Blade buying Dilema

[roadrunner 12]

Hey guys a few weeks ago I bought 4 Hespeler F4 blades. Weight pattern. I really like these blades and there on sale for 29.99Cad down from 79.99Cad. I have an urge to buy the remaining 4 blades they have. Do you guys think it's a smart move or does it sound crazy. I just don't want to be caught going to the LHS in 2 years time and having to buy a 79.00 blade when I could get 3 of them for that price if I stock up now. Thank for your input.

[joshy207 15]

I think, if you can find a blade that you like AND you can get a good deal on them, it's always a good idea to stock up. Keep in mind Hespeler is out of business, so if you wait too long, they'll be gone forever...

[Dave 1]

Hespeler is gone for good so if you like their blade and pattern, go for it!

[roadrunner 12]

That poses another problem cause what if I get used to them and then when they're done I'm screwed.

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

Custom is always an option.

[Miserable 6]

If you have the $ then stock up while you can.

[tokes 0]

That poses another problem cause what if I get used to them and then when they're done I'm screwed.

Find a cheap wooden stick with the weight pattern, and hack off the shaft. If you ever want to get custom blades made and they don't have a Hespeller weight pattern on hand to copy you can send yours in and they will copy it.

[all-star 0]

nikes motto: Just do it.

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

Stock them up while you can. That's what I've done with the kovy pro pattern inno blade.

[jjtt99 0]

At least buy a couple as you should always have a back up or two on the shelf of something you know works for you.

[Cavs019 702]

I just picked up 4 drury si core grips. Call me crazy, but when you find something perfect, and theres a risk that it will be discontinued, the feeling of regret after not picking them up when you had the chance is gut-wrentching.

[thunderbirds_are_go 0]

That poses another problem cause what if I get used to them and then when they're done I'm screwed.

That's going to be an issue whenever you change patterns - be it after these four blades go west or if it's after another ten do the same. By not stocking up you're not getting rid of the problem, just getting to it sooner.

[thejackal 46]

DO IT!

Those are great blades, same as Innos but with a short hosel. They should last you 2 to 3 years, and you'll be able to find something then for sure.

[roadrunner 12]

Thanks guys, I think I will grab anopther 2 at least.

[roadrunner 12]

Hey guys thanks again, so I ended up buying 3 more bringing my total to 7. They cost me $240.00CAD, which is $40.00 less than what 3 Z-carbs cost me a year ago.

I think I found a flaw though when I inserted a blade into my Nike Ignite 4(Pond hockey stick): On some of the hossels there is access material right up the centre, It looks as if they were made one half at a time and then put together(which is most likely the method) leaving a lining. When I put it in my shaft...crack, the shaft split a bit. So I guess that's why they're on sale. I'm going to sand them down, but for the average hockey guy that has never purchased a comp blade and is this time due to the low cost, they'll be in for a great surprise when their shafts crack. Also I wanted to say that one of the 7 blades is different from the rest. The blade has a clear coat like easton blades but the hossel is polarfibre, never seen this before. And for original price of 79.00CAD why is there no glue included on the hossel? Do Inno blades come without glue. I'm hoping Chadd or PMurphy17 cand answer why such inconsistency for such a good blade, since you two know alot about Hespeler. Thanks

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

Inno RETAIL blades come with glue, but My pro pattern came without glue.

[thejackal 46]

My F4 came without glue. It didnt fit completely in my M-2 at first, but a little more heatgun time did the trick.

[roadrunner 12]

Thejackal, how do you like these F4 blades, I found mine to be a bit blade heavy. But I think the plug contributed to a heavier stick. I think I'll pull out the plug and play with a shorter stick.

[thejackal 46]

They're a tad thicker than my Inno blade, but that's all the difference.

[Chadd 916]

At one point there was an F4 and a thin F4 model.

[cobrAA 0]

i pick up a F4(thanks to jackal;)) i never used inno product that why i'm asking....do the f4 is like innovative blade(in term of performance and FEEL) i really like the way the f4 is....it like a tapered blade for standard shaft

by the way, i had NO problem at all fitting it in my shaft...it feel really solid..only little problem is the curve(gretky) it not my favorite(i use it at second back up stick anywayz)

i just whanted to try this product since jackal told me about them and for 30CND it not really expensive!

[roadrunner 12]

Where did you get it CobrAA? National? The feel and stiffness is great with these. I still like the Z-carbs better, but for 30 each I couldn't pass them up.

[cobrAA 0]

i get them at a small hockey store in Montreal....

[roadrunner 12]

I picked up a Jovanovski F4 and was wondering if anyone knew what it resembled or if it was discontinued altogether. I didnt think anything on the Inno blade chart looked similar. I know its a bit of topic but I didnt want to start a new topic.

[thejackal 46]

I picked up a Jovanovski F4 and was wondering if anyone knew what it resembled or if it was discontinued altogether. I didnt think anything on the Inno blade chart looked similar. I know its a bit of topic but I didnt want to start a new topic.

I think it's a Berehoski or a Murray, not positve though. BTW its like a Drury but without the curve at the heel.