadd 916]

The former, I like the

Easton ST.

The latter,

Personal preference.

I have to agree

That said, there is only an issue with needing a stronger stick if you try to put everything you have into every shot. Make your form more efficient and you won't have to worry about durability as much and you can get a stick with better performance.

[Sav25 1]

The former, I like the

Easton ST.

The latter,

Personal preference.

Thanksx both

Is the ST known as the synergy ST? I get confused with all the branding - been a while since i scanned the market

[AIREAYE 248]

yup, there are multiple generations, but as long as it's the Easton ST, you know you're getting a workhorse

[Sav25 1]

yup, there are multiple generations, but as long as it's the Easton ST, you know you're getting a workhorse

Sounds like there is a lot of consistent confidence here.

Can the same be said about the shafts?

[vaporboy12 0]

St is a tank. But if your are breaking anything you put in your hands then the St will be the same as the rest.

[Sav25 1]

St is a tank. But if your are breaking anything you put in your hands then the St will be the same as the rest.

It's more of an insurance policy - I have a big shot that's tough on sticks, so might as well try and get something tough to avoid breakages.

This was my first full break in 1.5 years, but still, as i'm buying from the USA and shipping to the UK - I don't want to have to do it too often!

[crazyhick 19]

i recently did the same thing and bought an '10 ST because i was breaking too many sticks ( 7 in 5 months) so far so good as it has lasted a full month. i too have a big shot and block alot of shots, and the only wear i can see is on the toe of the blade.

[Sav25 1]

Quality - just ordered a shaft from Colorado for now, as i recently aquired a load of blades.

My lady keeps telling me I need to 'use up' my existing wood/old sticks before clogging up the cupboard with any more - pah what does she know.......

[raganblink 82]

Well unfortunately I couldn't give you some personal insight on the ST shaft.

I have a customer who went through 4 of the ST shafts in about 3 months. This guy is by far the best player in the area and could go play AHL if he trained for a couple weeks. After the 4th (2 bought from us, 2 from warranties) in that timeframe he went with the TotalONE shaft. He used it for 3 months before it gave out on him. Not sure if that TO was a lucky one, or the STs he was getting was a bad batch, but, for what its worth we didn't have that good of luck with the ST shaft. The S19 shaft on the other hand held up quite well for all the people who got them.

[automorph 0]

Easton ST, even if you want to break it, it wont

[Chadd 916]

I thought you were asking about OPS, not shafts

[ponder 0]

My ST one piece is the most durable stick I've ever owned, easily, but I can't comment on the shaft either. If you got 1.5 years out of your previous stick, though, it sounds like you aren't too hard on your sticks at all.

[epstud74 24]

Easton ST or go the two piece route.

I've had a Bauer One95 shaft and One95 blade combo for over 2 years. Works great.

I've got the 09 and 10 Easton ST's and they've worked out great for me

In my experience, guy who routinely break OPS sticks are better off going the two piece route. Especially the standard shaft/blade combos

[watchgreat 4]

Chadd well maybe he just breaks sticks because he is at the "pro" level. You see pros breaking 5 sticks a week

[Chadd 916]

Chadd well maybe he just breaks sticks because he is at the "pro" level. You see pros breaking 5 sticks a week

Other people buy your sticks at the pro level.

[HockeySavants 5]

I have an ST that will take a beating and would be my best bet if you wannna get a good value. The Bauer One95 has also been a great stick.

If you wanna get a wood stick that will last you forever I suggest a Koho 2100, I've had it for around 4 years and still shooting strong. It's also very light weight but if you're a big guy I doubt this will be a problem.

[Sav25 1]

Other people buy your sticks at the pro level.

Yeah I'm no pro that's for sure!!

I was after a ops ended up getting a shaft to make use of some blades I have. Will go for the ops later in the year

[Kanya 3]

Im in UK - who'd you order from in canada just out of interest? looking to get some stuff shipped :)

[Sav25 1]

Went on ebay USA, filtered top rated sellers, then filtered sticks. Most top rated ship here

[lassek20 1]

not tryin to beat the horse carcass but the synergy ST ops is the best bet for durable stick for sure and is even better if you have a big shot. ive had 2 STs and they by far have the best slap shot of any of my other sticks. s19,rm7,tps r6,SE...

[Sav25 1]

What curve do you go for? My shot struggles with flat blades

[interpathway 9]

What curve do you go for? My shot struggles with flat blades

Anything said is going to be pure conjecture without seeing your shot/form/set-up, etc.

Since you said you're going the two piece route, pop in a couple different blades over the weeks and try them all out equally. Report back to us when you know.

[skyscrape 5]

What curve do you go for? My shot struggles with flat blades

Some of the biggest shots I have seen come from heel curves. P91a/drury, lidstrom clones, p106, p89, ovechkin retail, and numerous p91ish pro stock's. Bigger sweet spot, more control, but tougher to get used to. Hope this helps a little. Once you get the form down, your wrist and snap shots will be deadly as well. Zetterberg uses something similar to the p91a and look at his wrist shot and back hander! Dan Boyle with the San Jose SHarks is all abut the drury and he is the best point shooter on the sharks. If you do not like the wedge, try the p106.