TheDirtiestFlop 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Well i broke my RS pro stock last night at the blade, im looking to buy easton EQ50 85 flex left, is this a good stick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueandgold26 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/58202-easton-synergy-eq50/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDirtiestFlop 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 sounds like its a good stick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueandgold26 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 I got to try it out and loved it, it had great pop. Not sure why it got discontinued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 this stick did horribly...so many better sticks on the market, id take an s19 or an se16 over an eq50 n e day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruins89 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 this stick did horribly...so many better sticks on the market, id take an s19 or an se16 over an eq50 n e daysounds like someone who has never used it...if you have why is it so horrible? people feed into the negativity about the weights, (which are stupid) and it creates a stigma about this stick. the EQ50 is a very good stick. it will do everything well and i preferred it over the RS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 I dislike the RS. I disliked the eq more. The weights gage it a funny noise and it felt too heavy to be a top end stick. Combined with the fact that it was pretty much a heavier se16, it seemed dumb. I would take an se16 over it any day. Kicked the same, if not better, and didn't weigh as much as an ST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 I didn't like the EQ I tried. I though the performance was lacking and the balance wan't comfortable to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 1004 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Love my RS..... nice pop and feel too. Overall my favorite yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipinBardiz 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 I noticed that the newer pro stock and retail stealths go soft in the blade and break in the blade. Its just how the sticks are designed they are made and designed for pros there for dont last as long because as everyone knows pros go through sticks like nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIREAYE 248 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 No stick is designed to go soft in the blade... Do you honestly think any professional player (heck, ANY player) wants a stick made for them to go soft intentionally? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nisselrm 22 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Danny Briere uses an incredibly soft blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIREAYE 248 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Go soft meaning delaminate, crack internally, foam breakdown etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 No stick is designed to go soft in the blade... Do you honestly think any professional player (heck, ANY player) wants a stick made for them to go soft intentionally?I know a number of pros that would crack the blades on wood sticks to make them more whippy.I noticed that the newer pro stock and retail stealths go soft in the blade and break in the blade. Its just how the sticks are designed they are made and designed for pros there for dont last as long because as everyone knows pros go through sticks like nothing.It's difficult to make a blade that is durable and has good feel. Often, they have to compromise one way or the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 sounds like someone who has never used it...if you have why is it so horrible? people feed into the negativity about the weights, (which are stupid) and it creates a stigma about this stick. the EQ50 is a very good stick. it will do everything well and i preferred it over the RSwell firstly, I owned a retail eq50 with the weights. I liked it, but was it was no where near as good as some of the other sticks i've used (TO, s19, RS, se16, widows, dolos). And I didn't say the stick is horrible, I said it did horribly, as in sales etc. And regarding the soft blades, I had no idea there were benefits to a softer blade, u can def see how wippy it is when Briere gets his shots up so quick...the things u learn on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 It's difficult to make a blade that is durable and has good feel. Often, they have to compromise one way or the other.One95 ftw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrbears10 3 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 I had an SE16 that was starting to go, and I picked up an EQ50 when they went on sale as I wanted something similar. I wouldn't say that the two sticks feel exactly the same, but it's pretty damn close in my opinion. Sure, the weight gimmick was unnecessary, but personally I can't tell that much of a difference performance wise. I also prefer it over the S19 I also had becuase of the better puck feel of the EQ. It all comes down to personal preference in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
