TeamBlue96 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 For indoors, i'm used to playing with one piece sticks that have very good response given the stiffness of the shafts/blades....my shooting is accurate, quick, release is fast.....now that it's nicer, I want to stay in decent game shape by playing outdoors, too. I purchased an ABS/wood combo (just like i did many times when i was younger) and i feel like i'm getting way too much flex now. Have i gotten that much stronger since my outdoor days as a kid? Example of said blade (paired with Total one shaft or Easton SL shaft - both former one pieces):Anyone shed some light as to what are some of the stiffer hosel/blades available for outdoor use? For a while, i had the CCM Vector v110 blades and they were great for indoor or outdoor but not at $50 a clip. Plus they don't make them anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cardz55 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 I've used almost all of the abs blades out right now and the best I have found for stiffness is the frontier f-xover. The hosel is I'd say an inch shorter then standard blades. That is my only complaint about the blade. Also they come in a good variety of curves. I use the Euro #6 curve that is almost identical to a ignla curve.Here's a linkhttp://www.westcoasthockey.com/Frontier-F-XOver-Sr-ABS-Blade-p/froblaf_x_over-sr.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamBlue96 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 I've used almost all of the abs blades out right now and the best I have found for stiffness is the frontier f-xover. The hosel is I'd say an inch shorter then standard blades. That is my only complaint about the blade. Also they come in a good variety of curves. I use the Euro #6 curve that is almost identical to a ignla curve.Here's a linkhttp://www.westcoast...f_x_over-sr.htmNever heard of them; good find -- i bet the shorter hosel contributes to the stiffer feeling. I'll definitely consider giving them a shot. (27.99 on that site and as low as $21 elsewhere). Could you get pics of your Euro #6 pattern? Given the choices, i'll most likely go with that as i use a P88 indoors/ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elevation 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 http://www.frontierhockey.com/UserFiles/Image/Player/Frontier-Hockey-Wooden-Blade-Curv-6-large.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cooperalls 4 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 +1 on the Frontier blades, they're good. The M95 blade by Montreal (same company as Frontier) is a wood blade with an ABS plastic core, it wears well on rough surfaces and is also pretty stiff. Lastly, I can't confirm this but if I recall correctly the Warrior Bentley blade is solid composite material, which would make it the closest current offering to the CCM v110 blade. Those can be found pretty cheap online now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Coop is correct. I've been using the Warrior Bentley blade for a while now. I play a lot of outdoor on smooth, painted concrete. It just wears down (won't split). I suggest if you get one, to tape the whole blade because the outside of the blade chips pretty easily... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pushead2 2 Report post Posted June 4, 2012 +1 on the Frontier. I use the #6 & the #23 (Coffey curve). They last for quite a bit and they are very stiff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crosby66 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2012 I have been using the Reebok 2k ABS blade paired with my former one piece shafts that I break for outdoor hockey. The blade is great and stays stiff on all shots. I tried the Easton ABS blades and the lamination split causing the blade to break. Poor quality in my opinion. I would recommend the Reebok blades because they are cheap and dependable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
