ibeck 38 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Haven't seen any pics of the blade yet in this thread so here it goes:Left is rbz, right is traditional ccm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHonda401 54 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 It'll be interesting to see how long those center supports last before breaking, and how the performance will change if one of those cracks. I can't tell from the pic but I really hope there's some vertical supports in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted July 29, 2012 sorry, used the wrong choice of words in my question. what i meant to say was flex profile, not shaft dimensions.The flex profile didn't feel similar to me. The Nexus loaded much more easily, despite using a 102 nexus and 85 in the CCM.I thought the stick looked good in person, felt good in my hands, had nice balance, and felt responsive when stick handling.The feel was different, but not bad to me. My guess is that it's due to the lack of foam. On the plus side, the feel won't change because of the foam breaking down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymass 11 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 I really didn't spend enough time with it to get acclimated to the differences between the Hossa pattern and the P88 that I usually use (mainly the difference in lie). I couldn't really get past the grip (it seemed tackier than most other grip sticks I've tried). I only took a handful of shots with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havok19 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 I just got my 2 RBZ from the factory and here is the difference between the P08 and the Landeskoghttp://Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelnation248 102 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 What's the lie like on the Landeskog? The computer at my work won't let me open up the catalog. Also, could you take pictures of the side profile/rocker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havok19 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 sure can i would say a 5.5 or a 5 p08 under why the hell my pics are that big now ... stupid imageshack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IniNew 53 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 I was a big fan of this stick. It was, to me, the lightest stick I held, and had great feel for the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Was not a big fan. I found the blade unresponsive (not feeling the puck) and didn't like the way the shaft loaded up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibeck 38 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Got to try the stick for over an hour today. It is the best stick ccm has ever made. Wrist shots and snap shots were decent, really felt a difference when I took slapshots. Decent puck feel and puck didnt bounce when receiving passes, however I still prefer my g3 pro twig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axxion89 32 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 The RBZ was actually my favorite stick from SJ next to the Miken, I had my fastest shot with it and I enjoyed the feel, reminded me personally of the the APX stick when I tried it out. I was truly impressed by the stick, liked everything about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Color me unimpressed.I spent so e time with it, the sticks balance just felt... wrong. It wasn't a heavy stick, but it felt like it was a lower price point stick, and not an elite level product. As for performance, I shot OK with it. I liked the way the stick loaded on slapshots more than the mako. The luck came off well, but my knock on the blade is this.... I wasn't sure where the puck was when I was shooting. Looking at my target and winding up, I wasn't sure where I made contact. That's a deal breaker for me, because in like to know where the puck is before I shoot, without looking... and with the rbz, I didn't have that feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Teammate of mine used his for the first time last night and loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3805 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 Received mine on Friday - 75 flex Hossa.Looks exactly like a Heatley - blade could be a bit longer however.I used one at SummerJam; that one was a NUG 65. As I didn't really skate all that much at SJ I don't have a good read on the stick yet. Will skate today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIREAYE 248 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 You normally use 75 flex sticks JR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3805 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 Yes, I've transitioned from 85 to 75 in the past year or so - I cut my sticks so short nowadays that I pretty much have to. I have a Dynasty, Nexus, Zero Limit and now RBZ all at 75 flex.Used it today, was interesting to say the least. Pucks were flying off the blade on slapshots, however, a bit of a learning curve on wristers. Not as easy load as Nexus but doesn't feel forced.Has quite a bit of potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsCanucks 6 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 Aren't the 75 flex SR sticks from reebok and ccm 2 inches shorter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3805 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 I don't think so - I think the 65 is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raganblink 82 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 The Senior CCM/Reebok sticks (75 flex) are 2 inches shorter then their 100 & 85 flex sticks. However, the standard 85&100 flex CCM/Reebok stick is 1 1/2" taller then Bauer sticks, where the 75 flex CCM/Reebok is 1/2" shorter then Bauer sticks.Other random facts on stock stick length: Warrior Dynasty & Widow are 3 inches taller then Bauers, and Easton depends on the curve for the height of the stick, with over an inch in height range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3805 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 Makes sense. Felt like I cut off what I normally do, spare Warrior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsCanucks 6 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 I just got my 2 RBZ from the factory and here is the difference between the P08 and the Landeskoghttp://Uploaded with ImageShack.usWhat would you say the Landeskog curve excels at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havok19 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 i really like the wrister off them.Not has good has my widow but different on the loading .Wrister are pretty good and i seem to be having a nice control on my slapper (but i only take about 3 to 5 per game) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIREAYE 248 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Yes, I've transitioned from 85 to 75 in the past year or so - I cut my sticks so short nowadays that I pretty much have to. I have a Dynasty, Nexus, Zero Limit and now RBZ all at 75 flex.Used it today, was interesting to say the least. Pucks were flying off the blade on slapshots, however, a bit of a learning curve on wristers. Not as easy load as Nexus but doesn't feel forced.Has quite a bit of potential.Haha nice, are you a lefty as well? If so, we're in the same small boat.I took a few shots with it today and didn't come away particularly impressed; though of course it was on plastic tile with the curve I despise (RNH/P92/Hall).JR, would you mind taking a look at the fuse point of your RBZ for me? Is it just me or is the fuse point quite noticeable? Also, is the hosel of the blade below the fusepoint hollow as well (continuing into the blade), because when caught with the right natural light, it certainly looked like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VIPERS96 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Got to use the RBZ today, and was less than impressed... It really feels as if you are stickhandling a rock, not a puck. There is no vibration dampening, very harsh when the puck hits your blade, and it is almost hard to tell where the puck is on your blade at all times. The blade is louder on the ice than any other stick that I have played with. Loud when you receive a pass, loud when you shoot.I would say that this stick is the definition of "Pingy"The stick shoots decently but really nothing special, and it plays a lot stiffer than an Easton or Bauer stick. I would say that I prefer the Easton Stealth RS II over this by Far! Handles and shoots so much better than the RBZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I wonder how much your opinion would change if you were using a stick with the proper stiffness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
