Powerfibers 8 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 We got to try the RS models today in Buffalo and also meet Taylor Hall. My son said the sticks were awesome, and he tried all the Warriors as well. He felt the Easton was comparable or better loading than his Total One. We was not crazy nor did he shoot as well with the Wariors. Of course, I didn't get to try anything cause every time I retrieved the pucks, some little hockey punk stepped right in and got in the way! I was like, what! Where are your parents? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibber19 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 I wasn't a skater but I picked up the intermediate 65 flex and it "felt" much stiffer than I expected from flexing it off the ice. Obviously, to get a proper gauge I would really have needed to shoot with it so you can take it with a grain of salt. I have a warrior dolo and a tapered One95 both in 75 flexes and the 65 flex RS felt only slightly softer than that to me if at all.Not sure if this has been mentioned yet or not, and I'm pretty sure this isn't in the catalog. The RS will be thinner than other sticks at comparable flex points. It will also be wrapped an extra time in Kevlar(might just be bottom 1/3 like ST's). This allows for a much lighter stick that is still extremely durable. Senior RS is supposed to be 60 grams lighter than an S19. The extra Kevlar actually makes the stick feel stiffer than it's posted flex. Heard all that from my LHS owner who got a RS from a rep. It may also be the Easton is starting to make true flex sticks. What I mean by this is, the posted flex(100,85,75) isn't actually the flex of the stick. "85's" are actually 80's until you cut them down. This is all on the back of the shaft. This will cause an 85 RS to feel stiffer than an 85 S19 or EQ50. But this is just a theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScruffyTheJanitor 1 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 It may also be the Easton is starting to make true flex sticks. What I mean by this is, the posted flex(100,85,75) isn't actually the flex of the stick. "85's" are actually 80's until you cut them down. This is all on the back of the shaft. This will cause an 85 RS to feel stiffer than an 85 S19 or EQ50. But this is just a theory.Doesn't Easton already do this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powerfibers 8 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 The RS sticks were extremely thin low in the shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakeHockey 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 I wasn't a skater but I picked up the intermediate 65 flex and it "felt" much stiffer than I expected from flexing it off the ice. Obviously, to get a proper gauge I would really have needed to shoot with it so you can take it with a grain of salt. I have a warrior dolo and a tapered One95 both in 75 flexes and the 65 flex RS felt only slightly softer than that to me if at all.I have a 65 flex S19 which feels really stiff, closer to 75, maybe even a little stiffer. Because of that I didn't use it much. I liked the feel, but I could load and shoot so much better with my totalone so there was no way I was going back to the S19. Really hoping the RS will feel a little whippier than the S19... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Easton,What does RS stand for?You tell me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattKingDelToro 2 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 You tell me.Rocket Stealth! Seriously though, it does stand for something, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beflar 53 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 The 65S sounds like Easton's answer to Warrior's Dagger taper.TOTALLY what I was thinking. Well if your going to steal from a stick Widow is a good place to steel from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s_franchise 5 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 We have something planned for this down the road and would like to hear your comments as to why you are interested in this.Well for me, i dont always have the need for top of the line stick. as much as i would love to justify the purchases of some models. it just isnt always in the budget. getting that mid level of good feel/durability in that price range of 120-150$ is good enough for me usually. Sometimes its easier for me to buy two sticks at 120 a piece than one at 250. Not to mention you guys always seem to make great sticks in that range for me to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Well for me, i dont always have the need for top of the line stick. as much as i would love to justify the purchases of some models. it just isnt always in the budget. getting that mid level of good feel/durability in that price range of 120-150$ is good enough for me usually. Sometimes its easier for me to buy two sticks at 120 a piece than one at 250. Not to mention you guys always seem to make great sticks in that range for me to use.Maybe it's just my particular budget, but I also fall into this category. There sure seems like there should be a lot of room between a $100 stick and a $230 stick. I guess I view a $100 stick as a baseline stick, and the $230 is the everything stick. I'm looking for that stick in between, to see what top line features this manufacturer thinks are really worthwhile. Let's see what value they can put in a $130-170 stick, and I save enough for a decent pair of gloves. And as I said earlier, as illogical as it may be, I really do NOT want to be identified as having the top of the line stick. That's not a plus for me; it's a minus.Anyway, I assume RS stands for Rist Shooter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raganblink 82 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 As stated earlier... its an initial launch. Rest of the line (including 75 flex RS) will be coming out later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 As stated earlier... its an initial launch. Rest of the line (including 75 flex RS) will be coming out later.He/she asked for comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s_franchise 5 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 And as I said earlier, as illogical as it may be, I really do NOT want to be identified as having the top of the line stick. That's not a plus for me; it's a minus.also being a minus when you snap a 250$ stick. that you cant just always up and replace. when i broke my totalone, i went to an S14. which was an awesome stick for the price i loved it. but the durability ive seen on it sucked. if they could harness something like that again, with durability a non issue. id be set for a few years probably. I have a habit of finding one stick model and staying with it for a long period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beflar 53 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Stupid question: What is "Pro shaft dimension"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 8 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Stupid question: What is "Pro shaft dimension"?Based on what's been talked about on here from those that saw it, it is a slightly larger, more squared-off shaft shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 TOTALLY what I was thinking. Well if your going to steal from a stick Widow is a good place to steel from.Really? Just because it has a ultra-thin taper it's a Widow clone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beflar 53 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Really? Just because it has a ultra-thin taper it's a Widow clone? Probably wishful thinking. I would love it if Widow and Easton made a baby...Imagine the Widow and the SE 16 having a baby... Grip, 75 flex, Stealth paint job... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Probably wishful thinking. I would love it if Widow and Easton made a baby...Imagine the Widow and the SE 16 having a baby... Grip, 75 flex, Stealth paint job... Your "wishes" spreads rumors and confuses people on product... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babymachine 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 where is the 110 Flex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
