Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 16, 2012 supreme is a mid kick mako is a low kick. No, the supreme just isn't as low as the Vapor. Saying one is low and the other is really low would make it harder to sell them. Having the standard shaft with a completely different flex profile and the same name would make it even harder to explain. Instead, they just dumbed it down as much as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pittu 15 Report post Posted December 18, 2012 I know some of you guys are probably playing more competitive hockey that beer league, but wouldnt you want your clappers from the point to stay on or near the ice so you can use the traffic in front of the net for tips, etc?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 18, 2012 I know some of you guys are probably playing more competitive hockey that beer league, but wouldnt you want your clappers from the point to stay on or near the ice so you can use the traffic in front of the net for tips, etc??Way too many people fire every slapper at the crossbar. Ideally, you want it at the knees or lower, unless you have a developed screen and an open corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyguy1 1 Report post Posted December 18, 2012 supreme is a mid kick mako is a low kick. Also which patterns where you using. Maybe the easton pattern is a better pattern for you. I'm in the opposite boat. Went from supreme to a stealth and my slap shot is very inconsistent as is my wrist but I think its mostly the slightly different pattern going from a P88 to a Iginla.i am using the kane curve. Were you using the same flex and curve? This could have a large impact, a lower flex will typically be easier to elevate the puck with a slapshot. A different curve and you may have to adjust, especially if it is a different lie.The Mako stick that i used was a 100 flex and it was the iginla curve which i heard is almost basically the same curve as the kane curve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper9 529 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Happened to me.. I believe it was as simple as not having shoulder pads on for a skate one time... My slapshots were bruuuutal.. Something as simple as that could throw your technique off just enough... Is the finish of yoru base stick different? Ie. it was grip before and clear now, or a different type of grip? i know base offers grip and matte grip... also clear, naked, and matte clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN old and slow 92 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 I never had one. Been relying on snappers and wristers for >50 years. Not having on has not hurt too much over the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
